2ndLt Andrew Kinard

jadler03
Wed, 01 Nov 2006 17:42:32 +0000

2ndLt Kinard recently escaped death when an improvised explosive device (IED) exploded while he was on patrol. He suffered severe damage to his legs and pelvic region and has been in intense surgery. It is a miracle, in itself, that he was not killed. He is due back in the U.S. within the next few days. He remains in critical condition.

2ndLt Kinard opted to waive his air contract (billet) for an infantry MOS at The Basic School (TBS), after graduating from USNA in May, 2005. After completing TBS, he went on to Infantry Officer’s Course before deploying with his unit in the 2nd Marine Division. As a midshipman, Kinard was well respected among his peers. He served as one of the two Brigade Training Officers during the 2005 academic year. He was known for upholding standards and leading by example, while having a strong interest in developing 4/C midshipmen.

Please keep your prayers and thoughts with him and his family through this critical time.