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94WIP, Phillies Send Two Soldiers To Spring Training

By Andrew Porter

PHILADELPHIA (CBS) --- Thanks to SportsRadio 94WIP, Philadelphia Phillies, and the United Service Organizations (USO), Specialist (SPC) Anward Magras and Master (MSgt) sergeant Brian Curry are going to Phillies Spring Training in Clearwater, Florida in appreciation of their military service.

Phillies former all-star second baseman Mickey Morandini and USO President Joe Brooks were on hand last Saturday afternoon for the presentation during a live 94WIP broadcast, with Rob Charry and Hollis Thomas.

"This is something we've been working awhile with," Brooks said. "We can always count on the Philadelphia Phillies and 94WIP to support USO efforts, which is at the end of the day, about comfort, care, and support in honoring our heroes like we have here today and military families throughout the Delaware Valley. So, kudos to John Brazer, board member of the USO, the Philadelphia Phillies, and 94WIP and thank you guys for your service."

SPC Anwar Magras is a member of the HHBN 28th ID, assigned as a motor vehicle repairer. SPC Magras graduated from AIT as a Distinguished Honor Graduate. He is currently assigned as an Assistant Inspector for the RESET program at Ft Indiantown Gap. He works for a private construction company as a field mechanic, doing all maintenance on the job site and is actively involved in the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Awareness Program, regularly participating in Relay for life and other fund raising events. SPC Magras is married and a proud father of four. He is an excellent example of a Soldier and has exemplified the Army values.

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SPC Anwar Madras (left) and MSgt Brian Curry (right) on SportsRadio 94WIP

MSgt Brian Curry is a member of the Air Guards 201st Red Horse Squadron. He is currently the training NCO for the Red Horse Detachment at Horsham, Pa. He previously served as an A-10 crewchief for 11 years. MSgt Curry has been deployed several times to Kuwait and Afghanistan. He is a member of the Pennsylvania Enlisted Association, American Legion,  and the Aircraft Owners and Pilot Association. He volunteers in the preservation of the VanZant Historical Airfield Foundation to preserve the airfield. MSGT Curry coaches Little League baseball in his community and volunteers with local Boy Scout Troop 81 in Springtown, Pa.

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Mickey Morandini with MSgt Brian Curry and SPC Anwar Madras

 

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