IRR Major Spends the Summer as a Wildland Fire Fighter
Some summer jobs involve flipping burgers, watching youngsters swim or filing in an office. Connor Kraegel, however, set more specific goals. The senior international rescue …
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IRR Majors Find a Calling in War-torn Ukraine
Frightened families huddle together trying to keep warm despite tattered and journey-worn clothing. Any loud noise—even a honking car horn—makes them jump as if bombs …
Mission Work: Overcoming the Challenges
Whoever you are, Shannice Baker wants to help you. As an international rescue and relief student with an emphasis in pre-medicine, her skills are primarily …
IRR Training Culminates in Nicaragua
“Glue the pipe together here,” he indicates with one hand, “and angle the 90-degree elbow up, like so.” He tweaks the joint, steps back to admire …