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101st Brigade Transfers Authority To Strykers

Jan-22-2004 » Filed Under: 3/2 SBCT

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CENTCOM Press Release

January 22, 2004
Release Number: 04-01-55

MOSUL, Iraq - The 1st Brigade, 327th Infantry Regiment, 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault) handed over control of the Tigris River Valley area of northern Iraq today to the 5th Battalion, 20th Infantry Regiment, 3rd Brigade (Stryker) 2nd Infantry Division in a transfer of authority ceremony at the Qayarrah West Airfield.

The 1st Brigade Combat Team has worked in the area since May. The soldiers spent their time trying to improve the quality of life for Iraqis and capturing individuals who threaten the lives of Iraqis and Coalition Forces. The soldiers destroyed hundreds of weapons and ammo caches around the area. They built and rebuilt schools, factories and other parts of the infrastructure. They also helped hold elections in the Tigris River Valley, and trained and worked with local soldier and militia groups.

(Once again, thanks to Dan for the link)

UPDATE: Here's a link to the same article, but it includes three pictures of the ceremony.


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