Stryker Brigade News

Palace Renovation (8 min.)

Soldiers renovate two of the former regime’s palaces, constructing new living quarters and working space (sawing boards, nailing sheets to wooden fames).

Interview with SPC Savage (10 min.)

Interview between Specialist Savage in Mosul and WIFR in Rockford, Illinois. A broadcast journalist, he talks about traveling around the area and seeing rebuilding, coming under fire, positive reactions from appreciative Iraqis, and that it's been one of the best experiences of his life. Power outage during interview - they talk about it - and he describes other details about being an Army journalist in Iraq.

Interview with SGT Robledo (3 min.)

Interview between Sergeant Michael Robledo in Mosul and KSAT in San Antonio, Texas. Talks about fuel missions and providing security on the camp, and staying alert to stay alive. Says phones and internet makes life easier, but misses his wife's Mexican food.

Interview with Sergeant First Class Brian McKinney (4 min.)

Interview between Sergeant First Class Brian McKinney in Mosul and KSAT in San Antonio, Texas. Talks about life on and off duty, what he misses back home and not being too concerned about what the media reports.

Interview with SGT Berry (6 min.)

Interview between Sergeant David Berry in Mosul and KSAT in San Antonio, Texas. Says soldier morale is good, and they will stay as long as the misssion takes. Mentions access to telephones and internet, but really wants some Mexican food.

Interview with Specialist Francies (6 min.)

Interview between SPC Francies in Mosul and KABB in San Antonio, Texas. Talks about similarities and difference between his role and his job as a corrections officer back home. Says he feels safe, has a sense of accomplishment, but misses home.

Interview with Captain Gomez (12 min.)

Interview between Captain Avarro Gomez (a teacher) in Mosul and KABB in San Antonio, Texas. Talks about the job of providing force protection at a foward operating base (FOB), hearing the news coming out of Najaf, needing patience to see progress in Iraq, and positive things happening in Iraq. He also talks about his interactions with Iraqis, particularly children.

(via DVIDS)