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Iraqi Border Patrol receives night vision goggles and new vehicles

Aug-29-2004 » Filed Under: Iraq News

(TFO Press Release)

By. Spc. Blair Larson

MOSUL, IRAQ (August 28, 2004) – Members of the Iraqi Border Patrol battalion in Diyanah, Iraq, received 25 sets of night vision goggles and 10 Jeep Libertys August 28 from Multinational Forces.

The night vision goggles were purchased by Task Force Olympia with funds from the Commander’s Emergency Response Program and cost approximately $101,000. The goggles will be used to assist the IBP in conducting night patrols to capture smugglers near the border.

The vehicles were donated by Multinational Corps-Iraq so the IBP soldiers will have enough vehicles to conduct multiple missions at the same time.

“These vehicles will make our jobs easier and allow us to prevent smugglers from crossing the border,” said Lt. Karim, the IBP logistics officer.

Until now, the companies only had enough vehicles to conduct one mission at a time.

“This new equipment will allow the IBP to be more effective,” said Capt. Aaron Baugher, a Multinational Forces commander who works closely with the IBP. “They will be able to conduct more patrols at night, when smugglers are most active.”

Iraqi government officials have long recognized the border of Iraq as an entry point for terrorists, weapons and money coming into the country. The donation of this equipment is important to putting a stop to illegal activities. The Iraqi Border Patrol continues to work to secure the borders of Iraq and to prevent terrorists and smugglers from crossing into the country illegally.


Comments For "Iraqi Border Patrol receives night vision goggles and new vehicles":

Jeep Libertys, huh?

Posted by: Anonymous | August 29, 2004 10:47 AM

I surely wish them luck in keeping more terrorists out. Our troops and the good Iraqis
remain in my daily thoughts and prayers.

Posted by: Pat in NC | August 29, 2004 12:59 PM

I surely wish them luck in keeping more terrorists out. Our troops and the good Iraqis
remain in my daily thoughts and prayers.

Posted by: Pat in NC | August 29, 2004 12:59 PM

Sorry, I only hit post once.

Posted by: Pat in NC | August 29, 2004 1:02 PM

Thanks again, Todd, for the progress reports. It's incredibly encouraging.

Posted by: PattyF | August 30, 2004 4:52 AM

Jeep "Liberty" - has to better than a Ford "Escape".

Posted by: Dan | August 30, 2004 9:56 PM

This is Sis Cheese to Bro Cheese Cpt.Baugher. I miss ya bro and I just found these files. They were awsome! I think you are brave to help the Iraqi men fight and run the Jeep Libertys. It must be a task to learn a second language and communicate besides teach close combat. Good luck and GO ARMY!

Posted by: T.Pollard(Baugher) | February 2, 2005 9:39 AM

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