MOSUL, IRAQ (September 26, 2004) – Iraqi National Guard soldiers from Mosul, Irbil and Dahuk received 1,032 body armor vests and 1,500 protective helmets September 25.
The equipment was purchased by Task Force Olympia with funds from the Commander’s Emergency Response Program as part of a larger effort to equip the Iraqi security forces.
“Most of the Iraqi security forces fatalities have been from chest and head wounds,” said Sgt. 1st Class Devon Roy, the 3rd Brigade, 2nd Infantry Division (Stryker Brigade Combat Team) ING liaison. “This equipment will give them an advantage over the insurgents.”
Training and equipping Iraqi security forces is the key to ensuring the safety and security of Iraq as its citizens prepare for free elections in the spring. Multi-National Forces are working with the Iraqi government to ensure that Iraqi security forces are prepared to provide security for the coming elections.
ING receives body armor vests and helmets
(TFO Press Release)
By Spc. Blair Larson
MOSUL, IRAQ (September 26, 2004) – Iraqi National Guard soldiers from Mosul, Irbil and Dahuk received 1,032 body armor vests and 1,500 protective helmets September 25.
The equipment was purchased by Task Force Olympia with funds from the Commander’s Emergency Response Program as part of a larger effort to equip the Iraqi security forces.
