TACOMA -- The nation's second Stryker brigade intensifies its gradual replacement of the nation's first in Iraq, as about 400 Fort Lewis soldiers are set to depart from McChord Air Force Base tonight.
The soldiers are members of the 2nd Squadron, 14th Cavalry Regiment -- part of the 1st Brigade, 25th Infantry Division, one of two of Fort Lewis' Stryker brigades.[...]
The Stryker brigades, each with about 4,000 members, are named for their quick, new, light-infantry vehicles and were first developed at Fort Lewis.
The 1st Brigade, 25th Infantry Division gradually will replace the 3rd Brigade, 2nd Infantry Division and serve its own one-year tour of duty in Iraq. Elements of the first Stryker brigade will begin returning next week, Army officials said.
Comments For "2nd Stryker brigade leaves tonight for Iraq":
Our prayers are with all of you!Soon our son will be home with the grace of God! We are a big family our prayers will never stop until all our men and women are all home safe! I pray that this war will soon be over and Iraq will have peace!
FOR THE SOLDIER'S OF
2/14=AND THE 1/25
AS YOU REPLACE THOSE
WHO WENT BEFORE YOU.
THEY WILL BE GIVING YOU
THE BEST ADVICE THEY
HAVE LEARNED..
LISTEN,PAY ATTENTION,AND
ASK QUESTION'S!!
AND MAY GOD BE EVER NEAR
TO YOU, TILL YOU RETURN.
AND E=MAIL YOUR PARENT'S.
GIVE THEM THIS SITE,
LOVE TO YOU ALL.
My prayers and thoughts are with all of you so that all of you return safely. Know there are many people who pray for your wellbeing. Remember remain focused on your job.
Lancers: May the Lord hold and protect you from harm. We are all proud of you and know that you will continue to do the job that others before you have done. God's Speed to accomplish your mission and return to us safely.
God bless you and your families. I have kept candles burning for a year now and will keep them burning for you with prayers. Thank you for keeping us safe.
Be safe and listen to the men and women you are replacing. They have been through it and have some good advise. As a parent of a stryker soldier please e-mail your parents and loved ones as often as possible to let them know you are okay. God speed and please be careful
God Speed. Please know that EVERY member of the Stryker family and those associated with it will have you and your families in their hearts and prayers every day that you're away. Please also know that some very, very special angels are watching over you as you undertake this mission.
May it be of some comfort to you to know that everyone associated with this site will do whatever they possibly can for your families while you're away.
Be safe and thank you from the bottom of my heart for the protection you will be giving to others in Task Force Olympia.
I just don't know what to say. We will continue our support for you soldiers. How can I express my joy in our 3-2. What an outstanding show of our U.S.A. capabilities. God has not been far away and he'll be with you 1-25.
Ditto, to all that has been said. I know the Lancers will make us and themselves proud. And YES, keep in touch with your parents.
God's Speed to all.
Angels Forward and Behind,
A Army Mom
Go get 'em 1-25! Our hearts and prayers are with you. Send your families your address with your APO as soon as you can. We gotta start sending
you our care packages.
Steve, my son said they were mostly orange..well let's just get all of the opals...seems to be the car of choice! You guys hear that?? Get that GREEN Opal for Steve!!!!
As this next units leaves and another returns, I remain thankful for the sacrifices made to keep our nation safe. May God be with all the soldiers and their families. Stay safe and thanks for all you do.
Hey guys. Hope you are all fine. Keep your eyes and ears on 24/7!!! You are all in our prayers and thoughts daily. Give everyone a big HOOAH!! from this old Infantry Mom. Hang in there Cala 4. We love you all and are proud of yawl too! Lead the Way!!!! Mrs. C
Comments For "2nd Stryker brigade leaves tonight for Iraq":
My prayers are with you all and stay safe.
Posted by: Florence | September 30, 2004 4:11 AM
My thoughts and prayers are with you as you start replacing the 3rd Brigade. May God Bless and keep you safe to return home to your loved ones.
Posted by: A Stryker Mom | September 30, 2004 5:10 AM
Our prayers are with all of you!Soon our son will be home with the grace of God! We are a big family our prayers will never stop until all our men and women are all home safe! I pray that this war will soon be over and Iraq will have peace!
Posted by: Stryker Mom | September 30, 2004 5:29 AM
FOR THE SOLDIER'S OF
2/14=AND THE 1/25
AS YOU REPLACE THOSE
WHO WENT BEFORE YOU.
THEY WILL BE GIVING YOU
THE BEST ADVICE THEY
HAVE LEARNED..
LISTEN,PAY ATTENTION,AND
ASK QUESTION'S!!
AND MAY GOD BE EVER NEAR
TO YOU, TILL YOU RETURN.
AND E=MAIL YOUR PARENT'S.
GIVE THEM THIS SITE,
LOVE TO YOU ALL.
A STRYKER MOM.
Posted by: dorothy | September 30, 2004 5:39 AM
My thoughts, prayers, love and admiration go with you and will remain until you all return. God speed....
Posted by: Susan | September 30, 2004 5:50 AM
My prayers and thoughts are with all of you so that all of you return safely. Know there are many people who pray for your wellbeing. Remember remain focused on your job.
Posted by: A Stryker Mom | September 30, 2004 6:27 AM
May God go with each of you! We are so proud of what you are doing. We will be here to support your families through this next year.
Posted by: schules | September 30, 2004 6:31 AM
Lancers: May the Lord hold and protect you from harm. We are all proud of you and know that you will continue to do the job that others before you have done. God's Speed to accomplish your mission and return to us safely.
Angels Forward and Behind
Love from a 3/2 Mom.
Posted by: Katy | September 30, 2004 7:02 AM
God bless you and your families. I have kept candles burning for a year now and will keep them burning for you with prayers. Thank you for keeping us safe.
Posted by: Sandy | September 30, 2004 7:03 AM
Be safe and listen to the men and women you are replacing. They have been through it and have some good advise. As a parent of a stryker soldier please e-mail your parents and loved ones as often as possible to let them know you are okay. God speed and please be careful
Stryker Dad
Posted by: Tom Palmer | September 30, 2004 9:53 AM
God Speed. Please know that EVERY member of the Stryker family and those associated with it will have you and your families in their hearts and prayers every day that you're away. Please also know that some very, very special angels are watching over you as you undertake this mission.
May it be of some comfort to you to know that everyone associated with this site will do whatever they possibly can for your families while you're away.
Be safe and thank you from the bottom of my heart for the protection you will be giving to others in Task Force Olympia.
Posted by: Yvonne | September 30, 2004 9:56 AM
I just don't know what to say. We will continue our support for you soldiers. How can I express my joy in our 3-2. What an outstanding show of our U.S.A. capabilities. God has not been far away and he'll be with you 1-25.
a soldiers moma
snowpony
Posted by: snowpony | September 30, 2004 10:48 AM
Ditto, to all that has been said. I know the Lancers will make us and themselves proud. And YES, keep in touch with your parents.
God's Speed to all.
Angels Forward and Behind,
A Army Mom
Posted by: 1armymom | September 30, 2004 10:51 AM
Go get 'em 1-25! Our hearts and prayers are with you. Send your families your address with your APO as soon as you can. We gotta start sending
you our care packages.
Posted by: usmc7680 | September 30, 2004 4:55 PM
There's a certain green Opal I want you guys to find...
Posted by: Steve Thorne | September 30, 2004 5:59 PM
Steve, my son said they were mostly orange..well let's just get all of the opals...seems to be the car of choice! You guys hear that?? Get that GREEN Opal for Steve!!!!
Posted by: Katy | October 1, 2004 7:09 AM
As this next units leaves and another returns, I remain thankful for the sacrifices made to keep our nation safe. May God be with all the soldiers and their families. Stay safe and thanks for all you do.
Posted by: evledesma | October 1, 2004 11:24 AM
Be careful out there, come home safe.
Posted by: Erin | October 13, 2004 1:02 PM
Hey guys. Hope you are all fine. Keep your eyes and ears on 24/7!!! You are all in our prayers and thoughts daily. Give everyone a big HOOAH!! from this old Infantry Mom. Hang in there Cala 4. We love you all and are proud of yawl too! Lead the Way!!!! Mrs. C
Posted by: Mom C | October 13, 2004 2:19 PM