Stryker Brigade News

Specialist Dube Interview

Specialist Mark Dube talks to U.S. media via satellite about life in Iraq.

Dube and Levelle Mosul interview

Interview with Specialist Mark Dube and Sergeant Pual Lavelle of the Stryker Brigade. They discuss the U.S. election, the coming Iraq election and life in Iraq.

Soldiers Prepare to Vote A-roll

Interviews from "Soldiers Prepare to Vote Package" in the Iraq section. Captain J. Philip Ludvigson, 139th MPAD Voting Assistance Officer, says he ensures every Soldier in his unit has all the resources to vote while overseas. Says there has been more participation this year, probably because the exitement in the states has spilled over into Iraq; Soldiers involved in combat have a bigger stake in this election; Says Soldiers' votes were not counted in the 2002 election, but the Department of Defense has ironed out past voting challenges. Other soundbites from Staff Sergeant Fred Minnick and Specialist Herman Breuer. Video from 139th Mobile Public Affairs Detachment.

SSG Puzon Interview

Staff Sergeant Puzon discusses life in Mosul and the challenges the Soldiers face in Iraq.

SFC Jackson Interview

Sergeant First Class Jackson discusses the challenges he and his fellow Soldiers face in Mosul.

PFC Grass Interview IN Mosul

Interview with Private First Class Earnest Grass of the 3rd Brigade, 2nd Infantry Division in Mosul, Iraq. PFC Grass discusses life in Stryker Brigade.

2/8 Field Artillary Unfurls Colors Interview

Interview with Lieutenant Colonel Bradley A. Becker, Battalion Commander for the 2/8 Field Artillary. Discusses the status of the unit as it begins its tour in Iraq. Video by 139th Mobile Public Affairs Detachment.

General Ham Interview - NBC

Brigadier General Ham of Task Force Olympia comments about the state of operations in Mosul following the assault in Fallujah. He comments on the Sunni-Arab affinity between the two cities and how coalition forces were able to contain the coordinated insurgency directed at the Iraqi police on Thursday.

General Hamm Interview - CNN

Brigadier General Ham of Task Force Olympia discusses the recent increase of insurgent voilence in Mosul in the wake of the Fallujah assault. He mentions how groups of anti-Iraqi forces concentrated attacks on Iraqi military and police forces on Thursday.

General Hamm Interview - CBS

Brigadier General Ham comments on the increased insurgent violence in Mosul in the wake of the Fallujah assault. The General comments not only on the trends and consistency of attacks, but the progress made in Northern Iraq and persistent efforts of the insurgents to stilfe that process.

General Ham Interview - BBC

While coalition and Iraqi forces battle insurgents in Fallujah, Brigadier General Ham is charged with handling recent uprisings in Mosul. He comments on the status of Mosul and current operations in this BBC Interview.

Finance Support Team

"Finance Support Team" travels to forward operating bases to help Soldiers cash their checks and take care of other pay issues. Soundbites from Specialist Tera Epperson and Specialist Alvin Baysa. Package by SSG Brian Jopek, 139th Mobile Public Affairs Detachment.

Mosul Operation B-roll

Infantry operation in Iraq, including Soldiers firing from the roof and talking to locals. Also still shot of Infantry in Mosul.

2/8 Unfruls Colors Story

Package of 2/8 Field Artillery as they unfurl their colors to begin their tour in Iraq. Story by Specialst Mary Flynn, 139th Mobile Public Affairs Detachment.

2/8 Field Artillary Unfurls Colors B-roll

Shots of ceremony commemorating unfurling of the the colors to officially commence its tour in Iraq. Video by 139th Mobile Public Affairs Detachment.

Get the Mail Out Package

Package made from "Get the Mail B-roll" found in this section. The process to send package mail includes the traveling postal team getting to a designated base. Packages are weighed, inspected, and charged for shipping based on weight. Soundbites from Specialist Ben Michael and Specialist Jennifer Fisher. Produced by Staff Sergeant Brian Jopek, 139th Mobile Public Affairs Detachment.

2 ID, 3rd Brigade Deployment Video

Video depicting the deployment and re-deployment of 3rd Brigade, 2nd Infantry Division. Narrated by the Brigade Commander and set to music. Features video and still imagry highlighting the Brigades challenges and operations. Produced by Specialist Justin Savage, 139th Mobile Public Affiars Detachment.

Get the Mail Out B-roll

Army postal workers process outgoing mail for soldiers and civilians at a base in Mosul. Scenes of Soldiers labeling and weighing packages; filling out forms; waiting in line with boxes; loading boxes onto truck. Video from 139th Mobile Public Affairs Detachment.

Changing Horses Midstream

Package of the 1-14th Cavalry turns security operations over to the 2-14th Cavalry. A look at teamwork on patrol and the Army's learning process for new units coming in to country. Interviews with Platoon leader, 1st Lieutenant Nolan Alcantara, Platoon Leader, 2nd Lieutenant Matthew Raymond and C. Company Troop Commander, Captain Andrew Lanier. Story by Specialist Justin Savage, 139th Military Public Affaird Detachment.

Thicker Than Water

Two brothers serve together in the 25th brigade support battalion. They talk about the comfort and anxiety of being deployed with a family member. Intervews with Shawn and Carey Speckman, as well as First Seargent Eddie Sims. Story by Specilist Justin Savage.

Under the Hood of Brigade

Story of soldiers working in a motorpool fixing and repairing vehicles. Good shots of soldiers welding equipment. Interviews with Motor Sergeant, SFC Neil Craig, Specialist Matthew Pleskac, Mechanic, and Medic Kimberly Wadley. Story by Specialist Justin Savage, 139th Mobile Public Affairs Detachment.

Wagon Train Teamwork

Story of soldiers loading up and preparing supplies and equipment in a motorpool for transport. Shots of soldiers receiving a briefing. Shot of red cross box, a generator, and soldiers loading up a large truck. Interview with Platoon Sergeant, SFC Jack Holder and Sergeant Davy Chick, Motor Transport Operator. Video by Specialist Justin Savage.

276th Engineers Construct Hesco Barriers

B-roll of bulldozers loading and hauling dirt for Hesco barriers. Video by SSG Brian Jopek, 139th Mobile Public Affairs Detachment.

276th Engineer Battalion Improves Bases B-roll

Soldiers unspool and place concertina wire. Shots of equipment pounding stakes in the ground. Video by 139th Mobile Public Affairs Detachment.

276th Engineer Battalion Improves Bases

Package made from "276th Engineer Battalion Soldiers working to improve bases b-roll". Shots of Bulldozers and other earth moving equipment. Soundbite by team leader Sergeant Kevin Bingham. Produced by Staff Sergeant Brian Jopek, 139th Mobile Public Affairs Detachment.

Mosul Operations

Infantry operation in Mosul, Iraq. Scenes of Soldiers returning fire from atop a building. Shouts from below. Soldier speaking with local Iraqi. Long shot of Iraqi neighborhood; smoke rises in the distance. Still shots of city, Soldiers in firing stance, and traveling armored vehicle at end of video. Video/photos from 139th Mobile Public Affairs Detachment and 55th Signal Company.

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