I an effort to stick to our "no politics" pledge, we'll skip most of the text of the following editorial and excerpt the portion that mentions the Stryker Brigade specifically. Thanks to Margaret for the link.
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By RALPH PETERS
[...] Meanwhile, in the midst of waging the global War on Terror, the Army not only continues to reorganize to meet the demands of the emerging strategic environment — it has increased the pace of innovation.
From a program to almost double the available number of combat brigades without drastically increasing personnel strength, to a restructuring that will make combat formations deadlier, swifter and more self-sustaining, this wartime Army's driving ahead with the most far-reaching reforms in half a century.
There's a brief mention of the Stryker Brigade in this article.
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By Jeremy Kirk, Stars and Stripes
YONGSAN GARRISON, South Korea — U.S. troops took 48 weeks to move combat equipment and supplies 756 miles from Normandy, France, to Berlin, Germany, during World War II.
But just four weeks elapsed early last year when fighting forces moved the 828 miles from Kuwait into northern Iraq, said Col. James E. Rentz, former commander of the 4th Infantry Division’s division command, now in the office of the Army’s deputy chief of staff for logistics.
The following is an article regarding a new book by the band MercyMe, and its connection to an officer with the Stryker Brigade. We posted another article on this topic a while back.
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By Brian Bowers, Stars and Stripes
One simple song can influence people in incredible ways.
That’s the message in MercyMe’s new book “I Can Only Imagine: Stories of Eternal Hope.”
After its song about meeting God in heaven exploded onto mainstream radio last year, the rock/worship band decided to compile some of the messages it had received from fans. The resulting book is packed with emotional tales of how “I Can Only Imagine” encouraged listeners struggling to cope with devastating loss. [...]
by Sgt. Joseph Sanchez (TFO Press Release)
MOSUL, IRAQ (July 31, 2004) – Based on a tip, Turkish Customs Officials stopped and searched a cargo truck yesterday and found a large amount of ammunition and explosives.
Items confiscated included 10,000 rounds of AK-47 ammunition, 90-100 kilograms of C4 plastic explosives, 20 detonator caps, one handgun and six hand-held radios
by Sgt. Joseph Sanchez (TFO Press Release)
MOSUL, IRAQ (July 31, 2004) – Members of the Iraqi Police and the Iraqi National Guard destroyed two rockets and two improvised explosive devices Friday in northern Iraq.
Soldiers of the 107th Iraqi National Guard Battalion reported finding an improvised explosive device on the main road from Hamman Al Alil to Qayyarah. They destroyed the device in place without any injuries or damage.
Links to, and descriptions of, the latest videos provided below.
The following is a column written by a soldier serving with the Army National Guard in Mosul.
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By Frank Selden
MOSUL, Iraq -- Lonely. Exhilarating. Frustrating. Exhausting. Rewarding. Serving in Iraq during the transition from war to sovereignty exposes me to many emotional experiences every day.
Although I joined the Army National Guard several years ago, this is my first active-duty mission. I feel adequately trained, yet training emphasizes a level of safety not found in a conflict zone. A publicly acceptable training program could never fully prepare me for dealing with people intent on extinguishing my life. I volunteered because I wanted to be part of creating the first Islamic democracy. I wanted to join reconstruction and humanitarian missions. Iraq gave me more than I bargained for.
Marines find an interesting way to keep water cool in the Iraqi heat. Thanks to Mike for the link.
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by Sgt. Jose L. Garcia
CAMP AL QAIM, Iraq(July 27, 2004) -- Marines from 1st Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion use socks for other reasons than just their feet.
Patrolling the western border of Iraq can take a toll on the Marines and the water is a must for Marines to drink in the hot temperature that reach well over a hundred degrees every day in the summer.
(TFO Press Release)
MOSUL, IRAQ (July 30, 2004) –Soldiers of the Iraqi National Guard and multinational forces discovered a surface-to-air missile in the Mosul neighborhood of Al Rabea yesterday during a joint counter mortar patrol.
After the missile was discovered, Iraqi National Guardsmen quickly secured the location, and turned it over to multinational forces. No injuries were reported during this operation.
(TFO Press Release)
MOSUL , IRAQ ( July 30, 2004 ) - Soldiers from 3rd Brigade, 2nd Infantry Division (Stryker Brigade Combat Team) detained five people wanted for anti-Iraqi activities Thursday in Northern Iraq .
Soldiers from 2nd Battalion 3rd Infantry Regiment conducted a cordon and search in northeast Mosul and detained three suspected members of a known terrorist cell. The suspects are in custody and no injuries were reported during the operation.
I know a number of people have been unable to play the videos we've been linking to. I'd be curious to know what application you use to try and view them? All of the videos are in the Windows Media format, so your player has to be able to handle that file type. If you don't have a compatible software program you can download the latest version of the Windows Media Player at the Microsoft website. If you still have problems leave a comment here and perhaps collectively we can figure out a solution.
There are a number of new videos available today - links and descriptions below.
by Spc. Gretel Sharpee
MOSUL, Iraq- Among the mountains and valleys in northern Iraq lays numerous small villages that do without some of the basic comforts of life, such as electricity and access to primary schools. However that thanks to Army Civil Affairs teams, quality of life improvement projects are being initiated with funds from multinational forces and the former Coalition Provisional Authority (CPA).
1st Lt. Tim Hilfiger, 416th Civil Affairs Team (CAT) leader, and team member Spc. Adam Mednick, visited most of the 18 villages that are scheduled within the next two months to receive generators funded by the former CPA for the amount of $254,000. Some of the villages are also in the process of building schools funded by multinational forces.
The following is an article from Army Public Affairs.
by Spc. Gretel Sharpee
MOSUL, Iraq- School children in many outlying villages in Ninevah Province do not need to worry about rain falling on their heads when they return to school this fall. They can now focus on education.
Twenty villages in the Ninevah Province will receive new concrete primary schools to replace the weather beaten mud buildings that were used before. Iraqi workers from Mosul are building schools out of concrete and plaster in preparation for the approaching school year.
The following is an article from Army Public Affairs.
by Spc. Gretel Sharpee
MOSUL, Iraq- School children in many outlying villages in Ninevah Province do not need to worry about rain falling on their heads when they return to school this fall. They can now focus on education.
Twenty villages in the Ninevah Province will receive new concrete primary schools to replace the weather beaten mud buildings that were used before. Iraqi workers from Mosul are building schools out of concrete and plaster in preparation for the approaching school year.
(TFO Press Release)
MOSUL, IRAQ (July 29, 2004) – Iraqi Police and Soldiers from 3rd Brigade, 2nd Infantry Division (Stryker Brigade Combat Team) detained one person wanted for anti-Iraqi activities and foiled a roadside bomb attack Wednesday in Northern Iraq.
Soldiers from 1st Battalion, 23rd Infantry Regiment conducted a cordon search in village of Tall Kayf, north of Mosul, and detained one person wanted for planning and leading attacks on Iraqi Security Forces and multinational forces on June 24 in Mosul. The suspect was taken into custody and no injuries were reported during the operation.
July 30 edition of the Coalition Scimitar is available for download. (Large PDF file)
I did not see any TFO or Stryker Brigade related stories in this edition.
If you haven't made a visit yet, the Task Force Olympia Public Affairs Office website always has a great photo on the main page. Additionally, it features a Picture of the Day and maintains an archive of past featured photos.
From FORSCOM Forces at the Front
Couldn't find this picture in our news, but it's a great one!
MOSUL, Iraq (July 3, 2004) - Pvt. Ian Battan, Vancouver, Wash., secures his sector of fire from the Stryker’s air sentry hatch. When Company C, 1st Battalion, 23rd Infantry Regiment – Battan’s unit – entered Iraq, he was still in basic training. Battan was assigned to Company C in Mosul, Iraq, in June. (photo by Sgt. Fred Minnick)
We've added a row of navigation links at the top of the main page. Hopefully this makes it a bit easier to jump to other parts of the site without scrolling down the page and looking for them on the sidebar. We'll be adding these to the rest of the site soon.
Shane sent us a link to an organization called Operation Air Conditioner. The group has many projects to benefit the troops, but the primary mission is to send A/C units to Iraq and Afghanistan. If you are a deployed servicemember, a family member of a deployed servicemember, or someone who is interested in donating to this cause, take minute to visit the link above.
There are a few new videos courtesy of Army Public Affairs. Links and descriptions are provided below.
The following poem was written by our friend Marcel. The cavalry has certainly come a long way.
There are a few more details available today regarding the car bomb attack yesterday at the airfield in Mosul. Our thoughts are with those wounded.
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By WILLIAM K. ALCORN, VINDICATOR STAFF WRITER
LORDSTOWN — Army Reserve Spec. Robert Bowker was seriously wounded Monday when a suicide car bomb exploded outside a U.S. base in Mosul in Iraq, killing three Iraqis — including a woman and child — and injuring several U.S. soldiers.
Bowker, 22, suffered shrapnel wounds to his left leg and arm, said his wife, Rachael, of Lordstown, formerly of Warren.
Last week we linked to a number of stories about the Stryker vehicle demonstrations in Hawaii, which included soldiers from 3rd BDE, 2nd ID. I wanted to post this article separately because it has two very good photos of the vehicle from the event.
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By Gregg K. Kakesako
More than 50 local politicians, foreign dignitaries and military supporters got a glimpse yesterday of the future of the U.S. Army in the Pacific: three 19-ton Stryker combat vehicles and a twin-hulled, high-speed cargo vessel. [...]
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CHRISTIAN HILL, THE OLYMPIAN
Fort Lewis and I Corps is poised to welcome a new commander who is immensely familiar with the post's Stryker brigades.
Maj. Gen. James M. Dubik oversaw their development from 1999-2000. He then went on to lead the Army's transformation laboratory to explore and test new ways for U.S. troops to fight future conflicts.
(TFO Press Release)
MOSUL, IRAQ (July 27, 2004) – Iraqi Police and Soldiers from the 3rd Brigade, 2nd Infantry Division (Stryker Brigade Combat Team) detained three people suspected of anti-Iraqi activities, foiled a roadside bomb attack and collected a variety of weapons and munitions Monday in northern Iraq.
Children came to the Iraqi Police and led them to a large cache of weapons that consisted of 12 mortar rounds located at a construction site in northern Mosul neighborhood of Al Kahira. The Iraqi Explosive Ordnance Disposal team secured and removed the cache for future destruction.
Army Public Affairs has released video footage from the scene of this morning's car bomb attack outside the airfield in Mosul.
Mosul Car Bomb (5 min.)
(via DVIDS)
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By Staff Sgt. Scott McNabb, USAF
McCHORD AIR FORCE BASE, Wash., July 24, 2004 – A joint audience of more than 800 airmen and soldiers heard firsthand from one of the nation's top military leaders here July 23.
Deputy Defense Secretary Paul Wolfowitz held a town hall meeting with airmen from McChord, soldiers from neighboring Fort Lewis, and their families. He visited, he said, for a simple reason: to say thanks.
The July 26 issue of The Olympia Observer (PDF file), Task Force Olympia's weekly newsletter, is available for download.
Lori spotted another photo at the Army website. Caption:
Seen through a night-vision device, a Soldier secures an alleyway in Qabr Abd, a city south of Mosul, Iraq. The Soldier is assigned to the 2nd Infantry Division's Company A, 5th Battalion, 20th Infantry Regiment (Stryker Brigade Combat Team). Photo by Spc. Aaron Ritter.
(TFO Press Release)
This is an update to the earlier Press Release below.
MOSUL, IRAQ (July 26, 2004) – At approximately 8:02 a.m. a car loaded with explosives detonated 50 meters from the main gate of the Mosul Airfield in southwestern Mosul. Initial reports indicated that a pick up truck had exploded; however, further investigation revealed that it was a maroon Chevrolet Caprice. The munitions packed inside the vehicle did not explode minimizing damage.
One Iraqi civilian and one child were killed when the car exploded. One Iraqi facility protective service employee was wounded in the explosion and later died of wounds. The driver of the vehicle was also killed in the explosion.
Five other people were wounded from the car explosion, three of them are US soldiers and two are Facilities Protective Service. The wounded are currently being treated at the Army combat support hospital in Mosul . Their conditions are unknown at this time.
(TFO Press Release)
MOSUL, IRAQ (July 26, 2004) – At approximately 8:02 a.m. a pick up truck loaded with explosives detonated 50 meters from the main gate of the Mosul Airfield in southwestern Mosul. However, all the munitions packed inside the vehicle did not explode minimizing damage.
One Iraqi civilian and child were killed when the truck exploded. The driver of the vehicle was also killed in the explosion.
(TFO Press Release)
MOSUL , IRAQ ( July 26, 2004 ) – Soldiers from the 3rd Brigade, 2nd Infantry Division (Stryker Brigade Combat Team) detained seven people wanted for anti-Iraqi activities Sunday in northern Iraq .
Soldiers from 2nd Battalion, 3rd Infantry Regiment conducted a cordon and search in the northern neighborhood Al Kahira and detained five individuals wanted for planning and conducting anti-Iraqi activities. During the search of the residence three cell phones were confiscated. No injuries were reported during the operation.
By Kevin Dougherty, Stars and Stripes
European edition, Sunday, July 25, 2004
HANAU, Germany — Looking up at her dad, Kayla Krings wiped the tears from her eyes as she began to ponder the question.
It seemed the more Kayla thought about what it was she wanted to do with her father, now that he is home, the more choked up she became.
“Everything,” the 9-year-old said, glancing back up at her father, Maj. Troy Krings, 2nd Battalion, 501st Aviation Regiment. “I want to do everything.”
Making up for lost time is something a lot of people affiliated with the 1st Armored Division can identify with in these heady days of homecoming ceremonies. [...]
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The Army's 1st Information Operations Command (Land), Vulnerability Assessment Division, OPSEC Section has provided a very useful presentation called, "OPSEC (Operations Security), A Guide For Family & Friends." Since the document we link to above is a PDF file and might take a while to download, I've copied the text and published it below. Please take a minute to read this, as it will serve as our official OPSEC policy.
Trying to understand what information is safe to reveal on a public website is difficult, but this document does a great job of explaining the restrictions. I've been looking for something like this for a while, so thank you to the reader who sent this.
Leslie found this photo at the Multi-National Corps/Force website. Caption:
A Stryker combat vehicle of 1st Battalion, 23rd Infantry Regiment, 3rd Brigade, 2nd Infantry Division (Stryker Brigade Combat Team) stages at Forward Operating Base Marez before departing with soldiers from the Iraqi National Guard on Operation Mayfield III in Qabr Abd, a city south of Mosul. (U.S. Army photo by Spc Aaron Ritter)
Last week we posted an email from a Stryker soldier written after reading a column by Ben Stein. Karen corresponded with Mr. Stein, who allowed her to post a letter he wrote honoring the spouses of deployed service members. Another must read.
Provided below are a number of articles discussing the public debut of the Stryker vehicle in Hawaii. Equipment and personnel from Ft. Lewis (including a 3-2 soldier) and Alaska made the trip for the demonstration. The 2nd Brigade, 25th Infantry Division based in Hawaii will become the fifth SBCT.
(TFO Press Release)
MOSUL, IRAQ (July 25, 2004) – The Iraqi National Guard and Soldiers from the 3rd Brigade, 2nd Infantry Division (Stryker Brigade Combat Team) detained 15 people wanted for anti-Iraqi activities and collected a variety of weapons Saturday in northern Iraq.
Multinational forces conducted a cordon search in Hammam Al Alil and detained 14 people wanted for planning and conducting anti-Iraqi activities. The suspects were taken into custody and no injuries were reported during the operation.
(TFO Press Release)
MOSUL, IRAQ (July 24, 2004) – Iraqi Security Forces and Soldiers from the 3rd Brigade, 2nd Infantry Division (Stryker Brigade Combat Team) detained two people wanted for anti-Iraqi activities, foiled a car bomb attack and collected a variety of weapons and munitions Friday in northern Iraq.
Soldiers from 1st Battalion, 23rd Infantry Regiment conducted a cordon and search in Hammam Al Alil and detained two members of a known terrorist network responsible for conducting anti-Iraqi attacks. The suspects were taken into custody and no injuries were reported during the operation.
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FORT RICHARDSON: Plans to add 2,000 soldiers in the next year would almost double current deployment.
By PETER PORCO; Anchorage Daily News
(Published: July 24, 2004)
The garrison at Fort Richardson is expected to gain 2,000 soldiers as part of a nationwide reorganization of the U.S. Army over the next two years, military officials said Friday.
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DAVID WICKERT; The News Tribune
Soldiers from Louisiana could begin arriving at Fort Lewis in the next few months as the Army prepares to convert the 2nd Cavalry Regiment to a Stryker brigade.
Much of the unit should begin arriving next spring, Fort Lewis spokesman Lt. Col. Bill Costello said Friday. Eventually, the post will see an influx of about 3,900 soldiers and their families.
"It's a great deal for Fort Lewis any time you get additional soldiers," Costello said.
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By USJFCOM Public Affairs
(WASHINGTON -- July 22, 2004) - Secretary of Defense Donald H. Rumsfeld announced today that the president has nominated U.S. Army Maj, Gen. James M. Dubik for appointment to the grade of lieutenant general and assignment as commanding general, I Corps and Fort Lewis, Fort Lewis, Wash.
Northwest artist Michael Reagan is offering free hand-drawn portraits to families that have lost loved ones in Operations Iraqi & Enduring Freedom. From his website:
What if all you had left of a loved one was photos and memories? For those that have a family member killed as a soldier in the War Against Terrorism, that is all they have left of them.Using the family’s favorite photo, professional custom hand-drawn portraits are available free of charge to the families of all servicemen and women who have been killed in Iraq and Afghanistan in America’s War Against Terrorism from portrait artist Michael Reagan.
BELLEVUE, Wash.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--July 23, 2004--In support of the many soldiers serving in Iraq, Safeway Inc. announced plans to send care packages from local communities to local heroes every month. Beginning in September 2004, one Safeway store each in Washington, Montana, and Alaska will serve as a collection point for community residents to donate items for a care package that will be mailed, compliments of Safeway, to soldiers in Iraq.
Families with loved ones serving in Iraq, who would like to shower them with a surprise care package, are encouraged to submit an entry to Safeway (see details below). The collection site will change based upon the entries received. The family of the selected entry will be responsible for: recruiting a minimum of 4 volunteers to collect donated items from 10:00 am - 5:00 pm on the designated Saturday at their store, pack the donated merchandise in boxes, and deliver the addressed packages to the agreed upon mailing location. Safeway will: provide flyers to be handed out to customers with a suggested list of product donations, send press releases to the local newspapers about the care package collections and pay for postage to mail the packages to our soldiers in Iraq.
(TFO Press Release)
MOSUL, IRAQ (July 23, 2004) – Iraqi Police detained one individual suspected of anti-Iraqi activities and prevented a roadside bomb attack Thursday. Soldiers from 3rd Brigade, 2nd Infantry Division (Stryker Brigade Combat Team) also detained two people wanted for anti-Iraqi activities today in Northern Iraq.
Iraqi police officers operating a traffic control point near Tal Afar observed three individuals with weapons inside a vehicle that was reported by multinational forces as just having attacked a civilian contractor truck. The police officers engaged the suspects with small arms fire and pursued the vehicle. Upon inspection, they found one wounded suspect with a gun shot injury and Iraqi police transported the individual to a local hospital. Police confiscated five RPG rounds, two RPG launchers and six grenades which were destroyed by an explosive ordnance disposal team. The suspect remains in custody, waiting questioning, and no injuries were reported during the incident.
The following article from The News Tribune provides additional details regarding the decision to base another SBCT at Ft. Lewis.
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LES BLUMENTHAL AND ROB TUCKER; The News Tribune
Fort Lewis will get its third Stryker brigade when the Army transfers a 3,900-soldier unit from a Louisiana post, two Washington congressmen confirmed Thursday.
The move further establishes Fort Lewis as a hub of Army modernization and dispels any concerns about Tacoma-area military base closures, according to Democratic Reps. Norm Dicks and Adam Smith.
Lori found a good photo at Army Times. Caption:
A soldier with Alpha Company, 5th Battalion, 20th Infantry Regiment, 3rd Brigade, Stryker Brigade Combat Team (SBCT) provides security while multinational forces search houses in Qabr Abd, a city south of Mosul, Iraq, during Operation Mayfield III, a cordon-and-search operation conducted Monday.
UPDATE: You can now watch a video of the interview if you follow the link below.
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By Tracy Vedder
SEATTLE - Thousands of miles from home, two local soldiers in Iraq trade messages via satellite with their Army wives here.
The Army gave KOMO 4 News a rare opportunity to talk 'live' with the two men from the Fort Lewis Stryker Brigade now on duty in Mosul.
The interview started 9 p.m. Thursday in Iraq, which was 10 a.m. Thursday in Seattle.
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THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
FORT LEWIS, Wash. -- The Army said Thursday it plans to transfer 3,900 troops from Fort Polk, La., to Fort Lewis to create another Stryker Brigade Combat Team.
The soldiers of the 2nd Cavalry Regiment are expected to arrive at Fort Lewis, near Tacoma, during the next fiscal year, which runs from October 2004 to October 2005, said U.S. Rep. Norm Dicks, D-Wash.
Jim wanted to let everyone know that Seattle television station KOMO 4 is scheduled to broadcast an interview with SFC Jeffrey and 1st LT Fursman from 2-3 INF at 5:30 PM tonight. Perhaps they will replay the segment at 6:30 and 11 PM if you miss it?
The July 19 edition of The Olympia Observer, the Task Force Olympia newsletter, is now available for download.
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JEFFREY P. MAYOR; The News Tribune
At the age of 13, Kyla is a veteran of overseas deployments.
Her father, a Washington National Guardsman, has been sent out of the country several times. He is due to be shipped out again next month.
Under Wednesday's sunny skies, however, the Spanaway teenager was thinking more about swimming and fishing in American Lake during the five-day Operation Military Kids. [...]
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By Gregg K. Kakesako
The Stryker, the Army's new 19-ton combat vehicle, will make its island public debut Saturday in Waimea on the Big Island.
Two of the combat vehicles, the brainchild of retired Army Chief of Staff Eric Shinseki, were flown into Hickam Air Force Base on a C-17 cargo jet earlier this week from Fort Wainwright in Alaska and Fort Lewis in Washington, accompanied by two soldiers who operated the vehicle in Iraq.
Here is a great photo from the Defend America website. Caption:
SECURITY DUTY — A U.S. soldier provides security while multinational forces search a house in Qabr Abd, a city south of Mosul, Iraq, during Operation Mayfield III, a cordon and search operation conducted on July 19, 2004. The soldier is assigned to Company A, 5th Battalion, 20th Infantry Regiment, 3rd Brigade, 2nd Infantry Division, Stryker Brigade Combat Team. U.S. Army photo by Spc. Aaron Ritter
By MECHELE COOPER Staff Writer
LITCHFIELD -- Scott DeRaps hopes to raise at least $200 to send copies of a song he wrote and recorded last week to the Maine Army National Guard's 133rd Engineering Battalion in Iraq.
American Legion Post 6 in Hallowell has already donated $100 for the project, and DeRaps is counting on exposure from a local radio station to help raise the rest of the money. [...]
(TFO Press Release)
By Spc. Gretel Sharpe
MOSUL , IRAQ ( July 22, 2004 ) – Local leaders and government officials gathered Wednesday to celebrate the opening of the Al Kasik Military Training Base. The base will be the site for training and housing the 3rd Division of the Iraqi Armed Forces.
Over 12,000 Iraqi soldiers will eventually be stationed at Al Kasik, comprising three new brigades. Located approximately 50 Kilometers northwest of Mosul , the soldiers will be centrally located to provide assistance to all of northern Iraq . These soldiers will, together with the Iraqi National Guard and the Iraqi Police, contribute to the safety and security of northern Iraq .
(TFO Press Release)
MOSUL, IRAQ (July 22, 2004) – Iraqi Security forces and Soldiers from 3rd Brigade, 2nd Infantry Division (Stryker Brigade Combat Team) detained 5 people wanted for anti-Iraqi activities and officially opened Al Kasik Military Training Base Thursday in Northern Iraq.
Soldiers from 5th Battalion, 20th Infantry Regiment conducted a cordon and search in Tal Afar and detained five people wanted for attacking multinational forces with roadside bombs. During a search of the residence, four AK-47s, two handguns, a box of roadside bomb making materials and intelligence documents were confiscated. No injuries were reported during the operation.
Stars and Stripes
European edition, Wednesday, July 21, 2004
ARLINGTON, Va. — National Guard and Reserve troops home from Iraq and Afghanistan on two weeks leave could have access to free hours of day care.
The National Association of Child Care Resource and Referral Agencies launched Operation Child Care to put Guard and Reserve troops home on U.S. Central Command’s 15-day Rest and Recuperation leave program in touch with more than 5,000 child-care providers nationwide who offer at least four hours of free child-care service, executive director Linda Smith said.
The following is part of an email we received from Melanie Turner at Power Tech Training.
We are currently launching a project to benefit the spouses and families of deployed soldiers. The project has been entitled “Project: We Care”. We are providing free access to our high-speed internet access, equipment, and facilities for the families of deployed soldiers. We are also planning to provide digital photographs and video clips of the family members that they will be able to send to their loved ones in Iraq. We are also planning a “Project: We Care” Day of Fun at our Lakewood campus.
The school is also offering big discounts on its Office Administration class. For more information you can reach Melanie at (253) 582-7388.
Here are a few more recently added to the archives.
