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Iraqi Army unit graduates together

Mar- 6-2006 » Filed Under: TF Band of Brothers

TFBOB Press Release

MOSUL, Iraq – A graduation ceremony was held for Iraqi Soldiers of the newly formed Headquarters and Support Company, 1st Battalion, 4th Brigade, 2nd Iraqi Army Division at the Al Kindi military compound in Mosul Sunday.

Soldiers from the 172nd Styker Brigade Combat Team’s 2nd Battalion, 1st Infantry Regiment conducted the training, which began Feb. 14.

The company is made up of three specialized platoons. The scout platoon, the medical platoon and the maintenance platoon were individually tasked to complete their specific skills training in order to facilitate the development of the company.

During the graduation ceremony, Gen. Muthafar, the Iraqi brigade commander, Lt. Col. Fidal, the Iraqi battalion commander, and Lt. Col. Charles Webster, the 2-1 IN commander, addressed the Soldiers and congratulated them on a job well done.

Each graduating Soldier received a certificate of training and one Soldier from each platoon was awarded a gift for outstanding performance. Distinguished honor graduates were also recognized.

The ceremony ended with the Iraqi battalion presenting gifts of appreciation to their platoon trainers and thanking them for their hard work and commitment in assisting with the creation of the new company.

The new company, along with its parent units and the entire Iraqi Army, is continuing the march toward independent operations. Task Force Band of Brothers is partnered with two brigades and 13 battalions that have already reached that milestone, with several other units preparing to join that combat-proven group.


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