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Getting Supplies to the Home Base

May-30-2006 » Filed Under: 172nd SBCT

Written by Spc. Yolanda Moreno Leon, 138th MPAD


MOSUL, Iraq (27 May 2006) --Soldiers working together to ensure one unit receives the supplies it needs is one way to accomplish a mission.

Supply Sergeants from different units on Forward Operating Base Marez, Mosul, Iraq, go out their way to provide the 4th Squadron, 14th Armored Cavalry Regiment based in Rawah the equipment they need to function on a daily basis.

“The importance behind the mission is simple,” said Staff Sgt. Julio Toro, Supply Sgt., 4th Squadron 14th Cavalry Regiment, and native of Puerto Rico. “Our Squadron is located so far away from the Brigade that the support we provide for them is essential.”

According to Toro, their job is to maintain the unit down in Rawah and at the same time help the rest of the Supply sergeants with supply runs, mail, Army Combat Uniform orders and anything that can help them out.

“I see supply as a long term field,” said Sergeant Juan P. Estrada, Supply Sgt, Troop A, 4th Sqdn.,14th ACR, and native of San Antonio, Texas. “I get a good feeling when I deliver or send mail to Rawah, I know how they feel being in an area where there is no facilities or what we have here in Marez.”

According to Capt. Kirk Lohweisser, Squadron Assistance S-4/Unit Movement Officer 4th Sqdn., 14th ACR, we make sure that the necessary coordinations are made between the brigade and the squadron as well as ensuring that supplies get to them.

“I don’t know a better job supporting victory said,” Toro. “There is never a better feeling than knowing that Soldiers have what they need especially in theater because of what we’ve been able to do.”

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