Commander of 2-23 INF, 4/2 SBCT featured in the following article. There is also a 4 minute video featuring photos of the battalion with audio provided by LTC Landes.
A Kingsport native stationed in Iraq since last fall offers a few words of praise for his battalion as they prepare to rotate back to the United States in about a week's time.
United States Army Lt. Col Mark Landes departed Fort Lewis on Sep. 26, 2007, to assume command of the 2-23 Infantry Stryker battalion in Iraq.
In an emailed update earlier this month, Landes had a few words of praise for those he led to successes in several areas of Iraq. "I can not be more proud of the Soldiers that serve with me. They are the best that our Country has to offer and their performance has been nothing less than fantastic," Landes said. [...]
Kingsport native commanding Stryker battalion honors young soldiers in Iraq
Commander of 2-23 INF, 4/2 SBCT featured in the following article. There is also a 4 minute video featuring photos of the battalion with audio provided by LTC Landes.
By Kacie Dingus Breeding, Kingsport Times-News
A Kingsport native stationed in Iraq since last fall offers a few words of praise for his battalion as they prepare to rotate back to the United States in about a week's time.
United States Army Lt. Col Mark Landes departed Fort Lewis on Sep. 26, 2007, to assume command of the 2-23 Infantry Stryker battalion in Iraq.
In an emailed update earlier this month, Landes had a few words of praise for those he led to successes in several areas of Iraq. "I can not be more proud of the Soldiers that serve with me. They are the best that our Country has to offer and their performance has been nothing less than fantastic," Landes said. [...]