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Feb-12-2009 » Filed Under: 1/25 SBCT

Soldiers from the 1-5 INF, 1/25 SBCT are featured in the following article from the Washington Times.

U.S. troops aren't allowing malaise to happen. Each pre-mission brief - whether the mission is to run supplies to an outpost, join Iraqi forces in a sweep or visit a neighborhood - includes updated threat assessments based on recent incidents and intelligence. [...]

Before the Jan. 31 provincial elections, a platoon from Charlie Company, 1st Battalion, 5th Infantry Regiment was on its way for a routine visit to Iraqi police stations in the Tahrir district of Baqouba to check on Election Day security plans. A bomb explosion temporarily diverted them from their mission.

It wasn't a large bomb; few people were around when it went off on 40th Street, and injuries were minor. However, the explosion and the shredded body in the street of the man who had been transporting the bomb when it went off were stark reminders to stay focused on threats, especially car bombs, and one of Diyala's terrorist hallmarks: female suicide bombers.

Thanks to Steve for the link.


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