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Barriers Come Down in Samarra
Two days before the fifth anniversary of the bombing of Al Askari “Golden” Mosque, the security barriers protecting one of the holiest Shia shrines in Iraq came down. “This is a great day for Samarra, and a great day for all of Iraq,” said Lt. Col. Andy Preston, commander, Task Force 2-11, 2nd Battalion, 11th Field Artillery Regiment, 2nd Advise and Assist Brigade, 25th Infantry Division. “I’m happy for the citizens of Samarra, who will finally see … Read entire article »
Filed under: Iraq, Rebuilding, War on Terror
The peaceful city of Samarra
During a recent visit to the ancient city of Samarra, Lt. Gen. Charles Jacoby, the United States Corps –Iraq commander, walked along the city’s streets with the 4th Infantry Brigade Combat Team, 1st Infantry Division commander, Col. Henry A. Arnold, III and the 1st Battalion, 28th Infantry Regiment commander, Lt. Col. Eric Timmerman. As they made their way to the rooftop of a hotel across from the Golden Mosque, which is currently being rebuilt and restored … Read entire article »
Filed under: Iraq, Rebuilding, War on Terror
Sgt. James Carter – Bronze Star with V
For Sgt. James Carter, his Iraq experience this time around is shaped by his experiences during his first tour in 2006. As a line medic, the 33-year-old from Company B, 2nd Battalion, 505th Parachute Infantry Regiment, 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 82nd Airborne Division, Multi-National Division—Baghdad, was credited for saving the lives of his fellow paratroopers during combat missions during one of the most violate times in Iraq during his last tour. Now, as a non-commissioned officer, the … Read entire article »
Filed under: Heroes, Military, WOT Heroes
Staff Sgt. Jarion Halbisengibbs – Distinguished Service Cross
Sgt. 1st Class Jarion Halbisengibbs received the Distinguished Service Cross, while Capt. Matthew A. Chaney and Sgt. 1st Class Michael D. Lindsay received the Silver Star during an award ceremony at the Special Events Center, May 14. The Special Forces Soldiers from Operational Detachment Alpha 083, received the medals for their heroism in action on Sept. 10, 2007. Advising a combined assault element of Iraqi National Police on an intelligence driven raid, their mission was to capture … Read entire article »
Filed under: Heroes, Military, Terrorist Death Watch, WOT Heroes
Bara’ia Families Receive Supplies
Multi-National Division-North Soldiers delivered dozens of humanitarian aid packages to the Bara’ia neighborhood near Samarra, March 31. Soldiers from the Spartan platoon of Company C, 2nd Battalion, 35th Infantry Regiment, 3rd Infantry Brigade Combat Team, 25th Infantry Division, delivered several cases of Halal meals to families in the neighborhood. “Bara’ia is an extremely impoverished area of Samarra, and local residents are not used to receiving humanitarian aid from government or coalition forces,” said 1st. Lt. Daniel Flynn, … Read entire article »
Filed under: Iraq, Rebuilding, War on Terror
Tear down that wall, Samarra!
Scores of Samarra citizens joined provincial and community leaders March 23 to attend a concrete barrier removal ceremony reminiscent of the opening of the Berlin wall nearly twenty years ago. The concrete barriers, commonly known as “T-walls,†surround several government and military buildings throughout Samarra to provide a layer of protection against insurgent attacks. While T-walls have become a familiar site in Iraq, they are a sign of more dangerous times, and most citizens agree … Read entire article »
Filed under: Iraq, Rebuilding, War on Terror
Sgt. 1st Class Alwyn C. Cashe
On October 17, 2005, Sgt. 1st Class Alwyn C. Cashe, Al Cashe, was one of nine men in a Bradley Fighting Vehicle on patrol in Samarra, Iraq. The Bradley hit an IED and the contents of its fuel cell was splashed throughout the interior. Cashe’s clothing was soaked with it and the vehicle was on fire. Cashe was able to extract the driver and put out the fire that was burning him. With the rear hatch jammed, the remaining six soldiers and a translator only had a small overhead hatch available to escape from. Cashe returned to the burning Bradley and began to pull the trapped men through the hatch. His clothing almost immediately caught fire. Despite being on fire, Cashe pulled soldier after soldier free of the wreck and … Read entire article »
Filed under: Heroes, Military, WOT Heroes
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