Romans 15:4
"For everything that was written in the past was written to teach us, so that through endurance and the encouragement of the Scriptures we might hav
e hope. "
An Iraqi child takes a water break after helping Sons of Iraq members and U.S. Soldiers with the delivery of new desks for his school in Newafil Village in the Kirkuk province, March 25, 2008. The Soldiers continue to work in the background. U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Samuel Bendet.
TIKRIT, Iraq – In addition to assisting local Iraqi Security Forces and Coalition forces maintain security in their neighbors, Sons of Iraq members in northeastern Iraq are lending their support to local civic projects, such as the delivery and assembly of 100 desks with chairs, and school supplies for a rural school in Newafil Village outside the city of Kirkuk March 25.
“This was a great day for the children, parents, and the whole village to see the progress being made as a result of increased security in the area,” said Capt. Matt Lee, Company B commander, 2nd Battalion, 22nd Infantry Regiment, 1st Brigade, 10th Mountain Division.
Members of the Sons of Iraq are comprised of local citizens who protect their neighborhoods and its critical infrastructure under contract with CF and under the supervision of local Iraqi Security Forces.
“In partnership with the recently employed SOIs, we were able to install 100 new desks, chairs and furnish school supplies to a local school here successfully,” Lee said. “This is a great example of what can be accomplished when everyone works together to bring security and stability to their neighborhoods.”
The desks and chairs were donated by a local Iraqi contractor .
Good news fromSam Houston
http://www.blackanthem.com/News/Military_News_1/Boy-s-Wish-Comes-True-at-Fort-Sam-Houston15401.shtml
e hope. "
An Iraqi child takes a water break after helping Sons of Iraq members and U.S. Soldiers with the delivery of new desks for his school in Newafil Village in the Kirkuk province, March 25, 2008. The Soldiers continue to work in the background. U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Samuel Bendet.
TIKRIT, Iraq – In addition to assisting local Iraqi Security Forces and Coalition forces maintain security in their neighbors, Sons of Iraq members in northeastern Iraq are lending their support to local civic projects, such as the delivery and assembly of 100 desks with chairs, and school supplies for a rural school in Newafil Village outside the city of Kirkuk March 25.
“This was a great day for the children, parents, and the whole village to see the progress being made as a result of increased security in the area,” said Capt. Matt Lee, Company B commander, 2nd Battalion, 22nd Infantry Regiment, 1st Brigade, 10th Mountain Division.
Members of the Sons of Iraq are comprised of local citizens who protect their neighborhoods and its critical infrastructure under contract with CF and under the supervision of local Iraqi Security Forces.
“In partnership with the recently employed SOIs, we were able to install 100 new desks, chairs and furnish school supplies to a local school here successfully,” Lee said. “This is a great example of what can be accomplished when everyone works together to bring security and stability to their neighborhoods.”
The desks and chairs were donated by a local Iraqi contractor .
Good news fromSam Houston
http://www.blackanthem.com/News/Military_News_1/Boy-s-Wish-Comes-True-at-Fort-Sam-Houston15401.shtml
Basra and southern Iraq- another defining moment in history - all will work for good
DRUM MEMORIAL CEREMONY: Three soldiers honored for ultimate sacrifice
Gen. Oates said defending America has come at "an awful price" and the country must not forget the sacrifice of these soldiers.
"So let us vow to remember them always," Gen. Oates said. "They were loved in life, they are respected in death for the honor they bring to us and the example they set to all of us as American citizens."
"So let us vow to remember them always," Gen. Oates said. "They were loved in life, they are respected in death for the honor they bring to us and the example they set to all of us as American citizens."
