Bless the Lord, O My Soul
Psalm 103:1
Bless the Lord, O my soul,and all that is within me,bless his holy name!2 Bless the Lord, O my soul,and forget not all his benefits,
“In order to our return of praises to God, there must be a grateful remembrance of the mercies we have received from him: Forget not all his benefits. If we do not give thanks for them, we do forget them; and that is unjust as well as unkind, since in all God’s favours there is so much that is memorable.” (Matthew Henry Commentary)
Wednesday, November 26, 2008
Tuesday, November 18, 2008
Leaders honor Warrior Brigade during transfer of responsibility
Leaders honor Warrior Brigade during transfer of responsibility
http://www.drum.army.mil/sites/postnews/blizzard/blizzard_online/hnews.asp?id=2
Col. David Paschal, 1BCT commander, steadies his unit's guidon as Command Sgt. Maj. Corbly Elsbury, 1st BCT senior enlisted leader, ties the protective casing shut following the brigade's transfer of responsibility ceremony Thursday at FOB Warrior in Kirkuk, Iraq. Photo by Spec. Josh LeCappelain
By Spec. Josh LeCappelain
10th Mountain Division Journalist
CAMP VICTORY, Iraq – Nearly 150 miles away from the farthest reaches of his command, Maj. Gen. Michael Oates, Multinational Division – Center and 10th Mountain Division (LI) commander, traveled to Kirkuk and Forward Operating Base Warrior to pay tribute to 1st Brigade Combat Team.The Warrior Brigade completed a transition of responsibility to 18th Engineer Brigade on Thursday after more than a year of support for Operation Iraqi Freedom.“I am very proud Maj. Gen. Oates is here with us as well,” said Oates’ counterpart at MND-North, Maj. Gen. Mark Hertling (who also commands 1st Armored Division), to the gathered crowd.
“I wanted him to know the kinds of things his Soldiers have done. “I say ‘his Soldiers’ with a little bit of pain,” he continued, “as we hate to give them back.”
Hertling spoke to the crowd about the impact Warrior Brigade had in stabilizing security and partnering with Iraqi Security Forces in Kirkuk Province.
He highlighted their accomplishments, noting that Kirkuk had seen better security, better economic prospects for residents, a better-trained and more functional ISF, as well as a close relationship with U.S. State Department counterparts, which had not been the case before 1st BCT’s deployment.Col. David Paschal, 1st BCT commander, thanked colleagues of the brigade who helped them throughout their deployment, highlighting contributions of the Provincial Reconstruction Team and 506th Air Expeditionary Group, as well as significant strides that had been made by their Iraqi partners in Kirkuk.“I am truly honored to be among you,” he said, before transitioning into some of the highlights of the brigade’s tour. “We worked alongside the Iraqi Army and Iraqi Police to reduce violence in the province by 70 percent. The IA continues to grow in capabilities and capacity.”Leaders also discussed 1st BCT’s involvement in significant economic developments, infrastructure improvements and improved stability in Kirkuk Province.
“I remain confident that the best days of the Kirkuk Province lie ahead,” Paschal added.
He also called for a moment of silence for the 15 Warrior Brigade Soldiers who gave their lives in support of an improved Iraq, as well as numerous Iraqi martyrs who made the ultimate sacrifice for their country’s future.Col. Matthew Russell, 18th Engineer Brigade commander, thanked the leadership and staff of 1st BCT for a smooth, easy transition. He said he hoped his unit was able to build off the numerous successes that 1st BCT Soldiers accomplished during their tour of duty in Iraq.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/18th_Engineer_Brigade_(United_States)
http://www.drum.army.mil/sites/postnews/blizzard/blizzard_online/hnews.asp?id=2
Col. David Paschal, 1BCT commander, steadies his unit's guidon as Command Sgt. Maj. Corbly Elsbury, 1st BCT senior enlisted leader, ties the protective casing shut following the brigade's transfer of responsibility ceremony Thursday at FOB Warrior in Kirkuk, Iraq. Photo by Spec. Josh LeCappelain
By Spec. Josh LeCappelain
10th Mountain Division Journalist
CAMP VICTORY, Iraq – Nearly 150 miles away from the farthest reaches of his command, Maj. Gen. Michael Oates, Multinational Division – Center and 10th Mountain Division (LI) commander, traveled to Kirkuk and Forward Operating Base Warrior to pay tribute to 1st Brigade Combat Team.The Warrior Brigade completed a transition of responsibility to 18th Engineer Brigade on Thursday after more than a year of support for Operation Iraqi Freedom.“I am very proud Maj. Gen. Oates is here with us as well,” said Oates’ counterpart at MND-North, Maj. Gen. Mark Hertling (who also commands 1st Armored Division), to the gathered crowd.
“I wanted him to know the kinds of things his Soldiers have done. “I say ‘his Soldiers’ with a little bit of pain,” he continued, “as we hate to give them back.”
Hertling spoke to the crowd about the impact Warrior Brigade had in stabilizing security and partnering with Iraqi Security Forces in Kirkuk Province.
He highlighted their accomplishments, noting that Kirkuk had seen better security, better economic prospects for residents, a better-trained and more functional ISF, as well as a close relationship with U.S. State Department counterparts, which had not been the case before 1st BCT’s deployment.Col. David Paschal, 1st BCT commander, thanked colleagues of the brigade who helped them throughout their deployment, highlighting contributions of the Provincial Reconstruction Team and 506th Air Expeditionary Group, as well as significant strides that had been made by their Iraqi partners in Kirkuk.“I am truly honored to be among you,” he said, before transitioning into some of the highlights of the brigade’s tour. “We worked alongside the Iraqi Army and Iraqi Police to reduce violence in the province by 70 percent. The IA continues to grow in capabilities and capacity.”Leaders also discussed 1st BCT’s involvement in significant economic developments, infrastructure improvements and improved stability in Kirkuk Province.
“I remain confident that the best days of the Kirkuk Province lie ahead,” Paschal added.
He also called for a moment of silence for the 15 Warrior Brigade Soldiers who gave their lives in support of an improved Iraq, as well as numerous Iraqi martyrs who made the ultimate sacrifice for their country’s future.Col. Matthew Russell, 18th Engineer Brigade commander, thanked the leadership and staff of 1st BCT for a smooth, easy transition. He said he hoped his unit was able to build off the numerous successes that 1st BCT Soldiers accomplished during their tour of duty in Iraq.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/18th_Engineer_Brigade_(United_States)
Kirkuk Memorial
Tuesday, November 11, 2008
thank you for serving our country and preserving freedom
1BCT10th MTN-heading home 11/08, thank you
In the words of the great poet Walt Whitman,
“The moon gives you light,
And the bugles and the drums give you music,
And my heart, O my soldiers, my veterans,
My heart gives you love.”
In the words of the great poet Walt Whitman,
“The moon gives you light,
And the bugles and the drums give you music,
And my heart, O my soldiers, my veterans,
My heart gives you love.”
As veterans, you have confidence in freedom's cause -- because you have seen with your own eyes the power of liberty to transform nations and secure the peace. The men and women gathered before me took an oath to defend America -- and you upheld that oath with honor, and decency, and valor. You humbled tyrants, liberated continents, and freed millions from unspeakable oppression. And because of your service and sacrifice, the world has been transformed in once unimaginable ways. Today, across Europe and Asia, former adversaries in war have become allies in the cause of peace. And in towns and villages on both continents, there are still men and women who talk of the day when the Americans arrived to free them from tyranny.
I thank our nation's veterans for the fine example that you have set for our country. I thank you for your courage and your patriotism and your devotion to duty. I thank you for standing up for the men and women of our Armed Forces -- and I thank you for all you do to support the families they leave behind during this time of war.
May God bless and keep all who have made the ultimate sacrifice. May God bless and keep our brave and honored veterans. May God bless those who are in harm's way. And may God continue to bless our nation. Thank you. (President Bush 2007)
I thank our nation's veterans for the fine example that you have set for our country. I thank you for your courage and your patriotism and your devotion to duty. I thank you for standing up for the men and women of our Armed Forces -- and I thank you for all you do to support the families they leave behind during this time of war.
May God bless and keep all who have made the ultimate sacrifice. May God bless and keep our brave and honored veterans. May God bless those who are in harm's way. And may God continue to bless our nation. Thank you. (President Bush 2007)
Monday, November 3, 2008
Welcome Home.. Matt
WELCOME HOME MATT
10/31/08
watching and waiting...
Psalm 130:6
My life's on the line before God, my Lord, waiting and watching till morning, waiting and watching till morning. (The Message)
My life's on the line before God, my Lord, waiting and watching till morning, waiting and watching till morning. (The Message)
Col 4:2
Continue earnestly in prayer, being vigilant in it with thanksgiving;
(Pray diligently. Stay alert, with your eyes wide open in gratitude.)
Continue earnestly in prayer, being vigilant in it with thanksgiving;
(Pray diligently. Stay alert, with your eyes wide open in gratitude.)
Welcome Home.. cyndi
WELCOME HOME CYNDI
10/30/08
watching and waiting--
watching and waiting--
Psalm 130:6
My soul waits for the Lord More than those who watch for the morning-- Yes, more than those who watch for the morning.
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