HOLUTA1OTH -Matt and Cyndi- 1/10MTN 10TH BSB, Kirkuk OIF 07/09

Saturday, October 13, 2007

Matt and Cyndi in Kirkuk - Missing you

"Night and day i constantly remember you in
my prayers" (2 Tim 1:3)

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kirkuk

10th Mountain Brigade takes command in Iraq

Staff reportPosted : Saturday Oct 13, 2007 7:30:22 EDT
A transfer of authority took place Oct. 10 in North Central Iraq between the redeploying 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 25th Infantry Division, and its replacement, 1st BCT, 10th Mountain Division.
It was the first of several in the area of responsibility of Multi-National Division-North, which spans six provinces in an area about the size of Idaho.
The assumption-of-responsibility ceremony took place at Forward Operating Base Warrior in Kirkuk, about 150 miles north of Baghdad.
“Almost two years ago, my brigade witnessed the courage of the Iraqi people as they went to vote for the first time to determine their destiny,” 1st BCT commander Col. David Paschal said in a press release in reference to the brigade’s previous deployment.
“The courage demonstrated then fuels the commitment of my soldiers to the Iraqi people and our critical mission,” he said. “It was a distinct honor to be a part of that historical event and especially today, as we move forward to help the people of Iraq maintain their hard-earned freedom.”
During its rotation, the 3rd BCT completed more than 1,000 partnered combat operations with Iraqi security forces, conducted numerous civic and humanitarian projects and secured oil pipelines, according to the release.
“Our achievements echo Iraqi security forces’ achievements and would not have been possible without your commitment to stand against hatred and evil,” 3rd BCT commander Col. Patrick Stackpole said.Paschal vowed that the Warrior Brigade would add to the successes of its predecessors and continue down the same road of professionalism while working toward a better Iraq.

http://www.armytimes.com/news/2007/10/army_northcentralbde_071013w/

Thursday, September 6, 2007

Visit to Pa before leaving for Iraq

Cynthia , Matt, and sisters Emily and Rachel hang out during time together to celebrate Matt's 23rd B-day.

Sacket's Harbor

sunset

Courage
"We (you) have been called to leadership in a period of consequence.
And sometimes it can seem that history is turning in a wide arc, toward an unknown shore.
Before history is written down in books, it is written in courage.
Like Americans before us, we will show that courage and we (you) will finish well." (GWB 2/07)

Ps 33
11 But the plans of the LORD stand firm forever,the purposes of his heart through all generations. 12 Blessed is the nation whose God is the LORD,the people he chose for his inheritance.13 From heaven the LORD looks downand sees all mankind;14 from his dwelling place he watchesall who live on earth- 15 he who forms the hearts of all,who considers everything they do.16 No king is saved by the size of his army;no warrior escapes by his great strength.17 A horse is a vain hope for deliverance;despite all its great strength it cannot save. 18 But the eyes of the LORD are on those who fear him,on those whose hope is in his unfailing love,19 to deliver them from deathand keep them alive in famine.20 We wait in hope for the LORD;he is our help and our shield. 21 In him our hearts rejoice,for we trust in his holy name.22 May your unfailing love rest upon us, O LORD,even as we put our hope in you