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'Ghost' troopers assist ISF in Qara Qosh
By Spc. Angel Washington, 4th Advise and Assist Brigade Public Affairs, 1st Cavalry Division, U.S. Division-North
Dec 28, 2010 - 6:56:55 PM
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| Sgt. Justin White, an infantryman assigned to Company B, 2nd Battalion, 7th Cavalry Regiment, 4th Advise and Assist Brigade, 1st Cavalry Division, provides security during a partnered patrol in the town of Qara Qosh Dec. 20. White, a native of Houston, and the Soldiers of Company B, partnered with Iraqi Security Forces during the security patrol, meeting with citizens of Qara Qosh in northern Iraq to discuss local concerns and the security situation. (U.S. Army photo by Spc. Angel Washington, 4th AAB PAO, 1st Cav. Div., USD-N) |
JOINT SECURITY STATION INDIA, Iraq - Local residents enjoyed a Monday afternoon, free of worries with the presence of joint security forces in the town.
Soldiers assigned to the 2nd Battalion, 7th Cavalry Regiment, 4th Advise and Assist Brigade, 1st Cavalry Division, assisted Iraqi Security Forces provide security to the people of Qara Qosh Dec 20.
Soldiers walked through the streets, stopping at the local markets and speaking with the residents to ensure the town was free from harm.
"Our main purpose of this patrol is to assess the security of the town and the attitudes of the town's people," said 2nd Lt. Scott Kuhn, a Company C platoon leader attached to Company B. "While providing security, we are continuing to advise, train and assist the ISF."
The Soldiers sat with shop owners, enjoying customary chai, or tea, and discussed the businessmen's concerns and needs, while crowds of people and small children gathered around.
"Ideally, the lasting impact will be that eventually this town won't need to rely on heavy security," said Kuhn, a native of Columbus, Ohio. "You see kids happy and playful; they're not hiding behind their mother's skirts—they come to us. Adults wave to us and say thank you as we walk through the town, they are well on their way (to a better future)," said Kuhn.
The ISF and U.S. Soldiers built relationships with the people while providing security to the citizens of Qara Qosh. Smiles radiated across everyone's faces and the afternoon of shopping and socializing for the residents brought them closer as they worked together to improve the area.
"I feel good about what we're doing here," said Houston-native Staff Sgt. Antonio Cabrera, an infantry squad leader of Company B. "The kids are the future, and we are helping to get this country to the next level. This is our job. This is what we do."
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| Second Lt. Scott Kuhn, a platoon leader attached to Company B, 2nd Battalion, 7th Cavalry Regiment, 4th Advise and Assist Brigade, 1st Cavalry Division, meets with local residents of Qara Qosh during a security patrol Dec. 20. U.S. Soldiers spent time with local residents to discuss resident's concerns and potential threats to security in Qara Qosh. (U.S. Army photo by Spc. Angel Washington 4th AAB PAO, 1st Cav. Div., USD-N) |
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| Staff Sgt. Antonio Cabrera, an infantry squad leader assigned to Company B, 2nd Battalion, 7th Cavalry Regiment, 4th Advise and Assist Brigade, 1st Cavalry Division, patrols the town of Qara Qosh Dec. 20. The Houston-native provided security while his leadership met with local residents to discuss security in the town in northern Iraq and to provide the citizens an opportunity to talk about concerns and needs. (U.S. Army photo by Spc. Angel Washington 4th AAB PAO, 1st Cav. Div., USD-N) |
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marc warnock sgt us army ret
07 Jan 2011, 04:46
hey want to see if i could get the number to commander in charge of traing
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