Dining facility dedicated to fallen Soldier

Thursday 9th of September 2010 08:01:57 AM
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DIYALA – The newly-renovated dining facility here at Forward Operating Base Cobra was officially renamed “The Private First Class Erin L. McLyman Dining Facility” during a dedication ceremony, April 3. Pfc. McLyman lost her life during a mortar attack at the FOB, March 13. The renovated Dining Facility is part of an expansion of FOB Cobra to make living conditions here better for Soldiers. "To say that we inherited a neglected outpost would be an understatement," said Lt. Col. Joseph Davidson, commander of 1st Squadron, 14th Cavalry Regiment, 3rd Stryker Brigade Combat Team, 2nd Infantry Division. "For many of the...

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America Supports You: Delaware Group Dedicated to Deployed Troops

Thursday 9th of September 2010 08:01:57 AM
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WASHINGTON, March 30, 2007 – Running a nonprofit organization can be strain on an individual’s time, space and resources. One home-front group’s leader says she relies on a specific form of aid through the tough times: divine intervention. Frankie Mayo, founder of Operation AC, said the fund-raising strategy for her troop-support group is prayer. “When God puts something on your heart to do, you just have to do it,” she said. “I pray at night before I go to bed about the issues that have come up, and the next morning God shows me what I’m supposed to do.”...

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Married Couple Dedicated to Serving in Iraq

Thursday 9th of September 2010 08:01:57 AM
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Married couple Bill and Cathy Hood serve with the Army Corps of Engineers. U.S. Army Corps of Engineers courtesy photo Married Couple Dedicated to Serving in Iraq Bill and Cathy Hood do their part by assisting in the reconstruction of Iraq. By Polli Barnes Keller Gulf Region North TIKRIT, Iraq, Jan. 19, 2007 -- What makes a married couple decide to pack their personal belongings and close up the homestead to work in Iraq? Bill and Cathy Hood can answer that question. Married for 14 years and coming from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Kansas City District, the...

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Clinic dedicated for fallen Soldier

Thursday 9th of September 2010 08:01:57 AM
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FOB GRIZZLY -- Soldiers dedicated the newly built Troop Medical Clinic here in memory of a fallen Soldier from the 382nd Military Police Battalion whom friends remembered for his compassion and dedication. Army Sergeant First Class Daniel Brozovich, killed in action by an improvised explosive device Oct. 18, was memorialized in a ceremony that officially opened the FOB’s clinic. The upgrade will give troops and caregivers 1,000 more square feet of clinic space.“This is a really nice setup,” said Army Col. Jeff Clark, commander, 21st Combat Support Hospital, the clinic’s parent organization. “It’s what you all deserve to work...

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Iraqi troops dedicated, Caldwell says

Thursday 9th of September 2010 08:01:57 AM
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WASHINGTON ? Americans must understand the dedication, commitment and sacrifices of Iraqi troops, a top Coalition spokesman said Thursday. Iraqi Soldiers and Police are putting their lives on the line for a democratic, free Iraq, Maj. Gen. Bill Caldwell, Multi-National Force - Iraq spokesman, said in a telephone interview from Baghdad. Coalition Forces trained and equipped about 320,000 Iraqi Soldiers and Police. This number will reach 355,000 by the end of the year. They are increasingly in the lead in the fight against insurgents and sectarian violence. ?Last month during Ramadan, when we experienced one of the highest months of...

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