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The Mountain View - 14 May 2009
Wednesday, 13 May 2009
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IPs, MPs partner to improve community relations
FOB DELTA – Iraqi and Military Police partnered for “Operation Backpack,” delivering over 250 backpacks filled with school supplies to the Sukaina School for Girls May 6. IPs from the Old Izza police station in Kut led the humanitarian aid mission while Soldiers from 2nd Squad, 2nd Platoon, 772nd MP Company helped by delivering the backpacks to the IPs who then handed out the bags at the school.
Long Knives complete marathon in Maysan
FOB HUNTER – Twenty U.S. Soldiers stationed here displayed their running endurance as they participated in the “Mighty Maysan Marathon” recently. “We wanted to give Soldiers a break from a high-op tempo, while also giving them something to be proud of once they return home,” said 1st Lt. Andrey Postrigan, of Plano, Texas. Postrigan, a platoon leader in the 5th Battalion, 82nd Field Artillery Regiment, 4th Brigade Combat Team, 1st Cavalry Division ‘Long Knives’ was the assistant organizer and winner of the marathon.
