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The 29th Support Battalion :The 29th Support Battalion Service in Iraq
At
A Glance
Introducing the 29th Support Battalion :Introducing the 29th Support Battalion Serving in Operation Iraqi Freedom III.
Based out of Kalealoa, HI.
Supports the 29th Brigade Logistically
The slide background is called “Teamwork”. I chose this background because it symbolizes our efforts in Iraq. We are here at the request of the Iraqi Government and we are working together with the Iraqis as a team toward the common goal of a safe and peaceful Iraq. Up-Armored LMTV
Weapons Training in Kuwait :Weapons Training in Kuwait P1- Taking a break. P2 Arrival at the range. P3 and P4 The bus trip to the range. P1 P2 P3 P4
Every Day Activities :Every Day Activities P1 P3 P2 P4 P1- SFC Bacos makes parking signs P3- SFC Bacos and SFC Gansit appreciating donated items.
P2- 1SG Kanoa makes parking signs P4- Soldiers being transported to a conference in Baghdad.
Scenes of Local Iraqi Farm Children enjoying donated supplies given to them by soldiers :Scenes of Local Iraqi Farm Children enjoying donated supplies given to them by soldiers P1 P2 P3 P4 P1- Cows herded by young Iraqi girls block the road P2- CPT Nilsen communicates with local Iraqi girls and hands out basic necessities P3- Children surround a vehicle. P4- A local girl poses with her bag of goodies.
Medical Assistance Visit to a local Iraqi Village :Medical Assistance Visit to a local Iraqi Village P1 P2 P3 P4 P1- Local Sheik P2- CPT Nilsen with Iraqis that attended the Medical visit.
P3- A little girls waits for medical attention P4- Iraqi girls ask for shampoo and other hygiene products.
In my experience I find Iraqis :In my experience I find Iraqis Are very generous and hospitable people.
Like to have their pictures taken. (This is viewed as a an honor. Women normally do not like having their picture taken just men and children)
Are Grateful to America for freeing them from Saddam’s tyranny.
Place their family first.
Are very adaptive and creative.
Seek to have a safe and peaceful country.
Items Appreciated but not solicited :Items Appreciated but not solicited By Soldiers
Individual, instant packets of macaroni and cheese.
Febreze Spray
Disposable bowls, plates, cups, and plastic ware
Microwave Popcorn
Spam
All types of DVDs and/or CDs
Hair Conditioner Items given to Iraqis
Shampoo, tooth brushes, tooth paste, combs, hair brushes, and soap
Soccer balls and jerseys
School Supplies (pens, pencils, notebooks, crayons, colored pencils, pencil sharpeners, erasers, markers, and rulers.
Shoes
Clothes
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