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FORWARD OPERATING BASE WARRIOR, KIRKUK, Iraq - "Tonight Col. Ryan Gonsalves, commander of 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 1st Cavalry Division, and Command Sgt. Maj. Jefffery Hof, command sergeant major of 2nd BCT, 1st Cav. Div. put a cover on one flag and Col. Larry Swift, commander of 1st Brigade Combat Team, 1st Armored Division and Command Sgt. Maj. James Daniels, command sergeant major of 1st BCT, 1st Arm. Div. removed one from another," said Maj. Tony Cucolo, commanding general, United States Division-North.
On Dec. 19, during a Transfer of Partnership Ceremony, the Ready First Combat Team made a promise to continue the partnerships and friendships the Black Jack Brigade secured during their year here, according to Swift.
"Progress marked the Black Jack Brigade time here with Iraqi security forces this year," said Gonsalves. "We conducted an excess of 6,000 partnered combat patrols, worked together to detain more than 125 high value targets and found almost three tons of ordnance caches throughout Kirkuk."
"Also the ISF and Black Jack Brigade worked together on almost 1,000 humanitarian projects valued at $62 million that generated 21,000 jobs," said Gonsalves.
"I am confident the people of Kirkuk are in good hands, and I know that you will continue a noble service together, as one, bonded by the universal promise of peace, prosperity and hope that you deeply deserve," said Gonsalves.
"I'd especially like to thank you, Col. Gonsalves, your officers, non-commissioned officers and Soldiers of the Black Jack Brigade for a professional and smooth partnership transition," said Swift.
"We look forward to continuing the positive work of the Black Jack Brigade for the people of Iraq," said Swift. "You can expect the Ready First Combat Team to be an impartial proponent of peace and stability."
"To my Soldiers and leaders of the Ready First Combat Team, good work — but the hard part starts now," said Swift. "We must represent our country with honor and complete our mission here to high standards."
"Col. Gonsalves and Command Sgt. Maj. Hof, mission complete," said Cucolo. "Col. Swift and Command Sgt. Maj. Daniels, this is your time to put a Ready First Combat Team mark in history."
| Date Taken: | 12.19.2009 |
| Date Posted: | 12.29.2009 13:18 |
| Story ID: | 43254 |
| Location: | KIRKUK, IQ |
| Web Views: | 149 |
| Downloads: | 125 |
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