Photo By Sgt. Robert M. England | Col. David E. Funk, the b3rd SBCT, 2nd ID commander and Command Sgt. Maj. Alan D....... read more read more
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FORWARD OPERATING BASE WARHORSE, Iraq – The flag hung in all its glory, decorated with countless streamers for battles fought and unit citations. As the flag was lowered, two sets of hands reached for it, rolled it up, and secured the streamers tightly against the flagpole. A cloth sheath quickly covered it and the flag was raised back to its upright position.
A second flag was lowered, the sheath was removed, and the unfurled flag was saluted as it was raised to an upright position.
Amidst a time-honored ceremony, the 3rd Stryker Brigade Combat Team 2nd Infantry Division transferred authority of the Diyala province to the 2nd Stryker Advise and Assist Brigade, 25th Infantry Division.
“We feel very satisfied in many of the things we’ve been able to do this year,” said Col. David E. Funk, the 3SBCT, 2nd ID, commander, as he delved into the working relationships he and his command group fostered with their Iraqi counterparts, the progressive economic development in the province and the training he and his Soldiers provided Iraqi Security Forces.
Col. Malcolm B. Frost, the 2SBCT, 25th ID, commander, acknowledged the challenges the brigade anticipates during the upcoming year, but he’s optimistic about his Warriors’ ability to overcome those challenges.
“As you know, we are a Stryker brigade combat team, but we’re also an advise and assist brigade and we have trained toward that mindset so we can assist, advise, train and equip the Iraqi Security Forces and then support our Provincial Reconstruction Team, our State Department, the United Nations and other non-governmental organizations as they take the lead in providing the stability for the government of Iraq through elements such as governance, economics, infrastructure, essential services, health and education,” he said.
Soldiers from the 3SBCT, 2nd ID “Arrowhead” brigade began arriving in Iraq in August 2009, relieving the 1st Brigade Combat Team, 25th Infantry Division of their command of the Diyala province.
“My recommendation for the incoming brigade is to be flexible, be adaptive, be agile, and if whatever you’re doing isn’t working, change it,” Funk said. “Don’t be afraid to try new and different things, and don’t be afraid to adjust on the fly if you need to, in order to make new things happen.”
| Date Taken: | 07.31.2010 |
| Date Posted: | 07.31.2010 12:12 |
| Story ID: | 53748 |
| Location: | FORWARD OPERATING BASE WARHORSE, IQ |
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