Photo By Pfc. Christopher McKenna | Capt. Eric Morton, Company B., 1st Battalion, 35th Armor Regiment commander, sets his...... read more read more
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By Pvt. Christopher McKenna
3rd Brigade Combat Team, 101st Airborne Division
CAMP STRIKER, Iraq - Two companies from two different battalions traded places during a ceremony at Patrol Base Lion's Den, about 15 kilometers southwest of Baghdad, May 10.
The Soldiers of Company B, 2nd Battalion, 69th Armor Regiment will soon head back to Fort Benning, Ga., after a 15-month deployment as Co. B, 1st Battalion, 35th Armor Regiment fills in their place.
Company B, 2-69th Armor Regt., part of the 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 3rd Infantry Division, was attached to 1st Squadron, 33rd Cavalry Regiment, 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault), during their deployment.
"You've demonstrated the highest standard of professionalism and honor that Soldiers share, extending from within these walls ... into the local area," said Lt. Col. Brian Coppersmith, 1-33rd Cav. Regt. commander. "We're proud now to pass the mantle from the 2-69th to the 1-35th."
The 1-35th Armor Regt. was originally established in 1941 as the 5th Armored Regiment and has served previous tours in 2003 and 2005 in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom.
"I assure that we will do everything in our power, with the cooperation of our Iraqi friends, (to) maintain the security in this area and continue to improve the quality of life for the people of Radwaniyah," said Capt. Eric Morton, commander of Co B., 1-35th Armor Regt.
Soldiers of Co. B, 2-69th Armor Regt., received Combat Order of the Spur certificates, granted to all cavalrymen who served in a combat environment.
"I am confident that the relationships we built (with the Iraqis) will only grow stronger with the new unit," said Capt. Sean Morrow, Co B., 2-69th Armor Regt. commander. "I know that they are prepared to take Radwaniyah to the next level."
| Date Taken: | 05.10.2008 |
| Date Posted: | 05.12.2008 08:55 |
| Story ID: | 19327 |
| Location: | BAGHDAD, IQ |
| Web Views: | 309 |
| Downloads: | 204 |
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