2nd Brigade Combat Team, 3rd Infantry Division
FORWARD OPERATING BASE KALSU, Iraq – Coalition forces conducted a civil-military engagement at the Harrah School in Al Buaytha, Nov. 10, to help local residents with their medical needs.
Company D, 1st Battalion, 30th Infantry Regiment, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 3rd Infantry Division Soldiers, the 'Battle Boars,' held the medical operation at the school. More than 330 local residents, including 178 children, were seen by the 2nd BCT, 3rd Inf. Div., doctors and medics.
Soldiers on the ground reported the atmosphere was positive and the residents were grateful for the medical care.
"I think it's a great thing for the community," said Capt. Joseph Inge Jr., from Richmond, Va., commander, Company D. "(This is) a great way to help the people of Al Buaytha. The more we can help them, the more they'll help us, the better the area will be."
Concerned local citizens were on hand to provide security at the school, during the CME.
"I don't think it would be as successful without them," Inge said. "They help us by pointing out the good people and those who may not be so good. That way, they are crucial to the success of the operation."
Date Taken: | 11.13.2007 |
Date Posted: | 11.13.2007 13:06 |
Story ID: | 13875 |
Location: | ISKANDARIYAH, IQ |
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