Iraqi, U.S. Soldiers give supplies to Iraqi school children

Courtesy Photo | Young students show their appreciation with the thumbs up as they depart with their new backpacks.  

BAGHDAD, IRAQ

09.21.2005

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Sgt. David Bill
48th Brigade Combat Team PAO

BAGHDAD --Students at the Al-Sayad Primary School are now able to carry their school work home in new book bags, thanks to the efforts of Iraqi and U.S. Soldiers.

Iraqi Army and Task Force Baghdad Soldiers provided school supplies to children from the Radwiniyah area Sept. 13; however, the biggest hit of the day was the book bag give-away.

The smiles on the faces of the children as they left the school were proof enough that the gifts provided by Soldiers from the 2nd Battalion, 121st Infantry, 48th Brigade Combat Team; C Company, 490th Civil Affairs Battalion; and the 4th Iraqi Army Brigade were well received. Other supplies included pens, pencils, and even authentic Hawaiian leis which were provided by Maj. Chriz Caraang, from Honolulu, Hawaii, and a member of the 490th CA Bn.

These efforts are a continuation of support for the more than 200 students of the school which has previously received other supplies including a desktop computer and printer for use by the director and faculty of the school.

This partnership between Iraq Army and U.S. Soldiers will help the school's success in the region.

• Date Taken: 09.21.2005
• Date Posted: 09.21.2005 16:50
• Story ID: 3082
• Location: BAGHDAD, IQ