KUNAR PROVINCE, Afghanistan — The 2nd Battalion, 12th Infantry Regiment, of Fort Carson, Colo., took responsibility of a key region of Afghanistan's Kunar province June 27, in a transfer of authority ceremony at Forward Operating Base Blessing in the Pech district of Kunar province, relieving the 1st Battalion, 26th Infantry Regiment from Fort Hood, Texas.
The ceremony included an unveiling of the Battalion's colors by Battalion Commander Army Lt. Col. Brian L. Pearl, of Colorado Springs, Colo., and Army Command Sgt. Maj. Darren A. Kinder, of Lexington, Ky., symbolizing the unit's readiness and authority over the area.
Pearl thanked the "Blue Spaders" of 1-26 Inf. Reg. for their hard work and sacrifices over the past year in Kunar province, and recognized the achievements they had made in some of Afghanistan's most dangerous areas.
"Eighteen Blue Spaders gave their lives making Kunar province a better place for Afghanistan," said Pearl. "Collectively, we will continue to transform Kunar province into the pride of Afghanistan."
Those in attendance included Task Force Mountain Warrior Commander, Army Col. Randy A. George, Provincial Governor Sayid Wahidi, and several area village elders.
"I know no one has trained harder for this fight and the mission here," said George.
The Lethal Warriors of 2-12 Inf. Reg. are scheduled to operate in Kunar province for the next 12 months.
| Date Taken: | 06.27.2009 |
| Date Posted: | 07.01.2009 00:37 |
| Story ID: | 35825 |
| Location: | KUNAR PROVINCE, AF |
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