CA Major Completes Fulfilling 2 Year Tour

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MOSUL, IRAQ

05.10.2006

Courtesy Story

345th Public Affairs Detachment

MOSUL, Iraq - Prior to the change of command ceremony for the 401st Civil Affairs Battalion and the 403rd Civil Affairs Battalion, Maj. Brian Anderson of the 401st CA was presented with a coin.

The coin symbolizes his support to the Army Corps of Engineers, Gulf Region Division " North District. It was presented by Col. Richard Jenkins, Gulf Region North Commander, who oversees engineer operations in northern Iraq.

Anderson entered into South West Asia on Sept. 6, 2004 and has worked as the Governor's Liaison Officer, the Director of Reconstruction Operation Command, and has worked indirectly for Jenkins for the last 2 years.

"I'm very surprised to see Colonel Jenkins, let alone to be presented with the coin," Anderson said. "It's the little compliments like this that made my last two years in Iraq make me feel very appreciated for my efforts."

• Date Taken: 05.10.2006
• Date Posted: 05.10.2006 09:08
• Story ID: 6331
• Location: MOSUL, IQ