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Raider Brigade Changes Command, ... - (06-18-2009)
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Fort Carson Representatives Faci... - (06-11-2009)
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"Iron Knights" Award Medals to C... - (06-03-2009)
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News Stories

Raider brigade changes command, Six battalion commanders replaced
With the transfer of the red and blue brigade standard from Maj. Gen. Jeffery Hammond, 4th Infantry Division Commander, to Col. Jeff Martindale, the 1st Brigade Combat Team welcomed its newest commander, June 18, during a change of command ceremony here.
(06/18/09)

Fort Carson representatives facilitate Soldiers housing requirements before move
Representatives from the Fort Carson, Colo. Family Housing Office recently traveled to Fort Hood, Texas, June 8 – 11, to facilitate housing requests and answer questions about the 1st Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division's upcoming relocation to Colorado, scheduled this summer.
(06/11/09)

"Iron Knights" award medals to combat veterans
Leaders, Soldiers and Family members gathered, June 3, to recognize three 4th Infantry Division heroes and present awards and medals for commendable actions during a recent combat deployment in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom.
(06/8/09)

"Iron Knights" award medals to combat veterans
Leaders, Soldiers and family members gathered, June 3, to recognize three 4th Infantry Division heroes and present awards and medals for commendable actions during a recent combat deployment in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom.

(06/3/09)

Raiders donate money for comrades during annual drive
Many charities across the United States benefit service members and their families, but only one nonprofit organization's 67-year existence lives by the motto – "Helping The Army Take Care Of Its Own."


(05/18/09)



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Recent Publications

02.01.2009

Iraqi security forces take the lead, RAIDERS' Mission remains the same; Cavalry Scouts team up with Iraqi national police for combined operations; Raider Brigade Civil Affairs helps Rashid District Council open Doura Public Library; 'Regulars' support local leaders build better relations within community; Local Rashid leaders break ground for Radwaniyah Farmer's Co-op Building; 1st BCT joins West Rashid's tribal leaders to develop Baghdad Agriculture; FRONT SIGHT POST: all over the place; Panthers Bn. learns new role with ISF; 1st Bn., 505th PIR assumes new mission; 'Raiders' train on non-lethal rounds; Raider Brigade tests its 'eyes in the sky'; 'Ghost Squadron' awards AMC inductees; 1st BCT celebrates Dr. Martin Luther King; Raider Brigade Father and Son Reunite; 'Packhorse' Bn. exceeds Retention Goals; Raider serves second country with ho...

01.01.2009

Iraqi national police take lead in security operations in al Doura, 'Warriors' Regiment says farewell to Baghdad's Rashid district, Civil Affairs Teams keep Raider Brigade in the hearts and minds of Iraqis, 1st BCT Civil Affairs manage Rashid's Reconstruction projects, FRONT SIGHT POST, 4th Infantry Division turns 91, Sons of Iraq brings home the pay, 1st BCT holds 2008 NCO/Soldier of Year Contest on FOB FALCON, PTT, LEP train ISF on TSE/SSE, Army Specialist recounts days as an African refugee, goes Army, K-9 Team keeps Rashid's streets safe, Raider Operations keep Mail Room running smooth during holidays, Raider Command Team visits Soldiers during Christmas in Ras...

11.01.2008

MND-B prepares for SoI transition ... pg.4 1BCT facilitates Job-Focused Training ... pg.6 C Co. secures Rashid's Jihad, Furat ... pg. 8 Rashid ISF receive SoI during TOA ... pg. 10 Final SoI payday marks Iraqi milestone ... pg. 11 Prominent leader donates for Ramadan ... pg. 12 Dr. Muayad breaks fast with Raider ... pg. 14 Mobile Microgrants sets records ... pg. 15 ISF call for Iraqi Families to return ... pg. 16 NP Bde. gives Iraqis helping hand ... pg. 17 Rashid's displaced citizens return home ... pg. 18 7-10 Cav. ends violence in Abu T'shir ... pg. 20 1BCT Commander honors fallen leader ... pg. 22 Comanche mans snap TCPs ... pg. 23 Front Sight Post: Mission First ... pg. 24 ISF, Co. C Regulars remove C-Wire ... pg. 26 Aerostat Soldiers keep eyes in the sky ... pg. 27 Raiders reinforce training in combat ... pg. 28 Tuskers reinforce Baghdad stability ... pg. 30 4-64 AR, ISF renovate Risalah schools ... pg. 32 ISF distribute smiles in Abu T'shir ... pg. 33 Rashid Olympics close with champions ... pg. 34 ISF CSMs put history on the line ... pg. 36 ISF, SoI distribute schools supplies ... pg. 37 2-4 Inf. Soldiers watch over Iraq's NPs ... pg. 38 Voting is a 'snap' for Raider Soldiers ... pg. 39 MNF-I's top leaders visit FOB Falcon ... pg. 40 HRC offers new plan for senior NCOs ... pg. 41 Maddawgs Co. does its part to maintain ... pg. 42 Raiders train on Ravens in Rashid ... pg. 43 4SB brings President's 100 to fight ... pg. 44 NCO builds MWR Internet Cafe ... pg. 45 Raider Soldiers get Fit for Life ... pg. 46 Raider Safe/God and Country ... pg. 47 On Point with Combat Camera ... pg....

09.01.2008

Al Thura Sports Handicapped Club hosts Rashid Special Olympics; 752nd EOD Co. defeats IEDs, EFPs in Baghdad's Rashid district; 752nd EOD Co. defeats IEDs, EFPs in Baghdad's Rashid district; Day in the Life of an Infantry Squad; 2nd Squad, 3rd Plt., Co. C.; FRONT SIGHT POST: Spot Report; Comanche Troop's hard work equals security, prosperity for Abu T'shir; Raider Brigade Commander recognizes courageous Soldiers' valorous actions; Iraqi Police christen new patrol base in Radwaniyah, a security milestone; Phoenix Bn. MPs assist mission essential EOD team keeping Baghdad safe; Displaced Iraqi families return to Baghdad, sign of progress in security; Cobra medics train FOB Falcon security forces on First Aid, life-saving skills; 4th Infantry Division Family travels parallel career paths, deployed for OIF; Chaplains on the Battlefield: Spreading the Word for the Raider Brigade; For God and Country / Raider Safe; On Point ... with Combat Cam...

06.01.2008

The Leader's Handbook, Ghost Squadron maintains a 24-hour presence in Abu T'shir, 1st Bn., 66th Armor Regt., Iron Knights make ttracks in New Baghdad, Operation Tuskers Chamberlain puts 4th Bn., 64th Armor Regt. in the front, 1st BCT takes administrative approach to MiTT, Raiders observe training, FRONT SIGHT POST: Raiders, Raiders break new ground in Baghdad, commemorate progress, INPs graduate JSS Doura WLC, Raider Brigade assists Rashid district leaders facilitate reconstruction, 4SB CLIPS employ IRONHORSE 8, Cougar Squadron scores one last time, Stryker Cav. Regt. finds EFP cache, 7-2 NPs hold Community Medical Outreach, secures medical care for Doura, 1-22 Inf. Regt. Commander wins elite junior leadership award for excellence, Cav. Troops secure Iraqi history, For God and Country / Raider S...

12.01.2008

'Tuskers' say fairwell to Rashid; Iraqi, American cultural exchange VTC; EPRT: Building Iraq's economic future; Copperhead Co., increased AO, responsibility; FRONT SIGHT POST; Raiders oversee first SoI payday; Doura Art and Culture Show; ICE Team: Improving Iraqi qualtiy of life; Raider Brigade on track to meet yearly retention goals after first 60 days; Raiders train Iraqi EOD technicians; Master Sgt. reflects on Desert Storm battle, third deployment to Iraq; Raider Soldier unites in Taji for son's reenlistment ceremony; Chief of Chaplains visits Soldiers at FOB Falcon; Combat Camera: SoI payday in West Ras...



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Brigade Holds End of Combat Tour Transfer of Authority Ceremony, Part 3
B-roll of 1BCT Command Team casing the Brigade Colors and transferring authority of their operational environment in Baghdad's Rashid District, in preparation for returning to Fort Hood, Texas. Part 3 of 4. Produced by Staff Sgt. Vin Stevens. (03/4/09)

Brigade Holds End of Combat Tour Transfer of Authority Ceremony, Part 2
B-roll of 1BCT Command Team casing the Brigade Colors and transferring authority of their operational environment in Baghdad's Rashid District, in preparation for returning to Fort Hood, Texas. Part 2 of 4. Produced by Staff Sgt. Vin Stevens. (03/4/09)

Brigade Holds End of Combat Tour Transfer of Authority Ceremony, Part 1
B-roll of 1BCT Command Team casing the Brigade Colors and transferring authority of their operational environment in Baghdad's Rashid District, in preparation for returning to Fort Hood, Texas. Part 1 of 4. Produced by Staff Sgt. Vin Stevens. (03/4/09)

Battalion Holds End of Combat Tour Transfer of Authority Ceremony, Part 3
B-roll of 1st Battalion, 22nd Infantry Command Team casing the Battalion Colors and transferring authority of their operational environment in Baghdad's Rashid District, in preparation for returning to Fort Hood, Texas. Part 3 of 3. Produced by Staff Sgt. Vin Stevens. (03/4/09)

Battalion Holds End of Combat Tour Transfer of Authority Ceremony, Part 2
B-roll of 1st Battalion, 22nd Infantry Command Team casing the Battalion Colors and transferring authority of their operational environment in Baghdad's Rashid District, in preparation for returning to Fort Hood, Texas. Part 2 of 3. Produced by Staff Sgt. Vin Stevens. (03/4/09)



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Pfc. Osborne
Talks to Captain America's Show in Sarasota, Fla., about growing up in Sarasota, the temperature in country, his duty in the military, communicating with loved ones and a typical day for him.

Staff Sgt. Graves
Talks to a North Jefferson News reporter in Warrior, Ala. about his military history, his duties while deployed and the progress of his mission.

Col. Hossenlopp
Talks to a KTEM reporter from Killeen, Texas about his responsibilities as a Deputy Commanding Officer.

Spc. McCoy
Talks to a Rockwall County Herald-Banner reporter in Rockwall, Texas, about when she joined the military, the toughest part of the job, the rewarding parts of her job, being a women in the military, meeting her husband in training, being married in the military, meeting high ranking women in the military, being in a family with spouses that are also in the military together. Audio only.

Raider Soldiers deliver supplies to national police in Baghdad's Ras
Soldiers from the 1st Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division, Multi-National Division – Baghdad distribute mission-essential supplies to a national police unit. Soldiers from the 3rd Battalion, 7th Brigade, 2nd Iraqi National Police Division training team, deliver fuel and water tanks to policemen from the 1st Bn., Aburisha Bde., 3rd INP Div.




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