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Special Troops Battalion Passes ... - (12-01-2008)
(Left to right) Lt. Col. Robert Brem, a native of Salisbury, Md., and the commander of the Specia... (3 images)
297th Transfer Company Supports ... - (11-28-2008)
Spc. Ulysses Gerena from Pembrokepines, Fla., supervises the packing up the satellite terminal tr... (2 images)
Ready to Assume Control - (11-26-2008)
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Special Troops Battalion passes torch
The transfer of authority ceremony held at Camp Taji Dec. 1 was brief, but significant. It marked the end of a15-month historic journey for the Special Troops Battalion, 1st Sustainment Brigade, out of Fort Riley, Kan., and the beginning of a one year mission for the 10th Sustainment Brigade Troops Battalion, 10th Sustainment Brigade, out of Fort Drum, N.Y.
(12/7/08)

The logisitics crew of the 317th Maintenance Company keep supplies flowing
On any given night in Baghdad, U.S. Soldiers transport supplies and equipment via military convoy from large compounds to forward operating bases. These convoys must be escorted by a convoy security element, and that role is shared by one platoon of the 317th Maintenance Company from Bamburg, Germany. These are Soldiers whose sole job is to escort and protect convoys filled with supplies from the dangers outside of the camp. It is a dangerous job, and the road to mastering the technique is a long and arduous journey.
(12/1/08)

Personal Security Detail team on the go
Although the Soldiers of the Special Troops Battalion, 1st Sustainment Brigade, are nearing the end of a 15-month deployment, their mission is not yet complete and they are still going strong; especially the members of the brigade command team's personal security detail.
(12/1/08)

Arkansas Army National Guard unit deployed to Iraq prepares to train replacements
Battery B, 1st Battalion, 206th Field Artillery, 165th Combat Sustainment Support Battalion, 1st Sustainment Brigade, is preparing to receive Company F, 949th Brigade Support Battalion, the Texas Army National Guard unit set to take over their mission.
(11/30/08)

297th Transfer Company supports Signal Company Redeployment
The centralized receiving and shipping point, or CRSP, is run by the 297th Inland Cargo Transfer Company, 398th Combat Sustainment Support Battalion, 1st Sustainment Brigade. The 297th ICTC have been supporting Signal Company's movement throughout the deployment. The CRSP yard supports movement of goods in and out of Camp Taji.

(11/28/08)



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