Hometown: Tigard , US

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Spc. Louie Buckles
Spc. Louie Buckles
Sgt. Chris Elstad
Spc. Cory Grogan
1st Lt. Brian Grossnicklaus
Master Sgt. Thomas Hovie
Maj. Chris Reese
Spc. Anita VanderMolen

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Recent Image Galleries

41st Infantry Brigade Activity - (02-06-2010)
A Mine Resistant Ambush Protected Vehicle and a Suburban are parked in front of the Ziggurat of U... (9 images)
41st Infantry Brigade Activity - (02-06-2010)
Sgt. 1st Class Marc Hildebrandt of the 41st Infantry Brigade Combat Team's Alpha Company, 141st B... (1 images)
41st Infantry Brigade Activity - (02-06-2010)
A Soldier assigned to the 1115th Transportation Company with the 41st Infantry Brigade Combat Tea... (8 images)
Mechanics Keep New Mexico Unit M... - (01-30-2010)
Spc. Jaun Barela of the 720th Convoy Support Company checks the fluids in his MRAP at a motor poo... (2 images)
Iraqi Contractors Benefit From R... - (01-30-2010)
Members of the 41st Infantry Brigade Combat Team have lunch with workers from the Lora Company ba... (3 images)


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News Stories

Quick Reaction Force reacts to a variety of needs
Patrolling the neighborhoods that surround Victory Base is a common force protection mission for Bravo Troop 1/82 CAV, 41st Infantry Brigade Combat Team's Base Quick Reaction Force.
(02/5/10)

Unemployment Insurance
The 41st Infantry Brigade Combat Team, headquartered in Tigard, Ore., is winding down its mission in Iraq. As leaders work to keep their troops focused on the mission, there are many Soldiers without jobs who will be thinking about their situation upon redeployment.
(01/30/10)

Mechanics keep New Mexico unit mission ready
With how many miles the Mine Resistant Ambush Protected vehicles log on the roads in Iraq, the mechanics from the 720th Convoy Security Company of the New Mexico National Guard, from Las Cruces, N.M., tasked under 1st Battalion, 186th Infantry Regiment, of the 41st Infantry Brigade Combat Team at Camp Adder, Iraq, have the important job of keeping their unit's vehicles fully mission capable.
(01/30/10)

Iraqi contractors benefit from relationship with Army
An Iraqi contracting business called Lora Company has learned a lot over the past five years while working with the U.S. Army.
(01/30/10)

Force protection
The force protection Soldiers of the 1/82 CAV, 41st Infantry Brigade Combat Team have a mission that is misunderstood. Many people think of it as being dressed in 'battle rattle' and providing security at a tower. Actually, force protection is also what happens behind the scenes.

(01/16/10)



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Recent Publications

02.03.2010

01.04.2010

Oregon Soldiers train to fight-- fight to win; Small post has great MWR activities and support; A day in the life of convoy security; Baker Co reviews the last months of 2...

12.01.2009

Senators Wyden and Merkley visit 41st IBCT Soldiers; 41st hosts Gen. Petraeus and MG Rees; Soldier/ NCO of the Quarter boards held at VBC; 41st IBCT celebrates newest American citizens; International exposure; Babylon: a humbling experience; Got elbow grease? B Co, 2/162 maintenance does; Life in Iraq: do your part; Rocking or rolling with 41 STB Engineers; All for the children, helping them smile; Mail from home is quite the concept; Helping those to help themselves; National American Indian Heritage Month celebrated; Take it easy while on leav...

09.07.2009

TOA officially begins mission duty, responsibility; CSM Storm encourages Soldiers, leaders; More than just passing a fitness t...

09.07.2009

TOA officially begins mission duty, responsibility; CSM Storm encourages Soldiers, leaders; More than just passing a fitness t...



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Newest Video

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Recent Video

Babylon Story With Graphics
Package about a tour for Soldiers that shows them the history of Iraq by way of the ancient city of Babylon. Produced by Master Sgt. Thomas Hovie. Also available in high definition. (02/1/10)

Babylon Tour
Package of a tour of the ancient city of Babylon by members of the Oregon National Guard. Produced by Master Sgt. Thomas Hovie. (11/4/09)

Babylon Tour
Package about Soldiers of the 2-162 Infantry, Oregon National Guard, touring the ruins of the ancient city of Babylon and the palace of Saddam Hussein. Produced by Master Sgt. Thomas Hovie. (11/4/09)

Above and Beyond
Package of Bravo Troop, 1/82 Cavalry conducting patrols for the the 41st Infantry Brigade Cobmat Team around Victory Base, Iraq, this mission focused on route discovery, surveying the perimeter and delivering follow-up aid to an Iraqi child. Also available in high definition. Produced by Louie Buckles. (11/1/09)

Soldiers Compete in the All Iraq Combative Tournament
Package about Soldiers competing in the All Iraq Combatives Tournament. Prouced by Master Sgt. Thomas Hovie. (12/19/09)



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Recent Audio

2nd Lt. White
Talks to a KBND-AM reporter in Bend, Ore., about being a transportation officer for a joint visitor bureau hotel, meeting with politicians, consultants and entertainment celebrities, informational security, how it has helped him get a better understanding of how a war is run, how much natural beauty there is in the area and what he misses most about Oregon. Audio only.

2nd Lt. White
Talks to a Bend Radio Group reporter in Bend, Ore., about being a transportation officer for a joint visitor bureau hotel, meeting with politicians, consultants and entertainment celebrities, informational security, how it has helped him get a better understanding of how a war is run, how much natural beauty there is in the area and what he misses most about Oregon. Audio only.

Staff Sgt. Marshal and Spc. Vanderholden
Talks to a reporter about operations in Iraq, a convoy operation in Iraq, interaction with the local Iraqis and changes being made to their military vehicles.

Sgt. Procter
Sends a shout out to KUPL Country Radio.

Sgt. Kane
Sends a shout out to KUPL Country Radio.



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