Courtesy Video | Multi-National Corps Iraq Public Affairs | 10.08.2004
Talks to a KXXV reporter about how cleaning out the anti-Iraqi forces in Samarra and Mosul enabled the troops to start reconstruction projects; new schools, hospitals, etc,the main priority for the troops is to secure Iraq so that rebuilding may be accomplished; security is tight on construction sites. He explains three-tiered approach to security in Iraq: local, regional, and strategic......
Courtesy Video | 22nd Mobile Public Affairs Detachment | 10.06.2004
Col. Mike Formica, Commander, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 1st Cavalry Division in Baghdad and KWTX in Waco, TX. He talks about his mission of creating a secure, stable environment in western Baghdad and that his unit is the right one to continue the mission over the next couple months. He says they get great support from people in Killeen, Texas. They talk about the upcoming Iraqi election,......
Courtesy Video | 139th Mobile Public Affairs Detachment | 10.06.2004
Talks to a WXIA reporter in Atlanta, GA, about enjoying leadership and passing on the knowledge he learned from his sergeants. Feels the security situation has improved where he's at and that many good things are happening. Has contact everyday with Iraqis and says they are happy to see American, the kids are great. He hopes kids are able to look back 10 years from now and remember American......
Courtesy Video | 17th Public Affairs Detachment | 10.06.2004
Talks to DVIDS about using technology including the Digital Video and Imagery Distribution System.
Courtesy Video | 139th Mobile Public Affairs Detachment | 10.06.2004
Talks to a WXIA reporter in Atlanta, GA, about seeing a lot of changes in Iraq with construction going up, how he has learned different jobs and how to talk with others and keep control of himself in different situations, how training has helped him handle situations and after eight months he has a sense of normal days, how little kids have surprised him with how friendly they are and how they......
Courtesy Video | 139th Mobile Public Affairs Detachment | 10.06.2004
Talks to a WXIA reporter in Atlanta, Ga. about seeing Iraqi people, working with fellow unit members, and the training he received. His perceptions have changed over 8 months, seeing the children smiling and waving. He sees more Iraqi security forces and says they have a great attitude. They talk about separation from family, but using modern technology to stay in touch. He stays in touch with......
Courtesy Video | 14th Public Affairs Detachment | 10.05.2004
Reporter Michael Gargiulo reports live from Camp Doja, Kuwait for Fox affiliate WTTG in Washington D.C. He describes his location and facilities for Soldiers. He talks about a trip he made to Camp Victory where he saw hard desert living and the supply mission. He also followed a chaplains efforts in southern Iraq to deliver toys and supplies, and describes conditions there. He talks about......
Courtesy Video | 139th Mobile Public Affairs Detachment | 10.04.2004
Interview between Lieutenant Colonel Paul Hastings (from San Antonio, TX) in Mosul and KSAT in San Antonio, TX. He's a public affairs officer who commands a detachment. They talk about public affairs missions of telling the coalition story - to the American people, the internal military audience and the Iraqi people. He talks about working with the Iraqi media and reaching the entire region......