Paratroopers, National Police distribute wheelchairs in 9 Nissan [Image 4 of 6]

BAGHDAD, IRAQ

06.20.2009

Photo by Sgt. 1st Class Alejandro Licea 

3rd Brigade Combat Team, 82nd Airborne Division

Lt. Col. Louis Zeisman, of Fayetteville, N.C., greets a handicapped Iraqi boy during a humanitarian event, June 20, at Joint Security Station Beladiyat, located in the 9 Nissan District of eastern Baghdad. Paratroopers assigned to the 2nd Battalion, 505 Parachute Infantry Regiment, 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 82nd Airborne Division, Multi-National Division—Baghdad, partnered with national police officers assigned to the 8th NP Bde., 2nd NP Div. to hand out more than 30 wheelchairs donated by the "Wheelchairs for Iraqi Kids" organization. Each wheelchair is valued at $3,700 and is adjustable in order to adapt with growing children. Zeisman commands the 2nd Bn., 505 PIR, based out of Fort Bragg, N.C.

• Date Taken: 06.20.2009
• Date Posted: 06.21.2009 07:26
• Photo ID: 181362
• VIRIN: 090620-A-5414L-001
• Resolution: 1875x1242
• Size: 406.72 KB
• Location: BAGHDAD, IQ