TF LIB NEWSBRIEFS 14 MAR

BALAD, IRAQ

03.17.2005

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Weapon Cache Found
SIRIWAN, Iraq - Iraqi Border Police and soldiers of the 278th Regimental Combat Team found a weapons cache of several dozen artillery and mortar rounds here March 7. The cache was secured for destruction.

Wheelchair Delivered to Disabled Man
BAHIYAH, Iraq - Soldiers of 3rd Battalion, 15th Iraqi Army Brigade, and 278th Regimental Combat Team delivered a wheelchair to a disabled man here March 13.

Water Project Planned
BAHIYAH, Iraq - Coalition Forces and community leaders are planning a water project here. Bahiyah was identified for a water project because of its remote location.

Iraqi Police and Coalition Forces Engage Population
HIB HIB, Iraq - Iraqi Police and soldiers of the 2nd Battalion, 69th Infantry, conducted joint security and engagement operations here March 8, greeting Iraqi citizens to hear their needs and address their concerns.

Iraqi Police and Coalition Forces Install Barriers
BAQUBAH, Iraq - Iraqi Police and soldiers of the 1st Battalion, 10th Field Artillery, installed jersey barriers around the Tahrir Police Station here March 13 to deter terrorist attacks.

Joint Iraqi Security Forces Training Class Graduates
BAQUBAH, Iraq - The 2nd Battalion, 34th Armor graduated its first joint Iraqi Security Forces training class here March 12. The graduates are Iraqi Police and soldiers who have undergone 14 days of training in individual, squad-level and platoon-level tasks.

Judicial Seminar Held
KIRKUK, Iraq - More than 40 judges attended a Coalition Forces judicial seminar here March 9-10. The seminar, which covered issues such as international human rights and sentencing considerations, is intended to ensure Iraq's compliance with international law and reinforce its democratic processes.

Iraqi Army Soldiers Take on Complex Tasks
KIRKUK, Iraq -- Soldiers of the 4-14th Iraqi Army Battalion increased the complexity of their training here recently, taking on tasks such as radio communications and using hand grenades. Coalition Forces continue to train and equip Iraqi Army soldiers to secure their country.

Artists and Laborers Begin Mural Project
KIRKUK, Iraq - Local laborers and artists began to paint a mural on the Kirkuk Civil-Military Operations Center's high blast walls here March 8. The project was coordinated by United Artists of Kirkuk, the 358th Civil Affairs Battalion and the United States Agency for International Development (USAID).

Iraqi National Bicycle Championships Held
ALTUN KAPRI, Iraq - The Iraqi National Bicycle Championships were held here March 11. Iraqi Security Forces provided security for the event, while many Coalition Forces bike enthusiasts volunteered their support.

MOI Arrests Two Suspects
SAMARRA, Iraq - Iraqi Ministry of Interior (MOI) personnel arrested two suspects on their target list here March 12.

Patrol Becomes Good Samaritans
BALAD, Iraq - Iraqi Army and Coalition Forces found themselves becoming good Samaritans during a patrol here March 14. While pulling a car out of a ditch, the patrol was approached by a boy with a scraped knee. Medics treated the boy, while other troops got the car back on the road.

Repairs and Renovations to Farmer's Union Building Underway
TIKRIT, Iraq - A contractor has begun repairs and renovations to the Farmer's Union Building here March 12. The building is a critical hub for farmers to distribute their produce throughout the province. The repairs are expected to take three months and employ 10 local laborers.

School Supplies Distributed
AD DUJAYL, Iraq -- Soldiers of 1st Battalion, 128th Infantry, distributed school supplies to Iraqi children here March 2.

• Date Taken: 03.17.2005
• Date Posted: 03.17.2005 14:01
• Story ID: 1356
• Location: BALAD, IQ