CPT Monte Hibbert
116th BCT Public Affairs
FOB WARRIOR, Iraq -- Anti-Iraqi Forces (AIF) launched a rocket that destroyed a farm house and killed live stock near Qaryat Kawaz, Iraq, July 1.
The AIF launched a 122mm rocket which caused considerable damage to a farm house. Three sheep and several other farm animals were killed too. Fortunately, there were no civilian casualties this time.
"Cowardly terrorists have once again shown they don't want peace and security in Iraq with this recent attack," said Brig. Gen. Alan Gayhart, commander of the 116th BCT. "Over eight thousand Iraqis have been slaughtered by terrorists since the first of the year.
Iraqis are encouraged to report terrorists and suspected terrorist activities before more attacks like this occur. Iraqis should say "NO" to terrorists."
The 116th BCT's multi-faceted mission in Iraq includes establishing security, aiding the Iraqi government, supporting economic development, and facilitating communications.
The 116th BCT includes headquarters and staff sections, two armor battalions, a mechanized infantry battalion, a support battalion, a field artillery battalion, an engineer battalion and various intelligence, signal, and specialized units.
With component units from the states of Idaho, Oregon, Montana, Utah, North Dakota, New Jersey and Maryland, the 116th BCT is one of several Army National Guard units that is deployed in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom.
| Date Taken: | 07.14.2005 |
| Date Posted: | 07.14.2005 13:46 |
| Story ID: | 2406 |
| Location: | KIRKUK, IQ |
| Web Views: | 27 |
| Downloads: | 5 |
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