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FORWARD OPERATING BASE GARRY OWEN, Iraq – Coalition forces traveled to a small town in the Maysan province of southern Iraq to deliver food items and household products to approximately 150 families Feb. 20.
The 4th Battalion, 38th Iraqi Army Brigade led the humanitarian mission, along with U.S. Soldiers from the 2nd Battalion, 7th Cavalry Regiment, 4th Brigade Combat Team, 1st Cavalry Division.
"Many improvements can be made in this area," said Maj. Ali, a 38th IA company commander in charge of the mission. "The citizens of Al Maymunah still lack basic necessities, such as clean water and consistent electricity."
Ali and his unit handed out bulk packages of sugar, flour, beans, soap, toothpaste and feminine hygiene products to the citizens of this impoverished neighborhood.
The delivery was one of the largest in several months, as the Soldiers also distributed blankets, tarps and more than 300 first-aid kits. Children were given hand puppets, teddy bears and comic books featuring Iraqi security forces.
The assistance comes at a time when many of the Al Maymunah citizens are living without shelter and a consistent source of income to buy basic necessities.
"I was happy to receive a tarp to cover the holes on my roof," said Mustafa Jasim, a vehicle repairman. Others told the Iraqi soldiers they would be able to feed their families for several weeks with the supplies they were given.
Many families said they trusted the Iraqi army to protect, defend and serve their county.
| Date Taken: | 02.23.2009 |
| Date Posted: | 02.23.2009 06:37 |
| Story ID: | 30311 |
| Location: | FORWARD OPERATING BASE GARRYOWEN, IQ |
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