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    Gen. Schoomaker visits Kuwait

    Gen. Schoomakerand Maj. Gen. Wasmi

    Photo By Sgt. 1st Class Debralee Lutgen | Gen. Peter J. Schoomaker, Army Chief of Staff gives Maj. Gen. Ibrahim M. Al-Wasmi,...... read more read more

    CAMP BUEHRING, KUWAIT

    12.28.2005

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    Coalition Forces Land Component Command

    CAMP BUEHRING, Kuwait " Gen. Peter J. Schoomaker, Army Chief of Staff, visited troops in Kuwait today. He shared a meal with troops, speaking to them about Iraq and the situations they may face there. He gave them encouragement and advice and shared stories from his career and recent events that reiterated this sentiment.

    The chief of staff also toured the counter-improvised explosive device training exercise lanes at Udairi Range. At the range he was briefed on what the lanes are accomplishing and was shown the different techniques and types of IEDs.

    The visit was hosted by Lt. Gen. R. Steven Whitcomb, Third U.S. Army, U.S. Army Forces Central Command and Coalition Forces Land Component Command commanding general.

    Schoomaker also met with Maj. Gen. Ibrahim M. Al-Wasmi, Kuwait Land Force commander.

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    Date Taken: 12.28.2005
    Date Posted: 12.28.2005 10:22
    Story ID: 4204
    Location: CAMP BUEHRING, KW

    Web Views: 232
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