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CONTINGENCY OPERATING BASE ADDER, Iraq – The 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division officially accepted the advise and assist mission in Dhi Qar, Maysan and Muthanna from the outgoing 4th Brigade Combat Team, 1st Armored Division in a change of responsibility ceremony May 2 at COB Adder.
During the ceremony, Col. James E. Rainey, brigade commander, and Command Sgt. Maj. Miles S. Wilson, brigade command sergeant major, uncased the 3rd BCT, 4th Inf. Div. colors for the first time since they were originally cased at Fort Carson, Colo., in early March.
Rainey acknowledged the success of the 4th BCT, 1st AD and pledged to build upon its achievements, as he addressed a joint audience of U.S. Soldiers and Iraqi Security Forces of nearly 200.
"To our partners, friends and brothers here today, I promise you that the Soldiers of the Iron Brigade will continue to work hard on advising and assisting our great partners in the Iraqi Security Forces as they provide security for the people," he said.
The 3rd BCT, 4th Inf. Div. is beginning its fourth tour in Iraq since 2003. They are returning to Iraq just 13 months after a successful 15-month deployment in East Baghdad.
The brigade's mission will be to advise and assist the Iraqi Security Forces as they work toward a safe, secure and sovereign Iraq. The brigade will also work closely with the Provincial Reconstruction Teams as they provide assistance to provincial governments.
"We will continue to work with the outstanding PRT's to help Provincial Leaders and governments improve their ability to meet needs of the people and improve quality of life," said Rainey. "Much work remains, but success is clearly attainable. We look forward to serving together and to secure, stable and sovereign Iraq."
| Date Taken: | 05.02.2010 |
| Date Posted: | 05.05.2010 09:02 |
| Story ID: | 49154 |
| Location: | CONTINGENCY OPERATING BASE ADDER, IQ |
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| Downloads: | 174 |
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