Civil Affairs Soldiers deliver life saving literature

Photo By Sgt. 1st Class Steven Petibone | Staff Sgt. Travis Stuart, team A leader, 401st CA Bn. and his interpreter meet with the director and his staff at the Khansa Maternity and Pediatric Hospital, Mosul, Iraq to discuss equipment issues for the hospital. (photo by Sgt. 1st Class Steve Petibone, 138th Mobile Public Affairs Detachment, Mar. 11, 2006.)  

MOSUL, IRAQ

03.13.2006

Courtesy Story

345th Public Affairs Detachment

MOSUL, Iraq - Two Soldiers from the 401st Civil Affairs Battalion delivered medical magazines and reference books to the Khansa Maternity and Pediatric Hospital in Mosul March 11.

Staff Sgt. Travis Stuart, 401st CA Bn., team Sgt.,Company A and Staff Sgt. Brendan Willits, 401st CA Bn. team Sgt.,Co. B along with Company A, 2nd Battalion, 1st Infantry, 172nd Stryker Brigade Combat Team brought the books after finding out the hospital was in need of medical reference materials.

"The hospital was previously visited by our commander, and at that time the director asked if we [401st] could acquire them medical reading material from the states," said Stuart.

At the request of the 401st CA Bn., the magazines and books were donated by friends, families and libraries.

"We contacted our friends and relatives who in turn contacted doctor's offices. They [the doctors] were more than happy to donate. If the Iraqi's request more, we will make contact with our sources back in the states," said Stuart.

While at hospital, the CA team met with the director and his staff to offer any future assistance and equipment needs.

• Date Taken: 03.13.2006
• Date Posted: 03.13.2006 15:54
• Story ID: 5709
• Location: MOSUL, IQ