8-10 Cav. delivers building supplies to IED bomb victims

Photo By Spc. Jason Dangel | Soldiers from Troop D, 8th Squadron, 10th Cavalry Regiment, 4th Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division, unload lumber and insulation from an M1074 palletized loading system, heavy expanded mobility tactical truck while delivering construction supplies to Al Amarryia neighborhood in central Baghdad April 15. The supplies will help make repairs to several shops in the neighborhood that were damaged recently by an improvised-explosive device.  

BAGHDAD, IRAQ

04.24.2006

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BAGHDAD --In an effort to provide assistance to local citizens, Multi-National Division " Baghdad Soldiers from 8th Squadron, 10th Cavalry Regiment, 4th Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division, delivered a surplus of building supplies to a Baghdad neighborhood April 15.

In Al Amarryia, a small neighborhood in central Baghdad, children play in the streets. Shopkeepers greet customers and daily commuters pass by with a friendly wave as they make their way to work each day. Yet, the Iraqi people in this community share a heavy burden.

Despite the appearance of the small neighborhood, or mulhulla, which is comparably better than many in the Iraqi capital, the neighborhood is considered one of the most hostile areas in the MND-B area of operations.

The people in this community are the constant victims of violent terrorist acts. One of the more recent attacks occurring only days ago when an improvised-explosive device damaged several shops in the mulhulla.

As Iraqi citizens continue to live through daily strife and terrorism, Soldiers from the 4th Inf. Div's "Cobra" Brigade want to help as much as possible, whether to assist in rebuilding or providing security for the Iraqi people during these difficult times.

The "Rough Riders" from Troop D, 8-10 Cav., delivered two electric generators, plywood, paint and other building supplies to assist in repairing the bombed buildings.

"We are delivering generators and repair materials to the people of this street because of a terrorist attack on one of our patrols a few days ago," said Lt. Col. Gian Gentile, commander, 8-10 Cav., 4th BCT.

"The large explosion destroyed or damaged a lot of the businesses along the road, so we're just trying to help out a little bit by bringing these materials to help the people repair their businesses and get on with their lives," Gentile said.

Soldiers unloaded lumber, insulation and other building materials onto the main street as the citizens gathered to watch.

Sgt. Christopher Taylor, gunner, Troop A, 8-10 Cav., tasked to provide security for the mission, said the supplies will not only help with repairs but will also help to gain the trust of the people in the area.

"They have to understand that we are here to help," he said, "and if they need help, they need to come to us because that's what we're here for."

• Date Taken: 04.24.2006
• Date Posted: 04.24.2006 13:42
• Story ID: 6095
• Location: BAGHDAD, IQ