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    Dragon brigade welcomed home

    Dragon brigade welcomed home

    Photo By Sgt. Shantelle Campbell | Soldiers of the the 4th Infantry Brigade Combat Team, 1st Infantry Division, look on...... read more read more

    FORT RILEY, KS, UNITED STATES

    09.23.2010

    Story by Capt. Rebecca Walsh 

    4th Brigade Combat Team, 1st Infantry Division

    FORT RILEY, Kan. - At a ceremony, Aug. 13, 2009, Col. Hank Arnold, commander of the 4th Infantry Brigade Combat Team, 1st Infantry Division, looked at his soldiers assembled on the parade field during the unit’s deployment ceremony and made a promise.

    “You, we, are ready. There is no doubt in my mind, nor should there be any doubt in yours that we will prevail,” he told them.

    The Dragon brigade carried this promise with them as they deployed to Iraq’s Salah-ad Din province during a historic period of time. In Iraq, the unit’s efforts were focused on transitioning from combat operations to stability operations and laying the foundation for the transfer of U.S. Forces out of Iraq.

    The Dragon brigade, which redeployed over the summer, was welcomed back to Fort Riley during a Welcome Home Ceremony at King Field House Sept. 23.

    “You were undoubtedly ready and we, you, very clearly prevailed, set the standard and led the way for U.S. Division North,” Arnold said as he thanked his Soldiers for their sacrifices and then paused as the audience jumped from their chairs to applaud the accomplishments of the “Dragon” brigade.

    “However, success was not achieved without cost, we will hold the memory of Cpl. Tony Carrasco in our hearts,” Arnold continued.

    The brigade sustained one casualty during the deployment, Carrasco paid the ultimate sacrifice in Ad Dwar, Iraq when his patrol was attacked by small arms fire, Nov. 4, 2009.

    “This brigade accomplished its mission with honor and expert professionalism…and during a historic time for both our nation’s military and the people of Iraq,” said Brig. Gen. David C. Petersen, 1st Inf. Div. and Fort Riley deputy commanding general – rear.

    “Dragons, we are glad to have you home…and I know your Families are even more glad you’re home. I want to congratulate you on a job well done…one that embodies the motto of the Big Red One…No Mission too Difficult. No Sacrifice too Great. Duty First!,” Peterson said.

    “You have every right to be proud,” concluded Arnold, “it is an honor and a privilege to be your commander, welcome home.”

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    Date Taken: 09.23.2010
    Date Posted: 01.06.2011 19:39
    Story ID: 63155
    Location: FORT RILEY, KS, US

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