Congressional Delegation visits Mosul

Photo By Sgt. Dennis Gravelle | On a recent visit to Mosul, Iraq, congressional delegates Jim Costa, Calif.,Lincoln Davis, Tenn., Mike Ferguson, N.J., Mike Pence, Ind., and Joe Pitts, Penn. had the opportunity to sit and talk with the vice-governor of Mosul and General Wathig, the chief of police for Mosul. The Representatives were in Mosul checking morale of the Soldiers.  

MOSUL, IRAQ

05.10.2006

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345th Public Affairs Detachment

MOSUL, Iraq " Congressional representatives from Washington made a brief visit to Logistical Staging Area Diamondback to check on morale of Soldiers May 7.

The representatives are on a five day tour visiting five countries and wanted to take the opportunity to meet face to face with Soldiers.

After a brief meeting with Gen. Ricky Rife, deputy commander, 101st Airborne Division and Col. Michael Shields, commander, 172nd Stryker Brigade Combat Team, the representatives boarded a bus and received a tour of LSA Diamondback.

The representatives then had the chance to eat lunch at the dining facility and meet Soldiers from their home states.

"We wanted to express our appreciation to the troops and see how they are doing," said Rep. Joe Pitts, Penn. "We wanted to get a sense of morale of the troops and convey to them the American people express their appreciation for the tremendous job they are doing."

The next step for these representatives is to bring what they have learned back to Washington and brief their leaders about their successful trip.

• Date Taken: 05.10.2006
• Date Posted: 05.10.2006 08:38
• Story ID: 6325
• Location: MOSUL, IQ