Photo By Sgt. Bailey Kramer | Powell, Wyo., native Capt. Carl Danko, commander of Company C, 2nd Battalion, 5th...... read more read more
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TUNIS, Iraq – Soldiers assigned to Company C, 2nd Battalion, 5th Cavalry Regiment, 1st Brigade, 1st Cavalry Division, helped distribute school supplies, here, with the Tunis Iraqi policemen to strengthen the bond between the ISF and the Iraqi populace before U.S. forces permanently leave Iraq at the year's end.
Late morning Oct. 3, Company C soldiers of the Lancer Battalion, pulled up to the Tunis Iraqi Police Station and linked up with the IPs before visiting the students of Tunis Primary School next door.
“Our goal was to build good will with the people and children around here before we head out,” explained Powell, Wy. native, Capt. Carl Dank, the Crazyhorse commander. “Especially to the kids, to show them we are not here to harm them or to be in the way.”
The supplies presented to the students of Tunis Primary School did just the trick.
“It was more than what was needed, but it will help resupply them throughout the school year as well,” Danko said. “The faculty and staff were very appreciative of our gift.”
There were enough supplies for about 1,200 students.
While this wasn’t the first time U.S. soldiers have provided the Tunis School District with school supplies, it was the first set of supplies since the beginning of the this school year, which began the week before.
“The supplies were great,” said the Principle of the Tunis Primary School. “The children and families are very grateful for everything these soldiers have done for us.”
The supplies were provided by an organization known as People to People: Operation International Children, founded in early 2004.
The organization is committed to their work in Iraq, and has expanded its mission in sending school supplies to Afghanistan and other nations where American troops are distributing them to children in need.
“Every time a box of school supplies is delivered by our troops it will be another small victory for them in helping win hearts and minds,” said Gary Sinise, founder of Operation International Children. “It is a beautiful way to begin a relationship with the future leaders of Iraq, Afghanistan and other war-torn nations.”
Each student received a packet with two notebooks, pocket-folders, pens, pencils, and a pencil case. Several students also received a backpack and a blanket.
Crazyhorse plans on returning to the surrounding village to drop off food, blankets and similar supplies to the families.
| Date Taken: | 10.03.2011 |
| Date Posted: | 10.06.2011 14:44 |
| Story ID: | 78131 |
| Location: | TUNIS, IQ |
| Web Views: | 213 |
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