1-6 IAD, MND-B Soldiers help provide relief for displaced Iraqis in Baghdad

Courtesy Photo | BAGHDAD – Children living in a displaced persons camp in Baghdad's Kadamiyah neighborhood play on swings Oct. 14 while the Soldiers from the 6th Iraqi Army Division and 2nd Brigade Combat Team, Multi-National Division – Baghdad, supply the people with food, medical assistance and living supplies.  

BAGHDAD, IRAQ

10.14.2006

Courtesy Story

2nd Armored Brigade Combat Team, 1st Armored Division

by Sgt. Raul Montano
2nd BCT PAO, 1st Armored Div.

BAGHDAD – Soldiers from 1st Brigade, 6th Iraqi Army Division, and Multi-National Division – Baghdad's, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 1st Armored Division, delivered supplies and medical care to hundreds of recently displaced Iraqi citizens in the Kadamiyah neighborhood Oct. 14.

"Supplies and resources were provided through the Neighborhood Advisory Council and brought here to benefit the people of this camp," said Maj. Robert McCormick, Military Transition Team, working with 3rd Battalion, 1st Brigade, 6th Iraqi Army Division.

"Enough supplies were brought to give the people 3,000 meals, 3,000 blankets, 50 generators, 500 camping stoves and several toys and school supplies for children."

Soldiers from the 1st Bn., 6th IAD, also provided medical assistance and treatment for the people of the camps.

"The area of Kadamiyah is my responsibility, so we have come to provide the residents with anything they need to survive," said Brig. Gen. Abdul Jaleel, commander, 1st Bde, 6th IAD, "Also, we are securing the camp and helping with anything else the residents need."

Sani Jabar, a displaced local national, expressed his appreciation for the efforts of the Iraqi army and the Neighborhood Advisory Council.

"God bless you all," he said to members of the Iraqi army. "This is something we will record in our minds forever."

Jaleel also expressed his sentiments during his visit to the camp.

"Because I am Iraqi, I feel a lot of suffering and pain when I see the situation in front of me. This is just a period of Iraq, and it will soon be gone forever," said Jaleel.

• Date Taken: 10.14.2006
• Date Posted: 10.20.2006 12:45
• Story ID: 8098
• Location: BAGHDAD, IQ