2nd Brigade Combat Team PAO
BAGHDAD -- Soldiers from Task Force Baghdad's 2nd Brigade Combat Team and the 448th Civil Affairs Battalion conducted a humanitarian aid drop in the 9 Nissan district Sept. 28.
The supplies"which included pens, pencils, notebooks, backpacks, shoes, toys, personal hygiene items, antibiotics and other medical aids"were distributed at the 9 Nissan District Advisory Council building.
This humanitarian mission was especially significant to the Soldiers involved because the recipients of the supplies were all special-needs children.
"Some of the children suffered from injuries and some were born with handicaps and other medical conditions," said Capt. Todd R. Olsen, 448th CA team leader. "(They) seemed very happy and enjoyed receiving gifts from Coalition Forces."
Following the handout of supplies, Capt. Antonio Ortiz, 26th Forward Support Battalion, a medical logistics planner and former enlisted medic, addressed some of the children's medical issues and parents" concerns.
By day's end, the team of Soldiers had seen 70 parents and children.