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Multi-National Division – Baghdad “First Team.....Team First” Tuesday, April 21, 2009 See OPERATION, Pg 2 MND-B Soldiers, 17th IA Div conduct Operation Bein Al-Nahrein By Spc. Kevin Holden 2nd BCT PAO, 1st Armd. Div. BAGHDAD — Multi-National Di- vision-Baghdad Soldiers and their Iraqi Army counterparts conducted Operation Bein al-Nahrein, a combined counter insur- gency operation in support of the Security Agreement, in the Qarghuli Village of the Mahmudiyah Qada from April 11 to April 14. Soldiers from Company A, 1st Com- bined Arms Battalion, 63rd Armor Regi- ment, and Company A, 40th Engineers, 2nd ‘Iron’ Brigade Combat Team, 1st Ar- mored Division, partnered with Iraqi Sol- diers from the 2nd Battalion, 23rd Brigade, 17th Iraqi Army Division to clear weapons caches in order to disrupt al-Qaeda attacks in Baghdad and demonstrate to the local population the capability of the IA to pro- vide a stable and secure environment. The area has a history of insurgents smuggling weapons and stockpiling explosives. The operation illustrates the continuing transition of Iraqi Security Forces responsi- bility for security as the responsible draw- down of U.S. combat forces in MND-B oc- curs in the coming months. The combined operation was conducted with the agreement of the Government of Iraq and was fully coordinated with Iraqi Army leaders. “1-63 CAB, Company A and the 2-23- 17 IA rehearsed the mission objective three days prior to the operation that included tactical maneuver, order of march, and actions on contact. Working with IA com- manders on combined operations has been excellent,” said Capt. Eric Evans, of Inber- ness, Fla., commander, Co. A. The local Qarghuli Village residents cooperated with the MND-B and Iraqi Soldiers during the combined operation as they searched homes and property in the village of Garaghuli. The locals were eager to speak with the IA Soldiers and share Pvt. Johnathon Strain (left), of Olatha, Kan., Pvt Lamont Raynor (center), of Brownsville, N.Y., and Cpl. Kevin Graham, of Oakland, Calif., dig for sus- pected weapons caches in the Qarghuli Village of the Mahmudiyah Qada during Operation Bein Al-Nahrein April 13. All of the Soldiers serve with Company A, 40th engineers, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 1st Armored Divi- sion, Multi – National Division — Baghdad. By Spc. Kevin Holden, 2nd BCT PAO, 1st Armd. Div. Iraqi Army Soldiers from 2nd Bat- talion, 23rd Brigade, 17th Iraqi Army Division, march with troops from Company A, 1st Combined Arms Battalion, 63rd Armor Regiment, on a dismounted patrol during Opera- tion Bein Al-Nahrein April 13. By Spc. Kevin Holden, 2nd BCT PAO, 1st Armd. Div.
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Multi-National Division – Baghdad “First Team.....Team First” Tuesday, April 21, 2009

See OPERATION, Pg 2

MND-B Soldiers, 17th IA Div conduct Operation Bein Al-NahreinBy Spc. Kevin Holden2nd BCT PAO, 1st Armd. Div.

BAGHDAD — Multi-National Di-vision-Baghdad Soldiers and their Iraqi Army counterparts conducted Operation Bein al-Nahrein, a combined counter insur-gency operation in support of the Security Agreement, in the Qarghuli Village of the Mahmudiyah Qada from April 11 to April 14.

Soldiers from Company A, 1st Com-bined Arms Battalion, 63rd Armor Regi-ment, and Company A, 40th Engineers, 2nd ‘Iron’ Brigade Combat Team, 1st Ar-mored Division, partnered with Iraqi Sol-diers from the 2nd Battalion, 23rd Brigade,

17th Iraqi Army Division to clear weapons caches in order to disrupt al-Qaeda attacks in Baghdad and demonstrate to the local population the capability of the IA to pro-vide a stable and secure environment. The area has a history of insurgents smuggling weapons and stockpiling explosives.

The operation illustrates the continuing transition of Iraqi Security Forces responsi-bility for security as the responsible draw-down of U.S. combat forces in MND-B oc-curs in the coming months.

The combined operation was conducted with the agreement of the Government of Iraq and was fully coordinated with Iraqi Army leaders.

“1-63 CAB, Company A and the 2-23-17 IA rehearsed the mission objective three days prior to the operation that included tactical maneuver, order of march, and actions on contact. Working with IA com-manders on combined operations has been excellent,” said Capt. Eric Evans, of Inber-ness, Fla., commander, Co. A.

The local Qarghuli Village residents cooperated with the MND-B and Iraqi Soldiers during the combined operation as they searched homes and property in the village of Garaghuli. The locals were eager to speak with the IA Soldiers and share

Pvt. Johnathon Strain (left), of Olatha, Kan., Pvt Lamont Raynor (center), of Brownsville, N.Y., and Cpl. Kevin Graham, of Oakland, Calif., dig for sus-pected weapons caches in the Qarghuli Village of the Mahmudiyah Qada during Operation Bein Al-Nahrein April 13. All of the Soldiers serve with Company A, 40th engineers, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 1st Armored Divi-sion, Multi – National Division — Baghdad.

By Spc. Kevin Holden, 2nd BCT PAO, 1st Armd. Div.Iraqi Army Soldiers from 2nd Bat-talion, 23rd Brigade, 17th Iraqi Army Division, march with troops from Company A, 1st Combined Arms Battalion, 63rd Armor Regiment, on a dismounted patrol during Opera-tion Bein Al-Nahrein April 13.

By Spc. Kevin Holden, 2nd BCT PAO, 1st Armd. Div.

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Cav Round-Up radio newscast availableMND-B PAO

BAGHDAD — The Cav Round-Up is a three-minute radio newscast from Baghdad covering military units and events across Multi-National Division – Baghdad.

Today’s Cav Round-Up No. 49 was produced by Sgt. Lisa Heise, MND-B Public Affairs Office.

The April 20th newscast includes the following stories:

1. The roadways of Iraq can be filled with danger and that’s why the 56th Stryker Brigade of Pennsylvania is help-ing train Iraqis to work as a team in con-voy operations.

2. Soldiers of the 63rd Armored Regi-ment and the 1st Armored Division’s Iron Brigade get together with Iraqi soldiers

to search for and clear weapons caches in Baghdad.

To hear the Cav Roun-Up, click on the following links:

NIPR LINK: Cav Round-UpSIPR LINK: Cav Round-UpCheck out more MND-B news at the

1st Cavalry Division’s homepage:www.cavcountry.net

information.According to IA troops like Cpl. Kusay

Hady of the 17th IA Div., the IA Soldiers hope to win the support of the populace, isolate the insurgents from the populace and seek to deny the ability of al-Qaeda to intimidate the local population.

“The combined operation went well even though we found no weapons or ex-plosives. We were well trained and pre-pared to clear the area of caches and insur-gents,” said Hady.

Although the combined operation ended without any new caches of weapons being discovered, the region has a history of pre-vious searches which resulted in multiple cache findings by MND-B and IA units. The finding of no new weapon stockpiles is a sign of success for the IA and MND-B units because it is evidence the insurgents have lost the ability to control the area, ac-cording to Evans. Both Armies also wanted to disrupt the free movement of insurgents and deny them sanctuary in the area.

“Working on operation Bein Al- Nahrein with the IA was a success and the mission was

well planned and executed by the CF and IA Soldiers. During the patrol the IA objective was to search the homes while CF searched property and provided security”, said 1st Lt. Chris Fluellen, a native of Pittsburgh Pa., and third platoon leader of Co. A.

The combined operation enabled the 17th IA Div., and MND-B to establish a se-curity presence in the area to ensure insur-gent weapons and explosives are not stored and then used in attacks on the streets of Baghdad. The increased security presence will allow permanent reforms to be imple-mented for the citizens of the area.

The finding of no new weapon stockpiles a sign of success for the IA and MND-B unitsOPERATION, From Pg 1

BAGHDAD — A combat medic, Pfc. Steve Barrett from Vero Beach, Fla., assigned to 1st Squadron, 7th Cavalry Regiment, 1st Brigade Combat Team, 1st Cav. Division, cuts a bandage after wrapping an Iraqi factory worker’s hand in Boob al-Sham here, April 14. The unit was do-ing a factory assessment when the man showed the Soldiers a severely lacerated hand wound he sustained while working.

1-7 Cav medic makes friend, treats Iraqi man

BAGHDAD — In Boob al-Sham here, April 14, Pfc. Steve Barrett a native of Vero Beach, Fla., a combat medic assigned to 1st Squadron, 7th Cavalry Regiment, takes time from a patrol of the area to help a local Iraqi factory worker. After wrapping the injured hand, the very grateful man said thank you.

By Staff Sgt. Mark Burrell, MND-B PAO

By Staff Sgt. Mark Burrell, MND-B PAO

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Welding together a defense: Soldiers install low-cost add-ons to vehiclesBy Sgt. Doug Roles56th SBCT PAO

BAGHDAD — Soldiers of the 56th Stryker Brigade Com-bat Team are installing some low-cost, homemade add-ons to their state-of-the-art military vehicles at Camp Taji to get an extra level of protection.

Having the best armored rides the military can provide — including the brigade’s eight-wheeled Stryker vehicles and Mine Resistant Ambush Protected vehicles — hasn’t stopped Soldiers in the field from adding their own inno-vations, for just a few dollars more.

The practice is common in-country as Soldiers use metal tubing, bullet-proof glass, wire mesh and even “550 cord” to help brave the roads of Iraq.

Capt. Melissa Knox, com-mander of Company B, 328th Brigade Support Battalion, likened the value of pope glass cupolas and wire mesh cages to the MasterCard advertising slogan.

“If we can save a life by using materials that were just lying around the shop, that’s ‘priceless,’” Knox said.

Knox said bullet-proof glass surrounds now being mounted on top of BSB transport trucks give Soldiers greater ability to scan for hazards from a protect-ed position. She said the add-on also allows for greater use of weapons. Knox credited BSB Soldiers for coming up with the design of the bullet-proof glass cupolas.

BSB Soldiers have also been placing wire cages around their MRAP’s. Knox said bat-talion leaders looked at several designs before selecting the wire mesh configuration now in use.

“It’s a simple process,” Knox said. “We knew it would work for each of the MRAP models. There’s no damage to the ve-

hicle. These are completely re-movable from the vehicles.”

Sgt. Laney Bankhead, of Warminster, Pa., a platoon ser-geant for the Company B Ser-vice and Recovery Platoon, said Soldiers bolt 2-inch by 2-inch steel tubing onto MRAPS to serve as a base for the appara-tus. Soldiers then weld outrig-gers onto the base and place Hesco mesh wire into slots in the outriggers. Cotter pins hold the wire mesh in place.

“We actually fabricate the mount from scratch,” Bankhead said. “It’s about eight hours of work to get one up and ready. We’re not actually welding to the vehicle.”

Cord attached to the bottom of the Hesco wire, limits how far outward the wire can swing and allows Soldiers to pull the bottom of the screen inward, toward the vehicle, for tight squeezes on narrow streets. Bankhead said the idea of the mesh surround is to deflect hand-thrown explosive objects downward.

“It’s been proven to work,” Bankhead said, “It’s been prov-en to save lives.”

Bankhead too said the in-expensive addition “means the world” if it makes Soldiers feel more secure or saves a life.

Bankhead said the entire apparatus can be removed in under an hour if need be. Sgt. William Funaro of Mon-roeville, Pa. estimated the MRAP wire mesh addition is comprised of about $400 of materials per vehicle.

Knox said battalion Soldiers have volunteered to work in the Company B welding shop in their downtime because they understand the importance of this add-on mission. Knox said the BSB began modifying its MRAP’s and trucks in late March and hopes to have the project completed in the next couple weeks.

Spc. Samantha Schell (left), of Philadelphia, and Sgt. William Funaro of Monroeville, Pa. hand up Hesco wire to Spc. Richard Pfleegor of Jersey Shore, Pa. who posi-tions it on a metal outrigger. The Soldiers of the 328th Brigade Support Battalion, 56th Stryker Brigade Combat Team place the mesh wire apparatus on their Mine Re-sistant Ambush Protected vehicles to protect them from hand-thrown explosives.

By Sgt. Doug Roles, 56th SBCT

Spc. James Green, of Philadelphia welds a metal frame around a piece of bullet proof glass as Spc. Ryan Nace, of Quakertown holds the frame steady April 16 at Camp Taji, north of Baghdad. The Soldiers of Company B, 328th Brigade Support Battalion, 56th Stryker Brigade Combat Team use the glass to make protective cupolas for the cabs of their transport trucks.

By Sgt. Doug Roles, 56th SBCT

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Camp Taji, Iraq — Kokomo, Ind. native Pfc. Wayne Bogard, light wheel mechanic for Company B, 115th “Muleskinners” Brigade Sup-port Battalion tightens the bolts after changing and rotating the tires on a humvee here April 17.

Camp Taji, Iraq — Austin, Texas na-tive, Spc. Philip Thompson, light-wheel mechanic for Company B, 115th “Muleskinners” Brigade Support Bat-talion, checks for leaks April 17 here on a Palletized Load System vehicle.

Camp Taji, Iraq — Norfolk, Va. native Sgt. Damen Miller, a recov-ery noncommissioned officer for Company B, 115th “Muleskinners” Brigade Support Battalion fastens chains to recover a downed Mine Resistant Ambush Protected vehicle April 1 here. Miller practiced the proper procedure in order to decrease the time and improve his efficiency.

Camp Taji, Iraq — Lanark, Ill. native, Spc. Kyle Martz, special electronic device repairer for Company B, 115th “Muleskinners” Brigade Support Bat-talion, 1st Brigade Combat Team, 1st Cavalry Division puts a pair of AN/PVS-7B night vision goggles together after purging it here April 17. Purging dries out any moisture the goggles at-tain over time and regular use.

By Sgt. Shejal Pulivarti ,1st BCT PAO, 1st Cav. Div.

Muleskinners maintain equipment

By Sgt. Shejal Pulivarti ,1st BCT PAO, 1st Cav. Div.

By Sgt. Shejal Pulivarti ,1st BCT PAO, 1st Cav. Div.

By Sgt. Shejal Pulivarti,1st BCT PAO, 1st Cav. Div.

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DID YOU MISS THE APRIL 15 DEADLINE TO FILE FOR YOUR TAX RETURNS? Ifyoumissedthenormal15Aprilfilingdatefortaxes,fearnot.Yourdeadlineforfilingtax returns is automatically extended for 180 days after you redeploy from the combat zone. In addition to the 180 days, your deadline is extended by the number of days you were inthecombatzone,duringthetaxseason;1January-15 April. However,ifyouwanttofileyourtaxes,whilestilldeployed,theMND-BLegalAssistanceOfficewillcontinuetoprovidebasic tax assistance for the remainder of the deployment.Ourofficehasseveralcomputersavailable for Soldiers to input and process tax returns. TheLegalAssistanceOfficeislocatedinside the Camp Liberty Mayor’s Cell, across the street from the De Fleury DFAC, onStranskyRoad.Officehoursare0900-1800 Monday – Sunday. POC is CPT Daniel Cummins at [email protected] or SVOIP 242-7668.

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On This Day In Military History On this day in 1945, a Soldier’s courageous actions on the battlefield on the Ryukyu Islands in the Pacific Theater of World War II earned him the Medal of Honor. Pfc. Martin O. May of Phillipsburg, N.J., was serving in the 307th Infantry Regiment, 77th Infantry Division at Iegusuku-Yama, le Shima, Ryukyu Islands. From April 19-21, Pfc. May manned his machine gun despite intense Japanese fire. Pfc. May placed his machine gun in a position on a ridge to support riflemen. Pfc. May became the target of fierce mortar and small arms fire from counterattacking Japanese soldiers. He repulsed this assault by sweeping the enemy with accurate bursts while explosions and ricocheting bullets threw blinding dust and dirt about him. Pfc. May broke up a second counterattack by hurling grenades into the midst of the enemy forces, and then refused to withdraw, volunteering to maintain his post and cover the movement of American riflemen as they reorganized. On the morning of April 21, Pfc. May was still supporting the rifle company in the face of devastating rifle, machine gun and mortar fire. Pfc. May was severely wounded and his machine gun damaged by a mortar shell. Still, Pfc. May refused to withdraw and blasted fanatical Japanese troops with hand grenads until he was mortally wounded. Pfc. May’s actions killed 16 enemy soldiers and was largely responsible for maintaining the American lines. Pfc. May, who was 23 years old, was buried in the National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific in Honolulu, Hawaii.

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