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For units preparing to depart Iraq, passing on hard-earned partnerships is important, and it's always easiest to do that on a full stomach.
First Battalion, 8th Cavalry Regiment, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 1st Cavalry Division, lead introductions between local Sons of Iraq leaders and their replacements from the 1st Battalion, 37th Armored Regiment, 1st Brigade Combat Team, 1st Armored Division, over a meal at Joint Security Station McHenry in Kirkuk province, Iraq, Dec. 4.
"You have been our best partners over this last year," said Lt. Col. David Lesperance, the commander of 1st Bn., 8th Cav. Regt., to the SoI leaders. "Everything we've been able to accomplish is really because of you."
First Bn., 8th Cav. Regt., has partnered closely with the SoI throughout their nearly yearlong stay in Iraq.
It is very sad to say goodbye to the SoI leaders gathered here, Lesperance explained. But it is hoped that the leaders here will continue to have a strong relationship with the new unit replacing ours.
The new unit is led by Lt. Col. Geoffery Catlett, the commander of 1st Bn., 37th Arm. Reg., who served in the Kirkuk area in 2007.
"I know from personal experiences all the risks you have taken, I appreciate your efforts with the security in the area and you can expect the same support from 1/1 AD," said Lt. Col. Catlett.
First Bn., 36th Arm. Reg., is looking forward to working in partnership with the SoI and continuing the great work of Col. Ryan Gonsalves, the commander of 2/1 Cav., and Lesperance, according to Catlett.
"We always had a very good partnership with 2nd BCT, and I am really looking forward to the new unit," said Col. Yunis, a leader within the SoI. "We will continue to work together with them."
| Date Taken: | 12.26.2009 |
| Date Posted: | 12.26.2009 08:35 |
| Story ID: | 43164 |
| Location: | IQ |
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