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By Maj. Greg Majewski
335th Signal Command Public Affairs
KUWAIT - Nearly a thousand participants turned out on a warm May morning with representatives from all the services in attendance to have a little fun, learn a little about Signal Soldiers and celebrate the Signal Regiment.
"About half the runners were from other services, and I'm sure many of the Army runners were non-Signaleers," said Brig. Gen. Geoffrey Freeman, 335th Signal Command commanding general. "They now realize that it takes lots of Signal support to keep this camp running."
The event was sponsored by ITT Corporation, a strategic partner for many of the Signal services throughout the entire theater.
James Duffy, a project manager for ITT Corporation, and a former commander of the 54th Signal Battalion, said seeing the run brought back a flood of memories.
"I wish I could do it all over again," Duffy said. "The enthusiasm, esprit (de corps), and camaraderie are still there and I am extremely proud of our Soldiers, Sailors, Airmen, and Marines."
ITT sponsored the run and provided t-shirts for runners and walkers who completed the race.
Duffy said ITT's role in the regimental run is the least they could do.
"Any time that industry partners can make a small difference for the team, it makes us feel good," he said.
More than 1,300 ITT employees support the 160th Signal Brigade throughout Iraq, Kuwait, Afghanistan and Qatar.
According to Freeman, ITT's importance in the Signal community can not be underestimated.
"It is a fact that we could not accomplish all we do throughout the AOR without the continuous support of contractors like those with ITT," Freeman said.
The 160th Signal Brigade deputy brigade commander Lt. Col. Keith June, helped organize the run and hopes to make it an annual event.
"Absolutely," June exclaimed. "We are already working on next year's run."
June said the run was great fun for all Signal Soldiers.
"It helps build cohesion and espirit de corps among the Signal regiment in Kuwait," June said.
Freeman added that this is not the only event the Signal community in Kuwait has planned.
Later this month, the 335th, the 160th and the Armed Forces Communications and Electronics Association will host a Technology Fair on Camp Arifjan.
"Our purpose will again be to raise awareness, specifically of technology's ever increasing role in our communications support efforts to the warfighter," Freeman said.
The technology fair will be held on Camp Arifjan June 1-3.
| Date Taken: | 05.23.2008 |
| Date Posted: | 05.23.2008 02:45 |
| Story ID: | 19721 |
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