Flowing locks, a sparkling smile and fine fragrances - Rams cheerleaders a pleasant change of scenery for deployed Soldiers

Photo By Spc. Sharla Lewis | Danielle Hogan, one of five St. Louis Rams cheerleaders of St. Louis, Miss. that visited Ninewah province, Feb. 18, smiles big for the camera among the hustle and bustle of a meet and greet session at Combat Outpost Courage in Mosul, Iraq. The cheerleaders paid visits to the portion of Soldiers with 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 1st Cavalry Division that are tasked to live and work outside the safe confines of the main forward operating base in Mosul, Forward Operating Base Marez. These Soldiers are more isolated from home than even their comrades ten miles across town because of their location deep within the city.  

MOSUL, IRAQ

02.18.2009

Story by Spc. Sharla Lewis 

3rd Armored Brigade Combat Team, 1st Cavalry Division

MOSUL, Iraq - Five cheerleaders with the St. Louis Rams traveled to the Ninewah province, Iraq, Feb. 18, to visit Soldiers deployed there. Besides visiting two major forward operating bases in the area, the focus of the trip was to reach out to the service members embedded within cities or in remote areas that aren't in contact with major forward operating bases and the commodities that they boast.

"I didn't know what to expect coming over here, so it's a lot of nerves and we're all anxious and really excited to come over here, so it's been amazing," said Christa Marx, one of the five cheerleaders. "It's definitely the opportunity of a lifetime. We're seeing a lot of things that the people at home aren't able to see."

• Date Taken: 02.18.2009
• Date Posted: 02.24.2009 11:49
• Story ID: 30381
• Location: MOSUL, IQ