Iraqi Army brings food to Abu Ghraib residents

Courtesy Photo | A Soldier of the 1/10th Mountain Division's 2nd Battalion, 22nd Infantry Regiment, keeps his eye on a passing car while pulling security during a humanitarian aid mission. The Soldiers assisted the Iraqi Army in a hand out of food supplies in Abu Ghraib on November 2. The Soldiers provided security and outer cordons while the Iraqi Army took control of the operation. (by Pfc. Jason Jordan)  

ABU GHRAIB, IRAQ

11.07.2005

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Pfc. Jason Jordan
1/10th Mountain Division PAO

ABU GHRAIB, Iraq -- Task Force Baghdad Soldiers assisted the Iraqi Army during a handout of food supplies in Abu Ghraib Nov. 2.

Soldiers from 2nd Battalion, 22nd Infantry Regiment, 1st Brigade Combat Team, 10th Mountain Division provided site security and outer cordons while Iraqi Army Soldiers from 3rd Battalion, 3rd Iraqi Army Brigade took control of the humanitarian mission.

At four distribution points in the Abu Ghraib district, the Iraqi troops handed out enough beef, rice and sugar to feed about 500 families.

"The day was a real success," said Sgt. 1st Class David Larson, 2nd Bn., 22nd Inf. Reg. "It was great to see the Iraqi Army Soldiers handling the operation so well for their people, and to see the excitement of those who came for the help."

• Date Taken: 11.07.2005
• Date Posted: 11.07.2005 15:26
• Story ID: 3634
• Location: ABU GHRAIB, IQ