Photo By Sgt. 1st Class Anita Stratton | Col. Daniel Hokanson, 41st Infantry Brigade Combat Team Commander, Keizer, Ore....... read more read more
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CAMP KOREAN VILLAGE, Iraq—41st Infantry Brigade Combat Team leaders Col. Daniel Hokanson of Keizer, Ore., made his way across Iraq in February to brief Soldiers of their upcoming re-deployment events and issues.
Making stops at Tallil, Victory Base Complex, Liberty Base, Al Asad, Camp Korean Village and Scania, where the 41st Soldiers are located, Hokanson discussed what to expect from now until the welcome home celebration.
Key points were getting through the events of handing over the 41st mission to Louisiana's 256th Infantry Brigade Combat Team including the relief-in-place/transfer of authority, taking care to help those following in our footsteps to be successful, and continuing safety precautions.
"It was good valuable information about benefits, the demobilization process and timeline," said Sgt. Benjamin Standley, of Portland, Ore., and Charlie Co. 1/186, 41st Infantry Brigade Combat Team's security force.
He mentioned schools that were being offered for the Soldiers like Warrior Leader Course, what to expect 30/60/90 days after arriving home and attending Yellow Ribbon Program Seminars.
With five companies from other states attached to the brigade, Hokanson addressed issues that affected all companies such as drill dates, transition issues, employment and the situation with deployment extensions.
"It helped with the benefits and to know who to talk to for the benefits," said Cpl. Ramon Bearse of Detroit, Mich., and security force team leader with Charlie Co. 1/186.
The 41st IBCT will greet the 256th this month in preparation for the transfer of authority.
| Date Taken: | 03.01.2010 |
| Date Posted: | 03.02.2010 09:13 |
| Story ID: | 46036 |
| Location: | CAMP KOREAN VILLAGE, IQ |
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