Photo By Spc. Leigh Campbell | Specialist Leigh Campbell, print journalist, 138th Mobile Public Affairs Detachment...... read more read more
MOSUL, Iraq (May 22, 2006) "The 138th Mobile Public Affairs Detachment on Forward Operating Base Marez, Mosul, Iraq received the 172nd Striker Brigade Combat Team unit patch to wear as its shoulder sleeve insignia for wartime service.
The 138th MPAD was deployed to Mosul, Iraq in November 2005. Their mission is to provide the 101st Airborne Division and its subordinate units press coverage of their missions during Operation Iraqi Freedom.
During the ceremony, Major David Albano commander said, "Of all the units we have provided coverage for, the 138th MPAD has worked closest with the 172nd SBCT."
Through out their deployment the 138th MPAD has provided exceptional coverage to the 101st as they conduct security operations in northern Iraq, securing democracy and freedom for the Iraqi people.
The 172nd SBCT has been one of the lead elements in northern Iraq. Their missions have ranged from search and seizure to support teams to the Iraqi Army, which have allowed the IA to conduct their own missions against the insurgents.
"The 138th MPAD has provided us with a valuable tool," said Staff Sgt. Melvin Clark of Company C, 2nd Battalion 1st Infantry Regiment, 172nd SBCT. "Their coverage allows us to review our missions and improve our skills and capabilities. The photos the 138th MPAD provides gives us the opportunity to show the people back home a little of what we do."
At the close of the ceremony Albano said, "This patch we have earned. You should wear it with great pride."
| Date Taken: | 05.25.2006 |
| Date Posted: | 05.25.2006 12:54 |
| Story ID: | 6519 |
| Location: | MOSUL, IQ |
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