Personal Security Team swings in to help local Iraqi School

JADDILAH SOFLIH, Iraq – Soldiers fromthe16th Sustainment Brigade put a lighter touch on their normal duties here, Dec. 17.

Soldiers from the Personal Security Team, Bravo Company, 16th Special Troops Battalion, 16th Sustainment Brigade., delivered a brand new swing set to the Jaddilah Soflih Elementary School.

Three Soldiers from the PST spent two days building the swing set. The idea came from one of the Soldiers who wanted to do something outside his normal vehicle commander duties.

“We did it for the kids,” said Sgt. Nicholas Nipitella, vehicle commander, PST. “They don’t have much and we’ll do anything we can do to put a smile on their face for a little bit.”

One child’s father said it was a kind gesture from the US Army.

“We thank you very much,” said Hussin Ismml. “We thank the Coalition forces and will do anything we can to help you.”

All the kids rushed to the swing set once it was in place, each one wanting a turn on the school’s new toy.

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Lithuanian armed forces conclude mission in Iraq

BAGHDAD – The Lithuanian armed forces contingent officially brought its mission in Iraq to a close Dec. 16 during a ceremony at Al Faw Palace.

The Lithuanians have provided an infantry platoon and multiple staff officers in support of Multi-National Force – Iraq, Multi-National Corps – Iraq,  Multi-National, Division – South East and Multi-National Division – Central South since 2003.

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Forces command top enlisted sees improvement in the Iraqi NCO firsthand

BAGHDAD – There has been a 180-degree turnaround in the Iraqi noncommissioned officer since 2005, according to the top enlisted Soldier at U.S. Army Forces Command in Atlanta.

Command Sgt. Maj. Dennis M. Carey, command sergeant major, FORSCOM, spent two days touring Iraq, and on a trip to Camp Taji’s Iraqi NCO academy Dec. 16, he said he has seen vast improvement in just three years.

“The Iraqi army has made great strides in empowering the Iraqi NCO,” Carey said.

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Bawi Water Facility opens in Salman Pak

BAGHDAD – Local Iraqi leaders and Multi-National Division – Baghdad Soldiers held a reopening ceremony for the Bawi water pump and filter facility Dec.13 in Salman Pak in Baghdad’s Kadamiyah district.

This water facility has the ability to provide water to almost all of the major areas of the Mada’in Qada and many of the minor areas too.

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MND-C Soldiers aid Iraqi veterinarians

CONTINGENCY OPERATING BASE ADDER, Iraq – Coalition Soldiers are partnering with the Iraqi Department of Veterinary Medicine to improve the Samawa Veterinary Hospital and a nearby slaughterhouse.

The improvements will help the veterinarians diagnose and treat livestock while improving the slaughterhouse’s cleanliness in the southwestern Iraqi province.

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