January 25, 2007

Operation Warm-Up Delivers The Goods in Tal’ Afar

Multi-National Corps – Iraq
Public Affairs Office, Camp Victory
RELEASE No. 20070124-11

Multi-National Division – North PAO
TAL’ AFAR – Students from the Kawla and Darar Primary Schools received an assortment of winter clothing, to combat the cold weather, school supplies, and additional treats from Tal’ Afar Mayor Najim, Iraqi Police officers, and Soldiers of the 3rd Squadron, 4th Cavalry Regiment during Operation Warm-Up Monday.

Mayor Najim and the delegation traveled from classroom to classroom rewarding the students with winter clothing and an Iraqi flag. In addition, the school headmaster at each location was provided a First-Aid kit, with instructions for medication translated into Arabic.

The total items distributed included 280 items of winter clothing, 650 pencils, 250 pens, 200 erasers, 60 spiral notebooks, and 30 folders. Every child received school supplies and candy. Operation Warm-Up was a targeted mission conducted as part of the ongoing IP and 3-4 Cavalry humanitarian assistance program Operation Kids.

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