February 6, 2007

ISF, Coalition Ensuring Civilians Get Aid


By Spc. Courtney Marulli
2nd BCT, 2nd Inf. Div. Public Affairs


FOB LOYALTY — Iraqi Security Forces distributed much-needed supplies to displaced families, with help from 2nd Battalion, 17th Field Artillery, 2nd Infantry Brigade Combat Team Jan. 31. Distributed in Baghdad’s Diyala neighborhood were blankets, heaters, food and cooking oil.

Capt. Dave Eastburn, Battery B commander, said the 2-17th organized the project and arranged for the supplies to arrive, but the Iraqi troops and national policemen carried out the operation.

While Soldiers from 2-17th and members of 4th Brigade, 1st Iraqi Army Division pulled security, Soldiers of 8th Brigade, 2nd Iraqi National Police Division distributed the supplies and successfully completed the mission.
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(Photo: A humanitarian drop brings food, blankets, heaters, and cooking oil to displaced people in the Baghdad’s Diyala neighborhood Jan. 31. U.S. Army photo by Staff Sgt. Bronco Suzuki, 2nd BCT, 2nd Inf. Div.)

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