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Marne Focus - 27 March 2008
Thursday, 27 March 2008
PB Summers takes shape, establishes security presence near Suwayrah; 3rd Inf. Div. women make history every day; With National Geospatial Intelligence Agency’s assistance, clarity emerges from ‘fog of war’; Soldiers meet with sheikhs, chase insurgents
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PB Summers takes shape, establishes security presence near Suwayrah
FOB KALSU – In a bid to establish a formidable U.S. stablish a formidable U.S. security presence near Suwayrah, Iraq, Soldiers began construction of Patrol Base Summers amid the ruins of a former Iraqi Air Force Base March 15.
3rd Inf. Div. women make history every day
When I am out visiting you every day, I am amazed by the work of our fine female Soldiers. Throughout March we focused on celebrating the history of women in our Army, but over here, women are making history every day. In the 3rd Infantry Division women are making history every day.
With National Geospatial Intelligence Agency’s assistance, clarity emerges from ‘fog of war’
CAMP VICTORY — Multi-National Division - Center formed in spring 2007 as part of the U.S. troop surge. The progress made since then has been well documented as Soldiers have built a network of patrol bases covering the “belts” of suburbs and agricultural communities surrounding southern and eastern Baghdad. What is less well-known is the surge in support required from other U.S. government agencies in bringing about those gains. In MND-C, one of the most signifi cant of those surge partners is the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency.
Soldiers meet with sheikhs, chase insurgents
FOB KALSU, Iraq – “It seems quiet out there, but there’s always a calm before the storm,” said the burly platoon sergeant as he tightened the straps on his helmet. “We have to take care of the people and get the bad guys.”
Also in this edition of Marne Focus:
Night raid leads to capture of HVT
MP Canine receives first-class medical care
SMA Preston visits 3rd CAB, Rakkasans
Microgrants help tailors tackle tall order
First-ever IP recruitment drive in Arab Jabour
Knighthawk overcomes injury, succeeds as pilot
Girls’ school gets computers
Aiming is equal: daughter follows dad in skill
Soldiers, SoI partner with locals to give mobility
Sole female team conquers Knighthawk Challenge
