Daily Archives: November 1, 2007

Naval Officer receives Toujours Pret combat patch

November 1, 2007 – 9:45 am

A Navy flight officer serving in Baghdad, Iraq, has become the first (to my knowledge) active duty Navy officer to wear the Toujours Pret patch of the 2nd Cavalry Regiment. In his own words: “Being a Naval Flight Officer, I am familiar with squadron patches. Every squadron has a unique patch worn on the flight suit or [...]

By David Gettman Posted in Current Events, Current News, Iraq War, Site Notes, Today's Regiment 5 Comments

A new age in troop protection

November 1, 2007 – 8:00 am

By Sgt. Mark B. Matthews
27th Public Affairs Detachment
CAMP LIBERTY, Iraq - Towering high overhead and aligned one after the other in a seemingly endless row, the next generation of combat vehicles roll into Iraq.
The new Mine Resistant Ambush Protected (MRAP) vehicle is currently being fielded here for the first time anywhere, and Soldiers are getting their [...]

By David Gettman Posted in Current Events, Current News, Iraq War, News from the ARMY, Site Notes No Comments

Program Helps to Employ Iraqis, Improve Living Standards

November 1, 2007 – 7:54 am

American Forces Press Service CAMP VICTORY – Iraq – A signing ceremony at the Defense Reutilization and Marketing Office yesterday marked the start of a Multi-National Force-Iraq initiative to improve the living standards of area citizens through increased employment opportunities.The Iraqi business, or I-BIZ, program aims to engage local contractors by hiring local Iraqis to [...]

By David Gettman Posted in Current Events, Current News, Iraq War, Site Notes, Today's Regiment No Comments

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