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Written by Spc. Darryl L. Montgomery
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Monday, 04 May 2009 00:00 |
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CONTENGENCY OPERATING BASE BASRA, Iraq – Soldiers of the 34th Infantry Division continue to arrive here from Kuwait in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom.
The 34th ID will replace the 10th Mountain Division and assume command of Multi-National Division – South after a transfer of authority ceremony later this month.
Staff Sgt. Rebecca Griebel, 34th Infantry Division, Medical Operations battle captain, said it was good to finally see Basra for herself and put some of the rumors to rest. The Madelia, Minn. native arrived in Basra April 30 and said so far she likes the environment.
“We have a nice office, a cool place to sleep and we get three meals a day,” she said, “what more could you ask for?”
Minneapolis, Minn., native Lt. Col. Fred Karasov said, “I am really impressed with the work space. It’s a really good environment and we have access to everyone around us.”
In addition to enjoying the office space, he said he is really looking forward to taking over the mission from the 10th Mtn. Div.
“I am proud to be a part of this and to be able and do something for Iraq,” said Karasov. “I think it is an important task that needs to be done.”
“Hopefully we can leave this place better than the 10th Mountain left it,” he continued. “If every division can leave it a better place, then they have accomplished their mission.”
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Last Updated on Wednesday, 09 December 2009 12:21 |
