Letters from Iraq

RELOCATION OF IRAQ CITIZENS FROM OUTSIDE FOB COBRA, JALULA, IRAQ

 

So much of the news about Iraq is death and depravity.  Following is a short account of one of our success stories.

 

We successfully negotiated and implemented better living conditions for the people in the following story.  I hope you are proud of the dignity and respect with which our soldiers treat our Iraqi neighbors.  It is saving lives in our area of operations and helping the people of Iraq.  Here is the story: “CPT Stuart, company commander in TF 252, successfully negotiated the relocation of 200 Iraqi Citizens who were living just outside the front gate at FOB Cobra.  The poor condition of the facilities was not safe for the people and also allowed FOB Cobra to be easily targeted by Anti-Coalition Forces (ACF).  CPT Stuart arranged for the people to move into vacant buildings in Jalula and provided building materials and funds to make their new homes better for every family.  It was a win-win situation.”

 

 

CPT Stuart is shown with the Jalula Deputy Mayor, town council members, and family leaders at the new site.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The Head Sheik is shown at right with the 30 Brigade Combat Team (BCT) Pay Agent, MSG Blackburn, and his assistant, SSG McCullen, during disbursement of funds for new homes.  MAJ Stevens, BCT JAG, and CPT Williams, TF 252 S5, are shown in the background.  They were on site to assist CPT Stuart and the people of Jalula.  Everyone present believed the transaction was mutually beneficial for Coalition Forces(CF) and the Iraqi people.

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