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The H2nd Brigadeeart Combat Team, 101st AirborneB Divisioneat (Air Assault) Volume III, Issue 6 April 2008 Hard Rock troops patrol Hurriyah, pg. 6-7 Cavalry troops, ISF patrol western Baghdad daily, pg. 5 Page 2 Commander’s Voice The Heart Beat Page 3 CSM Call The Heart Beat here in Iraq. Families within this Brigade. It is no he months are moving fast and motions for Soldiers from the grade of pri- their policy for this system of recognizing The Soldiers of the Strike Brigade easy task dealing with daily stresses Tunits and Soldiers continue to do a vate second class through staff sergeant. outstanding performers during combat. Al- Strike 6 continue to fight tirelessly against en- as we continue our mission. But, each great job. I had the privilege to spend locations will be on a quarterly basis. emy combatants as they strive to build a day these Strike Soldiers awake from some time down south with 2nd Bat- The first quarter is April-June. We will secure and unified Iraq. Strike Soldiers their beds, no matter where they may talion, 502nd Infantry Regiment at Strike 7 make sure first sergeants receive the should stand tall, knowing they continue be sleeping, knowing their loved ones Forward Operating Base Kalsu. They most accurate information as it comes to bring a better way of life to the Iraqi back home support them in every pos- are representing the Strike Brigade out. people in northwest Baghdad. sible way. Combat Team and the 101st Airborne I would like to remind Soldiers and Our soldiers are on the streets daily, No matter how tough or physically fit Division in Multi-National Division leaders of the opportunity for Soldiers interacting with the local populace and and committed these Soldiers may be, – Central very professionally. They who are not U.S. citizens to obtain their gaining their trust, just as a Strike Sol- without the love and compassion from are interested in what is going on in citizenship while in Iraq. While de- dier should. No soldier has an easy job. their friends and families it would be the Strike OE and concerned for their ployed, this process can be expedited. From the cooks and the administrative hard to carry on. We, as a Brigade, do Strike brothers. They are living out on Leaders please make sure our Soldiers personnel, to the infantrymen and cav- not have to worry about that, because four separate Joint Security Stations. who wish to take advantage of this op- alry scouts, our Soldiers are doing an we know our Families are there every These positions have come a long portunity get started. Information for the outstanding job. They are true profes- step we take in this foreign land. way since the last time I was there. process is on the Strike web-page under sionals, and representatives of the great- Families, I ask you to continue the They have improved force protection, the S-1 section. There will be a natural- est nation on Earth – the United States wonderful things you are doing to sup- operations, and are taking care of Sol- ization ceremony April 12. These cer- of America. Soldiers, continue to do port our soldiers. I know you will. diers in many ways. Each JSS has the Command Sgt. Maj. Scott Schroeder emonies are truly inspirational. Col. William B. Hickman great things and trust in your battle bud- Strike Soldiers, I ask you to contin- ability to cook on site. Ok, keep it up. Everybody is impor- oldiers and Families of the dy, your Family and the Strike Brigade ue the great work you are doing to help The Army has implemented the Battle Allocations will be given to Division units tant! Make sure you find your 30 seconds; SStrike Brigade, I just want to tell Combat Team. secure and unify Iraq. Field Promotion pilot program effective on a quarterly basis. The guidance has just it is out there someplace. you right from the start how wonderful I can’t say enough of how proud I Strike 6 April 1, 2008. This program allocates pro- come from Corps, so Division will produce Strike 7 you all are doing to support the mission am of the continued support from the Air Assault The eart eat H 2nd Brigade CombatB Team In this issue of the Heart Beat 101st Airborne Division Commander’s Voice Pg. 2 Col. William B. Hickman Sergeant Major’s Call Pg. 3 Commander Command Sgt. Maj. Scott Schroeder Cavalry Troops patrol west Baghdad Pg. 4 CSM Maj. Jose F. Garcia IA troops graduate from CLS course Pg. 5 Public Affairs Officer Sgt. Paul Monroe Hard Rock troops patrol Hurriyah Pg. 6-7 Public Affairs NCOIC Sgt. James P. Hunter Faces of the Heart Pg. 8-9 Editor Submissions: Coalition, ISF team to combat threat Pg. 10 To submit stories, photographs, editorials, comments and sugges tions, contact Sgt. James P. Hunter at [email protected]. Following the fight in Kadhamiyah Pg. 11 Please include rank, first and last name, job title, unit and phone number. Children are the future of Iraq Pg. 15 Around The Heart Beat is an authorized publication for members of the Department of Defense. Contents of The Heart Beat are not necc- essarily the official views of, or endorsed by, the U.S. Government Mental Health Clinic helps Soldiers cope Pg. 17 or the Department of Defense. STRIKE!!! In Memoriam Pg. 24 Strike AO (Top Left) An Iraqi father takes time out from repairing his 2nd Brigade Combat Team -- “Strike” vehicle to play with his daughter in Ameriyah March 9. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Sharhonda R. McCoy, 55th Combat The Camera) 2ndH Brigade Combat Team, 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault) Volume III, Issueeart 6 April 2008 Beat (Bottom Left) An Iraqi Army Soldier talks into his radio to com- On The Cover: municate to his Soldiers on the ground while pulling security at a checkpoint in Kadhamiyah April 1. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Brandon Griffis, a native of Pendleton, Ind., kicks down a door while inspecting a suspicious site in Kadhamiyah March 21. Sgt. James P. Hunter, 2nd BCT, 101st Abn. Div. Public Affairs) Griffis serves with 1st Platoon, Company A, 1st Battalion, 502nd Infantry Regiment, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 101st Airborne Divi- sion (Air Assault), Multi-National Division – Baghdad. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. James Hunter, 2nd BCT PAO, 101st Abn. Div., MND-B) (Top Right) Staff Sgt. Chris Yslas, a native of Tuscon, Ariz., Hard Rock troops patrol Hurriyah, pg. 6-7 Cavalry troops, ISF patrol the section sergeant for 2nd Platoon, Troop A, 4th Squad- western Baghdad daily, pg. 5 ron, 10th Cavalry Regiment, talks with an Iraqi child while on patrol south of Bakariyah in western Baghdad March 7. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. James P. Hunter, 2nd BCT, 101st Abn. Div. Public Affairs) Page 4 The Heart Beat The Heart Beat Page 5 The Heart Beat The Heart Beat Cavalry troops, ISF patrol western Baghdad daily Story, photos by trash, junk on the roadways, and talked with many of the local citizens Sgt. James P. Hunter in the area. 2nd BCT PAO The area is very rural, with approximately 12 homes in the farm- land community. Palm groves surround the very rough terrain as chil- dren stand outside their homes waiting for the Soldiers to approach. BAGHDAD – Prior to leaving on mission, jokes are passed around “Mista, mista, chocolate,” the children said with excitement. – almost daring the opposition to make a move. The troops joke about They shake hands with the children, pat them on the head, and improvised-explosive devices striking their vehicles as if they aren’t some even kneel down on one knee to speak with the children. The scared of the possibility of an explo- Iraqi children seem to get a kick sion ripping through the door and out of talking with the MND-B possibly taking their life. It’s a real- troops. Yes, there is the language istic fact however, the troops carry barrier; however, given the fact on without worry because there is a American forces have patrolled mission to conduct. the area for nearly five years, When it’s game time— with full they seem to understand each gear donned and weapon status at other quite easily. red— the jokes nearly cease and Their interaction with the Iraqi they begin scanning their sector citizens is key, said Sgt. Donghee – willing and ready to face any threat Kim, a native of Orange County, the enemy poses. Calif. “It’s really important to get Capt. David Tier kisses an Iraqi baby girl outside a local Soldiers with the 4th Squadron, the communication right with the market March 8 while conducting a dismounted patrol 10th Cavalry Regiment, attached locals.” in Bakariyah, Iraq. Tier is assigned to Troop A, 4th to the 2nd Brigade Combat Team, The troops often ask if anyone Battalion, 10th Cavalry Regiment, 3rd Brigade com- bat Team, 4th Infantry Division, which is based in Fort 101st Airborne Division (Air As- outside the area has recently Carson, Colo., and attached to Multi-National Division sault), Multi-National Division An Iraqi Army Soldier with the 2nd Battalion, 1st Brigade, 6th Iraqi Army Divi- entered, which can be a sign of – Baghdad’s 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 101st Airborne sion, pulls security while on patrol with Soldiers from the 2nd Platoon, Troop Division. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Sharhonda McCoy, – Baghdad, patrol through the A, 4th Squadron, 10th Cavalry Regiment, attached to the 2nd Brigade Combat explosives trafficking through 55th Combat Camera) western Baghdad neighborhoods Team, 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault), Multi-National Division – Bagh- the area.