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www.hood.army.mil/1stcavdiv/ “Telling the MND-Baghdad Story” Thursday, June 21, 2007 Two Dozen Abused, Malnourished Iraqi Boys Rescued from Government-funded Orphanage 2-1 Inf. Div. Public Affairs too weak to stand once released. ed to the orphanage to assist the ambulances to take the boys to Nearby in a locked room, boys. Paratroopers from the Iskan Hospital for care. BAGHDAD—U.S. and the Soldiers discovered a room Company B, 1st Battalion, In May, the boys were Iraqi Army Soldiers discovered full of food and clothing which 325th Airborne Infantry removed from the coed orphan- an orphanage housing 24 could have been used to aid the Regiment, and a 492nd Civil age located in Atafiyah because severely malnourished and children. Three women, claim- Affairs Team also arrived at the it was believed the boys and abused boys on June 10 in the ing to be the caretakers, and orphanage with medics to treat girls should not live together, Baghdad neighborhood of Fajr. two men, the orphanage direc- the malnourished boys. according to accounts from U.S. and Iraqi Army forces tor and a guard, were on site “The council members workers at the orphanage. found 24 naked and abused when the Soldiers arrived. were crying at the site of the The council members boys, ages 3 to 15 years old, in a Members of the Fajr starving boys,” stated Navy Lt. made arrangements for the darkened room without any Neighborhood Advisory James Cook, a 492nd Civil windows. Many of the children Council were notified by the Affairs Officer. were tied to their beds and were Iraqi Army soldiers and escort- The NAC arranged for three See Rescued Page 3 (Photo by Sgt. 1st Class Jason Briglin, 4-1 Inf. Div.) Aztecs in the Mist Soldiers of 2nd Platoon, Company A, “Aztecs” 2nd Battalion, 23rd Infantry Regiment walk through the mist during a combat reconnaissance patrol in southeast Bagdad June 17. The 2-23 Inf., based out of Fort Lewis, Wash., are attached to the 4th Infantry Brigade Combat Team, 1st Inf. Div. out of Fort Riley, Kan. Page 2 News June 21, 2007 Tomahawk Soldiers Save a Life Baghdad in Brief 4-1 Inf. Div. Public Affairs mother said that Faisal had been sick for several days, and although he had been U.S., Iraqi Forces Team BAGHDAD – Multi-National treated at a local clinic and given medi- up to Foil Rocket Strike Division-Baghdad Soldiers treated and cine for his condition, his symptoms 2- 2 Inf. Div. Public Affairs stabilized a child who was severely dehy- worsened. As his condition deteriorated, drated in Southern Baghdad June 19. she was prompted to seek assistance from FORWARD OPERATING Faisal, a 2-year-old boy living in the Tomahawk Soldiers stationed near her BASE LOYALTY, Iraq – Soldiers the Rashid District, was unresponsive home. Their quick reaction was critical in with the 2nd Infantry Brigade with labored breathing when his mother the medical staff being able to turn things Combat Team, 2nd Infantry brought him to a temporary checkpoint around for the youngster. Division and the 1st Battalion, 4th manned by Soldiers from Company C, “Once we got fluids into him, he Brigade, 1st Iraqi Army Division, 2nd Battalion, 23rd Infantry Regiment started perking up and making a real fuss recovered a weapons cache June 20 “Tomahawks.” which is a good sign,” Theurer said. “With in eastern Baghdad. The troops immediately evacuated children that young, you’d much rather Responding to a tip, members him to Forward Operating Base Falcon, have them yelling and carrying on than of the 2nd Battalion, 17th Field where members of the 4th Brigade being floppy and unresponsive, which Artillery and the Iraqi Soldiers Combat Team, 1st Infantry Division med- was how he looked when he came in.” found five 107-milllimeter rockets, ical staff were able to treat and stabilize Theurer singled Lyons out for being three fuses, and 23 rocket stands. him for subsequent evacuation and atten- skilled at getting the IV into the boy so Some of the rockets had been tion at the US military’s Combat Support quickly and effectively, but also praised prepped for launch. The rockets Hospital in Baghdad’s International Zone. the Falcon Troop Medical Clinic’s staff were blown in place by an explosive “He was a pretty sick kid,” said Sgt. for reacting so quickly. ordnance disposal team. Tracey Lyons, the medic and New York “The team did a real good job,” he “The find highlights the joint City native who was able to quickly get said. “Everyone was concerned; to see effort between U.S. and Iraqi forces an IV into Faisal. “I thought he was someone so young in that kind of condi- to root out insurgents and clamp deathly ill. I wasn’t really sure what to tion was something that pulled us all down on sectarian violence,” said think at first.” together. It looks like he’s going to be Maj. Sean Ryan, a spokesperson for “He was lethargic, his pupils were OK.” the brigade. “The surge of U.S. fixed and he responded only to pain,” said Faisal and his mother were then forces is complete and a fresh offen- Capt. Wesley Theurer, the attending flown to a combat support hospital, where sive was launched this week.” physician from Providence, Utah. he received further treatment and is He also reported that the child’s expected to make a full recovery. Arabic Phrase Iraq of the Day 3-Day rahman Weather Today Tomorrow Saturday Defined: Report High: 113 High: 113 High: 113 compassionate Low: 81 Low: 81 Low: 83 Commanding General: Maj. Gen. Joseph F. Fil, Jr. Contact the Daily Charge at VOIP 242-4093, DSN 318-847-2855 or e- Public Affairs Officer: Lt. Col. Scott Bleichwehl mail [email protected]. Command Information Supervisor: Master Sgt. Dave Larsen The Daily Charge is an authorized publication for members of the U.S. Army. Contents of NCOIC, Print Production: Sgt. Michael Garrett the Daily Charge are not necessarily official views of, or endorsed by, the U.S. Editor: Spc. Jeffrey Ledesma Government, Department of Defense, Department of the Army or the 1st Cavalry Division. Staff Writers: Sgt. Nicole Kojetin, Spc. L.B. Edgar, Spc. Shea Butler, All editorial content of the Daily Charge is prepared, edited, provided and approved by1st Pfc. Ben Gable and Pfc. William Hatton Cavalry Division Public Affairs Office. Contributing Writers:. Sgt. Robert Yde and Spc. Alexis Harrison Page 3 Empathy June 21, 2007 Future of Iraq Stands Tall An Iraqi soldier with 1st Battalion, 1st Brigade, 11th Iraqi Army Division, pulls security while conducting a cordon and knock operation in Baghdad’s Adhamiyah District June 18. (Photo by Sgt. Mike Pryor, 2-82 Abn. Div. Public Affairs.) Soldiers Reveal Compassion in Combat, Save Mistreated Boys overcoming deplorable negli- Rescued gence,” said Brig. Gen. Vincent From Page 1 Brooks, Multi-National Division –Baghdad deputy children to temporarily stay at commanding general. the orphanage in Atafiyah, hir- “The role of the Iraqi ing ten additional workers to Soldiers and the community care for the boys. The council was a key to this action Neighborhood Advisory being taken to save these young Council vowed to take action boys,” Brooks said. “We’re and ensure the boys were prop- very fortunate to have the kind erly cared for. of Soldiers we have who are “We’re very grateful that willing to take action, even at this story unfolded the way that personal risk to save the lives it did, that none of these 24 of others. These Soldiers in a boys lost their lives. This is a literal and figurative sense are story of partnership, coura- the best chance for Iraq, just as geous action and compassion they were for these boys.” Safety Message of the Day Planning + Practicing = (Photo by Navy Lieutenant James Cook, 492nd Civil Affairs) Preparedness Staff Sgt. Kyle Richey, of State College, Pa., cares for Preparedness one of the 24 starving boys in the back of an Iraqi Army ambulance. Civic leaders escorted the boys to the Iskan Hospital for medical treatment. Page 4 Combat June 21, 2007 Troops Use More than Body Armor to Keep Safe By Spc. Alexis Harrison the 1st Cavalry Division where 2-1 Cav. Div. Public Affairs he knew he'd once again have to lead Soldiers in a combat BAGHDAD – For many environment. of the Soldiers in the 2nd Through several trips to a Brigade Combat Team, 1st combat zone, Robinson devel- Cavalry Division, the current oped his own techniques of 15-month tour in Iraq isn't their leadership. He borrowed a little first. For the rest of the Soldiers from his past NCOs, a little in the Black Jack Brigade, hav- from his experiences and a lit- ing well-seasoned leaders can tle from himself to become the make all the difference. leader he is today. While out on the streets Sgt. Patrick Trujillo also every day, Soldiers from Troop has his share of combat experi- B, 4th Squadron, 9th Cavalry ence. He served in the 2nd Armored Cavalry Regiment Regiment, rely on much more (Photos by Spc. Alexis Harrison, 2-1 Cav. Div. Public Affairs) than just the individual body out of Fort Polk, La., during its Chicago native Staff Sgt. Michael Jenkins, 4th trip to Iraq a few years ago. The armor systems they wear. They Squadron, 9th Cavalry Regiment, 2nd Brigade Combat Copperas Cove native is now depend on each other to make it Team, 1st Cavalry Division, hands out cards with num- through daily situations and an NCO with 2nd Platoon, bers to call in case of an emergency or to give tips on even the entire deployment.

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