News release from the FRG site

The 2nd BCT Family Readiness Group page has a new news release posted. Key quotes and points:

"The brigade has captured more than 300 suspected anti-Iraqi fighters, dozens of rocket propelled grenades, mortar systems, rockets, anti-tank mines and tons of mortar, rocket and rifle ammunition. Units have also battled insurgents in fierce urban fighting."

"[2nd BCT Commander] Col Patton said the brigade is making a positive impact in the brigade’s area of operations by degrading the terrorist networks, manpower, and supplies, and by denying them safe havens. The brigade’s recent successes can be attributed to the multiple brigade- and battalion-level operations conducted that give the enemy little, if any, time to reorganize and resupply before the brigade’s units conduct the next combat operation."

Noted Reconstruction work:
1) humanitatian aid to a refugee camp near Habbaniyah.
2) providing supplies and ensuring safety to area neighborhood schools and a local university.

The FRG page also has started a Memorial Tribute Page dedicated to the fallen 2nd BCT soldiers.