Articles 6.5.2005

The Ft. Carson Mountaineer has a few articles on the 2nd BCT. The June 3rd edition describes the arrival of the advance party. The Soldiers marched into the Special Events Center, where their families were waiting. The May 20th issue discusses the on-going construction projects for the arrival of the 2nd BCT. Col. Michael Resty Jr., the Ft. Carson garrison commander, said "“We have renovation projects under way for 2nd BCT when they arrive so we will not have any barracks issues once the 2nd BCT gets here.” The May 6th issue reports on a April monthly meeting of the 2nd BCT FRG. Gen. Dan K. McNeil, commanding general of U.S. Army Forces Command, attended the meeting and addressed the groups concerns. The April 29th edition features the farewell ceremony for 37 Soldiers of the 3rd Replacement Company, 2nd BCT, as they deployed for Iraq.

KMGH News, CO, reprinted and Associated Press article on the arrival of the 2nd BCT advance party at Ft. Carson, with all of the information previously reported.
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- NY Times (reg req'd): U.S. Uncovers Vast Hide-Out of Iraqi Rebels [east of Fallujah]
- Reuters: Iraq too dependent on oil, must diversify - govt
- LA Times (reg req'd): 'Combat Linguists' Battle on Two Fronts