Articles 8.1.2005

The Fwd Detachment site lists Flights #13 landing today, containing soldiers of the 122 SIG, BDE HHC, 1-9th, and the 2-17th FA. The Welcome Ceremony is scheduled for 11:15 a.m.
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The Stars & Stripes has a 4 part series on the experiences of the 2nd BCT as it went from Korea to Iraq to Colorado. The 2nd article features the memorial built at Camp Ramadi to honor the fallen 2nd BCT Soldiers. A separate Stars & Stripes article reports on a 2nd memorial for the fallen 2nd BCT Soldiers that was built at Camp Casey, Korea, funded entirely by Soldiers who knew or worked with the Strike Force, and built by base workers during their spare time.
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The Colorado Springs Gazette has an article on 2nd BCT Soldiers transitioning out of a warzone mentality at Ft. Carson. Four Soldiers share anecdotes of their experiences and challenges of readjusting.
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Other Articles from the region:
- Associated Press: Iraq Hopes to Finish Constitution on Time
- AFP: Iraq draft constitution to go to parliament Aug 15
- Associated Press: U.S. Relies on Local Leaders in Rural Iraq
- Washington Post: Audit Urges Better Training of Iraqis
- Washington Post: The Space Between Battlefield and Home