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| Iraq |
| Peace through Farming |
| 2006-10-18 |
| FORWARD OPERATING BASE KALSU, Iraq, Oct. 16, 2006 — Multi-National Division – Baghdad soldiers delivered an assortment of equipment and goods to the Muehla Agricultural Union, Oct. 9. Refurbished tractors, seed spreaders and water pumps were among the items donated to the union as it begins to move from underneath the guidance of the soldiers from Company B, 2nd Battalion, 8th Infantry Regiment, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division, and starts earning profits on its own. “Muehla is the template for success for rural areas of Iraq,” said Capt. Colin Brooks, commander, Company B, 2nd Battalion, 8th Infantry Regiment. Muehla is a cradle for farming in the Babil province. Green pastures dominate the area, in Muehla alone, there are 650 farmers who represent more than 10,000 people. The area was known as a safe haven for terrorists in the past, and many rocket and mortar attacks against MND-B forces were carried out from inside the town, Brooks said. |
| Posted by:Bobby |
| #1 Good to read about. Thanks, Bobby. |
| Posted by: trailing wife 2006-10-18 21:45 |