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Mechanics Put Armor Between Troops And Enemies
7th Mobile Public Affairs Detachment Victory Base Complex, Iraq (AFNS) Jan 24, 2007 For Soldiers traversing the streets of Baghdad, there is no such thing as too much protection. Whether it's safety in numbers, cover from enemy fire or even armor on their vehicles, Soldiers who routinely serve outside the wire have an insatiable appetite for life-saving commodities. To feed Soldiers a hearty helping of armor for their Humvees, Army Material Command enlisted the expertise of Soldiers to help put armor between troops and enemy attacks. The 98th Maintenance Company, 393rd Corps Support Battalion, 15th Sustainment Brigade, 13th Sustainment Command, Multi-National Corps - Iraq, lent 24 of its Soldiers to AMC to expedite the enhancement of Humvees regularly exposed to enemy threats in the Baghdad area. "We know we are making a difference and have helped save Soldiers' lives," said Capt. Cedric Harris, shop offer at the Baghdad International Airport Vehicle Enhancement Site. More than 460 vehicles have been re-outfitted in two months, according to Staff Sgt. Thompson, noncommissioned officer in charge for vehicle enhancement, 1st Maintenance Company, 541st Corps Support Sustainment Battalion, 15th Sustainment Bde. The Soldiers, all with 10 months' experience repairing, fabricating and armoring vehicles, converted two to three vehicles each day. Through an assembly line of five stations, the Soldiers outfitted each Humvee with the latest safety features and communication systems to include door supports and additional door armor, as well as new electronic turrets and shields. "We have a belief that the work we're doing will save lives," Harris said. "A couple of units came back to our site and praised us for the work we had done on their vehicles because they were hit by IEDs or ambushed. They told us, without a doubt, because of the work we did, it helped save their lives." Community Email This Article Comment On This Article Related Links The latest in Military Technology for the 21st century at SpaceWar.com The latest in Military Technology for the 21st century at SpaceWar.com
New Strategy Means New Training Plan
Fort Lewis, WA (AFNS) Jan 23, 2007The new strategy announced last week by President Bush forces a minor adjustment that will have a major impact on the next Fort Lewis Stryker brigade scheduled to deploy to Iraq. But the change will have no effect on the readiness of the Soldiers or their ability to perform their new missions, according to a spokesman for the brigade speaking at a press conference Jan. 11 at I Corps Headquarters. |
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