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July 17, 2004
Release Number: 04-07-33
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MNF-Iraq: 10th Mountain Division Joins First Team
BAGHDAD - Approximately 2,000 Soldiers from 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 10th Mountain Division out of Fort Drum, N.Y. recently convoyed from Kuwait to Baghdad. The 2-10th will serve with the 1st Cavalry Division for one year at Forward Operating Bases throughout Baghdad.
The 2nd BCT, 10th MD, is under the leadership of Col. Mark Milley, and includes; the Brigade Headquarters Company; 2nd Battalion, 14th Infantry Regiment; 4th Battalion, 31st Infantry Regiment; 2nd Battalion, 15th Field Artillery Regiment; 210th Forward Support Battalion; Company B, 10th Signal Battalion; and elements of 110th Military Intelligence Battalion.
"The nation is fully committed to the Global War on Terror, and the Army is committed to meeting America's security challenges," said the 10th Mountain Division commander, Maj. Gen. Lloyd Austin. "Our Soldiers are deploying with the best training and best equipment available."
Maj. Gen. Peter Chiarelli, commanding general 1st Cavalry Division, said he's proud to have the "Commandos" serving with the First Team.
"Having the 2nd Brigade Combat Team of the 10th Mountain to augment our efforts is a welcome addition," he said. "They've got a great reputation and we look forward to working closely with them."
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