Staff Sgt. Corey West, of Pelhan, Ga., a platoon sergeant in Company B, 1st Battalion, 15th Infantry Regiment, hands out a humanitarian aid bag to local teenagers during a medical operation Aug. 16, in the town of Wuerdiya, in al-Ja’ara.By Sgt. Natalie Rostek
3rd HBCT Public Affairs
FORWARD OPERATING BASE HAMMER — Task Force Marne Medics and Soldiers braved 120-degree heat Aug. 16 to bring medical care to 76 patients in the al-Ja’ara town of Wuerdiva.
In addition to providing medical attention to residents in need, Soldiers and Medics passed out 126 humanitarian aid bags, 97 book bags and 132 soccer shirts to the families.
“The humanitarian bags should support a small family for a little while,” said Cpl. Paul Bliss, of Willits, Calif., Company B, 1st Battalion, 15th Infantry Regiment. “This will hopefully build some good will between 1-15 and the families that live in the area.”
“I wish it were cooler outside in order to encourage more families to come get medical supplies for the children and families,” said Cpl. Steven Sadler, of Sachse, Texas, a Soldier from Company B who pulled security for the medical site.
According to 1-15 leaders, al-Ja’ara has a history of being a stronghold for insurgent elements. The mission was intended to improve the relationships with the local citizens.
“This mission should make a difference in how the local population views Coalition Forces,” West said.
3rd HBCT Public Affairs
FORWARD OPERATING BASE HAMMER — Task Force Marne Medics and Soldiers braved 120-degree heat Aug. 16 to bring medical care to 76 patients in the al-Ja’ara town of Wuerdiva.
In addition to providing medical attention to residents in need, Soldiers and Medics passed out 126 humanitarian aid bags, 97 book bags and 132 soccer shirts to the families.
“The humanitarian bags should support a small family for a little while,” said Cpl. Paul Bliss, of Willits, Calif., Company B, 1st Battalion, 15th Infantry Regiment. “This will hopefully build some good will between 1-15 and the families that live in the area.”
“I wish it were cooler outside in order to encourage more families to come get medical supplies for the children and families,” said Cpl. Steven Sadler, of Sachse, Texas, a Soldier from Company B who pulled security for the medical site.
According to 1-15 leaders, al-Ja’ara has a history of being a stronghold for insurgent elements. The mission was intended to improve the relationships with the local citizens.
“This mission should make a difference in how the local population views Coalition Forces,” West said.
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