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13.1 miles....No Biggie

Soldiers of the 41st IBCT ran alongside Soldiers, Airmen and women, and Sailors during the 1st Portland 1/2 marathon. The run was held half-way around the world at four Iraq locations throughout the week prior to the premier event in Portland.

The event on Camp Adder/Tallil Air Force base registered a large group of all skill levels, but everyone seemed to enjoy the challenge.

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Newsletter - 09.07.09

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Are you ready for some football!

College rivalries evoke competition and emotion. Oregon State and U of O is the 7th oldest rivalry and no doubt one of the most intense. Naturally fans have strong opinions and deep commitment to their teams. Here's your chance to send a message that may just end up on the jumbotron during the game.

The Public Affairs cell will be traveling across the country to record fans devotion to their team in addition to providing an opportunity to send holiday (Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Years, etc.) greetings out to family back home.

Jerseys, helmets, big foam fingers, etc.......GET IT OVER HERE.

The MRAP is MAD MAX meets D.O.D in the fight against IEDs

Unfortunately, the term IED (Improvised Explosive Devise) has become a common acronym to most people who follow the news. As the primary weapon used against US and coalition troops in Iraq, an IED’s effectiveness is a result of using leftover, readily available ammunition or homemade explosives coupled with cheap, household electronics such as cooking timers and cell phones.

Thankfully, the destruction and casualty statistics recorded in years past has lessened. While still a real threat, measures have been taken to reduce damage to equipment and injury to Soldiers.

Most notable in the fight against the IED has been the introduction of the MRAP or Mine Resistant Ambush Protected vehicle. Credited with saving Soldiers lives, the MRAP is now the primary vehicle used to move soldiers in and around the Iraqi theater of operation.

With the huge success of the vehicles came a huge demand to equip units and their Soldiers with the lifesaving troop carriers. That demand resulted in multiple contracts being given by the Department of Defense, which in turn, resulted in multiple versions of the MRAP. While all are effective, the lack of a single standard has created small challenges for shipping configurations. The large challenges have been dealing with the incredible weight that comes with a steel plated vehicle designed to take direct explosions and deflect them with a V-shaped hull. Weight also creates tactical challenges since many bridges will not support the MRAP.

All disadvantages mean nothing to the Soldier who walks away from an IED attack on his convoy because he was protected by an MRAP. While not a guarantee, we must credit the Department of Defense and their latest effort to keep our Soldiers safe as we draw down our numbers in Iraq.