Afghanistan - 1-12 Infantry "Warriors" move into Maiwand District |
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KANDAHAR, AFGHANISTAN— The 1st Battalion, 12th Infantry Regiment, of Fort Carson, CO took responsibility of Area of Operations Red Warrior, in west Kandahar, from the 2nd Battalion, 2nd Infantry Regiment of Fort Hood, TX on June 18, 2009 in a transfer of authority ceremony at Forward Operating Base Ramrod. The 2nd Battalion, 2nd Infantry was under control of Task Force Kandahar, commanded by Canadian Brig. Gen. Jonathan Vance. “I’ve been deeply impressed with the 2-2,” said Vance. “A transfer of authority during war is that much more poignant and important and it’s rare for a Canadian to have such a privilege to work together towards a common objective.” The ceremony included an unveiling of the Battalion’s colors by Lt. Col. Reik Andersen, of Plymouth, Minnesota and Command Sergeant Major Joe Alexander, of Los Angeles, California, symbolizing the arrival and readiness of 1-12 Infantry and the commencement of 1-12 Infantry’s responsibility in the Red Warrior AO. One of six battalions of the 4th Infantry Brigade Combat Team (L), 4th Infantry Division, 1-12 Infantry has been placed under Task Force Kandahar’s control for their 12-month rotation in support of Operation Enduring Freedom. “The mission in front of us will be difficult and very challenging, but I am confident that our train-up and preparation over the last year -- and especially the resolve of the leaders and Soldiers of 1-12 -- will yield nothing short of spectacular success,” said Andersen. “We will strive to maintain the progress that you have made in Maiwand and continue to build on all the successes you have achieved over the past year.” Contact Information – CJTF-82 Public Affairs Office For more news and information about NATO's International Security Assistance Force - Afghanistan, please visit www.nato.int/isaf/
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1-12 IN soldiers render salutes during the playing of the American and Afghan national anthems at a transfer of authority ceremony between 2-2 IN of Fort Hood, Texas and 1-12 IN of Fort Carson, Colorado |
Canadian Brig. Gen. Jonathan Vance, Task Force Kandahar Commander, speaks during the transfer of authority between 2-2 IN and 1-12 IN at Forward Operating Base Ramrod on June 18, 2009. |
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Lt. Col. Reik Andersen and Command Sergeant Major Joe Alexander of 1-12 IN uncase the battalion colors, symbolizing the readiness and authority of 1-12 IN over AO Red Warrior. |
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Having Been Led by Love of Country |