Soldiers assemble wheelchairs for children

Multi-National Force-Iraq ^ | Capt. Christopher Aeillo, USA

[SandRat]

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Pfc. Shane Dunningham, 3rd Heavy Brigade Combat Team, supervises as a wheel is fixed on a wheelchair, Dec. 3, at Forward Operating Base Delta. The wheelchairs were later distributed to the local Children's Hospital in Al Kut. U.S. Army photo by Staff Sgt. Brien Vorhees, 55th Combat Camera.

FOB DELTA — In an effort to help the Government of Iraq build civil capacity and essential services, U.S. Soldiers here recently assembled wheelchairs that were given to the local children's hospital in Al Kut.

The 1st Battalion, 10th Field Artillery Regiment troops were happy to assemble the urban-style wheelchairs, specifically designed for use on rough terrain.

Although the mission has changed during this deployment for Soldiers of the 3rd Heavy Brigade Combat Team, 3rd Inf. Div., those assigned to the 1/10 FA still have important jobs to do.

In addition to running a myriad of systems within this Base, the artillerymen are partnered with the Wasit Provincial Reconstruction Team. Both the Soldiers and the Wasit PRT work with the Iraqi populace to identify, then build or repair various economic systems that increase stability and growth within the province. The projects range from entire farming enterprises to water pumping stations and micro-grants.

Soldiers and PRT members usually gauge success by the electrical current or gallons of water available in villages where these amenities were lacking. With this recent wheelchair delivery, they got an instantly-visible sign of success; gigantic smiles from the children.

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These people are so caring and wonderful.

[AliVeritas]

I need a hook-up to send them wheelchairs from a disabilities center on Long Island (that kids grew out of or moved on to motor chairs). I’ll call D.C., USO or Soldiers, Sailors.

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