The 101st AAD’s 3rd Brigade Combat Team, nicknamed the “Rakassans,” graduated 60 police officers July 26 from their academy in Sinjar. The new police officers will serve as future cadre for the academy. New classes are scheduled to start this week.Isn't this the MASH routine? Watch one, do one, teach one?
A bit more on the "Rakassans":
Army News Link, Apr. 17: 101st soldiers deliver medicine, build trust in Baghdad
'The 101st Airborne Division actually launched its post-war restoration efforts last week in Baghdad, including both peacekeeping and humanitarian operations.
The Iron Rakassans of 3rd Battalion, 187th Infantry Regiment are working in Area 37, the southwest-central region of Baghdad. They are safeguarding against terrorist and criminal activities.'
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''For those that don't know, his forward support battalion's mission is to provide combat health support for the 3rd Brigade of the 101st Airborne Division. They are known as the Rakassans. Yes, this is the same brigade that just threw out Geraldo Rivera for drawing their location in the sand on live TV.'' - Letter from the fiance of a soldier:
Rakassans — Japanese for "falling umbrellas."
Thanks for asking. I discovered a CBS affiliate in Columbus, Ga. actually prints the CENTCOM press releases on their website. Awesome!