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ZAFARANIYA, Iraq, August 24, 2006 - Soldiers from 4th Battalion, 320th Field Artillery Regiment, and 801st Brigade Support Battalion, 4th Brigade Combat Team, 101st Airborne Division, Multi-National Division-Baghdad, implemented its consequence management plan Tuesday to provide humanitarian aid to displaced citizens in Zafaraniya in response to the recent bombing and gas explosions in the area. To accomplish this, soldiers from the 4th BCT provided rice, beans, cooking oil, canned fish, blankets, vegetables, assorted condiments, cooking utensils, and stoves for Iraqis affected by the bomb. "It was a lot of fun being with the soldiers and helping the people," said SGT Mark Faulkner, a native of Oklahoma City, team leader, 801st BSB, 506th RCT, 101st Airborne Division. "We downloaded the humanitarian packets by hand. We formed a chain with the Iraqi soldiers to download the items which felt like there was a lot of teamwork which built camaraderie." The items were delivered at the Zafaraniya Government Center. The soldiers were aided by policemen from 2nd Battalion, 1st Iraqi National Police Division, Neighborhood Advisory Council and tribal leaders, who assisted with the download and distribution of the items to the local citizens. "Coalition Forces assisting Iraqi Security Forces and
local government leaders in humanitarian aid help the local citizens
to realize our combined presence is one of growth and facilitation
of an emerging government for all of Iraq. The inclusion and
participation in this endeavor by all religious and ethnic groups
contributes to a more stable and prosperous Iraq," said
SFC Richard Powell, master gunner, 4th Battalion, 320th Field
Artillery Regiment, 4th Brigade Combat Team, 101st Airborne
Division. 
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