U.S., Iraqi troops care for citizens
“We’re helping the Iraqi people help themselves,” said Capt. Aaron Armetta, a 2-14th Infantry Regiment medical officer.
Armetta was referring to the August 14th medical operation in al-Blasem, southwest of Baghdad, in which U.S. and Iraqi troops treated nearly 200 patients.
Was the medical operation successful? According to Armetta, “The mission today was an absolute success. Not only did we foster our relationship with the local Iraqi populace, we enhanced cooperation between U.S. and Iraqi army forces. My medical team was able to work hand-in-hand with four Iraqi medics.”
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