526TH BSB

2BCT, 101ABN DIV

“Performance Update” from the Commander

I appreciate your continued support of the Soldiers of this battalion. Most, who are a part
of the battalion, have finished our eleventh month away from our families and loved ones. We continue to serve proudly and contribute greatly to our mission here in Baghdad.

Every day we continue to maintaining our focus on the mission to support the 2d Brigade Combat Team. As the deployment continues, it is just as important today as it was in the very beginning. As each company receives new members to the team, our  effectiveness is bolstered. We have worked extremely hard to sustain our primary technical proficiencies, warrior skills and physical fitness. This continuous training
and maintaining cycle has allowed our Soldiers to continue to grow and get promoted; and the rigorous cycle will provide Soldiers the greatest opportunity in preparation for the mission here in Iraq. One of the things that I am most proud of is the growth that I continue to witness on a daily basis. Challenges continue, but the character and shear determination of the Soldiers and young leaders are more prevalent today then before we began this deployment. Our Soldiers and leaders are better in almost every measurable
category and I am inspired by their work.

For me and many of our Soldiers here, we could not do our mission quite so well without
the support and commitment of our families at home. The people at home have been the foundation for the Soldiers’ morale. Your continuous support to our Soldiers is more significant than ever. As we work towards the conclusion of the deployment, we still want to hear from you. Every card, letter and packages contributes to a greatly to the morale of our Soldiers and leaders here in Baghdad.

 

You make a difference in our lives by your outward support. If you wish to support in any
way please continue to send packages to your Soldier or if you wish to support to the battalion as a whole, please contact or send well wishes to Chaplain Rogers. Whatever support we gain, a portion of that support goes out to those Soldiers in the city that need it most.

Thank you again for your support
to our mission and the
soldiers in this battalion.
Sincerely,
LTC William Krahling
526 BSB Commander
william.krahling@us.army.mil

Combat Stress Control Needs Help

My name is Maj Rob Wyatt. I took over for LtCol Geeslin as the OIC for the Taji Combat Stress Control Unit when he was reassigned. LtCol Geeslin provided me with your email address.

I'm writing to thank you for the items you have sent to us in the past. They are much appreciated by both the staff and the troops we serve. Toward that end, I was curious if it would be possible to request some additional items? The cigars are very popular among the soldiers and if you have any candy/snack food type items that would be very helpful. We try to keep our waiting room stocked with things to make our soldiers more comfortable and put them at ease.

The service you have provided in the past is very much appreciated by both myself and the soldiers we serve.

Best Regards, Rob Wyatt MAJ, USAF, MC, 785 MC (CSC) Camp Taji

 Our mailing address is

785th Med Co (CSC)

Unit 46031

APO, AE 09378