From The Major
Hi All,
This is a note from the 2ID Major that was posted to the BCT site:
19 Nov 04
Family and Friends of 2BCT:
I’m Major Tom Huse, the 2nd Brigade, 2nd Infantry Division Adjutant, currently with the Brigade in Iraq. First, we’d like to thank the families and friends of the Brigade – for their continued love and support through these unique times. You can be sure that your loved ones are performing superbly in these tough conditions, and the people of Iraq - more specifically – the people of Ramadi – appreciate the sacrifices that are being made on their behalf. I see it every day.
Many of you have expressed concern regarding our Family Readiness Group Web Site, its content, and the information that is posted. Please understand that our Soldiers are fighting each and every day to make Ramadi free. This includes the Private First Class driver of a HMMWV, the Staff Sergeant Squad Leader, the Captain Company Commander, and the Brigade Commander. Our operational tempo has been at a constant state, and as a result, immediate updates to the site are simply not possible.
Additionally, technology here in Iraq isn’t like that in the States, or Korea. Internet access – specifically internet access that allows unhindered web development and web postings – is not consistent. Although we have made remarkable strides in our communications infrastructure here (and it continues to improve), the internet seems to be spotty at best. We simply cannot call up AOL or MSN and ask them to send a technician out to fix it…. or to have them press the ‘reset” button from their home office.
Some of you have also expressed concern over pictures and postings of articles. Hopefully I can clear up some of these issues. We are assigned to the 1st Marine Division while we’re in Iraq. Some of you may not know this – but the history of the 2nd Infantry Division and the USMC runs deep. We continue that historic relationship here in Iraq – we even have elements of the USMC working for our BCT! As a result, and just as the 1st Marine Division has done with the BCT, we have renewed our brotherly bond with our USMC units, and together – we form a lethal fighting force – just as we did in previous wars. Many of the news articles and postings on the web site reflect that bond… we are one team.
Pictures and other postings are updated as often as possible, but given operational considerations, sometimes these are not updated as often as we’d like. We’re in the process of acquiring various unclassified photos and message posted to the web site. As for the individual battalion FRG sites – please understand that they are under more constraints than we are – but they are truly committed to sharing pictures and information.
As we begin our migration of home base operations from Korea to Fort Carson, we’ll post as much information regarding this historic transition as possible – specifically focused on helping our family members in their moves. Right now – there are a lot of unknowns, and we are attempting to resolve many of the family-related concerns as rapidly as possible.
We are committed to ensuring our families are cared for. Our situation is not the norm – we have families throughout the world, and we are dedicated to making our FRG Web Site the conduit for information flow. Although we cannot apply each and every recommendation to the web site, your comments and suggested improvements are always welcome – and considered.
Again, on behalf of our magnificent Soldiers and Marines of the 2nd Brigade Combat Team, thank you for your untiring love and support.
Major Tom Huse
2BCT Adjutant
Family and Friends of 2BCT:
I’m Major Tom Huse, the 2nd Brigade, 2nd Infantry Division Adjutant, currently with the Brigade in Iraq. First, we’d like to thank the families and friends of the Brigade – for their continued love and support through these unique times. You can be sure that your loved ones are performing superbly in these tough conditions, and the people of Iraq - more specifically – the people of Ramadi – appreciate the sacrifices that are being made on their behalf. I see it every day.
Many of you have expressed concern regarding our Family Readiness Group Web Site, its content, and the information that is posted. Please understand that our Soldiers are fighting each and every day to make Ramadi free. This includes the Private First Class driver of a HMMWV, the Staff Sergeant Squad Leader, the Captain Company Commander, and the Brigade Commander. Our operational tempo has been at a constant state, and as a result, immediate updates to the site are simply not possible.
Additionally, technology here in Iraq isn’t like that in the States, or Korea. Internet access – specifically internet access that allows unhindered web development and web postings – is not consistent. Although we have made remarkable strides in our communications infrastructure here (and it continues to improve), the internet seems to be spotty at best. We simply cannot call up AOL or MSN and ask them to send a technician out to fix it…. or to have them press the ‘reset” button from their home office.
Some of you have also expressed concern over pictures and postings of articles. Hopefully I can clear up some of these issues. We are assigned to the 1st Marine Division while we’re in Iraq. Some of you may not know this – but the history of the 2nd Infantry Division and the USMC runs deep. We continue that historic relationship here in Iraq – we even have elements of the USMC working for our BCT! As a result, and just as the 1st Marine Division has done with the BCT, we have renewed our brotherly bond with our USMC units, and together – we form a lethal fighting force – just as we did in previous wars. Many of the news articles and postings on the web site reflect that bond… we are one team.
Pictures and other postings are updated as often as possible, but given operational considerations, sometimes these are not updated as often as we’d like. We’re in the process of acquiring various unclassified photos and message posted to the web site. As for the individual battalion FRG sites – please understand that they are under more constraints than we are – but they are truly committed to sharing pictures and information.
As we begin our migration of home base operations from Korea to Fort Carson, we’ll post as much information regarding this historic transition as possible – specifically focused on helping our family members in their moves. Right now – there are a lot of unknowns, and we are attempting to resolve many of the family-related concerns as rapidly as possible.
We are committed to ensuring our families are cared for. Our situation is not the norm – we have families throughout the world, and we are dedicated to making our FRG Web Site the conduit for information flow. Although we cannot apply each and every recommendation to the web site, your comments and suggested improvements are always welcome – and considered.
Again, on behalf of our magnificent Soldiers and Marines of the 2nd Brigade Combat Team, thank you for your untiring love and support.
Major Tom Huse
2BCT Adjutant
posted by Peri at
9:11 PM
1 Comments:
PS: Okay...I have to admit that I was one of "those people" that emailed in to the rear-d complaining about the fact that their website basically stunk and had no information on it. (I am probably on some Army Black-list by now. hehehe) But since I am a believer in "if you want something done right, do it yourself" I just created this site instead. Hahah. But then again, what can you do when someone you love is in a war zone?
Rory, all I can do is tell you I love you and wish you were here. I wish there was more to say, but that's really the heart of the matter I think for all of us. However, I did recently have a friend tell me that no one can ever hear "I Love You" too many times. So I LOVE YOU a million times!!!!! Be safe.
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