Standing by Iraq
Story is from Multi National Force-Iraq:
It is early morning at the point of entry where two countries meet – Iraq and Syria.
Two men in different uniforms stand near a sand-colored tower. They look off in the distance and wait for signs of activity, anticipating the mass of vehicles and pedestrians who will soon attempt to gain access to one of the neighboring nations.But at this time of day, the only thing crossing the border is the occasional gust of sand carried by the breeze.
The two men, an American Soldier and an Iraqi Border Patrol agent, engage in friendly dialogue. Each makes an effort to speak the other’s native language – a little broken English here, some broken Arabic there – followed by laughter and warm handshakes.
Observing this exchange, it becomes evident the border is not the only thing being secured in this remote area. Members of the Border Transition Teams are securing relationships, as well.
It is early morning at the point of entry where two countries meet – Iraq and Syria.
Two men in different uniforms stand near a sand-colored tower. They look off in the distance and wait for signs of activity, anticipating the mass of vehicles and pedestrians who will soon attempt to gain access to one of the neighboring nations.But at this time of day, the only thing crossing the border is the occasional gust of sand carried by the breeze.
The two men, an American Soldier and an Iraqi Border Patrol agent, engage in friendly dialogue. Each makes an effort to speak the other’s native language – a little broken English here, some broken Arabic there – followed by laughter and warm handshakes.
Observing this exchange, it becomes evident the border is not the only thing being secured in this remote area. Members of the Border Transition Teams are securing relationships, as well.
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