tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8755035051021414780.post5639766252010933512..comments2023-11-17T03:55:40.736-05:00Comments on Ink Spots: Summer 2010 Iraq rotations announcedLilhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18373158801523577733noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8755035051021414780.post-37773046065941384402009-10-16T14:45:31.969-04:002009-10-16T14:45:31.969-04:00Interesting to see that 4/3 is the Vanguard Brigad...Interesting to see that 4/3 is the Vanguard Brigade as I am part of the 1-18 IN, the Vanguard Battalion, in 2/1 ID (the Dagger Brigade).Mattnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8755035051021414780.post-25123284989592811942009-10-08T18:54:26.255-04:002009-10-08T18:54:26.255-04:00Tintin - your first point is dead on. Especially ...Tintin - your first point is dead on. Especially as they were transitioned from an HBCT to an IBCT in the last year specifically to go to Afghanistan. Very interesting but not surprising for the Rock of the Marne.Jason Fritzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18335313679058470722noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8755035051021414780.post-53398636445398453262009-10-08T16:55:29.977-04:002009-10-08T16:55:29.977-04:001. Interesting that the military is sending 4/3 ID...1. Interesting that the military is sending 4/3 ID to Iraq, given IBCTs' scarcity and the need for them in Afghanistan.<br /><br />2. 3rd ACR has had some other notable achievements since McMaster's tenure - for example, their hard work in Mosul in 2008, some of which I had the privilege of witnessing with Thunder Squadron.<br /><br />3. "Longknife" is sort of weird to have as a double nickname, but this happens with other more common-sounding nicknames all the time - for example, I dare you to count the number of units that are the "Spartan" or "Warrior" Brigade/Battalion/Squadron etc. And the Marine Corps has two units called "America's Battalion": 3/3 and 2/8.Tintinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15592358121800046008noreply@blogger.com