The operational tempo of the Ready Forward Arming and Fueling Point (FARP) at Joint Base Balad, Iraq can change by the hour. Soldiers may be busy for several hours and then be waiting for many hours thereafter. The FARP never shuts down due to the fact that aircraft are always flying, which means a need for fuel.
The newly finished storage area of the Supply Support Activity (SSA) in Tallil, Iraq on Jan. 7. The SSA was started and supported by Soldiers of the 834th Aviation Support Battalion.
A Co., 834th Aviation Support Battalion, an element of the aviation Task Force 34 headquartered on Joint Base Balad, Iraq, delivered fuel to the local Bakir Village on Mar. 12. Task Force 34 also took this opportunity to distribute humanitarian supplies, shoes, and candy to the local Iraqi elders and children. Photo by Sgt. 1st Class Daniel Ewer.
A Co., 834th Aviation Support Battalion, an element of the aviation Task Force 34 headquartered on Joint Base Balad, Iraq, delivered fuel to the local Bakir Village on Mar. 12. Spec. Benjamin Peterson, HSC 834th ASB Chaplain's assistant of St Louis Park, Minn., helped provide security for his unarmed chaplain as he discusses world religions with the local Iraqi elders. Task Force 34 also took this opportunity to distribute humanitarian supplies, shoes, and candy to the Iraqi elders and children.
Private 1st Class Zachary Loo, Headquarters Support Company 834th ASB Medic, treats a causality who had blast injuries before taking to Air Force hospital during a mass causality exercise on Joint Base Balad, Iraq March 28.
CSM Jeffrey Lindberg, 834th Aviation Support Battalion Command Sgt. Maj. from Hastings, Minn., and LTC Eric Waage, 834th ASB Commander from Plymouth, Minn., case the 834th ASB battalion flag at the Flag Casing Ceremony following their deployment to Joint Base Balad, Iraq on May 13. Due to a general draw down in troops in Iraq, 834th ASB did not transfer their authority at the end of their nine month tour with Task Force 34, but were relieved from duty.
Col. Clay Brock, 34th Combat Aviation Brigade Commander, CSM Jeffrey Lindberg, 834th Aviation Support Battalion Command Sgt. Maj. from Hastings, Minn., and LTC Eric Waage, 834th ASB Commander from Plymouth, Minn., add a red streamer to their unit colors. The 834th Aviation Support Battalion was awarded the Meritorious Unit Commendation Award following its deployment in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom during the period of Aug. 15, 2008 to Feb. 15, 2009. The ceremony was held at Camp Ripley, Minn. on Sept. 20. The Meritorious Unit Commendation is awarded to units for exceptionally meritorious conduct in performance of outstanding services during the period of military operations against an armed enemy.
A red streamer flies from the 834th ASB colors. The 834th Aviation Support Battalion was awarded the Meritorious Unit Commendation Award following its deployment in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom during the period of Aug. 15, 2008 to Feb. 15, 2009. The ceremony was held at Camp Ripley, Minn. on Sept. 20. The Meritorious Unit Commendation isThe 834th Aviation Support Battalion was awarded the Meritorious Unit Commendation Award following its deployment in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom during the period of Aug. 15, 2008 to Feb. 15, 2009. The ceremony was held at Camp Ripley, Minn. on Sept. 20. The Meritorious Unit Commendation is awarded to units for exceptionally meritorious conduct in performance of outstanding services during the period of military operations against an armed enemy.
Col. Clay Brock, 34th CAB Commander, addresses the Soldiers of the 834th ASB. The 834th Aviation Support Battalion was awarded the Meritorious Unit Commendation Award following its deployment in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom during the period of Aug. 15, 2008 to Feb. 15, 2009. The ceremony was held at Camp Ripley, Minn. on Sept. 20. The Meritorious Unit Commendation is awarded to units for exceptionally meritorious conduct in performance of outstanding services during the period of military operations against an armed enemy.
Chaplain (Capt.) Ken Harris, 834th ASB Chaplain, provides the benediction. The 834th Aviation Support Battalion was awarded the Meritorious Unit Commendation Award following its deployment in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom during the period of Aug. 15, 2008 to Feb. 15, 2009. The ceremony was held at Camp Ripley, Minn. on Sept. 20. The Meritorious Unit Commendation is awarded to units for exceptionally meritorious conduct in performance of outstanding services during the period of military operations against an armed enemy.
The four companies that make up the 834th ASB stand at attention for Ch. Harris's benediction. The 834th Aviation Support Battalion was awarded the Meritorious Unit Commendation Award following its deployment in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom during the period of Aug. 15, 2008 to Feb. 15, 2009. The ceremony was held at Camp Ripley, Minn. on Sept. 20. The Meritorious Unit Commendation is awarded to units for exceptionally meritorious conduct in performance of outstanding services during the period of military operations against an armed enemy.
B Co. 834th ASB command staff hand out a red ribbon with a gold border to each Soldier in their company. The 834th Aviation Support Battalion was awarded the Meritorious Unit Commendation Award following its deployment in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom during the period of Aug. 15, 2008 to Feb. 15, 2009. The ceremony was held at Camp Ripley, Minn. on Sept. 20. The Meritorious Unit Commendation is awarded to units for exceptionally meritorious conduct in performance of outstanding services during the period of military operations against an armed enemy.
Capt. Daniel Dobler, Headquarters Support Company 834th ASB Commander, tells his company the importance of the red ribbon with gold border. The 834th Aviation Support Battalion was awarded the Meritorious Unit Commendation Award following its deployment in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom during the period of Aug. 15, 2008 to Feb. 15, 2009. The ceremony was held at Camp Ripley, Minn. on Sept. 20. The Meritorious Unit Commendation is awarded to units for exceptionally meritorious conduct in performance of outstanding services during the period of military operations against an armed enemy.
Capt. Daniel Dobler, HSC 834th ASB Commander, hand out a red ribbon with a gold border to each Soldier in their company. The 834th Aviation Support Battalion was awarded the Meritorious Unit Commendation Award following its deployment in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom during the period of Aug. 15, 2008 to Feb. 15, 2009. The ceremony was held at Camp Ripley, Minn. on Sept. 20. The Meritorious Unit Commendation is awarded to units for exceptionally meritorious conduct in performance of outstanding services during the period of military operations against an armed enemy.
