Published: July 01, 2009

Ironhorse Troopers Enjoy Activities at JSS War Eagle's new MWR

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1st BCT PAO, 1st Cav. Div., MND-B

BAGHDAD - Junction City, Kansas native Cpl. Daniel Valoaga assigned to Company B, 101st Finance Management Company and Chaplain (Capt.) John Gabriel, originally from Balaramapuram, India, assigned to 1st "Centurion" Brigade Special Troops Battalion, 1st "Ironhorse" Brigade Combat Team, 1st Cavalry Division break in the ping-pong table at the new Morale, Welfare and Recreation center on Joint Security Station War Eagle, north of Baghdad, July 1. The MWR center was built in time for an upcoming Independence Day celebration. Scheduled activities include pool, ping-pong, Texas hold-em, and a hot dog eating contest.

BAGHDAD - First Lt. Stephen Kraheck of Westchester, Penn. assigned to Company E, 1st "Black Kinghts" Battalion, 5th Cavalry Regiment, attached to 1st "Ironhorse" Brigade Combat Team, 1st Cavalry Division shoots a layup during some downtime at Joint Security Station War Eagle July 1. A basketball competition is one of the activities planned for an upcoming Independence Day celebration this week at JSS War Eagle. Soldiers have also scheduled pool and ping-pong competitions as well as card games and a hot dog eating contest.