Coalition Forces, Iraqi Children Enjoy Day of Fun

Multi-National Force - Iraq ^ | Multi-National Security Transition Command – Iraq Public Affairs

[SandRat]

Iraqi children, under the guidance of Coalition forces, make sit-upon pillows during the day of fun sponsored by the Green Zone Committee, Dec. 29. The children participated in a range of activities supported by volunteers and Iraqi teachers. Photo by U.S. Army Sgt. 1st Class Kimberly A. Green.

BAGHDAD — Coalition forces of the Green Zone Committee hosted a day of fun for Iraqi boys and girls from Baghdad, Dec. 29.

The children participated in small sessions of learning to tie knots, carve soap statues and make sit-upon pillows in bright colors. Between sessions, the children and Coalition forces practiced their soccer skills.

“I like coming to learn new things,” said Sa’naa, a young girl participating in the knot tying session. “I have never tied a knot before.”

The Green Zone Committee is not a scouting council, but a fraternal organization that supports Iraqi scouting, explained U.S. Army 1st Lt. Amy Staub, Multi-National Force – Iraq, International Zone environmental officer.

“We enjoy the kids,” said U.S. Air Force Maj. Thomas Sadiq. “This is a great experience to learn Arabic and teach them about our culture.”

[SandRat]

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[andyandval]

As usual, awesome post.

Thanks for always keeping us up to date with the news that counts.

[righthand man]

bump

[Diogenesis]

[SandRat]

An American Mom and a British Mom who just happen to be soldiers, helping Iraqi Boys grow, learn, and HAVE FUN!

Note the Scout Scarf on the Iraqi boy on the right.

Looks like Scouting to me.

[freekitty]

That’s wonderful.

[SandRat]

Makes me all warm and smiley.

[freekitty]

Yep and thank you so much for your wonderful posts to keep us updated.

[PROCON]

Cool post!

One of the Boy Scout leaders here has published several successful books on knot tying...man, does he know a LOT of knots!!

[SandRat]

Bet he could be a regular in Boy’s Life like “Green-Bar Bill” was.

I can see it now “New regular feature article ‘What Knot?’ Each issue will highlight a different knot, its uses and how to tie it.”

[PROCON]

I can see it now “New regular feature article ‘What Knot?’ Each issue will highlight a different knot, its uses and how to tie it.”

Great Idea, I'll run it by him.

BTW, his name is Jim Sissons. He's mid-70's but has a lot of energy.

He even still den leads Tiger Cubs!!

[SandRat]

When you talk to him give him this idea for Tiger Cubs "We're going to Mars!" Let them do all the invites posters etc. of Rocket ships and all. Then take them to MARS - Military Affiliated Radio System.