It is going to be difficult to obtain After
Action Reports for this time period as they are
generally classified for at least ten years.
This is an effort to gather as much information
as possible from the web and other sources to
preserve the history of the 2/35th's history of
their deployment to Iraq, Afghanistan and
training operations between deployments.
Wherever possible, credit for the original
information is cited. If you were a member of
the 2/35th during these times, any stories you
would like to submit will be greatly
appreciated. It is your history and we need to
make sure it is not forgotten.
Jim Anderson Bravo Company, 2nd Battalion
35th Infantry 1967-68 |
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Pre-deployment |
22 Jan 2004 |
During training at the Schofield Barracks Military
Operations in Urban Terrain site, Soldiers from 2nd
Battalion, 35th Infantry Regiment, along with Soldiers from
65th Engineer Bn. and the 25th Military Police Company,
moved with focus and precision as they cleared buildings and
searched the village civilians to single out hostile
individuals Jan. 13. |
19 Feb 2004 |
The infantryman stacked up four deep outside a door, ready
to quickly move inside and neutralize any threats. They
rocked back and forth a few times before the lead man went
in, the rest of the team close behind. |
Afghanistan |
28 Feb 2004 |
KANDAHAR AIR FIELD, Afghanistan -- It didn't take long for
the scout team to scale the steep jagged rock face and
establish its over watch position. Heat rose from the rocks
on the small plateau that served as the perch, yet the team
remained focused on the task -- keeping "eyes on" the
objective. |
11 June 2004 |
A Schofield Barracks Soldier died and two others were
wounded in Afghanistan Monday when an improvised explosive
device hit their patrol. Cpl. David M. Fraise, 24, of New
Orleans, La., died in Kandahar. |
23 Jul 2004 |
ARGANDAB VALLEY, Afghanistan -- Watching his team place
mortar aiming stakes, Spc. Donald King entered grid
coordinates on a M23 Mortar Ballistic Computer ready to
deploy his team's 60 mm mortar. He prepared to cover troops
as they moved into action recently during Operation Dragon
Tree. |
20 Aug 2004 |
KANDAHAR AIR FIELD, Afghanistan -- I know many of you have
been watching the news and hearing quite a bit of
information about American forces being in contact with the
enemy and suffering losses. |
12 Nov 2004 |
ZABUL PROVINCE, Afghanistan -- As the sun rises over the
desolate mountains in Arghndob district in southern
Afghanistan, a small group of Soldiers scan the horizon for
enemy movement. |
10 Dec 2004 |
KANDAHAR AIRFIELD, Afghanistan -- Moving troops and
equipment to the battlefield quickly and effectively is an
important part of any successful combat operation. |
11 Mar 2005 |
QALAT,
Afghanistan -- In the heart of Southern Afghanistan, in the
last remaining bastions of Taliban insurgents, 2nd
Battalion, 35th Infantry (Cacti) is making an
ever-increasing impact in winning the trust and confidence
of the Afghan people. |
11 Mar 2005 |
FIREBASE LAGMAN, Afghanistan - in February, the “Cacti”
Soldiers of 2nd Battalion, 35th Infantry Regiment,
distributed tons of food to the citizens of Southern
Afghanistan, helping them survive one of the country’s worst
winters in recent history. |
1 Apr 2005 |
Retired Army Lt. Gen. Robert Ord III presents the Army
Commendation Medal for Valor to Cpl. Jeremy Horsley of
Company C, 2nd Battalion, 35th Infantry |
14 Jun 2005 |
Lt. Col. Michael A. Browder assumed command from Lt. Col.
Michael S. McBride in a ceremony at Sills Field on 14 June
2005. |
Commemorative Book
Combined Joint Task Force 76 OEF-V |
(Large File) Combined/Joint Task Force 76 OEF-V. Operation
Enduring Freedom Deployment Historical Book. This
commemorative book covers all of the units of CJTF-76. Very
good synopsis and Photos. Cover the period from 15 Apr 2004
to 15 Mar 2005. |
Iraq |
5 Oct 2006
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KIRKUK, Iraq — By most accounts, the Iraqi police force in
Kirkuk is still a work in progress. Though local officers
have gained expertise and often function as an organized
force, soldiers from the 2nd Battalion, 35th Infantry
Regiment, 25th Infantry Division said a vein of duplicity
still runs through city police. |
6 Oct 2006
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KIRKUK, Iraq — Like anyone who inherits a piece of real
estate, Capt. Jonathan Graebener had a number of questions
about the parcel of land that had been placed in his care
recently. Is it large? Well situated? Is it riddled with the
evidence of numerous improvised bombs? Graebener and members
of his Company A, 2nd Battalion, 35th Infantry Regiment, set
out to find answers to those questions Tuesday after a large
tract of desert southwest of Kirkuk was recently added to
their area of responsibility. |
The US Army in Kirkuk ... 2003-2009 |
The US Army in Kirkuk: Governance Operations on the Fault
Lines of Iraqi Society, 2003-2009. Chapter 4 covers the
Operations of the 3d Bde Task Force and her units upon
arrival in Sept. 2006. |
13 Jan 2007
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Soldiers from the U.S. 2nd Battalion, 35th Infantry, 25th
Infantry Division undertook the mission with the Iraqi
army’s 2nd Battalion, 3rd Brigade, 4th Army Division.
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Meritorious Unit Commendation 1 Aug
2006 - 7 Oct 2007 |
Printable
copy of the Meritorious Unit Commendation for the units
of the 2d battalion, 35th Infantry Regiment |
Meritorious Unit Commendation 22 Oct
2008 - 8 Oct 2009 |
Printable
copy of the Meritorious Unit Commendation for the units of the 2d
battalion, 35th Infantry Regiment |
Afghanistan |
10 Jun 2011
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KUNAR PROVINCE, Afghanistan — "Task Force Cacti" Soldiers
have the daunting task of training Afghan National army, or
ANA, soldiers in everything, including medical, logistical
and security aspects. |
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Jun 2011
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NANGARHAR PROVINCE,
Afghanistan - Soldiers in 2nd Platoon, "Renegades," Company
C, 2nd Battalion,
35th Infantry Regiment, "Task Force Cacti," 3rd
Brigade Combat Team, 25th Infantry Division, were riding in
a mounted
patrol when it hit an improvised explosive device.
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23 Jun 2011
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KUNAR PROVINCE, Afghanistan — Most days, "Task Force Cacti"
medics treat troops in combat; yet, some days, they train
troops what to do in combat. |
Operation
HAMMER DOWN - The Battle for the Watapur Valley 26-30 June 2011
By Ryan
D. Wadle, Ph.D.
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An
excellent account of the five day battle involving the 2d
Battalion 35th Infantry Regiment of the 3d Brigade Combat
Team of the 25th Infantry Division in Watapur Valley from
Jun 26 to 30, 2011. The author conducted extensive interviews
of the soldiers who were there. This is their story. |
Valorous Unit Award 3d Brigade Combat
Team 24-30 June, 2011 |
Printable
copy of the Valorous Unit Award for Extraordinary Heroism in
Combat. Includes the 2nd Battalion 35th Infantry Regiment. |
4 Aug 2011
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NANGALAM, Afghanistan — The Chinook had descended within 200
feet of the ground when a rocket-propelled grenade rose from
the night-cloaked mountains and stabbed its belly fast and
deep. |
11 Aug 2011
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KUNAR PROVINCE, Afghanistan — Soldiers assigned to Company
D, 2nd Battalion, 35th Infantry Regiment, "Task Force
Cacti," 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 25th Infantry Division, are
trying to make a positive change in the lives of Afghans
around Combat Outpost Honaker-Miracle, here. |
18 Aug 2011
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KUNAR PROVINCE, Afghanistan — During the dead of night, in
the Pech River Valley, here, they moved into position. High
up on the rocky ridgelines that loom over "Route Rhode
Island," Taliban fighters silently crept into fighting
positions. There, they hid, waiting for the return of
International Security Assistance Forces to the valley.
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21 Feb 2012
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BARBAR, Afghanistan — It’s said that war is 99 percent
boredom and 1 percent sheer terror, so it follows that war
coverage tends to dwell on the 1 percent. But unlike
reporters and readers, soldiers can’t ignore the 99 percent.
They have to live the tedium. |
16 Mar 2012 |
Photo
laden article of the 2d Bn 35th Infantry in Kunar Province,
Afghanistan in early 2012 |
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