U.S. Army 2nd Lt. Nicholas Beazley, a native of Roanoke, Va., poses for a photo with Capt. Laith Muhammed Nagen, commander of the Muqdadiyah Iraqi police Emergency Company Special Weapon and Tactics Team, and Capt. Zehid Muhammed Shmiel, commander of 3rd Company, 1st Battalion, 20th Brigade, 5th Iraqi Army Division, after a night patrol of Muqdadiyah, Iraq, Jan. 21. The groups these three men lead have worked together for the last six months to disrupt extremist violence in the area.
Many people associated with ROW know the name Nick Beazley as he was a big part of ROW for a long time. He is now a 2nd Lt and platoon leader of 4th Platoon, Company C, 2/3 Infantry serving in Iraq. We all are praying for his safety and success in his efforts there. Most of all we thank him for his service.
Recently an article written by Pfc. Adrian Muehe was published on the Digital Video & Imagery Distribution System (DVIDS) entitled “Hailstorm” Soldiers Roam at Night With Iraqi Forces” detailing a night patrol Nick took part in.
DIYALA, Iraq – On the night of Jan 21, residents of Muqdadiyah, Iraq, were soundly asleep in their beds, completely oblivious to the “hailstorm” that was outside. No ice fell from the sky, just the “Hailstorm” Soldiers of 4th Platoon, Company C, 2nd Battalion, 3rd Infantry Regiment, 3rd Stryker Brigade Combat Team, 2nd Infantry Division, doing their part in a joint combat patrol with their partners in the Iraqi army and Iraqi police.
The Soldiers of 4th Platoon, Company C, 2/3 Inf., rolled out late at night to meet up with soldiers of 3rd Company, 1st Battalion, 20th Brigade, 5th IA Division, and members of the Muqdadiyah IP Emergency Company Special Weapons and Tactics Team at the IP compound in Muqdadiyah.
It’s a great article and it’s good to hear that Nick is doing well.
My favorite Nick moment…
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9Q8m0Ijl2ys