Balad, Iraq
FOB Poliwoda, formerly known as FOB Eagle, was established in 2003 by 1-8 Infantry 3rd BCT 4th ID out of Fort Casrson, CO. The base was renamed FOB Poliwoda in memory of Cpt Eric Poliwoda who was KIA on January 2, 2004. CPT Poliwoda was in his command post in Balad, Iraq when it came under mortar attack. He was assigned to 4th Engineer Battalion, 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division (Mechanized).