Monday, April 03, 2006

Coalition continues to transfer security responsibilities to the Iraqi Army



About photo- CAMP LIBERTY, IRAQ: Soldiers from 3rd Brigade, 6th Iraqi Army Division, stand tall during a transfer of authority ceremony Thursday March 2, 2006 at Forward Operating Base Constitution. The Iraqi army brigade assumes the security responsibilities from 1st Brigade Combat Team, 10th Mountain Division.
(Photo courtesy of MNF-I)


... It was a historical day for both the Iraqi army and the Coalition Forces. The transfer of operations was one of the largest and most prominent since the training
of Iraqi forces began.
“The American forces are giving freedom back to the people of Iraq, just as they did in Japan, Germany and Korea,” said Aziz. “We are receiving this area of responsibility and the job to protect it. God willing, we will be able to do so...”
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