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Friday, April 11, 2008
‘Surge’ Brigade Redeploys
Friday, April 11, 2008
‘Surge’ Brigade Redeploys
Soldiers from the 4th Brigade, 1st Infantry Division are redeploying to Fort Riley, Kan., this month.
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The 4th Brigade deployed in February 2007 to secure the Rashid Security District of southern Baghdad, and to help improve the safety and quality of life for the approximately 1.2 million people living there. During this time, the 4th Brigade was part of the initial surge of five additional brigades into Iraq.
“I am proud of Task Force Dragon’s Soldiers and the amazing work they’ve done in 14 months here,” said Austin, Texas, native Col. Ricky D. Gibbs, 4th Brigade commander. “We successfully reduced sectarian violence and attacks against Coalition and Iraqi Security Forces by more than 60 percent across the board, strengthened bonds with our ISF brothers, as well as the district and neighborhood governments, and worked diligently to restore essential services.
“We also got to know the people of Rashid, many of whom helped us to end the cycle of violence by courageously providing information leading to the capture of hundreds of criminals who were not acting in the best interests of a secure and stable Iraq.
“The quality of life for the residents of the Rashid Security District improved greatly as a result of the 4th Brigade Combat Team and its Iraqi Security Force partners,” said Brig. Gen. Michael Ferriter, Multi-National Corps – Iraq Deputy, Commanding General – Operations. “As the second of the five surge brigades to deploy, the brigade played an integral role in establishing the conditions for long-term security in Iraq.”
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The 4th Brigade deployed in February 2007 to secure the Rashid Security District of southern Baghdad, and to help improve the safety and quality of life for the approximately 1.2 million people living there. During this time, the 4th Brigade was part of the initial surge of five additional brigades into Iraq.
“I am proud of Task Force Dragon’s Soldiers and the amazing work they’ve done in 14 months here,” said Austin, Texas, native Col. Ricky D. Gibbs, 4th Brigade commander. “We successfully reduced sectarian violence and attacks against Coalition and Iraqi Security Forces by more than 60 percent across the board, strengthened bonds with our ISF brothers, as well as the district and neighborhood governments, and worked diligently to restore essential services.
“We also got to know the people of Rashid, many of whom helped us to end the cycle of violence by courageously providing information leading to the capture of hundreds of criminals who were not acting in the best interests of a secure and stable Iraq.
“The quality of life for the residents of the Rashid Security District improved greatly as a result of the 4th Brigade Combat Team and its Iraqi Security Force partners,” said Brig. Gen. Michael Ferriter, Multi-National Corps – Iraq Deputy, Commanding General – Operations. “As the second of the five surge brigades to deploy, the brigade played an integral role in establishing the conditions for long-term security in Iraq.”
From press release # 20080411-06 - Multi-National Corps-Iraq - Public Affairs Office, Camp Victory
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* President Bush Discusses Iraq *
President Bush on Thursday said, "I
want to say a word to our troops and civilians in Iraq. You've performed with incredible skill under demanding circumstances. The turnaround you have made possible in Iraq is a brilliant achievement in American history. And while this war is difficult, it is not endless. And we expect that, as conditions on the ground continue to improve, they will permit us to continue the policy of return on success. The day will come when Iraq is a capable partner of the United States. The day will come when Iraq is a stable democracy that helps fight our common enemies and promote our common interests in the Middle East. And when that day arrives, you'll come home with pride in your success, and the gratitude of your whole nation."
Read the full Transcript or watch the Video HERE
White House photo by Joyce N. Boghosian
* President Bush Discusses Iraq *
President Bush on Thursday said, "I
want to say a word to our troops and civilians in Iraq. You've performed with incredible skill under demanding circumstances. The turnaround you have made possible in Iraq is a brilliant achievement in American history. And while this war is difficult, it is not endless. And we expect that, as conditions on the ground continue to improve, they will permit us to continue the policy of return on success. The day will come when Iraq is a capable partner of the United States. The day will come when Iraq is a stable democracy that helps fight our common enemies and promote our common interests in the Middle East. And when that day arrives, you'll come home with pride in your success, and the gratitude of your whole nation."Read the full Transcript or watch the Video HERE
White House photo by Joyce N. Boghosian
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* FOXNEWS is reporting... Iraqi officials say gunmen have killed a senior aide to anti-U.S. cleric Muqtada al-Sadr in the Shiite holy city of Najaf. ... Twelve suspected insurgents were killed in airstrikes Friday on Baghdad and the southern Iraqi city of Basra, the U.S. and British military said...
Read the full report at link below...
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Al-Sadr's brother-in-law killed in Iraq's Najaf
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