Monday, October 16, 2006

Military leaders discuss operations in Baghdad


Discussing Operations
Originally uploaded by Sydney Weasel.
By U.S. Army Master Sgt. Rick Brown
MNSTC-I Public Affairs

BAGHDAD, Iraq — Iraqi and Coalition leaders met with Arabic and Western press Sept. 26 to discuss Operation Together Forward, the ongoing joint effort between the Iraqi Army, the Iraqi Police, the National Police and Coalition forces. The operation is designed to help improve existing security conditions and stability in the nation’s capitol.

Maj. Gen. Bashar Mahmoud Ayoub, commander of the 9th Iraqi Army Division, was joined at the press conference by the Adhamiyah District Police Chief, Iraqi Police Brig. Gen. Ahmed and 172nd Stryker Brigade Commander U.S. Army Col. Michael Shields.

Addressing the most recent operations in the Adhamiyah District neighborhoods of Shaab and Ur, all three leaders noted the improved stability and security of the area, but stated that work there is not complete. They were also adamant about the need for continued cooperation between the armed forces, the political leadership of Iraq and the Iraqi people.

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