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BAGHDAD — As the Iraqi elections draw closer, U.S. and Iraqi forces are focusing on providing security for citizens and polling stations, here, in the capital.
Soldiers of the 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 10th Mountain Division combined with Iraqi federal police to move concrete barriers and cement blocks for increased security measures during the upcoming election at polling sites in the New Baghdad District, Dec. 7.
Although movement in the city is restricted for U.S forces under the current Security Agreement; they are still able to provide assistance through partnership with the Iraqi forces.
"Everything we do on a daily basis is partnered with the Iraqis, with the Iraqis in the lead," said Capt. Tad Granai, of Providence, R.I. "It's been a great working relationship with incredible improvement that's taken place in a very, very short amount of time. We'll continue this partnership until we leave."
Iraqi FP Col. Alwan Shakir, appreciated what the Americans are doing in support of the people of Iraq.
"I thank our friendly forces for the great support that they are providing to [the people of Iraq]," said Shakir.
Supporting the Iraqi government and helping the Iraqi people are the main concerns of the 2BCT Soldiers currently serving in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom.
"We are really excited we get to help the Iraqi government by making sure the elections go well," said 1st Lt. Robert Makuch, of Scottsville, N.Y. "We are here to support the Iraqi army and the Iraqi police by making sure these elections go safely. Our main concern is keeping the Iraqi voters safe so that they feel safe enough to go out and vote and have a good turnout for the elections."
The combined partnership preparation will continue for the upcoming elections in the beginning of 2010.
| Date Taken: | 12.07.2009 |
| Date Posted: | 12.08.2009 08:00 |
| Story ID: | 42444 |
| Location: | BAGHDAD, IQ |
| Web Views: | 274 |
| Downloads: | 225 |
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