MND-C Soldiers hand over patrol base to IA

Courtesy Photo | Soldiers from Company B, 52nd Infantry Regiment, 2nd Stryker Brigade Combat Team "Warrior," 25th Infantry Division, Multi-National Division – Baghdad, train seven Iraqi police officers on vehicle searches at the recently opened Hammamiat IP Station near Hor al Bosh, a village northwest of Baghdad, Oct. 1, 2008. Topics of training included checkpoint security, search procedures and leader responsibilities. This training was only one stop in the day's patrol. The Soldiers also checked progress of road paving, assessed water pumps and donated playground equipment.  

BAGHDAD, IRAQ

10.09.2008

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Multi-National Division-Central

By the Multi-National Division - Center Public Affairs Office

CAMP STRIKER, Iraq - Sheikhs and other community representatives joined coalition and Iraqi army leadership as the Iraqi army assumed control of another patrol base from coalition forces in Sayifiyah, Oct. 9, 2008.

Company C, 1st Battalion, 187th Infantry Regiment, 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault) handed over Patrol Base Dezil to 4th Company, 3rd Battalion., 23rd Brigade., 17th Iraqi Army Division.

"It's a happy occasion to celebrate today the transition of another base from [coalition] forces to be under the control of the Iraqi army," said Lt. Col. Hatim, 3rd Bn 23 Bde.,17th IA Div. commander.

"This could not happen unless we have confidence in the ability of the Iraqi security levels.... And that was achieved with the efforts of our American friends, the Iraqi Army and the good people in the area, dignitaries and the sheikhs."

Hatim said the IA will work hard to sustain the security gains made over the past months.

"Today marks an exciting day for both the American people and the citizens of Iraq," said Capt. Joe Johnson, commander of Co. C, 1st Bn., 187th Inf. Regt. "The cooperation among coalition forces, the Iraqi army and the local community has secured this area and allowed the citizens of Sayifiyah to restore their community. We are extremely grateful for your support in ridding the area of al-Qaida and for the establishment of free governance."

PB Dezil is the second patrol base 1st Bn., 187th Inf. Regt. has transitioned within a week.

The 3rd BCT, 101st Abn. Div. (AASLT) will transfer eight more patrol bases in the coming weeks.

• Date Taken: 10.09.2008
• Date Posted: 10.14.2008 09:48
• Story ID: 24954
• Location: BAGHDAD, IQ