Joint military operations coordination center established in Ninewa

Photo By Maj. Amanda Emmens-Rossi | Maj. Gen. Hassan Karim, commander, Ninewa Operations Command and Brig. Gen. Robert Brown, deputy commanding general, Multi-National Division North, pose for a picture with the signed joint symbolic certificate that reads, "This certificate symbolizes the enduring partnership between the Iraqi security forces and their coalition brothers as the Ninewa Joint Military Operations Coordination Center becomes the cornerstone to building a brighter future for the citizens of Ninewa province," The symbolic ceremony established the Ninewa Joint Military Operations Coordination Center of which Hassan will chair. Ninewa Operations Command Headquarters, Mosul, Iraq, Jan. 1.  

MOSUL, IRAQ

01.03.2009

Story by Maj. Amanda Emmens-Rossi 

11th Public Affairs Detachment

By the Multi-National Division – North Public Affairs Office

MOSUL, Iraq - A symbolic ceremony was held to establish the Joint Military Operations Coordination Center at the Ninewa Operations Command, Mosul, Iraq, Jan. 1 as both Iraqi security forces and coalition forces prepare to conduct missions under the new national security forces agreement.

"This effective partnership will continue under the agreement and although the enemy would like to divide us, that will not happen," said Maj. Gen. Hassan Karim, commander, Ninewa Operations Command as he and Brig. Gen. Robert Brown, deputy commanding general, Multi-National Division North signed a symbolic certificate solidifying the security partnership between both forces.

"I am proud to serve with my Iraqi brothers and to support them in their endeavor to secure a brighter future for their country," said Brown.

• Date Taken: 01.03.2009
• Date Posted: 01.03.2009 02:29
• Story ID: 28396
• Location: MOSUL, IQ