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    Chairman Joint Chiefs of Staff visits Contingency Operating Base Basra

    Chairman Joint Chiefs of Staff visits Contingency Operating Base Basra

    Photo By Sgt. Benjamin Kibbey | Maj. Gen. Abdul Aziz, commander of the 14th Iraqi Army Division, Imam Sayyed Moosawi,...... read more read more

    BASRA, IRAQ

    12.18.2009

    Courtesy Story

    367th Mobile Public Affairs Detachment

    By Sgt. Benjamin R. Kibbey

    CONTINGENCY OPERATING BASE BASRA, Iraq — The chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, Admiral Mike Mullen, took the opportunity of his visit to Contingency Operating Base Basra, Iraq, to visit with the local military and civilian figures.

    Gauging the current operating environment, Mullen sat with Imam Sayyed Moosawi, Maj. Gen. Abdul Aziz, commander of the 14th Iraqi Army Division; and Maj. Gen. Rick Nash, commander of Multi-National Division South and 34th Infantry Division, Dec. 18.

    During the meeting, the leaders discussed the importance of security and stability in Basrah, especially in preparation for the upcoming elections.

    "With security, comes the opportunity for economic prosperity for Basrah and all of southern Iraq," said Nash, "and we are optimistic and hopeful that the people of Basrah will see the results from our friendship and partnership."

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    Date Taken: 12.18.2009
    Date Posted: 12.22.2009 01:56
    Story ID: 43024
    Location: BASRA, IQ

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