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By Pvt. Zachary Zuber
DIYALA, Iraq — While working to increase security in the town of As'Sadiyah, members of 1st Squadron, 14th Cavalry Regiment, 3rd Stryker Brigade Combat Team, 2nd Infantry Division assisted the Iraqi Army in clearing a series of palm groves and orchards. For added support they brought out a military trained K-9 unit to help search the area.
"Today we are checking the palm groves, for any kind of caches of weapons or explosives that could be hidden in here," said Lt. Haidar Abid Ali Jassan, 2nd Brigade Iraqi Army.
The patrols cover the palm groves, where the land is also used as orchards for local orange crops, and the streets immediately around them.
"We have done searches like this about six times since August, trying to show that we are here and show the community we are looking for anything," said Lt. Jassan.
Cooperative efforts like this patrol is the norm, as 1/14 Cav. often works with their Iraqi Army counterparts to ensure that they become more capable and confident in their abilities.
"We go out about 3 times a week on average," said Sgt. Dan Boley, a squad leader for the mortar platoon, Charlie Troop, 1/14 Cav. "There is a difference you can see since we got here. They have learned tactics and formations to use during missions."
Providing support for operations in the area allow the Iraqi soldiers a chance to increase their support from the community.
"By coming out on missions we can show everyone that we are working together and can go anywhere at any time to provide security and protection," said Lt. Jassan.
| Date Taken: | 01.20.2010 |
| Date Posted: | 01.22.2010 10:16 |
| Story ID: | 44273 |
| Location: | DIYALA PROVINCE, IQ |
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| Downloads: | 94 |
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