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By Spc. Alexis Harrison
2nd BCT, 1st Cav. Div. Public Affairs
BAGHDAD - In recent weeks, the al Doura District of the Iraqi capital has been a hotbed of activity. It's been the epicenter of a power struggle between terrorists and progress for the Iraqi people.
Commanders from the 2nd "Black Jack" Brigade Combat Team, 1st Cavalry Division and their counterparts from Fort Carson, Colo., have stressed the importance of securing the district for the sake of the people who live there.
Lt. Col. Stephen Michael, commander of the 2nd Battalion, 12th Infantry Regiment, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 2nd Infantry Division, said this area is of the utmost importance to not only himself, but to the commander of the Black Jack Brigade, Col Bryan Roberts and the commanding general of the 'First Team,' Maj. Gen. Joseph F. Fil, Jr.
Michael said his troops have been busy patrolling the streets of the district with hopes of bringing a little more freedom to the locals who want to see peace in their neighborhoods.
"There's a simple mantra to this battalion," Michael said. "We're here for the Iraqi people and are against anyone who is against the Iraqi people."
The 2-12 troops have been in the area for only a few weeks. They replaced the 2nd Battalion, 506th Infantry Regiment (Air Assault) out of Fort Campbell, Ky., who was attached to the 4th Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division. The 2-506th recently handed operations over to the 2-12, and the
| Date Taken: | 11.28.2006 |
| Date Posted: | 11.29.2006 12:35 |
| Story ID: | 8421 |
| Location: | BAGHDAD, IQ |
| Web Views: | 1,223 |
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