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Iraqi Government Resolves Delays in Sons of Iraq Wage Payments
As you read here first The Sons of Iraq – local security volunteers credited with helping reduce violent attacks and terrorist influence across the country – marked two major milestones Wednesday [April 1 2009]: Coalition forces completed the final transfer of Sons of Iraq members to Iraqi control, and the Government of Iraq secured the funds to pay back wages to Sons of Iraq in four provinces. “These are big wins, and they affirm the Government of Iraq’s commitment to the Sons of Iraq,†said Col. Jeffrey Kulmayer, chief of reconciliation, Multi-National Corps – Iraq. The Sons of Iraq, who number about 92,000 in nine provinces across Iraq, were born in 2006 out of the grassroots movement known as Sahwah, or “The Awakening.†Concerned local citizens rallied together in their neighborhoods to … Read entire article »
Filed under: Iraq, Rebuilding, War on Terror
Over 140 Suspected Criminals turn themselves over to ISF
More than 140 suspected criminals turned themselves into the Joint Coordination Center in the city of Balad, May 22. Three tribal leaders from the area ended their standoff with U.S. and Iraqi forces by bringing in all men under their influence who have a criminal history. “Today’s reconciliation is an example of local leaders taking a broad step forward in the future security and in the legitimacy of the legal process,†said Maj. Ramiro Salazar, an executive officer of 1st Brigade Combat Team, 101st Airborne Division. “This is the first step of initiating the process for reconciliation with the Iraqi Government, as well as Iraqi Security and Coalition forces.†The mass reconciliation comes on the heels of several operations designed to put an end to the insurgency that has crippled the area since … Read entire article »
Filed under: Iraq, Rebuilding, War on Terror
Democracy Takes Root in Arab Jabour
“Democracy is a new thing in Iraq,†said Sadi Kalif, the newly elected chairman of the South Rasheed Community Council. “When Saddam was in power, there were no elections. They just pointed to a person and said ‘You are in charge’.†After years of war and terrorist activity from insurgents and al-Qaeda in Iraq, the citizens of this area south of Baghdad are learning to trust the path of democracy. They are also discovering the process begins not at the top, but in their own neighborhoods. Members of the South Rasheed Community Council met in Bejiya May 14, where they elected their new chairman and met with Coalition and Iraqi forces. Soldiers of the 1st Battalion, 30th Infantry Regiment, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 3rd Infantry Division, responsible for the area for the … Read entire article »
Filed under: Iraq, Rebuilding, War on Terror
The Road to Peace
The small Iraqi city street clamored with singing, dancing and rejoicing. It was a time of celebration. Marines of 2nd Battalion, 3rd Marine Regiment, Regimental Combat Team 1 and local Iraqi security forces and community officials celebrated the opening of al-Tareq Ela al-Salaam, which translates to “The Road to Peace,†here, April 14. Karma Mayor Kamal Abd Al Salam Abd Al Wahid, spoke to the crowd of people including local Iraqi security forces, Iraqi government officials, and Marines. Sheikh Mishan, the preeminent sheikh in the area, then blessed the road as the Iraqi police moved the barriers that have been there for approximately three years. “Due to the (observation post) being so close to the road, in the past there was a great threat of (vehicle-borne improvised explosive devices) and (suicide vehicle-borne … Read entire article »
Filed under: Iraq, Rebuilding, War on Terror
Iraqi Army distributes supplies in al-Hayyaniyah – Basra
The Iraqi Police and Army took the lead in meeting the needs for the people of al-Hayyaniyah by providing security and relief supplies. Two brigade-sized units of nearly 3,000 IPs and Army troops were moved into the city to re-establish law and order. Within four days, the Iraqi Security Forces was able to restore order that enabled them to deliver water and food to citizens, some of whom had been without fresh water for several days. The Iraqi Government has personally been involved in directing a campaign to bring safety back to Basra, and to show the Iraqi people they are concerned about their safety. The 1st Iraqi Army, 1st Division, 3rd Brigade began delivering 180,000 1-liter water bottles and 4,000 boxes of food to local residents April 4. The items were initially delivered … Read entire article »
Filed under: Iraq, War on Terror
Moqtada al-Sadr Starts to Fight
Moqtada al-Sadr has called upon his followers to engage in civil resistance. In reality, his Iranian masters have called out their troops in an effort to demonstrate that the Iraqi government cannot secure its own country, that the Coalition – the United States – is merely propping up a puppet government. This is Iraq’s Tet Offensive. Remember Tet. We wiped out the Viet Cong entirely and set the North Vietnamese back a year or more on their plans for conquest. Yet, due to the mood of the media, we were told that we lost those battles, that the entire war was lost. It may become a similar sentiment for today’s media in the next few weeks. The situation on the ground is this: Sadr’s people control much of eastern Baghdad and have … Read entire article »
Filed under: Iraq, War on Terror
Throw Out Your American Experience part 2
This is the second part of my interview with Brigadier General Edward Cardon, Deputy Commanding General (Support) Multi-National Division-Center(MND-C), one-on-one. We last talked in a Bloggers’ Roundtable on January 24. The General explained the governmental structure. The national ministries still set priorities for the nation. That control is exercised in ways as minor as how much gasoline is delivered to the local fuel station or how much fertilizer a farmer receives. The provincial governments do not control the process. Instead, director generals are appointed by the national government in each province to act as the representatives of Baghdad. Previous in series Next in seriesTable of contents for Cardon interviewThrow Out Your American Experience part 1Throw Out Your American Experience part 2Throw Out Your American Experience part 3Redevelopment and ReconciliationSurge Brigade’s Tour … Read entire article »
Filed under: Original writing, Reporting
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Media Mavens Mistake Military Moves
March 29th, 2008 | 2 Comments
Several memes are developing in the old media about the Sadr Revolt in Iraq. They seem to be relying on anonymous sources and lack of familiarity with operation in Iraq. Let’s take a look at some of them. CBS reports: “The Iraqis didn’t ask permission, they just went, which seems to have caught President Bush by surprise.” Basra Province is under the control of the Iraqi national government, as are the Iraqi Army and other security forces. The Iraqis do not need anyone’s permission to conduct operations. The Iraqi government has been moving troops south since late summer, which did not go unnoticed by our leadership. There are American advisors at all levels of the military, from the Ministry of Defense on down. To suggest that the United States was not aware that … Read entire article »
Filed under: Commentary, Iraq, Media, Old Media, Original writing, War on Terror