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Coming home to Jiaffra, Iraq

August 18th, 2009 | Comments Off

The small Diyala province village of Jiaffra was once a stronghold for insurgent groups, causing village residents to flee for their safety. After three years of displacement, 16 families returned home to a celebration marked with music and dancing, Aug. 15. During the celebration, residents thanked Iraqi and U.S. forces for their help in bringing safety back to the area. Though there are still struggles in the village for some basic needs, Iraqi government officials promised during the celebration to immediately bring the villagers water and work on providing other necessities as soon as possible. “What a great day for Diyala,” said Maj. Chris Hyde, 1st Stryker Brigade Combat Team, 25th Infantry Division spokesman. “It’s wonderful to not only see these people come home, but know that they would not have … Read entire article »

Filed under: Iraq, Rebuilding, War on Terror

Baghdad Native Returns to Help Win the Peace

August 8th, 2008 | Comments Off

Baghdad Native Returns to Help Win the Peace

Airman Mohiadeen — “Mo” to his wingmen — was born in Baghdad in 1988. His father, a Muslim, owned a small shoe company; his mother, a Christian, stayed home to raise him and his brother. Although their family was financially comfortable, something was missing, he said. “They wanted freedom. There was no freedom there,” he said. His family emigrated from Iraq in 1990. “We just wanted a new life,” Airman Mohiadeen said. “Life was pretty hard when Saddam … Read entire article »

Filed under: Iraq, Military, Rebuilding, War on Terror