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July 14, 2006
In Country With Our Troops
Sgt. James Bostick and fellow Soldiers from the 506th Regimental Combat Team, 101st Airborne Division, demonstrate close-quarters battle tactics to Iraqi security forces in eastern Baghdad. (Photo by by Petty Officer 1st Class Bart A. Bauer
July 13, 2006
CENTCOM
This is a joint statement by Ambassador Zalmay Khalilzad and Gen. George Casey on the transfer of security responsibility in the Muthanna Province of Iraq.
BAGHDAD – Iraq witnessed a historic event today with the transfer of security responsibility in Muthanna Province from the Multi-National Force - Iraq (MNF-I) to the Provincial Governor and civilian-controlled Iraqi Security Forces. The handover represents a milestone in the successful development of Iraq’s capability to govern and protect itself as a sovereign and democratic nation. Muthanna is the first of Iraq’s 18 provinces to be designated for such a transition.
Posted by Wild Thing at July 14, 2006 12:55 AM
Comments
This turnover to local security forces is a sign of success.
We were well on the way to a similar success in Vietnam, when a cowardly Congress and a weak President(Ford) pulled US funding for South Vietnamese forces , and Russia and China poured support in for Communist forces. I might also mention that a dishonest cease-fire was negotiated by a dishonest Henry Kissinger to open the door for America to abandon South Vietnam.
My point being that election results in '08 could reverse our success in the WOT if either Liberals or RINOs win office.
Posted by: TomR at July 14, 2006 11:52 AM
It sure will Tom, 08' has me very concerned. If we get a RHINO we are lost unless he is NOT a RHINO when it comes to our troops. Heck a RHINO is nothing but a glorified Dem. ugh!
Posted by: Wild Thing at July 14, 2006 05:34 PM
FOB Sharana. Sounds familiar.
Posted by: Rhod at July 14, 2006 06:24 PM
Hi Rhod, good to see you. Yes it does, your right.
Posted by: Wild Thing at July 14, 2006 07:44 PM
Yes. Very familiar.
Posted by: Leslie at July 22, 2006 02:00 AM
Great to see you Leslie. Thank you for being here, there and well you know what I mean.A HUGE thank you.
Posted by: Wild Thing at July 22, 2006 02:28 AM
