Iraqi, Coalition Forces clear Muqdadiya

Multi-National Force - Iraq ^

[SandRat]

TIKRIT — Twenty-four suspected insurgents were detained and one cache was discovered in the Molameen and Baloor neighborhoods near Muqdadiya, Iraq, during a joint Iraqi army and coalition operation Tuesday.

Soldiers from the 3rd Brigade, 5th Iraqi army, led the operation and were supported by Soldiers from 6-9 Armored Reconnaissance Squadron, 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 1st Cavalry Division. The goal of the mission was to clear the area of insurgents and to provide a safe and secure environment for the people throughout the Muqdadiya Qadah.

“This mission was another example of how the IA is becoming a legitimate, credible force,” said Capt. James Locklear, commander for Troop B, 6-9 ARS. “They continue to improve and take more of a lead with every mission that we do.”

During the operation, a cache of improvised explosive-device making material was discovered including multiple propane tanks, timers, command wire, batteries and terrorist propaganda. Iraqi soldiers were responsible for clearing two objectives independent of coalition support.

“This operation showed Iraqi security forces as a unified force, giving credibility to both the Iraqi army and police while comforting the good people of Muqdadiya,” said Locklear. “There is no doubt the Iraqi army is effective at planning and conducting missions.”

[SandRat]

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[Marine_Uncle]

The good news just continues to come out of Iraq on many fronts.
Now if we hear fat boy stops dealing with Iran, and acknowledges that the US forces have to stay in Iraq until it is stablized, then the path will be paved for the country to pretty much stabilize from a security standpoint. AQIR are doomed. Their plans are dashed to pieces. The Iraqi people now in a majority, almost all Shia and Sunni are saying they must go.
So all we go is the Saddamist to work on at this point. Low levels and some mid levels can be re-integrated if they wish. Then only the die hards such as follow Izzat Ibrahim al-Douri and small radical Sunni groups such as Ansar-al-Islam and Jaish-Muhammad will be in the spot light, to be broken down.
Who knows. The Syrians may be forced to turn over all the Saddamist still operating on it's side of the fence.