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Posted on 11/10/2007 12:53:02 PM PST by SandRat
HAWR RAJAB — Four months ago, a U.S. or Iraqi Soldier walking the streets of Hawr Rajab would have likely sparked a battle. The city was dominated by al-Qaida, the streets lined with improvised explosive devices.
Maj. Gen. Rick Lynch, MND-C commanding general, walked the streets of Hawr Rajab Nov. 7, witnessing firsthand the dramatic improvement in the city’s security.
With the Concerned Local Citizens (CLC) groups fighting insurgents and aiding U.S. Soldiers, the threat of al-Qaida has dropped considerably. An Iraqi Army (IA) mechanized company was added to help secure the community.
Iraqis setting aside sectarian differences has also helped secure the area. Sunnis and Shias are working together to fight al-Qaida, their true enemy. The change hasn’t gone unnoticed by U.S. forces.
“We’re unique here,” said Capt. Chad Klacius, commander, Troop A, 1st Battalion, 40th Cavalry Regiment, 4th Brigade Combat Team (Airborne), 25th Infantry Division, currently attached to the 2nd BCT, 3rd Inf. Div. “The Sunni (CLCs) and Shia IA are working together; this is something that has helped us to secure the city.”
Klacius spearheaded the CLC program about four months ago when he began working closely with a local leader named Sheik Ali, who is now the leader of the Hawr Rajab CLCs. The group has grown to (445) members.
Ali, a Sunni, told Lynch that working with U.S. Soldiers and the IA has helped his people return to their homes after being driven out by al-Qaida. He said the concerned citizens would continue their relationship with the IA and Coalition forces to keep al-Qaida out of Hawr Rajab.
“The relationship with you and the IA is very important,” Lynch told Ali. “Whatever you need to help improve the living conditions, we’ll try and give it to you.”
The outlook for Hawr Rajab is optimistic.
“The security is better than it ever has been since I took command 14 months ago,” Klacius said.
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How much of Iraq is
currently ‘unpacified’?
That I can’t say for certain but I know things are a WHOLE LOT BETTER thand the media or the Dems want you to know.
Go here http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1923914/posts to see what I mean.
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