'Surge' Brigade redeploys
Multi-National Force-Iraq
Friday, 11 April 2008
Multi-National Corps – Iraq
Public Affairs Office, Camp Victory
APO AE 09342
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
RELEASE No. 20080411-06
April 11, 2008
‘Surge’ Brigade redeploys
BAGHDAD – Soldiers from the 4th Brigade, 1st Infantry Division are redeploying to Fort Riley, Kan., this month.
The 4th Brigade deployed in February 2007 to secure the Rashid Security District of southern Baghdad, and to help improve the safety and quality of life for the approximately 1.2 million people living there. During this time, the 4th Brigade was part of the initial surge of five additional brigades into Iraq.
“I am proud of Task Force Dragon’s Soldiers and the amazing work they’ve done in 14 months here,” said Austin, Texas, native Col. Ricky D. Gibbs, 4th Brigade commander. “We successfully reduced sectarian violence and attacks against Coalition and Iraqi Security Forces by more than 60 percent across the board, strengthened bonds with our ISF brothers, as well as the district and neighborhood governments, and worked diligently to restore essential services.
“We also got to know the people of Rashid, many of whom helped us to end the cycle of violence by courageously providing information leading to the capture of hundreds of criminals who were not acting in the best interests of a secure and stable Iraq.
“The quality of life for the residents of the Rashid Security District improved greatly as a result of the 4th Brigade Combat Team and its Iraqi Security Force partners,” said Brig. Gen. Michael Ferriter, Multi-National Corps – Iraq Deputy, Commanding General – Operations. “As the second of the five surge brigades to deploy, the brigade played an integral role in establishing the conditions for long-term security in Iraq.”
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FOR MORE INFORMATION OR FOR HIGH-RES PHOTOS, CONTACT THE MULTI-NATIONAL CORPS – IRAQ PUBLIC AFFAIRS OFFICE BY E-MAIL AT: MNCIPAOVICTORYMAINJO@IRAQ.CENTCOM.MIL
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