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Combat Outpost Mullalah transferred to Iraqi Army

Multi-National Force-Iraq

Sunday, 28 June 2009

Multi-National Corps – Iraq
Public Affairs Office, Camp Victory
APO AE 09342

www.mnc-i.com
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
RELEASE No. 20090628-12
June 28, 2009

Combat Outpost Mullalah transferred to Iraqi Army
Multi-National Division – North

DIYALA, Iraq – Combat Outpost Mullalah in Diyala province was transferred from U.S. Forces to the 5th Iraqi Army Division June 25, signifying the progress which has been made in recent months and years in the region’s battle against terrorists and insurgents.

The COP, originally established in 2005, had been the home of Soldiers with the 2nd Battalion, 8th Field Artillery Regiment, 1st Stryker Brigade Combat Team, 25th Infantry Division, since September 2008.

A major staging area for Soldiers with 2-8 FA, the outpost will continue to facilitate Coalition forces when teaming with their Iraqi counterparts, but it will be Coalition forces, not the Iraqis, who will be visitors while staging in Mullalah.

Lt. Col. Matthew Anderson, 2-8 FA commander, spoke during the ceremony, and said the transfer was a significant event in history.

“Now is the right time for [COP Mullalah] to be turned over to the very capable 4th Battalion (5th Iraqi Army Division),” said Anderson. “This is symbolic of a much bigger change.”

Closing out the ceremony, Iraqi Lt. Col. Amur, Commander of the 4-5 IA, thanked the coalition for their support and for establishing security in the region. He then promised to the audience that his battalion would continue to provide the security needed for the people of the area.

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