Combat outposts in Anbar turned over to Iraqi control
Multi-National Force-Iraq
Tuesday, 01 September 2009
Multi-National Corps – Iraq
Public Affairs Office, Camp Victory
APO AE 09342
www.mnc-i.com
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
RELEASE No. 20090901-02
September 1, 2009
Combat outposts in Anbar turned over to Iraqi control
Multi National Force – West
AL ANBAR PROVINCE, Iraq – During the month of August,, Multi National Force - West returned Combat Outposts Viking and Eagle Base to Iraqi control in Al Anbar province.
In accordance with the Security Agreement between the U.S. and Iraq, and upon U.S. withdrawal from a base or facility, the bases or facilities will be returned to the control of the appropriate Iraqi entity or demilitarized and closed. These facilities are able to be closed or transferred back to Iraqi control because the Iraqi Security Forces have assumed full responsibility for security in their respective areas.
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