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U.S. forces transfer last security station in west Mosul

Multi-National Force-Iraq

Saturday, 10 October 2009

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

www.mnc-i.com

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

RELEASE No. 20090910-05

October 10, 2009

U.S. forces transfer last security station in west Mosul

Multi-National Division – North

MOSUL, Iraq — U.S. Forces officially transferred Joint Security Station Rabiyah to the Government of Iraq and Iraqi Security Forces in west Mosul, Oct. 7.

Lt. Col. Phil Brooks, commander, 3rd Battalion, 8th Cavalry Regiment, 3rd Heavy Brigade Combat Team, 1st Cavalry Division, Sameer Al Haddad, the receivership secretariat of Iraq, Maj. Gen. Mohammed Sabry, commanding general, 3rd Federal Police Division, and other distinguished guests attended the ceremony.

“Today marks an important milestone for the Soldiers who stand before you and the people of western Mosul,” said Brooks during his speech at the ceremony.

Joint Security Station Rabiyah was the last security station occupied by U.S. Forces in west Mosul. The USF and FP stationed there were responsible for securing the neighborhoods of Al Aruba, Al Magrab, Al Rissala and Al Jededa.

“Due to the hard work and sacrifice of the 3rd Federal Police Division and the Iraqi Police of the Rissala District, security continues to improve everyday in these neighborhoods,” said Brooks. “They are the true heroes of Mosul.”

ISF expressed their gratitude for the continued support from USF in their constant fight against insurgents in Mosul.

“We thank our friends, the U.S. forces in Mosul,” said Mohammed. “We thank them for their support to help the [3rd Federal Police] division to succeed to clear the area from terrorists.”

After Brooks and Al Haddad officially signed Rabiyah over to the GoI, both were presented gifts of gratitude from Mohammed.

“We celebrate the handing over of the last base from the U.S. on the west side of Mosul, and it’s something to be proud of, as Iraqis,” said Mohammed. “We now control 100 percent of the west side.”

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