Iraqi Army takes over in Diyala on Friday
The Multi-National Forces declared Thursday that it will hand over on Friday the security mission in eastern Diyala province to the Iraqi army forces. A statement for the Multi-National Forces said that about 3,000 US soldiers from Task Force Liberty and the 278th Regimental Combat Team will conclude their mission tomorrow in eastern Diyala. The statement added that the security mission there will be handed over to the 1st Brigade of the Iraqi army's 5th Division in Diyala "because of their proven operational capabilities". This will he held during a ceremony on Forward Operating Base Caldwell.
Posted by: Seafarious 2005-10-28 |