Wednesday, November 21, 2007

Iraqi Government Assumes Control of Country’s 7th Division

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The Iraqi government has assumed command of a major unit from the country’s army, a sign of continued improvement in Iraq’s armed force. The 7th Iraqi Army Division is responsible for security along the western Euphrates River Valley, with three brigades operating across the region.
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The 7th Division is the newest Iraqi army division and the last of 10 to transfer to command and control by Iraqi Ground Forces Command. The 1st Division, responsible for security in the greater Fallujah area and one of Iraq's most seasoned units, transitioned to the command’s control in February.

http://www.defenselink.mil/news/newsarticle.aspx?id=48027

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