January 29, 2007

Transition of Authority Ceremony Marks Progress of Iraqi Battalion

Multi-National Corps – Iraq
Public Affairs Office, Camp Victory
RELEASE No. 20070127-04

Multi-National Force – West PAO

AR RAMADI, Iraq – The 2nd Battalion, 1st Brigade, 7th Iraqi Army Division officially took charge of independent operations in west Ramadi during a ceremony at Camp Ali Jan. 22.

This is the third battalion in the 1st Brigade, 7th Iraqi Army Division to assume authority over another area in the city during the past five months, signifying the continued progress of the brigade. The 2nd Battalion commanding officer, Col. Khalid, said after the ceremony the transfer of authority was the result of the cooperative effort with the Coalition Forces’ Military Transition Team.

“They are serving our country in a great way and I am very grateful to them,” he said.
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