BAGHDAD – More than 550 Iraqi Security Force personnel with 600 Multi-National Division-Baghdad Soldiers began a clearing operation in the eastern Baghdad district known as Sadr City Sunday, military officials reported.In Sadr City, Soldiers from 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 82nd Airborne Division, with two Stryker companies from 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 2nd Infantry Division, began their combined clearing operation early Sunday morning, teaming up with the 8th Brigade, 2nd Iraqi National Police Division, and the 3rd Battalion, 2nd Brigade, 10th Iraqi Army Division.
"During operations [Sunday], local residents were receptive and cooperative with Coalition and Iraqi forces," Lt. Col. Scott R. Bleichwehl, Multi-national Division-Baghdad spokesman, said. "The operation is designed to set secure conditions for the citizens of Sadr City."
(PHOTO: A Coalition Soldier scans surrounding buildings while sitting in a Humvee turret. More than 550 Iraqi Security Force personnel with 600 Multi-National Division-Baghdad Soldiers began a clearing operation in Sadr City Sunday. Courtesy photo.)
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