The Final Mission, Part II

Michael J. Totten's Blog ^ | 3 February 2008 | Michael J. Totten

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FALLUJAH – The United States military plans to formally hand over Anbar Province to the Iraqis this spring because the insurgency truly is finished in that part of the country. Most Americans have heard about the success in this province by now, but few seem to be aware that the cities of Anbar were the scenes of the most ferocious fighting: Ramadi, Haditha, and – worst of all – Fallujah.

The Americans in Fallujah are focused now on what they expect to be their last mission: the training of the Iraqi Police to replace the Marines.

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An extremely long article, but one well worth reading. It shows the amazing strides made in Fallujah and Anbar Province since 2004. It also gives you a real appreciation of just what our soldiers and Marines in Anbar are going through as they get ready to hand security off to the fledgling Iraqi Army and police.

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