Posted on 03/18/2009 4:53:06 PM PDT by SandRat
CAMP ECHO — Iraqi Security Forces (ISF) and the local government assumed full responsibility for manning and operating Joint Security Station 2 in Diwaniya, March 14.
“The Iraqi Security Forces are willing, ready and capable to conduct operations.” said Maj. William Sachse, executive officer for 2nd Combined Arms Battalion, 8th Infantry Regiment. “This has been evident with the recent holidays, as well as the [provincial] elections.”
During those events, the ISF provided the majority of the security, keeping the citizens safe and maintaining the peace. The security the people of Diwaniya are experiencing is largely due to the outstanding leadership and efforts of the ISF, said Sachse.
Sachse also applauded the work of his Soldiers, who worked and lived here with the ISF.
“Today marks an important day for the Iraqi people of Diwaniya,” said Sachse in a speech during the ceremony. “The transfer of JSS 2 highlights the irreversible momentum toward a free and prosperous Iraq. Although U.S. forces are leaving JSS 2, our relationship will not change. I look forward to our continued partnership.”
“The Iraqi Security Forces are ready and capable to take over the responsibility and operations of this station,” said Col. Abed al Jalil Abdul Amir, chief of staff for the Diwaniya Provincial Department of Police, through an interpreter. “The training we received from Coalition forces has improved our capabilities and we’re now able to defend our country and protect our province.”
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