JOINT BASE BALAD – Strengthening the area's economy and creating jobs to help curb unemployment were benefits cited by both local Iraqi business leaders and U.S. military commanders during a ceremony to recognize the changeover of vendors at the Iraqi Bazaar here, Feb. 1. Eleven Sahwa leaders from Yethrib and four tribal shaykhs from Dujayl were invited on base to attend the ceremony and the local agricultural minister thanked JBB representatives for the opportunity to help them with their continuing rebuilding efforts. "Our daily interactions shape the eventual strategic partnership between our two nations," said Army Capt. Paul Thomas, commander,...