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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...

An Iraqi boy tugs on Sgt. Pietrzyk Bjoerm's stethoscope as the healthcare specialist with the 5th Battalion, 6th Iraqi Army Division Military Transition Team, conducts a medical screening of the child during a medical operation in the Iraqi capital's Ghazaliyah neighborhood March 25. U.S. Army photo. BAGHDAD  — Coalition leaders noticed security improvements in southern Ghazaliyah Monday since Joint Security Station Thrasher was erected March 14. Approximately 40 days after JSS Thrasher was constructed, Iraqi and Coalition security forces have maintained a continuous presence in Ghazaliyah to prevent militia activity from re-emerging.Southern Ghadaliyah was previously known for frequent casualties of...