MAHMUDIYAH, Iraq (Army News Service, March 22, 2006) – An estimated 3 million Shiites began a yearly journey to Karbala March 17 and Iraqi forces have posted additional security elements along the main highway leading out of Baghdad to safeguard travellers. Participating in the pilgrimage to Karbala was previously forbidden under ousted ex-president Saddam Hussein. . “Our job is to make sure that everyone is safe and that there are no weapons in the crowd,” said Cpt. Saad Abdullah, 4th Brigade, 6th Iraqi Army Division. “My soldiers have done a very good job following their orders, and I am proud...