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Dozens of bases transferred

Cal

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Dozens of bases transferred to Iraqis
Thursday, 20 July 2006
http://www.mnf-iraq.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=1018&Itemid=18

BAGHDAD – Because of the increasing abilities of Iraqi security forces, Coalition forces have been able to transfer to Iraqi control dozens of forward operating bases in Iraq.

Of the 110 FOBs operated by the Coalition at the start of 2005, 30 have been transferred to the Iraqi Transitional Government, transferred to the Iraqi Security Forces, or closed.

Task Force Band of Brothers will turn over control of the former Saddam Hussein presidential compound to Iraqi government officials in a ceremony in Mosul July 20.

The Mosul site, built over 2.2 square kilometers and completed in 1994, contained Saddam Hussein's northernmost presidential site and includes several palaces and residences, three lakes, and man-made waterfalls.

The compound was secured by the 101st Airborne Division in April 2003. Since then, the area has changed U.S. commands three times.

The secured area will be transferred to Ministry of Interior for the Iraqi Police to use as a headquarters in the Mosul region.

The compound has served as a military headquarters during some of its greatest successes in Iraq. Notable among those many successes was the May 5, 2003, Mosul city and Ninewa provincial council elections, the first post-Saddam Hussein election in Iraq.

Since the departure of Task Force Freedom in December 2005, the compound has been home to elements of the 172nd Stryker Brigade Combat Team and other Coalition forces. Earlier this year, they began the task of vacating and restoring the compound in preparation for the hand over to the Iraqis.

After the hand over, Iraqi security forces, with Collation support, will continue to provide a security environment that enables the political process to move forward.
 

kolanuraven

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Don't put too much faith in this. I know of & in fact have pics of a base N. of Baqubah that was transferred to Iraqi Army. It was built...transferred..then the Iraqi guards fell asleep on watch and let insurgents bomb it. 19 killed.

Army rebuilt it....gave it to the IA again.....again one nite a card game ensued amongst the guards and the guards let some of their ' friends' ( unauthoriized locals)aka insurgents, come in for the game.... BOOM BOOM......24 killed

It has now been rebuilt the 3rd time and will be given over to the IA once more. 4 bases could have been built for the cost of rebuilding this one.

If the IA won't help itself...how many times should things be re-done and handed to them again???? You folks with kids....how many times do you put the wheels back on the toy car before you say...." you broke it.... you fix it"

They've GOT to be willing to help themselves .


Ok....attack me...I'm ready!!!
 

Disagreeable

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kolanuraven said:
Don't put too much faith in this. I know of & in fact have pics of a base N. of Baqubah that was transferred to Iraqi Army. It was built...transferred..then the Iraqi guards fell asleep on watch and let insurgents bomb it. 19 killed.

Army rebuilt it....gave it to the IA again.....again one nite a card game ensued amongst the guards and the guards let some of their ' friends' ( unauthoriized locals)aka insurgents, come in for the game.... BOOM BOOM......24 killed

It has now been rebuilt the 3rd time and will be given over to the IA once more. 4 bases could have been built for the cost of rebuilding this one.

If the IA won't help itself...how many times should things be re-done and handed to them again???? You folks with kids....how many times do you put the wheels back on the toy car before you say...." you broke it.... you fix it"

They've GOT to be willing to help themselves .


Ok....attack me...I'm ready!!!

Why should anyone attack you? You're right. Starting with Fallujah, the US has turned over cities and bases to the Iraqis, only to have to come back time and again to take them back from insurgents. And more Americans die every time that happens.
 

BBJ

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kolanuraven said:
Don't put too much faith in this. I know of & in fact have pics of a base N. of Baqubah that was transferred to Iraqi Army. It was built...transferred..then the Iraqi guards fell asleep on watch and let insurgents bomb it. 19 killed.

Army rebuilt it....gave it to the IA again.....again one nite a card game ensued amongst the guards and the guards let some of their ' friends' ( unauthoriized locals)aka insurgents, come in for the game.... BOOM BOOM......24 killed

It has now been rebuilt the 3rd time and will be given over to the IA once more. 4 bases could have been built for the cost of rebuilding this one.

If the IA won't help itself...how many times should things be re-done and handed to them again???? You folks with kids....how many times do you put the wheels back on the toy car before you say...." you broke it.... you fix it"

They've GOT to be willing to help themselves .


Ok....attack me...I'm ready!!!


"Of the 110 FOBs operated by the Coalition at the start of 2005, 30 have been transferred to the Iraqi Transitional Government, transferred to the Iraqi Security Forces, or closed."

No where did dis or kola dispute your post Cal. kola reminded us of "a base" that "SHE" KNOWS of, but obviously KNOWS NOTHING about the ones that have been a success story. We know kola you and dis support the troops and we know how you send money and goodies to them, but why are you so bent on focusing on just the negative side of things. How about really supporting them and look at the positive.

Now for dis, why not prove Cal wrong with some of your facts that you always accuse others of not having.
 

kolanuraven

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Well exxxxcuuuuuse me BBJ. I wasn't aware I was being ' negative' but trying to give info from another side.

You always scream that the media is wrong and biased....so silly me thought I'd share some first hand info.

I'm NOT trying to prove anyone wrong.



Again....I made the mistake of mentioned my contact to Iraq. NEVER AGAIN.
 

BBJ

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Easy there kola, :shock: wasn't trying to upset you, I was just pointing out the fact that you have brought that particular base up on more than one occasion but I have yet to see a post where you share some "first hand info" pointing out something good that happened in Iraq.

I admire your actions for our millitary, I just feel that sometimes, I said SOMETIMES, you use that connection in a manner that is not honorable.


Sorry to get the blood pressure up. :wink: :D
 

RoperAB

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kolanuraven said:
BBJ:

I don't hear any good news from Iraq!!!

Honestly I believe you. Maybe dont watch so much CNN or read what Dis. is posting :wink:
Really though, most of the media just wants to harp on the negative all of the time. Good news stories dont sell.
You know I would be all for pulling out of Iraq. As long as you nuke it after you leave!
Oh wouldnt the liberals be screaming their heads off over that!
 

Cal

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BBJ said:
kolanuraven said:
Don't put too much faith in this. I know of & in fact have pics of a base N. of Baqubah that was transferred to Iraqi Army. It was built...transferred..then the Iraqi guards fell asleep on watch and let insurgents bomb it. 19 killed.

Army rebuilt it....gave it to the IA again.....again one nite a card game ensued amongst the guards and the guards let some of their ' friends' ( unauthoriized locals)aka insurgents, come in for the game.... BOOM BOOM......24 killed

It has now been rebuilt the 3rd time and will be given over to the IA once more. 4 bases could have been built for the cost of rebuilding this one.

If the IA won't help itself...how many times should things be re-done and handed to them again???? You folks with kids....how many times do you put the wheels back on the toy car before you say...." you broke it.... you fix it"

They've GOT to be willing to help themselves .


Ok....attack me...I'm ready!!!


"Of the 110 FOBs operated by the Coalition at the start of 2005, 30 have been transferred to the Iraqi Transitional Government, transferred to the Iraqi Security Forces, or closed."

No where did dis or kola dispute your post Cal. kola reminded us of "a base" that "SHE" KNOWS of, but obviously KNOWS NOTHING about the ones that have been a success story. We know kola you and dis support the troops and we know how you send money and goodies to them, but why are you so bent on focusing on just the negative side of things. How about really supporting them and look at the positive.

Now for dis, why not prove Cal wrong with some of your facts that you always accuse others of not having.
Of course I agree with you BBJ, I was only being considerate of their self-esteem. :wink:
 

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