MNF-I Commander meets with Iraqi, Kurdish forces in Diyala
By Multi-National Division – North PAO
Jul 13, 2009 - 10:28:16 AM
Blackanthem Military News
DIYALA, Iraq – Members of both Iraqi and Kurdish security forces met with Multi-National Force – Iraq Commander Gen. Ray Odierno, July 8, on Combat Outpost Cobra in the Diyala Province.
The meeting allowed all partnered forces to come together and discuss the current issues facing the province.
During the meeting, Army and Police commanders from both the Iraqi and Kurdish security forces discussed the significant progress being made in the area and the strong cooperation developing between all three forces.
Most recently, Soldiers and policemen from the different forces came together to conduct “Operation Glad Tidings of Benevolence II,” a combined military operation that began in May, and lasted well into June. The operation was the first time Iraqi Forces and Kurdish Forces joined together to plan and conduct a major operation.
Immediately after the meeting, Odierno received a briefing from the 5th Battalion, 1st Cavalry Regiment, 1st Stryker Brigade Combat Team, 25th Infantry Division, the U.S. Forces unit that operates out of the Outpost and surrounding area.
Before leaving, Odierno presented coins to a few hand-selected Soldiers for their contributions to the mission and spoke to others on the importance of the region in which they work.