Progress in Northern, Western Baghdad 'Remarkable,' Commander Says

By Donna Miles | American Forces Press Service
WASHINGTON, Nov. 13, 2007 - The transformation of the northern and western outskirts of Baghdad "has been nothing short of remarkable," the commander of 1st Cavalry Division's 1st Brigade Combat Team operating there said today.

Army Col. Paul E. Funk II cited significant progress in the security environment since his "Iron Horse Brigade" arrived in Baghdad in December. He pointed to close cooperation between the Iraqi army, Iraqi police from the local Sunni and Shiite tribes. They've "grown weary of the intimidation tactics of extremist elements (and are) working together to secure their homes, their children and their future through coordination amongst themselves, the tribes and the local governments," he said.

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