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Iraqi security forces take helm of JSS 2 in Diwaniya
Sunday, 15 March 2009
CAMP ECHO, Iraq – Iraqi Security Forces and the local government assumed full responsibility for manning and operating the Joint Security Station 2 in Diwaniya during a ceremony March 14.
The 2nd Combined Arms Battalion, 8th Infantry Regiment, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division, transferred full authority to the ISF, offering the symbolic JSS 2 key to Col. Abed al Jalil Abdul Amir, chief of staff for the Diwaniya Provincial Department of Police.
“The Iraqi Security Forces are willing, ready and capable to conduct all operations. This has been evident with the recent holidays, as well as the (provincial) elections,” said Maj. William Sachse, executive officer for 2nd Combined Arms Bn., 8th Inf. Regt. 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 and efforts of the ISF, said Sachse.
He also applauded the work of the Soldiers from Company C, 2nd Combined Arms Bn., 8th Inf. Regt., who worked and lived with the Iraqi Army Soldiers and Iraqi Police at JSS 2.
“Today marks an important day for the Iraqi people of Diwaniya. The transfer of JSS 2 highlights the irreversible momentum toward a free and prosperous Iraq. Although U.S. forces are leaving JSS 2, our relationship will not change. I look forward to our continued partnership,” said Sachse in a speech during the ceremony.
“The Iraqi Security Forces are ready and capable to take over the responsibility and operations of this station,” said Amir, through an interpreter. “The training we received from Coalition forces has improved our capabilities and we’re now able to defend our country and protect our province.”
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