MND-B Soldiers strengthen ties with SoI leaders
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CAMP TAJI, Iraq – Col. Todd McCaffrey,
commander, 2nd Stryker Brigade Combat Team "Warrior," 25th Infantry Division,
Multi-National Division – Baghdad, speaks to local Sons of Iraq (Abna al-Iraq)
leaders May 3 at the Sheik Support Center in Taji Qada, northwest of Baghdad.
The sheiks agreed to uphold promises to maintain security through SoI
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CAMP TAJI, Iraq – A local Sons of
Iraq (Abna al-Iraq) leader signs a contract promising to maintain
security of the area through SoI checkpoints in the Taji Qada,
northwest of Baghdad, May 3. Criminal activity has decreased since
the formation of SoI checkpoints and the support of local leaders
and Multi-National Division – Baghdad Soldiers.
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