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IRAQ: Air assault mission disrupts terrorist activity, establishes relationships with Iraqi citizens

/noticias.info/ Kirkuk, Iraq – Soldiers with the 1st Brigade, 10th Mountain Division, conducted an air assault mission May 11-13 designed to disrupt terrorist activity and establish relationships with local citizens.

Working alongside members of the Iraqi Army, the 1st Bde., 10th Mtn. Div. Soldiers cordoned the village of Garhaf Gharzan, located in the Kirkuk Province of northeastern Iraq, and began thorough searches for weapons and terrorist activity while consulting with the local citizens for any information they were willing to give.

Citizens there are becoming agitated with continued attacks toward Coalition and Iraqi Security Forces.

“Those who conduct attacks against the Americans and Iraqis are a small part of our people, and they don’t represent the collective voice of our country,” said Gharzan villager Muhammed, who was more than willing to cooperate with the Soldiers.

The village citizens have recently begun rising up against terrorist activities in their area, determined to help rid their homes of those who would commit violence against others.

The 1st Bde., 10th Mtn. Div. Soldiers are determined to continue similar missions along with the Iraqi Army to prove that they will have a lasting presence in the area, which will provide a sense of security for the local citizens while putting pressure on the terrorist cells.

“Our goal is to put constant pressure on terrorist forces in the area, letting them know that is no safe haven for them,” said Capt. Blake Witherell, a company commander in 1st Bde., 10th Mtn Div. “The Iraqi Army continues to prove their resolve in their fight, demonstrating their capability to push onward with the fight even after our forces have left the country.” notas_de_prensa_archivo