FOB closing and memorial

The Washington Times has an article that actually names some Forward Operating Bases (FOB) and Combat Operations Posts (COP) that will close down in the future. And a few that will be last to close.

"Only a third or fewer of the 14 installations in Baqouba and surrounding Diyala province will remain after the withdrawal deadline, said Maj. John Sutton, the assistant operations officer of 1st Stryker Brigade Combat Team, which is part of the 25th Infantry Division."
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Also three soldiers were killed on Feb. 23 while on patrol. Cpl. Michael L. Mayne, Spc. Micheal B. Alleman and Pfc. Zachary R. Nordmeyer will all be missed.
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Iraq withdraw plan

Some "senior White House official" is letting it be made know that the "official" Iraq withdraw plan will be released soon. They are saying "most" will be out by August 2010 but a couple of thousand (30 to 50 thousand) will still be there until 2011. That is the end of the agreement between the US and Iraq.
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But it goes nicely with the news article about the decrease in violence, at a six year low.
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Quba Imam Boy’s school

There was a news article about how the 1-24 is working with the Iraqi Security Forces to help improve some services around the region. One such project is the Quba Imam Boy’s school.

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Half Done!

Here a news article from KTUU in Anchorage about the halfway mark.

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And an interview from he commander of the 1st Stryker Brigade Combat Team, 25th Infantry about an update on the troops after the elections there.

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Jan.31 elections in Iraq

I am so glad the elections went off with any major acts of violence. It makes me happy not only for the Iraqi forces but also the people who live there.

Here is a link to some preparations the 1-25 did for the elections.

And one of the many reports about the voting that took place. Link Here.