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SoI: Diyala
SoI: Diyala
Continuing a series begun here . As 2008 drew to a close, Adam Weinstein, MNC-I Public Affairs, sent us the following update on the transfer of the Sons of Iraq program to Government of Iraq control. ***** Progress for Peace: Reconciliation Diyala Sons of Iraq transfer underway By ...
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Mudville Gazette: SoI: Diyala
Victory Caucus -- All Content — Continuing a series begun here. As 2008 drew to a close, Adam Weinstein, MNC-I Public Affairs, sent us the following update on the transfer of the Sons of Iraq program to Government of Iraq control. ***** Progress for Peace: Reconciliation Diyala Sons of Iraq transfer underway By Adam Weinstein Multi-National Corps Iraq December 30, 2008 BAGHDAD Along with a new year, Iraq is ringing in an important step toward national reconciliation and sovereignty on Jan. 1, 2009. On... read ...

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