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Iraqi police now Baghdad's first line of defense
BAGHDAD — Iraqi Police are becoming the primary ISF in Baghdad by providing the first line of security for citizens here.
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Iraqis play key role in Baghdad security
WASHINGTON — Iraqi security forces are playing "an integral role" in helping to bring peace and security to Baghdad.
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Iraqi improvement spurs Coalition troop reduction
WASHINGTON — As Iraq’s military continues to grow, coalition forces are steadily reducing their footprint in Iraq.
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Iraqis take control of Anbar security
WASHINGTON – Iraqi civilian authorities Monday assumed responsibility for security in Iraq’s Anbar province.
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Conference focuses on future of ISF
BAGHDAD, Iraq – Coalition military leaders and Iraqi army commanders convene a one-day conference on the future of the ISF.
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Formerly violent Afghan district dubbed 'peaceful'
BAGRAM AIRFIELD, Afghanistan — Residents in Anaba celebrated the naming of their district as "peaceful."
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Iraqi forces improve as violence drops
BAGHDAD (Aug. 8, 2008) — Violence levels in Iraq continue to drop as Iraqi Security Forces grow in competency and size.
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Sheik addresses state of Fallujah
FALLUJAH, Iraq (Aug. 7, 2008) — A well-known city council member and tribal leader spoke to the citizens of Fallujah Thursday.
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Brigade commander: Rashid progress 'phenomenal'
WASHINGTON — Iraqi troops have improved so much that Coalition forces in Baghdad’s Rashid district are able to turn their attention to rebuilding the area.
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General: Several factors contribute to Iraq improvement
WASHINGTON (Aug. 3, 2008) — A combination of factors is responsible for the improved conditions in Iraq.
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