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Fighting History in Iraq

Feb-19-2010 » Filed Under: 4/2 SBCT

The News Tribune has a new article featuring the 4-9 INF, 4/2 SBCT.

ZAIDON, Iraq – To understand the roots of Islamic extremism in Iraq, you must first study this rural Sunni area of western Baghdad province. The religion runs so conservative here, many men wear thick beards and Afghan-style robes that end at the calf.

Women completely cover much of their faces. Tribal ties bind and tear at the area. [...]

“I’m not sure there’s any way an American can solve the conflict, and I’m not sure the Iraqis really know what to do,” said Capt. Andy Lembke, the commander of Comanche Company, 4th Battalion, 9th Infantry Regiment. “Our goal right now is just to get the (Iraqi army) and the local leaders talking. That’s the best we can hope for here.”


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