U.S. forces in Iraq hand over army unit

[maddezmom]

BAGHDAD, Iraq (AP) — The Iraqi army 4th division took over operational control of central Salahuddin province on Monday from the U.S.-led coalition, the government said.

It was the second of Iraq's 10 divisions to be come under direct Iraqi control since Sept. 7, when coalition forces handed over control of Iraq's armed forces command to the government.

Despite the handover, nearly all the country's troops remain under American control.

link: http://www.syracuse.com/newsflash/international/index.ssf?/base/international-33/115857684776660.xml&storylist=international

[saigon68]

1. More "Meat" for the grinder

[ixion]

2. uh, if they're still under 'Murikan control, then it really isn't a

'handover', now, is it. :eyes:

[0007]

6. Be quiet you ingrat...

Aren't you egar with keen anticipation and excitement of how America is bringing Democracy to Iraq?

[Warren Stupidity]

3. Atrocity Ishaqi: US soldiers slaughter civilians in Salahuddin province.

Also this region contains Tikrit, the home town of one S. Hussein.

[liberal N proud]

4. See... they are standing up so America can stand down

:sarcasm: :sarcasm: :sarcasm:

[Wretched Refuse]

5. Yes

The troops from there will be coming home on....