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Muhammad Shia, Maysan provincial governor, right, and U.S. Army Col. Peter Newell talk to Iraqi media in Majaar Al Kabir, Iraq, June 30, 2009. Iraqi soldiers replaced U.S. soldiers at their combat outpost on the outskirts of town during the implementation of the Status of Forces Agreement. The U.S. soldiers are assigned to the 1st Armored Division’s 4th Brigade, commanded by Newell.

TRANSFER TO IRAQIS

Muhammad Shia, Maysan provincial governor, right, and U.S. Army Col. Peter Newell talk to Iraqi media in Majaar Al Kabir, Iraq, June 30, 2009. Iraqi soldiers replaced U.S. soldiers at their combat outpost on the outskirts of town during the implementation of the Status of Forces Agreement. The U.S. soldiers are assigned to the 1st Armored Division’s 4th Brigade, commanded by Newell.

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