Iraq Takes Charge of ‘Sons of Iraq’ Citizen Security GroupsBy Army Pfc. Christopher McKenna Special to American Forces Press Service
FORWARD OPERATING BASE MAHMUDIYAH, Iraq, Oct. 14, 2008 – The Iraqi government and Iraqi army officially took over the “Sons of Iraq” citizen security group program during a ceremony Oct. 12.
Iraqi soldiers salute during their national anthem at a ceremony transferring control of “Sons of Iraq” citizen security groups from coalition forces to the Iraqi government, Oct. 12, 2008. U.S. Army Photo by Pfc. Christopher McKenna (Click photo for screen-resolution image);high-resolution image available.
