and never lose the enemy
Roughly the size of Rhode Island
CF and ISF systematically cleared the districts of Shiite militias and Sunni insurgents
initiating reconstruction projects and improving the infrastructure
” These powerful words embody the commitment and trust between air and ground forces that endures today
Iron Resolve by Jody Harmon Framed Dietz and never lose the enemyOn 22 April 2004, the 2d Armored Cavalry Regiment, spearheaded by Task Force 2d Battalion, 37th Armor, of 1st Brigade, 1st Armored Division, the 'Iron Dukes,' assumed mission from 3d Brigade, 1st Infantry Division, in the Holy City of An Najaf, Iraq. The enemy, known as Muqtada's militia , controlled An Najaf and neighboring Al Kufa. The mission statement appeared simple: destroy the militia and restore order to An Najaf and Al Kufa to allow