Members of the Gazaliyah Guardians gather to turn in government personnel packets in the Gazaliyah district, Baghdad, Iraq on Sept. 18, 2008. This mission is part of the Iraqi government assumption of control of the area Sons of Iraq (Abna Al Iraq). Also on hand to provide security were Soldiers from Alpha Troop, 1st Squadron, 75th Cavalry, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 101st Airborne Division and the 4th Battalion, 22nd Brigade, 6th Iraqi Army Division. Iraqi Government Assumes Control of Sons of Iraq 117563

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