Monday, May 5, 2008

Under Secretary of Defense Visits PB Assassin

Eric Edelman (center), U.S. Under Secretary of Defense for Policy, is briefed by Lt. Col. John Kolasheski, from Loudon, Tenn., commander of 3rd Squadron, 1st Cavalry Regiment, on conditions in Iraq upon arriving at Patrol Base Assassin, Iraq, on May 1. "From the things I have heard today, this trip has been the most encouraging," said Edelman, who has been to Iraq five times in the last two-and-a-half years. (U.S. Army photo/ Spc Justin Snyder)
Eric Edelman, U.S. Under Secretary of Defense for Policy, speaks with Sheik Case, a tribal adviser council member, about conditions in the Baghdad province on May 1 at PB Assassin, Iraq. "We believe having the Soldiers in Iraq is the right step for our country," Case said. "We want to continue working with the Americans for a long time." (U.S. Army photo/ Spc Justin Snyder)

U.S. Under Secretary of Defense for Policy Eric Edelman, speaks with 3-1st Cav. Regt., and 1st Battalion, 35th Armored Regiment Soldiers about the success of SoI and coalition forces in the Jisr Diyala area as he prepares to depart PB Assassin on May 1. "I have no doubt that with time and patience, Iraq will become a prosperous and successful country," Edelman said. "With that, they can become a leader in this part of the world." (U.S. Army photo/ Spc Justin Snyder)

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