2-28 In Century Of Valor Annex
The transition from combat operations to Foreign Internal Defense training presents many challenges to both the leadership and soldiers of the United States Army in Iraq. Task Force 2-28's experience during its deployment in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom demonstrated the success with which today's Army units are rising to the many challenges of a new operational environment and mission. Following the approval of the Iraqi Security Agreement, the task force continued to successfully transition from a counterinsurgency operational mind set to that of supporting and fostering an Iraqi-led effort to secure and stabilize the Babil and Karbala provinces. The Black Lions derived their success largely from three factors: tough, realistic training for both the Task Forces soldiers and their Iraqi counterparts, meaningful partnerships with Iraqi leadership through key leader engagements, and commitment to improving Iraqi daily life through numerous projects.
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Black Lions Chronicle
2nd Battalion 28th Infantry Regiment
172nd Separate Infantry Brigade
Forward Operating Base Orgun-East
Dedication of the 28th Infantry Monument, a statue of the doughboy, at Cantigny, France
The dedication of the 28th Infantry Monument, a statue of the doughboy, at Cantigny, France, took place on May 28, 2008.