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Combat Outpost Perry and Old State Building returned to Iraqi control
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 CONTINGENCY OPERATING BASE BASRA, Iraq - Elements of the 21st Military Police Company and 178th Military Police Company, attached to the 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division, withdrew all supplies and personnel and returned control of Combat Outpost Perry and the Old State Building, two key bases inside the city of Basra, to the Iraqi Army June 28.
"This is a symbolic moment for the people of Iraq. It's exciting to watch the Iraqi Army step up and protect their people," said 1st Lt. Jeremy Poisson, an Atlanta native and platoon leader for the 178th MP Co.
Lt. Col. Mohamed Ali, executive officer for the 50th IA Battalion, was on hand for the final departure of the U.S. Soldiers and expressed the IA Soldiers are a little precautious over the U.S. forces departure from the cities, but are happy and eager to showcase their abilities.
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