Multi-National Security Transition Command- Iraq (MNSTC-I) donated 12 new Humvees to Iraqi Federal Police units here, July 26. Photo courtesy of MNSTC-I.

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The transfer occurred at the Crossed Swords and was attended by members of the Iraqi FP, MNSTC-I Rough Riders and J-4 personnel. The Humvees were off-loaded and driven to the FP headquarters.

“The headquarters of the Federal Police would like to thank MNSTC-I and the Rough Riders in lifting the combating capability for the company of the guards in our leadership,” said Iraqi Staff Lt. Gen. Hussain Jasim Mohamed, commander of the FP Command Force. The donation of 12 Humvee vehicles provides us, the Federal Police, with a more capable power to execute our duties in a better way.”

“This (donation) of Humvees allows the Iraqi security units to better provide protection for U.S. convoys moving through the cities in Iraq,” said Maj. Scott Andrews, commander of the Rough Riders, which has provided security for U.S. convoys in the past. “They were using pick-up trucks before, and now they are ready for this important mission.”

The Security Agreement signed between the U.S. and Iraq requires that both parties agree to continue close cooperation in training, equipping, and arming the Iraqi Security Forces.

(Multi-National Security Transition Command- Iraq Release)