Tribal sheiks gather, open center for reconciliation

By Spc. Shejal Pulivarti, 1st BCT, 1st Cav. Div. Public AffairsOctober 24, 2007

Lt. Col. Kevin MacWatters (left), commander, 1st Squadron 7th Cavalry Regiment, Col. Paul E. Funk II (center), commander, 1st Brigade Combat Team, 1st Cavalry Division and a local area tribal sheik discuss their common goals for reconciliation at... — 1 / 2 Show Caption + Hide Caption – Lt. Col. Kevin MacWatters (left), commander, 1st Squadron 7th Cavalry Regiment, Col. Paul E. Funk II (center), commander, 1st Brigade Combat Team, 1st Cavalry Division and a local area tribal sheik discuss their common goals for reconciliation at the... (Photo Credit: U.S. Army) VIEW ORIGINAL

Sunni and Shia tribal sheiks greet each other at the opening of the Sheiks Conference Center near Taji, Iraq Oct. 18. The center is neutral ground for sheiks of all tribes to gather and reconcile. The center was christened with a meeting and... — 2 / 2 Show Caption + Hide Caption – Sunni and Shia tribal sheiks greet each other at the opening of the Sheiks Conference Center near Taji, Iraq Oct. 18. The center is neutral ground for sheiks of all tribes to gather and reconcile. The center was christened with a meeting and ended ... (Photo Credit: U.S. Army) VIEW ORIGINAL

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