Marking 5 years of war Iraq
Report From Congress Jo Jo Bonner

Last week marked the five year anniversary of Operation Iraqi Freedom, and while our efforts in Iraq have been painful, this milestone provided an opportunity to recognize the significant achievements made by our military men and women.

The current strategy, as implemented by General David Petraeus and Ambassador Ryan Crocker, has brought about a dramatic turnaround in the safety and stability of Iraq.

In the past 12 months, violence levels have declined significantly throughout most of Iraq, particularly Baghdad and the al-Anbar Province.

While there is still much to be accomplished, the successes of the surge are undeniable. We owe a debt of gratitude to our military men and women. These brave troops have done yeoman's work to quell the violence in Iraq, and it is imperative that we continue to provide them with the tools they need to eliminate the terrorist threat in Iraq and come home safely.

Workshop for high school leaders

This past Wednesday, I held my annual Workshop for High School Leaders on the campus of the University of South Alabama.

A tradition in the First Congressional District for over 20 years, the workshop is a highly successful way of encouraging the leaders of tomorrow to take an interest in the events shaping the world around them.

We had an overwhelming response from several high schools throughout the First District. High school government and journalism students had the opportunity to question representatives from all levels of state and federal government, as well as members of the Gulf Coast broadcast and print media.

My staff and I work for you. If we can ever be of service, do not hesitate to call my office toll free at 1-800-288-8721 or visit my Web site at http://bonner.house.gov.

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