In Al Anbar province, where so much progress has been made, there nevertheless exists the risk that it could all be lost.

American forces have gone to great lengths to stress the need for the Iraqis to take an active role in securing Hit, and the Iraqis have responded. But when they're doing what they're supposed to be doing, we'd better be doing the same.

Even if that means making a difficult call, and a risky arrest.

Michael Yon has the riveting story of one American LTC who did just that.

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