More from Michael J. Totten

Just in case you aren't checking in on him, Michael J. Totten has The Final Mission, Part II posted and you need to read it. Make yourself a note to follow the whole series. He and Yon are continuing to provide very unique perspectives to the goings on in Iraq.

• FALLUJAH – The United States military plans to formally hand over Anbar Province to the Iraqis this spring because the insurgency truly is finished in that part of the country. Most Americans have heard about the success in this province by now, but few seem to be aware that the cities of Anbar were the scenes of the most ferocious fighting: Ramadi, Haditha, and – worst of all – Fallujah.