MICHAEL YON EMAILS FROM ANBAR:

Every thing I am seeing in Anbar does support that there has been a very positive change out here. Attacks are way down, and lots more volunteers for police and Army. (Mostly police.) Marine officers and NCOs I talk with are optimistic — measured and not jubilant — but optimistic that if they keep getting good support, they can keep up the good progress. Just don’t cut off support too soon, or declare victory too soon. Still lots of work to go and tough days ahead.

Good to know.