American Forces Press Service
WASHINGTON, March 30, 2007 – Coalition and Iraqi forces captured 12 suspected terrorists today, and bombers continued to target Iraqis over the last few days, military officials reported.
Friday, March 30, 2007
Thursday, March 29, 2007
Military Beefs up Internet Arsenal
USA Today | March 28, 2007
WASHINGTON - The U.S. military is quietly expanding capabilities to attack terrorists' computer networks, including websites that glorify insurgent attacks on U.S. forces in Iraq, military officials and experts say.
WASHINGTON - The U.S. military is quietly expanding capabilities to attack terrorists' computer networks, including websites that glorify insurgent attacks on U.S. forces in Iraq, military officials and experts say.
Reopened Iraqi Factories Take Aim at Insurgency
By Jim Garamone | American Forces Press Service
WASHINGTON, March 28, 2007 – With straight unemployment running at 20 percent nationwide, there is no wonder that Iraqi men would be sympathetic to violence and insurgency, the Defense Department’s point man for Iraqi reconstruction said today.
Paul Brinkley, deputy defense undersecretary for business transformation, acquisition, technology and logistics, said Iraqis want work, normalcy and security. He is working with the Iraqi government and coalition officials to open factories and create jobs for those unemployed and those underemployed, said during a Pentagon news conference today.
WASHINGTON, March 28, 2007 – With straight unemployment running at 20 percent nationwide, there is no wonder that Iraqi men would be sympathetic to violence and insurgency, the Defense Department’s point man for Iraqi reconstruction said today.
Paul Brinkley, deputy defense undersecretary for business transformation, acquisition, technology and logistics, said Iraqis want work, normalcy and security. He is working with the Iraqi government and coalition officials to open factories and create jobs for those unemployed and those underemployed, said during a Pentagon news conference today.
Afghan, Coalition Forces Arrest Six; Rocket Hits U.S. Base
American Forces Press Service
WASHINGTON, March 28, 2007 – Afghan and coalition forces arrested six suspected militants near Khowst, in eastern Afghanistan, early today. Elsewhere, a rocket hit Bagram Air Base, but no one was killed or injured.
WASHINGTON, March 28, 2007 – Afghan and coalition forces arrested six suspected militants near Khowst, in eastern Afghanistan, early today. Elsewhere, a rocket hit Bagram Air Base, but no one was killed or injured.
Coalition Forces Capture 19 Terrorists; Attacks on Iraqi Civilians Continue
American Forces Press Service
WASHINGTON, March 28, 2007 – Coalition forces in Iraq this morning captured 19 suspected terrorists in various operations, Iraqi forces repelled an attack in Fallujah, and attacks on civilians continue across the country, military officials reported.
WASHINGTON, March 28, 2007 – Coalition forces in Iraq this morning captured 19 suspected terrorists in various operations, Iraqi forces repelled an attack in Fallujah, and attacks on civilians continue across the country, military officials reported.
Tuesday, March 27, 2007
Car-Bombing Ring Leaders Nabbed
Associated Press | March 27, 2007
BAGHDAD - Leaders of a car-bombing ring believed responsible for the deaths of hundreds of Iraqis in the Shiite Sadr City enclave and elsewhere in Baghdad have been captured, the U.S. military said on Monday.
BAGHDAD - Leaders of a car-bombing ring believed responsible for the deaths of hundreds of Iraqis in the Shiite Sadr City enclave and elsewhere in Baghdad have been captured, the U.S. military said on Monday.
Surge Makes Great Training for Iraqis
David Axe | March 27, 2007
Ongoing "surge" operations in Baghdad are doubling as training opportunities for Iraqi soldiers, airmen and government officials. U.S. strategy entails turning over responsibility for security in Iraq to native entities as soon as they're ready; the demands of the surge have forced Iraqis to be readier,sooner.
Ongoing "surge" operations in Baghdad are doubling as training opportunities for Iraqi soldiers, airmen and government officials. U.S. strategy entails turning over responsibility for security in Iraq to native entities as soon as they're ready; the demands of the surge have forced Iraqis to be readier,sooner.
Coalition, Afghan Forces Make Arrests, Find Weapons
American Forces Press Service
WASHINGTON, March 27, 2007 – Afghan and coalition troops arrested five suspected terrorists and seized illegal weapons in two operations today, military officials reported.
WASHINGTON, March 27, 2007 – Afghan and coalition troops arrested five suspected terrorists and seized illegal weapons in two operations today, military officials reported.
Monday, March 26, 2007
Iraqi, Coalition Troops Begin Clearing Operation in Ramadi
American Forces Press Service
WASHINGTON, March 26, 2007 – Iraqi security and coalition forces began a major operation to clear al Qaeda from western Ramadi in Iraq’s Anbar province, military officials reported today.
WASHINGTON, March 26, 2007 – Iraqi security and coalition forces began a major operation to clear al Qaeda from western Ramadi in Iraq’s Anbar province, military officials reported today.
Sunday, March 25, 2007
Afghan Forces Take on Taliban
Associated Press | March 23, 2007
KABUL, Afghanistan - Afghan forces launched what appeared to be their biggest independent operation ever against the Taliban, killing as many as 69 militants in fighting in the south that also left seven police dead, officials said Friday.
KABUL, Afghanistan - Afghan forces launched what appeared to be their biggest independent operation ever against the Taliban, killing as many as 69 militants in fighting in the south that also left seven police dead, officials said Friday.
Forces Thwart Insurgent Attack in Afghanistan
American Forces Press Service
WASHINGTON, March 25, 2007 – American and Afghan forces killed 12 insurgents yesterday during a firefight near Fire Base Tillman in Paktika province, Afghanistan, officials said.
WASHINGTON, March 25, 2007 – American and Afghan forces killed 12 insurgents yesterday during a firefight near Fire Base Tillman in Paktika province, Afghanistan, officials said.
Forces Capture, Kill Terrorists, Seize Weapons Caches in Iraq
American Forces Press Service
WASHINGTON, March 25, 2007 – Coalition and Iraqi forces captured or killed insurgents and confiscated explosives, weapons and other contraband during operations in Iraq over the past few days.
WASHINGTON, March 25, 2007 – Coalition and Iraqi forces captured or killed insurgents and confiscated explosives, weapons and other contraband during operations in Iraq over the past few days.
Iraqi Ambassador Says Early U.S. Troop Withdrawal Would Be Mistake
By Gerry J. Gilmore | American Forces Press Service
WASHINGTON, March 25, 2007 – An early withdrawal of U.S. troops from Iraq would be a catastrophic mistake, Iraq’s Ambassador to the United States said here today.
WASHINGTON, March 25, 2007 – An early withdrawal of U.S. troops from Iraq would be a catastrophic mistake, Iraq’s Ambassador to the United States said here today.
Friday, March 23, 2007
Bush: Peace in Middle East Necessary for U.S. Security
By Sgt. Sara Wood, USA | American Forces Press Service
WASHINGTON, March 22, 2007 – Peace in the Middle East is hard work, but it’s necessary for U.S. security and for the development of the region, President Bush said here today.
WASHINGTON, March 22, 2007 – Peace in the Middle East is hard work, but it’s necessary for U.S. security and for the development of the region, President Bush said here today.
Changing Attitudes Bolster Renewed Multidimensional Effort in Iraq
By Tim Kilbride | Special to American Forces Press Service
WASHINGTON, March 22, 2007 – A renewed effort to integrate security progress with economic and political initiatives in Baghdad and the rest of Iraq has created “the potential for a turnaround” in the country, a U.S. State Department official said yesterday.
WASHINGTON, March 22, 2007 – A renewed effort to integrate security progress with economic and political initiatives in Baghdad and the rest of Iraq has created “the potential for a turnaround” in the country, a U.S. State Department official said yesterday.
Thursday, March 22, 2007
U.S., Iraqis Expand Security Crackdown
Associated Press | March 22, 2007
BAGHDAD - Some 1,600 U.S. and Iraqi soldiers pushed into a dangerous Sunni Arab area of west Baghdad on Wednesday, searching houses in the expanding security crackdown, while at least 33 apparent victims of sectarian killings were found dumped across the capital.
BAGHDAD - Some 1,600 U.S. and Iraqi soldiers pushed into a dangerous Sunni Arab area of west Baghdad on Wednesday, searching houses in the expanding security crackdown, while at least 33 apparent victims of sectarian killings were found dumped across the capital.
Wednesday, March 21, 2007
Iraqi, Coalition Forces Kill, Capture Terrorists
American Forces Press Service
WASHINGTON, March 21, 2007 – Coalition and Iraqi forces killed 17 terrorists, detained about 90 suspected insurgents, and found several weapons caches in operations throughout Iraq in the past three days, military officials reported.
WASHINGTON, March 21, 2007 – Coalition and Iraqi forces killed 17 terrorists, detained about 90 suspected insurgents, and found several weapons caches in operations throughout Iraq in the past three days, military officials reported.
Tuesday, March 20, 2007
Saddam's Former Deputy Hanged
Associated Press | March 20, 2007
BAGHDAD - Saddam Hussein's former deputy was hanged before dawn Tuesday, the fourth man to be executed in the killings of 148 Shiites following a 1982 assassination attempt against the former leader in the town of Dujail north of Baghdad.
BAGHDAD - Saddam Hussein's former deputy was hanged before dawn Tuesday, the fourth man to be executed in the killings of 148 Shiites following a 1982 assassination attempt against the former leader in the town of Dujail north of Baghdad.
Three Taliban Killed in Firefight
Associated Press | March 20, 2007
KABUL, Afghanistan - Afghan and U.S.-led coalition forces killed three militants Tuesday in southern Afghanistan, while a roadside bomb exploded near a bus carrying police cadets, wounding two and a nearby civilian, officials said.
KABUL, Afghanistan - Afghan and U.S.-led coalition forces killed three militants Tuesday in southern Afghanistan, while a roadside bomb exploded near a bus carrying police cadets, wounding two and a nearby civilian, officials said.
Iraq Effort Manned by a New Wave
Associated Press | March 20, 2007
BAGHDAD - Many of those serving in the Iraq war as it enters a fifth year were in high school when it began.
BAGHDAD - Many of those serving in the Iraq war as it enters a fifth year were in high school when it began.
Paratroopers, Iraqi Police Provide Medical Aid in Sadr City
By Sgt. Mike Pryor, USA | Special to American Forces Press Service
BAGHDAD, March 19, 2007 – March 17 was a hectic day inside a makeshift clinic in the desperately poor Sadr City neighborhood here. In classrooms converted into treatment rooms, Iraqi and U.S. medics attended to a constant stream of patients, from white-bearded old men to babies only a few months old.
BAGHDAD, March 19, 2007 – March 17 was a hectic day inside a makeshift clinic in the desperately poor Sadr City neighborhood here. In classrooms converted into treatment rooms, Iraqi and U.S. medics attended to a constant stream of patients, from white-bearded old men to babies only a few months old.
18 Detained, Weapons Cache Discovered; Suicide Bomber Killed
American Forces Press Service
WASHINGTON, March 19, 2007 – Coalition forces nabbed 18 suspected terrorists, discovered a weapons cache and killed a potential suicide bomber in Iraq over the past few days.
WASHINGTON, March 19, 2007 – Coalition forces nabbed 18 suspected terrorists, discovered a weapons cache and killed a potential suicide bomber in Iraq over the past few days.
Admiral Recounts First Month of Baghdad Security Plan
By John J. Kruzel | American Forces Press Service
WASHINGTON, March 19, 2007 – During the new Baghdad security plan’s first month, civilian casualties were reduced by about 50 percent from the previous 30 days, a senior military official told reporters in the Iraqi capital today.
WASHINGTON, March 19, 2007 – During the new Baghdad security plan’s first month, civilian casualties were reduced by about 50 percent from the previous 30 days, a senior military official told reporters in the Iraqi capital today.
Bush: Officials ‘Seeing Hopeful Signs’ in Iraq
By Kathleen T. Rhem | American Forces Press Service
WASHINGTON, March 19, 2007 – The United States’ most pressing concern in Iraq is helping the Iraqis secure their capital, President Bush said here today on the fourth anniversary of the beginning of U.S. operations there.
WASHINGTON, March 19, 2007 – The United States’ most pressing concern in Iraq is helping the Iraqis secure their capital, President Bush said here today on the fourth anniversary of the beginning of U.S. operations there.
Detainee Admits to Helping Orchestrate Embassy, USS Cole Attacks
By Donna Miles | American Forces Press Service
WASHINGTON, March 19, 2007 – A detainee at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, has admitted to helping orchestrate the bombings of the U.S. embassy in Nairobi, Kenya, in 1998 and the USS Cole in Yemen in 2000.
WASHINGTON, March 19, 2007 – A detainee at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, has admitted to helping orchestrate the bombings of the U.S. embassy in Nairobi, Kenya, in 1998 and the USS Cole in Yemen in 2000.
Monday, March 19, 2007
458th Ordnance Service Company Welcome Home Ceremony
This welcome home ceremony took place at the Onalaska, WI Armory on Sunday, March 18, 2007. Thank you so much for your service!
Sunday, March 18, 2007
Iraq Commander Sees Attacks Drop
Military.com | By Christian Lowe | March 17, 2007
The commander of Army forces in western Baghdad said today the new plan to secure the Iraqi capital appears to be working.
The commander of Army forces in western Baghdad said today the new plan to secure the Iraqi capital appears to be working.
Security Plan Working as Violence Drops in Northwest Baghdad
By Fred W. Baker III | American Forces Press Service
WASHINGTON, March 16, 2007 – Moving coalition forces out of big forward operating bases and into smaller community-based combat outposts as part of the Baghdad Security Plan has reduced violence and helped to stabilize northwestern Baghdad, a senior Army officer serving there said today.
WASHINGTON, March 16, 2007 – Moving coalition forces out of big forward operating bases and into smaller community-based combat outposts as part of the Baghdad Security Plan has reduced violence and helped to stabilize northwestern Baghdad, a senior Army officer serving there said today.
Saturday, March 17, 2007
President's Weekly Radio Address
THE PRESIDENT: Good morning. In times of war, Congress has no greater obligation than funding our war fighters. And next week, the House will begin debate on an emergency war spending bill.
Thursday, March 15, 2007
Democrats Want us to Lose this War
Democrats in Washington are trying to micro-manage the War on Terror. Have they learned nothing from the Vietnam War? We won every military engagement during that conflict because our forces performed brilliantly but politicians here at home tied the hands of our troops and ensured our defeat. Now, some of the same politicians are following that template for this war. Congressman Jack Murtha recently proposed a “slow bleed” plan to deny resources to our military with an eventual retreat out of Iraq. Democrats like Murtha say they support the troops but apparently have no problem diminishing the resources they need to win this war. Other Democrats like Dave Obey want to set conditions in return for military funding.
Military planners set strategies and then develop tactics to achieve objectives but they must be constantly adjusted on the ever-changing battlefield. This is why our Founding Fathers mandated that the President would also act as Commander in Chief. To bog down our war related decision making within the halls of Congress is a recipe for defeat. War fighting requires immediate decision making on the battlefield or through a strict chain of command. Imagine the danger our troops will be in if commanders on the field are forced to wait months for congressmen to hold committee meetings and eventually vote on decisions. It would be a disaster for our military and our nation would lose this war. But perhaps that is what the Democrats want.
Military planners set strategies and then develop tactics to achieve objectives but they must be constantly adjusted on the ever-changing battlefield. This is why our Founding Fathers mandated that the President would also act as Commander in Chief. To bog down our war related decision making within the halls of Congress is a recipe for defeat. War fighting requires immediate decision making on the battlefield or through a strict chain of command. Imagine the danger our troops will be in if commanders on the field are forced to wait months for congressmen to hold committee meetings and eventually vote on decisions. It would be a disaster for our military and our nation would lose this war. But perhaps that is what the Democrats want.
Coalition Troops Support Afghan Forces in Arrests, Operations
American Forces Press Service
WASHINGTON, March 15, 2007 – Coalition and Afghan forces arrested four people this morning during an operation targeting a known terrorist safe house, military officials reported.
WASHINGTON, March 15, 2007 – Coalition and Afghan forces arrested four people this morning during an operation targeting a known terrorist safe house, military officials reported.
U.S. Military Program Targets Terrorism in North Africa
By Gerry J. Gilmore | American Forces Press Service
WASHINGTON, March 15, 2007 – The United States is keeping a watchful eye on developments in North Africa to ensure terrorists don’t gain a foothold there, a senior U.S. military officer said in remarks provided to the U.S. House Armed Services Committee at a hearing here today.
WASHINGTON, March 15, 2007 – The United States is keeping a watchful eye on developments in North Africa to ensure terrorists don’t gain a foothold there, a senior U.S. military officer said in remarks provided to the U.S. House Armed Services Committee at a hearing here today.
Coalition Forces Kill Terrorists; IED Blast Wounds Civilians
American Forces Press Service
WASHINGTON, March 15, 2007 – Coalition forces killed four terrorists and detained 11 suspected terrorists during raids over the past several days targeting al Qaeda networks in Iraq, military officials reported.
WASHINGTON, March 15, 2007 – Coalition forces killed four terrorists and detained 11 suspected terrorists during raids over the past several days targeting al Qaeda networks in Iraq, military officials reported.
Military Says Surge Producing Results
Associated Press | March 14, 2007
BAGHDAD - Key U.S. and Iraqi officials on Wednesday issued cautiously optimistic reports one month into the latest drive to curb sectarian bloodshed in Baghdad but warned that months would pass before the operation could be labeled a success.
BAGHDAD - Key U.S. and Iraqi officials on Wednesday issued cautiously optimistic reports one month into the latest drive to curb sectarian bloodshed in Baghdad but warned that months would pass before the operation could be labeled a success.
Al-Qaida No. 3 Says He Planned 9/11
Associated Press | March 15, 2007
WASHINGTON - Khalid Sheikh Mohammed cemented his position as al-Qaida's most ambitious operational planner when he confessed in a U.S. military tribunal to planning and supporting 31 terrorist attacks, topped by 9/11, that killed thousands of innocent victims since the early 1990s.
WASHINGTON - Khalid Sheikh Mohammed cemented his position as al-Qaida's most ambitious operational planner when he confessed in a U.S. military tribunal to planning and supporting 31 terrorist attacks, topped by 9/11, that killed thousands of innocent victims since the early 1990s.
Wednesday, March 14, 2007
Baghdad security crackdown seriously curbs killings of US soldiers
BAGHDAD, March 14 (KUNA) -- The rate of killings of US troops in Iraq has been on the decline, down by 60 percent, since the launch of the new security measures in Baghdad, according to statistics revealed by the Multi-National Force -Iraq Combined Press Information Centre.
General Notes Downturn in Violence, Increased Confidence in Iraq
By Jim Garamone | American Forces Press Service
WASHINGTON, March 14, 2007 – Violence is down in Iraq and Iraqis “are starting to see this growth and gaining new confidence,” a coalition spokesman in Baghdad said today.
WASHINGTON, March 14, 2007 – Violence is down in Iraq and Iraqis “are starting to see this growth and gaining new confidence,” a coalition spokesman in Baghdad said today.
Tuesday, March 13, 2007
February a Good Recruiting Month for Active Services
By Jim Garamone | American Forces Press Service
WASHINGTON, March 13, 2007 – Active-duty recruiting is in good shape, with all services making or exceeding their goals in February, but four of the six reserve components did not make their numbers, Defense Department officials announced yesterday.
WASHINGTON, March 13, 2007 – Active-duty recruiting is in good shape, with all services making or exceeding their goals in February, but four of the six reserve components did not make their numbers, Defense Department officials announced yesterday.
Gates: Baghdad Security Plan Encouraging So Far
By Sgt. Sara Wood, USA | American Forces Press Service
WASHINGTON, March 13, 2007 – The Baghdad security plan has only been under way for a short time, but the Iraqis are meeting their commitments and early signs are pointing toward success, Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates said here today.
WASHINGTON, March 13, 2007 – The Baghdad security plan has only been under way for a short time, but the Iraqis are meeting their commitments and early signs are pointing toward success, Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates said here today.
Soldiers Uncover Four Caches, Detain 13 Suspects in Iraq
American Forces Press Service
WASHINGTON, March 13, 2007 – Coalition soldiers uncovered four caches of ordnance and explosive materials and detained 13 suspected terrorists in Iraq on March 11, military officials reported.
WASHINGTON, March 13, 2007 – Coalition soldiers uncovered four caches of ordnance and explosive materials and detained 13 suspected terrorists in Iraq on March 11, military officials reported.
More U.S. Troops Arrive in Diyala
Associated Press | March 13, 2007
BAQOUBA, Iraq - More than 700 additional U.S. troops arrived in Iraq's increasingly volatile Diyala province on Tuesday to try to quell burgeoning violence northeast of Baghdad during a security crackdown in the capital.
BAQOUBA, Iraq - More than 700 additional U.S. troops arrived in Iraq's increasingly volatile Diyala province on Tuesday to try to quell burgeoning violence northeast of Baghdad during a security crackdown in the capital.
Petraeus: Iran Training, Arming Militants
Associated Press | March 13, 2007
NEW YORK - The top U.S. commander in Iraq said in an interview released Monday that it's "indisputable" Iran is training and arming militants to fight against U.S.-led troops in Iraq.
NEW YORK - The top U.S. commander in Iraq said in an interview released Monday that it's "indisputable" Iran is training and arming militants to fight against U.S.-led troops in Iraq.
Cheney: Early Iraq Pullout Would Imperil U.S., Anti-Terror War
By Gerry J. Gilmore | American Forces Press Service
WASHINGTON, March 12, 2007 – An early withdrawal of U.S. troops from Iraq would endanger the United States and imperil the global war against terrorism, Vice President Richard B. Cheney told members of a pro-Israel advocacy group here today.
WASHINGTON, March 12, 2007 – An early withdrawal of U.S. troops from Iraq would endanger the United States and imperil the global war against terrorism, Vice President Richard B. Cheney told members of a pro-Israel advocacy group here today.
Iraqis Working to Build Capable Air Force
By John J. Kruzel | American Forces Press Service
WASHINGTON, March 12, 2007 – U.S. and Iraqi officials are working to build an Iraqi air force capable of conducting operations across the entire spectrum of the counterinsurgency fight, a senior U.S. military officer said today.
WASHINGTON, March 12, 2007 – U.S. and Iraqi officials are working to build an Iraqi air force capable of conducting operations across the entire spectrum of the counterinsurgency fight, a senior U.S. military officer said today.
U.S. Must be Patient as Operations in Baghdad Move Forward
By Jim Garamone | American Forces Press Service
WASHINGTON, March 12, 2007 – Although recent operations to secure Baghdad are off to a good start, Americans must be patient in expecting progress, a senior coalition spokesman said in Baghdad today.
WASHINGTON, March 12, 2007 – Although recent operations to secure Baghdad are off to a good start, Americans must be patient in expecting progress, a senior coalition spokesman said in Baghdad today.
Iraqi Forces Want to Fight for Sovereign Iraq, General Says
By Fred W. Baker III | American Forces Press Service
WASHINGTON, March 12, 2007 – Iraqi security forces have made much progress in the past two years, transitioning from being coalition-driven to being a capable, competent force fighting for its own people, the commander of the Iraqi Assistance Group told reporters in Baghdad yesterday.
WASHINGTON, March 12, 2007 – Iraqi security forces have made much progress in the past two years, transitioning from being coalition-driven to being a capable, competent force fighting for its own people, the commander of the Iraqi Assistance Group told reporters in Baghdad yesterday.
Coalition, Iraqi Forces Capture 48 Suspects; Insurgents Kill Civilians
American Forces Press Service
WASHINGTON, March 12, 2007 – Coalition and Iraqi forces captured 48 suspected insurgents and killed eight, and insurgents killed more than 20 civilians in several attacks over the past few days in Iraq, military officials reported.
WASHINGTON, March 12, 2007 – Coalition and Iraqi forces captured 48 suspected insurgents and killed eight, and insurgents killed more than 20 civilians in several attacks over the past few days in Iraq, military officials reported.
Monday, March 12, 2007
U.S. Troops to Root Out Car-Bomb Shops
March 12 | By ROBERT H. REID
BAGHDAD (AP) - With violence down in Baghdad, U.S. troops will fan out into communities on the rim of the capital to shut down car bomb factories, which remain a threat despite a recent drop in execution-style killings in the city, the U.S. military said Monday.
BAGHDAD (AP) - With violence down in Baghdad, U.S. troops will fan out into communities on the rim of the capital to shut down car bomb factories, which remain a threat despite a recent drop in execution-style killings in the city, the U.S. military said Monday.
Air Strike Targets Taliban; Five Terrorists Detained in Afghanistan
American Forces Press Service
WASHINGTON, March 11, 2007 – Afghan and coalition forces captured five suspected terrorists early today near Jalalabad, Afghanistan, during a search for individuals believed to be responsible for transporting and hiding al Qaeda terrorists and other fighters moving into and around Nangarhar province, officials said.
WASHINGTON, March 11, 2007 – Afghan and coalition forces captured five suspected terrorists early today near Jalalabad, Afghanistan, during a search for individuals believed to be responsible for transporting and hiding al Qaeda terrorists and other fighters moving into and around Nangarhar province, officials said.
Insurgent Killed, Dozens Caught in Iraq Operations
American Forces Press Service
WASHINGTON, March 11, 2007 – Coalition forces killed one terrorist and captured 61 others during various raids and operations throughout Iraq over the past three days.
WASHINGTON, March 11, 2007 – Coalition forces killed one terrorist and captured 61 others during various raids and operations throughout Iraq over the past three days.
Friday, March 9, 2007
Insurgent Leader Nabbed in Iraq Raid
Mar 9, 4:49 PM (ET) | By LAUREN FRAYER
BAGHDAD (AP) - The leader of the al-Qaida-affiliated Islamic State of Iraq was captured Friday in a raid west of Baghdad - his identity revealed by a fellow insurgent detained with him, an Iraqi military spokesman said.
BAGHDAD (AP) - The leader of the al-Qaida-affiliated Islamic State of Iraq was captured Friday in a raid west of Baghdad - his identity revealed by a fellow insurgent detained with him, an Iraqi military spokesman said.
U.S. Raids in Iraq Net 16 Militants
Military.com | March 09, 2007
BAGHDAD, Iraq - U.S. forces killed one suspected militant and captured 16 others in raids across Iraq on Friday morning, the military said.
BAGHDAD, Iraq - U.S. forces killed one suspected militant and captured 16 others in raids across Iraq on Friday morning, the military said.
Iraqis Helping Troops Find Weapons Caches, General Says
By Fred W. Baker III | American Forces Press Service
WASHINGTON, March 9, 2007 – Iraqis in the country’s north, fed up with ongoing violence, are leading U.S. and Iraqi forces to some of the largest weapons and bombs caches found in the region to date, the commander of Multinational Division North told Pentagon reporters today.
WASHINGTON, March 9, 2007 – Iraqis in the country’s north, fed up with ongoing violence, are leading U.S. and Iraqi forces to some of the largest weapons and bombs caches found in the region to date, the commander of Multinational Division North told Pentagon reporters today.
Timely Communications Thwart Taliban Movement to Pakistan
American Forces Press Service
WASHINGTON, March 9, 2007 – Pakistani, Afghan and U.S. troops teamed up to stop a group of Taliban insurgents from crossing the border from Afghanistan into Pakistan during a March 7 incident, officials said.
WASHINGTON, March 9, 2007 – Pakistani, Afghan and U.S. troops teamed up to stop a group of Taliban insurgents from crossing the border from Afghanistan into Pakistan during a March 7 incident, officials said.
U.S. Troops Nab Al Qaeda Killer, ‘Mouthpiece’ in Iraq Raids
American Forces Press Service
WASHINGTON, March 9, 2007 – American troops killed one terrorist and detained 16 others, including an alleged al Qaeda-affiliated killer and a media representative, during a series of morning raids conducted throughout Iraq today.
WASHINGTON, March 9, 2007 – American troops killed one terrorist and detained 16 others, including an alleged al Qaeda-affiliated killer and a media representative, during a series of morning raids conducted throughout Iraq today.
33 Detained in Iraq; Suicide Bombing Kills 28
American Forces Press Service
WASHINGTON, March 8, 2007 – Coalition forces detained 33 terrorist suspects and responded to a suicide-bomb attack in Iraq over the past two days.
WASHINGTON, March 8, 2007 – Coalition forces detained 33 terrorist suspects and responded to a suicide-bomb attack in Iraq over the past two days.
Petraeus: Iraq Security Plan Can Work, But Will Take Time
By Gerry J. Gilmore | American Forces Press Service
WASHINGTON, March 8, 2007 – A new strategy that puts U.S. and Iraqi forces inside Baghdad neighborhoods to safeguard residents against insurgent and sectarian violence can work, but it’ll take time to be fully implemented, the top U.S. military commander in Iraq said in Baghdad during his first news conference today.
WASHINGTON, March 8, 2007 – A new strategy that puts U.S. and Iraqi forces inside Baghdad neighborhoods to safeguard residents against insurgent and sectarian violence can work, but it’ll take time to be fully implemented, the top U.S. military commander in Iraq said in Baghdad during his first news conference today.
Monday, March 5, 2007
U.S., Iraqi Forces Invade Sadr City
Associated Press | March 05, 2007
BAGHDAD, Iraq - U.S. and Iraqi troops poured into Baghdad's main Shiite militia stronghold Sunday, encountering no resistance in the one-time Sadr City combat zones but testing the Shiites' commitment to the U.S.-promoted campaign to drive militants from the capital.
BAGHDAD, Iraq - U.S. and Iraqi troops poured into Baghdad's main Shiite militia stronghold Sunday, encountering no resistance in the one-time Sadr City combat zones but testing the Shiites' commitment to the U.S.-promoted campaign to drive militants from the capital.
Israel to Supply Vehicles for Iraq War
Military.com | March 05, 2007
JERUSALEM - An Israeli state-owned corporation has won a contract to supply the U.S. Marine Corps with state-of the-art armored vehicles for use in Iraq, the latest in a long line of Israeli defense sales for use in the war.
JERUSALEM - An Israeli state-owned corporation has won a contract to supply the U.S. Marine Corps with state-of the-art armored vehicles for use in Iraq, the latest in a long line of Israeli defense sales for use in the war.
Cheney Praises Troops, Thanks Veterans at VFW Conference
By Carmen L. Gleason | American Forces Press Service
WASHINGTON, March 5, 2007 – Vice President Richard B. Cheney today assured those attending the Veterans of Foreign Wars conference here that he and other U.S. leaders are committed to members of the armed forces and to the nation’s strategy overseas.
WASHINGTON, March 5, 2007 – Vice President Richard B. Cheney today assured those attending the Veterans of Foreign Wars conference here that he and other U.S. leaders are committed to members of the armed forces and to the nation’s strategy overseas.
New Joint Theater Hospital Offers Advanced Care in Afghanistan
By Staff Sgt. Thomas J. Doscher, USAF | Special to American Forces Press Service
BAGRAM AIR BASE, Afghanistan, March 5, 2007 – In 2006, Army Staff Sgt. Heathe N. Craig, a medic with the 159th Medical Company, 10th Mountain Division, was holding a patient desperately as they were both being hoisted from a ridgeline by a Black Hawk helicopter. Halfway to the chopper, the line snapped, and Craig and his patient fell to their deaths.
BAGRAM AIR BASE, Afghanistan, March 5, 2007 – In 2006, Army Staff Sgt. Heathe N. Craig, a medic with the 159th Medical Company, 10th Mountain Division, was holding a patient desperately as they were both being hoisted from a ridgeline by a Black Hawk helicopter. Halfway to the chopper, the line snapped, and Craig and his patient fell to their deaths.
Coalition Forces Capture 38 Suspects During Raids in Iraq
American Forces Press Service
WASHINGTON, March 5, 2007 – In operations around Iraq over the past three days, coalition forces captured 38 suspects.
WASHINGTON, March 5, 2007 – In operations around Iraq over the past three days, coalition forces captured 38 suspects.
Sunday, March 4, 2007
Coalition, Iraqi Troops Start Clearing Sadr City
American Forces Press Service
WASHINGTON, March 4, 2007 – More than 600 Multi-National Division Baghdad soldiers and 550 Iraqi security forces began a clearing operation in the eastern Baghdad district known as Sadr City today, military officials reported.
WASHINGTON, March 4, 2007 – More than 600 Multi-National Division Baghdad soldiers and 550 Iraqi security forces began a clearing operation in the eastern Baghdad district known as Sadr City today, military officials reported.
Friday, March 2, 2007
Fraudulent News
Oliver North | March 01, 2007
Thanks to the masters of the media, Americans now know more about how Anna Nicole Smith died than they do about terrorists dying to kill the rest of us. Pay tribute to the Fourth Estate, former Vice President Al Gore and his pals in Tinsletown for explaining that humans in general – and Americans in particular – are responsible for Global Warming. Credit the potentates of the press with revealing that hundreds of American servicemen are petitioning Congress to get us out of Iraq. And be grateful to Hollywood producers and their media lackeys for reporting the exciting discovery that Easter didn’t really happen.
Thanks to the masters of the media, Americans now know more about how Anna Nicole Smith died than they do about terrorists dying to kill the rest of us. Pay tribute to the Fourth Estate, former Vice President Al Gore and his pals in Tinsletown for explaining that humans in general – and Americans in particular – are responsible for Global Warming. Credit the potentates of the press with revealing that hundreds of American servicemen are petitioning Congress to get us out of Iraq. And be grateful to Hollywood producers and their media lackeys for reporting the exciting discovery that Easter didn’t really happen.
False Stories Abound in Chaos of Iraq
ON Point | David Danelo and Andrew Lubin | March 02, 2007
Yesterday’s lead news story from Iraq was on the accidental deaths of eighteen children in Ramadi from a bomb blast at a soccer field, which had supposedly been caused by the U.S. military. There was only one problem with the story: it was entirely wrong.
Yesterday’s lead news story from Iraq was on the accidental deaths of eighteen children in Ramadi from a bomb blast at a soccer field, which had supposedly been caused by the U.S. military. There was only one problem with the story: it was entirely wrong.
Dems Want Troops Out if Goals Unmet
Associated Press | March 02, 2007
WASHINGTON - House Democratic leaders have coalesced around legislation that would require troops to come home from Iraq within six months if that country's leaders fail to meet promises to help reduce violence there, party officials said Thursday.
WASHINGTON - House Democratic leaders have coalesced around legislation that would require troops to come home from Iraq within six months if that country's leaders fail to meet promises to help reduce violence there, party officials said Thursday.
Cheney Warns Against Hasty Iraq Pullout
Associated Press | March 02, 2007
WASHINGTON - A quick withdrawal of U.S. forces from Iraq could allow victorious Muslim extremists to fan out into other countries, with some militants going to Afghanistan to fight alongside a resurgent Taliban, Vice President Dick Cheney says.
WASHINGTON - A quick withdrawal of U.S. forces from Iraq could allow victorious Muslim extremists to fan out into other countries, with some militants going to Afghanistan to fight alongside a resurgent Taliban, Vice President Dick Cheney says.
Successful Iraq Rebuilding Effort Could End in 18 Months
By Tim Kilbride | Special to American Forces Press Service
WASHINGTON, March 1, 2007 – Barring additional requests and funding from the government of Iraq, U.S. reconstruction work in Iraq could draw to a close within 18 months, the top U.S. military official for reconstruction said yesterday.
WASHINGTON, March 1, 2007 – Barring additional requests and funding from the government of Iraq, U.S. reconstruction work in Iraq could draw to a close within 18 months, the top U.S. military official for reconstruction said yesterday.
As Afghan Troops Build Capacity, Decisive Battles Loom
By Tim Kilbride | American Forces Press Service
WASHINGTON, March 2, 2007 – The anticipated spring offensive may mark the beginning of the end for the Taliban in Afghanistan, a military official told bloggers and online journalists in a conference call yesterday.
WASHINGTON, March 2, 2007 – The anticipated spring offensive may mark the beginning of the end for the Taliban in Afghanistan, a military official told bloggers and online journalists in a conference call yesterday.
Thursday, March 1, 2007
Eight Terrorists Killed, Six Detained in Iraq Raids Today
American Forces Press Service
WASHINGTON, Feb. 28, 2007 – Coalition forces killed eight suspected al Qaeda terrorists and detained six today in operations northeast of Taji, Iraq.
WASHINGTON, Feb. 28, 2007 – Coalition forces killed eight suspected al Qaeda terrorists and detained six today in operations northeast of Taji, Iraq.
General Cites Reconstruction Progress in Iraq
By Jim Garamone
American Forces Press Service
WASHINGTON, Feb. 28, 2007 – Americans need to hear and see more about reconstruction in Iraq to fully understand the situation there, the general in charge of Army Corps of Engineers efforts in the Persian Gulf region said today.
American Forces Press Service
WASHINGTON, Feb. 28, 2007 – Americans need to hear and see more about reconstruction in Iraq to fully understand the situation there, the general in charge of Army Corps of Engineers efforts in the Persian Gulf region said today.
Gates, Pace Call on Congress to Fund IED Research
By Jim Garamone
American Forces Press Service
WASHINGTON, Feb. 28, 2007 – Defense leaders yesterday called on Congress to approve a further $2.4 billion to defeat the biggest killer of Americans in the Middle East: the improvised explosive device.
American Forces Press Service
WASHINGTON, Feb. 28, 2007 – Defense leaders yesterday called on Congress to approve a further $2.4 billion to defeat the biggest killer of Americans in the Middle East: the improvised explosive device.
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