By Gerry J. Gilmore | American Forces Press Service
WASHINGTON, April 29, 2008 - A senior Army officer responsible for soldiers' housing pledged remedial action in the wake of news reports citing some soldiers living on Fort Bragg, N.C., were housed in substandard quarters.
"It is my responsibility for maintaining barracks throughout the Army," Brig. Gen. Dennis E. Rogers, deputy director of operations and facilities for U.S. Army Installation Management Command, in Arlington, Va., said today during a roundtable discussion with Pentagon reporters.
"Folks, we let our soldiers down, and that's not like us," Rogers emphasized to reporters. "That's not how we want America's sons and daughters to live, and there's no good excuse for what happened."
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Wednesday, April 30, 2008
Coalition Forces Kill Three Terrorists, Detain 12
American Forces Press Service
WASHINGTON, April 29, 2008 - Coalition forces killed three terrorists and detained 12 suspects today during operations in the northern half of Iraq.
Coalition forces targeted a suspect wanted for aiding foreign terrorists at a suspected terrorist safe-house about 60 miles north of Baghdad. Forces killed three armed terrorists there, and five others were detained.
Coalition forces nabbed four suspects in Mosul.
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WASHINGTON, April 29, 2008 - Coalition forces killed three terrorists and detained 12 suspects today during operations in the northern half of Iraq.
Coalition forces targeted a suspect wanted for aiding foreign terrorists at a suspected terrorist safe-house about 60 miles north of Baghdad. Forces killed three armed terrorists there, and five others were detained.
Coalition forces nabbed four suspects in Mosul.
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Two Terrorists Killed, Four Detained in Afghanistan
American Forces Press Service
WASHINGTON, April 29, 2008 - Coalition and Afghan forces killed two terrorists and detained four in operations April 27 targeting a known suicide-bomb and homemade-bomb handler in the Bati Kowt district of Afghanistan's Nangarhar province.
One Afghan security force member was killed during the operation. Coalition forces reported no casualties.
In other operations the same day, Afghan National Army commandos and Afghan National Police, alongside coalition forces, killed an undisclosed number of insurgents in Galuch village, in Laghman province.
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WASHINGTON, April 29, 2008 - Coalition and Afghan forces killed two terrorists and detained four in operations April 27 targeting a known suicide-bomb and homemade-bomb handler in the Bati Kowt district of Afghanistan's Nangarhar province.
One Afghan security force member was killed during the operation. Coalition forces reported no casualties.
In other operations the same day, Afghan National Army commandos and Afghan National Police, alongside coalition forces, killed an undisclosed number of insurgents in Galuch village, in Laghman province.
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President Foresees Tough Fight Ahead in Afghanistan
By Jim Garamone | American Forces Press Service
WASHINGTON, April 29, 2008 - The United States and its allies are making progress in Afghanistan, but there is a long, tough road ahead, President Bush said during a White House Rose Garden news conference today.
The Taliban and its al-Qaida allies continue to fight in Afghanistan and want to re-impose an "incredibly dark" regime in the country, the president said. The recent Taliban assassination attempt on Afghan President Hamid Karzai is their latest attempt to retrieve their failing campaign, he added.
"It's very important for the American people to remember what life was like in Afghanistan prior to the liberation of the country," Bush said. The Taliban denied basic human rights to the women of the nation. "They didn't believe in women's rights," he said. "They didn't let little girls go to school. And they provided safe haven to al-Qaida."
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WASHINGTON, April 29, 2008 - The United States and its allies are making progress in Afghanistan, but there is a long, tough road ahead, President Bush said during a White House Rose Garden news conference today.
The Taliban and its al-Qaida allies continue to fight in Afghanistan and want to re-impose an "incredibly dark" regime in the country, the president said. The recent Taliban assassination attempt on Afghan President Hamid Karzai is their latest attempt to retrieve their failing campaign, he added.
"It's very important for the American people to remember what life was like in Afghanistan prior to the liberation of the country," Bush said. The Taliban denied basic human rights to the women of the nation. "They didn't believe in women's rights," he said. "They didn't let little girls go to school. And they provided safe haven to al-Qaida."
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Monday, April 28, 2008
Troops in Iraq Kill Terrorists, Capture Suspects, Seize Weapons
American Forces Press Service
WASHINGTON, April 28, 2008 - Coalition and Iraqi forces killed 42 members of Iranian-backed "special groups," detained eight terrorism suspects, and seized weapons in Iraq over the past four days, military officials said.
Iraqi and Multinational Division Baghdad soldiers manning a checkpoint retaliated against a large group that attacked them around 6:35 p.m. with small-arms fire. The U.S. component of the combined force used 120 mm fire from M1A12 Abrams tanks and small-arms fire, killing 22 attackers and forcing the rest to flee. No U.S. or Iraqi soldiers were harmed or killed. [emphasis added]
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WASHINGTON, April 28, 2008 - Coalition and Iraqi forces killed 42 members of Iranian-backed "special groups," detained eight terrorism suspects, and seized weapons in Iraq over the past four days, military officials said.
Iraqi and Multinational Division Baghdad soldiers manning a checkpoint retaliated against a large group that attacked them around 6:35 p.m. with small-arms fire. The U.S. component of the combined force used 120 mm fire from M1A12 Abrams tanks and small-arms fire, killing 22 attackers and forcing the rest to flee. No U.S. or Iraqi soldiers were harmed or killed. [emphasis added]
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Coalition Treats Afghans in Medical Outreach Effort
By Army Capt. Elizabeth Casebeer | Special to American Forces Press Service
BAGRAM AIR BASE, Afghanistan, April 28, 2008 - Several hundred citizens from a village near Tag Ab Valley in Afghanistan's Kapisa province swarmed a makeshift hospital April 19 during a village medical outreach hosted by Task Force Gladiator servicemembers.
The event's primary goal was to connect Afghans living near Tag Ab to the Afghan government through humanitarian-aid operations, with the assistance of village elders and Afghan National Police.
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BAGRAM AIR BASE, Afghanistan, April 28, 2008 - Several hundred citizens from a village near Tag Ab Valley in Afghanistan's Kapisa province swarmed a makeshift hospital April 19 during a village medical outreach hosted by Task Force Gladiator servicemembers.
The event's primary goal was to connect Afghans living near Tag Ab to the Afghan government through humanitarian-aid operations, with the assistance of village elders and Afghan National Police.
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Coalition, Anti-Afghanistan Forces Clash in Kapisa
American Forces Press Service
WASHINGTON, April 27, 2008 - Coalition forces engaged anti-Afghan forces in the Tag Ab district of Afghanistan's Kapisa province yesterday, resulting in the death of several militants, military officials said.
Coalition forces searched several compounds in the district in an effort to disrupt anti-government improvised explosive device activities. The search also targeted a Taliban militant known to have facilitated both vehicle-bomb attacks and attacks against Afghan government and coalition forces by foreign fighters.
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WASHINGTON, April 27, 2008 - Coalition forces engaged anti-Afghan forces in the Tag Ab district of Afghanistan's Kapisa province yesterday, resulting in the death of several militants, military officials said.
Coalition forces searched several compounds in the district in an effort to disrupt anti-government improvised explosive device activities. The search also targeted a Taliban militant known to have facilitated both vehicle-bomb attacks and attacks against Afghan government and coalition forces by foreign fighters.
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Troops in Iraq Kill Suspected Terrorists, Capture Dozens
American Forces Press Service
WASHINGTON, April 27, 2008 - Coalition forces killed at least 20 suspected terrorists, captured scores of others, and seized weapons caches in Iraq over the past four days, military officials said.
Coalition forces conducted two operations east of Samarra targeting associates of a known al-Qaida in Iraq facilitator who is a liaison with senior terrorist leaders. Coalition forces detained six suspected terrorists and discovered weapons and a building wired to explode. After moving civilians away from the area, coalition forces called for an air strike to destroy the building and weapons.
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WASHINGTON, April 27, 2008 - Coalition forces killed at least 20 suspected terrorists, captured scores of others, and seized weapons caches in Iraq over the past four days, military officials said.
Coalition forces conducted two operations east of Samarra targeting associates of a known al-Qaida in Iraq facilitator who is a liaison with senior terrorist leaders. Coalition forces detained six suspected terrorists and discovered weapons and a building wired to explode. After moving civilians away from the area, coalition forces called for an air strike to destroy the building and weapons.
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Troops in Iraq Kill 22 Suspected Terrorists, Capture 37
American Forces Press Service
WASHINGTON, April 25, 2008 – Coalition and Iraqi forces killed 22 suspected terrorists, captured 37 others, and seized weapons caches in Iraq over the past three days, military officials said.
During operations today an air weapons team fired a Hellfire missile at four criminals as they attempted to emplace an improvised explosive device in northeastern Baghdad around 1 a.m. The missile killed all four and destroyed the IED.
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WASHINGTON, April 25, 2008 – Coalition and Iraqi forces killed 22 suspected terrorists, captured 37 others, and seized weapons caches in Iraq over the past three days, military officials said.
During operations today an air weapons team fired a Hellfire missile at four criminals as they attempted to emplace an improvised explosive device in northeastern Baghdad around 1 a.m. The missile killed all four and destroyed the IED.
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Coalition Soldiers Repair Schools in Iraqi City
By Army Sgt. Jason Stadel | Special to American Forces Press Service
FORWARD OPERATING BASE KALSU, Iraq, April 25, 2008 – After months of fighting, coalition forces in Arab Jabour, Iraq, have rid the area of al-Qaida in Iraq terrorists and have turned their attention to rebuilding the community.
Those efforts have opened numerous schools, water pumps and health clinics in Arab Jabour. The Islah School, Alula School and Al-Alemia School are currently undergoing repairs.
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FORWARD OPERATING BASE KALSU, Iraq, April 25, 2008 – After months of fighting, coalition forces in Arab Jabour, Iraq, have rid the area of al-Qaida in Iraq terrorists and have turned their attention to rebuilding the community.
Those efforts have opened numerous schools, water pumps and health clinics in Arab Jabour. The Islah School, Alula School and Al-Alemia School are currently undergoing repairs.
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American, Iraqi troops kill 38 militants in Baghdad
April 28 | By SELCAN HACAOGLU
BAGHDAD (AP) - American and Iraqi troops killed 38 militants in the fiercest clashes with militants in weeks in Baghdad, including 22 who attacked a military checkpoint in a Shiite militia stronghold, the U.S. military said Monday.
Suspected Shiite extremists, apparently taking advantage of a sandstorm that blanketed the capital, attacked several checkpoints and hammered the U.S.-protected Green Zone in the fiercest salvo in weeks on Sunday. The sandstorm had grounded the American aircraft that normally prowl for launching teams.
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BAGHDAD (AP) - American and Iraqi troops killed 38 militants in the fiercest clashes with militants in weeks in Baghdad, including 22 who attacked a military checkpoint in a Shiite militia stronghold, the U.S. military said Monday.
Suspected Shiite extremists, apparently taking advantage of a sandstorm that blanketed the capital, attacked several checkpoints and hammered the U.S.-protected Green Zone in the fiercest salvo in weeks on Sunday. The sandstorm had grounded the American aircraft that normally prowl for launching teams.
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Friday, April 25, 2008
Wounded Warriors Get White House Send Off Before Soldier Ride
By Donna Miles | American Forces Press Service
WASHINGTON, April 24, 2008 - A group of wounded warriors got a presidential send off at the White House today as they launched a three-day bicycle ride to show the world and themselves what they're still capable of accomplishing.
President Bush joined Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Adm. Mike Mullen, Deputy Defense Secretary Gordon R. England, and the secretaries of State and Veterans Affairs on the South Lawn, heralding the wounded warriors for their service, sacrifice and inspiration.
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WASHINGTON, April 24, 2008 - A group of wounded warriors got a presidential send off at the White House today as they launched a three-day bicycle ride to show the world and themselves what they're still capable of accomplishing.
President Bush joined Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Adm. Mike Mullen, Deputy Defense Secretary Gordon R. England, and the secretaries of State and Veterans Affairs on the South Lawn, heralding the wounded warriors for their service, sacrifice and inspiration.
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Coalition Forces Kill Four Iranian-Trained Fighters in Iraq
American Forces Press Service
WASHINGTON, April 24, 2008 - Coalition forces killed four Iranian-trained "special groups" criminals and detained five other suspected criminals today in Rashidiyah, Iraq, north of Baghdad.
Intelligence sources led the forces to the location of a criminal suspected of receiving weapons and finances from Iran. He also is suspected of directing and conducting kidnappings and sectarian violence against Iraqi citizens.
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WASHINGTON, April 24, 2008 - Coalition forces killed four Iranian-trained "special groups" criminals and detained five other suspected criminals today in Rashidiyah, Iraq, north of Baghdad.
Intelligence sources led the forces to the location of a criminal suspected of receiving weapons and finances from Iran. He also is suspected of directing and conducting kidnappings and sectarian violence against Iraqi citizens.
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New Bank Opens in Baghdad District
By Army Spc. David Hodge | Special to American Forces Press Service
FORWARD OPERATING BASE FALCON, Iraq, April 24, 2008 - Eight months ago, opening a bank in the Rashid district of southern Baghdad sounded like a good way to stir up trouble.
Times have changed in the area, however, and local residents now have tangible proof of the economic resurgence in the area as they gathered in Doura on April 20 for the grand reopening of the Rashid Commercial Bank.
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FORWARD OPERATING BASE FALCON, Iraq, April 24, 2008 - Eight months ago, opening a bank in the Rashid district of southern Baghdad sounded like a good way to stir up trouble.
Times have changed in the area, however, and local residents now have tangible proof of the economic resurgence in the area as they gathered in Doura on April 20 for the grand reopening of the Rashid Commercial Bank.
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Operations Net Two Suspects in Afghanistan
American Forces Press Service
WASHINGTON, April 23, 2008 - Separate operations in Afghanistan resulted in the detention of two suspects.
A suspected Taliban militant was detained April 22 during an Afghan and coalition forces joint operation to disrupt militant roadside-bomb activities in the Jaberi district of Khowst province.
The combined forces searched several compounds in the district, targeting a Taliban militant known to have facilitated bomb attacks against Afghan government and coalition forces.
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WASHINGTON, April 23, 2008 - Separate operations in Afghanistan resulted in the detention of two suspects.
A suspected Taliban militant was detained April 22 during an Afghan and coalition forces joint operation to disrupt militant roadside-bomb activities in the Jaberi district of Khowst province.
The combined forces searched several compounds in the district, targeting a Taliban militant known to have facilitated bomb attacks against Afghan government and coalition forces.
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Wednesday, April 23, 2008
Troops Kill Terrorist, Detain Others During Operations
American Forces Press Service
WASHINGTON, April 22, 2008 - Coalition forces killed a terrorist, detained suspects, and discovered homemade explosives during a series of operations today and yesterday.
In a synchronized effort triggered by intelligence from an April 12 operation, coalition forces descended on targets in Salahuddin province to disrupt al-Qaida foreign terrorist leaders. The coordinated operations seized 21 individuals with alleged ties to the al-Qaida foreign terrorist network.
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WASHINGTON, April 22, 2008 - Coalition forces killed a terrorist, detained suspects, and discovered homemade explosives during a series of operations today and yesterday.
In a synchronized effort triggered by intelligence from an April 12 operation, coalition forces descended on targets in Salahuddin province to disrupt al-Qaida foreign terrorist leaders. The coordinated operations seized 21 individuals with alleged ties to the al-Qaida foreign terrorist network.
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Monday, April 21, 2008
Forces Kill, Capture Dozens of Enemy Fighters
American Forces Press Service
WASHINGTON, April 20, 2008 - Coalition and Iraqi forces killed or captured dozens of terrorists and criminal militia members during multiple engagements in Iraq yesterday, military officials said.
In Suq Ash Shuyukh, southeast of Nasiriyah, Iraq, a combined force of more than 300 Iraqi Army, Iraqi Police and Iraqi Special Weapons and Tactics personnel, advised by U.S. Special Operations Forces, killed 40 criminal militia members and arrested an additional 40 after the Iraqi forces were attacked by the militia members.
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WASHINGTON, April 20, 2008 - Coalition and Iraqi forces killed or captured dozens of terrorists and criminal militia members during multiple engagements in Iraq yesterday, military officials said.
In Suq Ash Shuyukh, southeast of Nasiriyah, Iraq, a combined force of more than 300 Iraqi Army, Iraqi Police and Iraqi Special Weapons and Tactics personnel, advised by U.S. Special Operations Forces, killed 40 criminal militia members and arrested an additional 40 after the Iraqi forces were attacked by the militia members.
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Coalition Troops in Afghanistan Detain Suspected Roadside Bomber
American Forces Press Service
WASHINGTON, April 18, 2008 - Coalition forces detained a suspected militant yesterday during a joint U.S./Afghan security-force operation to disrupt roadside bombings in Afghanistan's Khowst province, military officials reported.
The person in custody is linked to several attacks on coalition forces. He was detained during a search of compounds in the province's Gorbuz District.
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WASHINGTON, April 18, 2008 - Coalition forces detained a suspected militant yesterday during a joint U.S./Afghan security-force operation to disrupt roadside bombings in Afghanistan's Khowst province, military officials reported.
The person in custody is linked to several attacks on coalition forces. He was detained during a search of compounds in the province's Gorbuz District.
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Coalition Troops in Iraq Capture Special Groups Leader
American Forces Press Service
WASHINGTON, April 18, 2008 - U.S. soldiers captured a man suspected of leading an Iranian-backed Special Groups cell in southern Baghdad's Rashid District yesterday, military officials reported.
The detainee is linked to several area attacks, officials said. He was caught during military operations conducted in the Abu T'shir neighborhood.
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WASHINGTON, April 18, 2008 - U.S. soldiers captured a man suspected of leading an Iranian-backed Special Groups cell in southern Baghdad's Rashid District yesterday, military officials reported.
The detainee is linked to several area attacks, officials said. He was caught during military operations conducted in the Abu T'shir neighborhood.
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Troops Trade School Supplies for Children's Smiles
By Army Sgt. 1st Class Tami Hillis | Special to American Forces Press Service
FORWARD OPERATING BASE KALSU, Iraq, April 18, 2008 - A convoy rolls up to a small school in the Monsouri area of Iraq, just outside Forward Operating Base Kalsu. At first glance, the school looks abandoned. Then small faces start appearing, and heads lean out the windows.
Moments later, helpful school faculty and eager students surround a group of U.S. soldiers assigned to Headquarters and Headquarters Battery, 1st Battalion, 76th Field Artillery, 4th Brigade Combat Team, 3rd Infantry Division, and the 415th Civil Affairs Battalion, from Kalamazoo, Mich.
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FORWARD OPERATING BASE KALSU, Iraq, April 18, 2008 - A convoy rolls up to a small school in the Monsouri area of Iraq, just outside Forward Operating Base Kalsu. At first glance, the school looks abandoned. Then small faces start appearing, and heads lean out the windows.
Moments later, helpful school faculty and eager students surround a group of U.S. soldiers assigned to Headquarters and Headquarters Battery, 1st Battalion, 76th Field Artillery, 4th Brigade Combat Team, 3rd Infantry Division, and the 415th Civil Affairs Battalion, from Kalamazoo, Mich.
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Friday, April 11, 2008
Gates: Reduced Iraq Violence Enables Exit of Surge Forces
By Gerry J. Gilmore | American Forces Press Service
WASHINGTON, April 10, 2008 - Sharply decreased violence in Iraq has set the stage for the departure of the remaining surge forces by the end of July, Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates testified before the Senate Armed Services Committee here today.
Violence in Iraq "has declined dramatically since this time last year," Gates told committee members. "In addition to the drop in U.S. casualties, we have seen a dramatic and encouraging decline in the loss of Iraqi civilians."
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WASHINGTON, April 10, 2008 - Sharply decreased violence in Iraq has set the stage for the departure of the remaining surge forces by the end of July, Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates testified before the Senate Armed Services Committee here today.
Violence in Iraq "has declined dramatically since this time last year," Gates told committee members. "In addition to the drop in U.S. casualties, we have seen a dramatic and encouraging decline in the loss of Iraqi civilians."
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Petraeus Gives High Marks to Maliki's Anti-terror Offensive
By Gerry J. Gilmore | American Forces Press Service
WASHINGTON, April 10, 2008 - Iraqi security forces acquitted themselves well, in view of their relative inexperience, in recent fighting against terrorists and criminals in the southern part of the country, including Basra, as well as in parts of Baghdad, the top U.S. military officer in Iraq said here today.
"The deployment was very impressive,... certainly not something Iraqis could have done a year ago," Army Gen. David H. Petraeus, commander of Multinational Force Iraq, said during a conference call with military analysts.
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WASHINGTON, April 10, 2008 - Iraqi security forces acquitted themselves well, in view of their relative inexperience, in recent fighting against terrorists and criminals in the southern part of the country, including Basra, as well as in parts of Baghdad, the top U.S. military officer in Iraq said here today.
"The deployment was very impressive,... certainly not something Iraqis could have done a year ago," Army Gen. David H. Petraeus, commander of Multinational Force Iraq, said during a conference call with military analysts.
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Petraeus: Conditions on Ground to Dictate Troop Withdrawals
By Army Sgt. Sara Moore | American Forces Press Service
WASHINGTON, April 10, 2008 - After the last of the surge brigades leaves Iraq this summer, future troop withdrawals will be based on conditions on the ground and will be evaluated continuously, the top U.S. commander in Iraq said in a recent television interview.
Army Gen. David H. Petraeus, commander of Multinational Force Iraq, appeared on ABC's "Nightline" on April 8 after a full day of testimony to Congress about the situation in Iraq. He concluded his testimony yesterday.
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WASHINGTON, April 10, 2008 - After the last of the surge brigades leaves Iraq this summer, future troop withdrawals will be based on conditions on the ground and will be evaluated continuously, the top U.S. commander in Iraq said in a recent television interview.
Army Gen. David H. Petraeus, commander of Multinational Force Iraq, appeared on ABC's "Nightline" on April 8 after a full day of testimony to Congress about the situation in Iraq. He concluded his testimony yesterday.
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Coalition Forces Detain Seven in Central, Northern Iraq
American Forces Press Service
WASHINGTON, April 10, 2008 - Coalition forces detained seven suspected terrorists during operations targeting al-Qaida in central and northern Iraq today.
In Taji, coalition forces detained two suspected terrorists during operations targeting associates of terrorist leaders in the Baghdad's northern belt.
Two additional suspects were detained in Mosul during a mission targeting an individual who allegedly oversees al-Qaida attack operations in the area.
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WASHINGTON, April 10, 2008 - Coalition forces detained seven suspected terrorists during operations targeting al-Qaida in central and northern Iraq today.
In Taji, coalition forces detained two suspected terrorists during operations targeting associates of terrorist leaders in the Baghdad's northern belt.
Two additional suspects were detained in Mosul during a mission targeting an individual who allegedly oversees al-Qaida attack operations in the area.
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Bush Announces Shorter Deployment Lengths
By Fred W. Baker III | American Forces Press Service
WASHINGTON, April 10, 2008 - President Bush today directed Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates to shorten deployment lengths for U.S. soldiers in Iraq from 15 to 12 months, starting in August.
Bush said he made the decision to reduce the strain on the force and because security improvements in Iraq have allowed for the withdrawal of all five surge combat brigades by the end of July.
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WASHINGTON, April 10, 2008 - President Bush today directed Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates to shorten deployment lengths for U.S. soldiers in Iraq from 15 to 12 months, starting in August.
Bush said he made the decision to reduce the strain on the force and because security improvements in Iraq have allowed for the withdrawal of all five surge combat brigades by the end of July.
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Wednesday, April 9, 2008
Iraq Security Situation Improved, But Remains Fragile
By Gerry J. Gilmore | American Forces Press Service
WASHINGTON, April 8, 2008 - Last year's surge of U.S. troops into Iraq has helped tamp down violence and improve security there, but the situation remains fragile, the top U.S. military and diplomatic officials in Iraq testified before the Senate Foreign Relations Committee here today.
Although Iraq "obviously remains a violent country, we do see progress in the security arena," Army Gen. David H. Petraeus, commander of Multinational Force Iraq, told committee members.
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WASHINGTON, April 8, 2008 - Last year's surge of U.S. troops into Iraq has helped tamp down violence and improve security there, but the situation remains fragile, the top U.S. military and diplomatic officials in Iraq testified before the Senate Foreign Relations Committee here today.
Although Iraq "obviously remains a violent country, we do see progress in the security arena," Army Gen. David H. Petraeus, commander of Multinational Force Iraq, told committee members.
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Aircrews Kill Attackers, Destroy Mortar Launching Site in Baghdad
American Forces Press Service
WASHINGTON, April 8, 2008 - An Army Apache helicopter and an Air Force F-16 took out a mortar-launching team and their launch site yesterday after an observation team saw them emplacing mortars in the New Baghdad district, military officials reported.
A joint security station reported a mortar attack near its location in the New Baghdad district. After a second 82 mm round exploded near the station, an aerial surveillance team pinpointed the two mortars' point of origin.
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WASHINGTON, April 8, 2008 - An Army Apache helicopter and an Air Force F-16 took out a mortar-launching team and their launch site yesterday after an observation team saw them emplacing mortars in the New Baghdad district, military officials reported.
A joint security station reported a mortar attack near its location in the New Baghdad district. After a second 82 mm round exploded near the station, an aerial surveillance team pinpointed the two mortars' point of origin.
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Afghanistan Operations Targeting Extremists Net Five Suspects
American Forces Press Service
WASHINGTON, April 8, 2008 - Five suspects were caught yesterday during two separate operations targeting extremist networks in Afghanistan's Uruzgan and Khowst provinces.
In an operation in Tirin Kot district, Uruzgan province, coalition forces searched the compounds of a known Taliban bomb facilitator responsible for several attacks in the province. Forces detained three suspects there.
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WASHINGTON, April 8, 2008 - Five suspects were caught yesterday during two separate operations targeting extremist networks in Afghanistan's Uruzgan and Khowst provinces.
In an operation in Tirin Kot district, Uruzgan province, coalition forces searched the compounds of a known Taliban bomb facilitator responsible for several attacks in the province. Forces detained three suspects there.
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Petraeus Recommends Pause in Iraq Troop Reductions
By Army Sgt. Sara Moore | American Forces Press Service
WASHINGTON, April 8, 2008 - The United States should take 45 days after the last "surge" brigade leaves Iraq in July to evaluate the situation before deciding future troop levels, the coalition's top military commander said here today.
Army Gen. David H. Petraeus reported his recommendation in testimony before the Senate Armed Services Committee. He testified along with U.S. Ambassador to Iraq Ryan C. Crocker about the situation in Iraq and progress made since September, when the two leaders last delivered an update to Congress and the president.
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WASHINGTON, April 8, 2008 - The United States should take 45 days after the last "surge" brigade leaves Iraq in July to evaluate the situation before deciding future troop levels, the coalition's top military commander said here today.
Army Gen. David H. Petraeus reported his recommendation in testimony before the Senate Armed Services Committee. He testified along with U.S. Ambassador to Iraq Ryan C. Crocker about the situation in Iraq and progress made since September, when the two leaders last delivered an update to Congress and the president.
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Wednesday, April 2, 2008
Troops Kill Suspected Terrorists, Capture Others, Seize Weapons
American Forces Press Service
WASHINGTON, April 1, 2008 - Coalition and Iraqi forces killed four suspected terrorists, detained 29 others, and seized or destroyed dozens of weapons in Iraq over the past three days, military officials said.
During an operation today in Mosul, coalition ground forces captured an alleged close associate of local senior al Qaeda in Iraq leaders. In another mission nearby, information gleaned from an operation in December led troops to a wanted individual, whom forces detained along with four other suspects.
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WASHINGTON, April 1, 2008 - Coalition and Iraqi forces killed four suspected terrorists, detained 29 others, and seized or destroyed dozens of weapons in Iraq over the past three days, military officials said.
During an operation today in Mosul, coalition ground forces captured an alleged close associate of local senior al Qaeda in Iraq leaders. In another mission nearby, information gleaned from an operation in December led troops to a wanted individual, whom forces detained along with four other suspects.
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Troops Kill Suspected Terrorists, Capture Others, Seize Weapons
American Forces Press Service
WASHINGTON, April 1, 2008 - Coalition and Iraqi forces killed four suspected terrorists, detained 29 others, and seized or destroyed dozens of weapons in Iraq over the past three days, military officials said.
During an operation today in Mosul, coalition ground forces captured an alleged close associate of local senior al Qaeda in Iraq leaders. In another mission nearby, information gleaned from an operation in December led troops to a wanted individual, whom forces detained along with four other suspects.
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WASHINGTON, April 1, 2008 - Coalition and Iraqi forces killed four suspected terrorists, detained 29 others, and seized or destroyed dozens of weapons in Iraq over the past three days, military officials said.
During an operation today in Mosul, coalition ground forces captured an alleged close associate of local senior al Qaeda in Iraq leaders. In another mission nearby, information gleaned from an operation in December led troops to a wanted individual, whom forces detained along with four other suspects.
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