American Forces Press Service
WASHINGTON, May 13, 2008 - About a dozen militant extremists were killed yesterday during a coalition forces operation in Afghanistan's Helmand province to disrupt Taliban weapons supply operations, military officials reported.
Coalition forces searched compounds in the province's Garmser district, targeting a Taliban commander conducting weapons supply operations in the area. While conducting their search, coalition forces saw militants setting up an ambush and responded with small-arms fire and air strikes.
Coalition troops discovered rocket-propelled grenades, machine guns, assault rifles, cases of ammunition, and two mortars. The troops destroyed the weapons to prevent their use, officials said.
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Wednesday, May 14, 2008
Coalition, Iraqi Forces Expand Operations Into Qurnah
American Forces Press Service
WASHINGTON, May 13, 2008 - Coalition and Iraqi forces expanded their operations about 70 kilometers north of Basra, Iraq, into Qurnah today, as the Iraqi army continues to develop its capabilities for tactical maneuvers over long distances.
Operation "Charge of Knights," which began in March in Basra, launched in Qurnah with a drop of 100,000 leaflets over the small village encouraging residents' cooperation. The operation involves Iraqi security forces operating with coalition air and ground support. United Kingdom and U.S. military transition teams are embedded with their Iraqi counterparts.
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WASHINGTON, May 13, 2008 - Coalition and Iraqi forces expanded their operations about 70 kilometers north of Basra, Iraq, into Qurnah today, as the Iraqi army continues to develop its capabilities for tactical maneuvers over long distances.
Operation "Charge of Knights," which began in March in Basra, launched in Qurnah with a drop of 100,000 leaflets over the small village encouraging residents' cooperation. The operation involves Iraqi security forces operating with coalition air and ground support. United Kingdom and U.S. military transition teams are embedded with their Iraqi counterparts.
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With Improved Security, Basra Comes Back to Life
By Marine Corps 1st Lt. Brian Block | Special to American Forces Press Service
CAMP FALLUJAH, Iraq, May 13, 2008 - The security environment in Basra, Iraq, has improved dramatically since 1st Iraqi Army Quick Reaction Force fought its way into the city April 1.
Criminal elements had taken over parts of the city from local Iraqi security forces and imposed their own rule on a city that once was a cultural and commercial beacon for all of Iraq.
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CAMP FALLUJAH, Iraq, May 13, 2008 - The security environment in Basra, Iraq, has improved dramatically since 1st Iraqi Army Quick Reaction Force fought its way into the city April 1.
Criminal elements had taken over parts of the city from local Iraqi security forces and imposed their own rule on a city that once was a cultural and commercial beacon for all of Iraq.
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Commander Says al-Qaida 'Virtually Destroyed' in Kirkuk
By Jim Garamone | American Forces Press Service
WASHINGTON, May 12, 2008 - Violence in Iraq's Kirkuk province has dropped by 70 percent, and coalition and Iraqi forces have "virtually destroyed" al-Qaida in Iraq in the region, the commander of the U.S. brigade combat team in the area said today.
Army Col. David Paschal, commander of 1st Brigade, 10th Mountain Division, said that as security improves in the strategic northern province, changes are happening in the economy and in governance that help cement the security progress in place.
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WASHINGTON, May 12, 2008 - Violence in Iraq's Kirkuk province has dropped by 70 percent, and coalition and Iraqi forces have "virtually destroyed" al-Qaida in Iraq in the region, the commander of the U.S. brigade combat team in the area said today.
Army Col. David Paschal, commander of 1st Brigade, 10th Mountain Division, said that as security improves in the strategic northern province, changes are happening in the economy and in governance that help cement the security progress in place.
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Forces Capture 20 Terrorism Suspects in Baghdad, Mosul
American Forces Press Service
WASHINGTON, May 12, 2008 - Coalition and Iraqi forces nabbed 20 terrorism suspects in operations yesterday in Baghdad and Mosul.
Forces caught 19 suspects in the West Rashid and Kadhamiyah districts of Baghdad. Seven were caught while troops were talking with citizens in Kadhamiyah. Two others were caught during a search there, and four others suspected of planning bombing attacks were caught. Iraqi forces caught two suspects in Kadhamiyah. Four suspects were nabbed as part of Operation Tusker Chamberlain in West Rashid.
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WASHINGTON, May 12, 2008 - Coalition and Iraqi forces nabbed 20 terrorism suspects in operations yesterday in Baghdad and Mosul.
Forces caught 19 suspects in the West Rashid and Kadhamiyah districts of Baghdad. Seven were caught while troops were talking with citizens in Kadhamiyah. Two others were caught during a search there, and four others suspected of planning bombing attacks were caught. Iraqi forces caught two suspects in Kadhamiyah. Four suspects were nabbed as part of Operation Tusker Chamberlain in West Rashid.
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Colonel Describes Progress With Afghan Army, Police
By Navy Seaman William Selby | Special to American Forces Press Service
WASHINGTON, May 12, 2008 - A key leader in the effort to build Afghanistan's national army and police force explained the process and marked progress in a conference call with online journalists and "bloggers" May 9.
Army Col. Michael J. McMahon, director of force integration and training for Combined Security Transition Command Afghanistan, said coalition trainers have been building infantry battalions from the ground up since 2002.
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WASHINGTON, May 12, 2008 - A key leader in the effort to build Afghanistan's national army and police force explained the process and marked progress in a conference call with online journalists and "bloggers" May 9.
Army Col. Michael J. McMahon, director of force integration and training for Combined Security Transition Command Afghanistan, said coalition trainers have been building infantry battalions from the ground up since 2002.
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Thursday, May 8, 2008
Iraqi army says Iraqi al-Qaida leader arrested
May 8
BAGHDAD (AP) - The leader of al-Qaida in Iraq, Abu Ayyub al-Masri, was arrested in the northern city of Mosul, the Iraqi Defense Ministry spokesman said Thursday. Mohammed al-Askari said the arrest of al-Masri, also known as Abu Hamza al-Muhajir, was confirmed to him by the Iraqi commander of the province. There was no immediate confirmation or comment from U.S. forces.
News of the arrest was also reported by Iraqi state television.
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BAGHDAD (AP) - The leader of al-Qaida in Iraq, Abu Ayyub al-Masri, was arrested in the northern city of Mosul, the Iraqi Defense Ministry spokesman said Thursday. Mohammed al-Askari said the arrest of al-Masri, also known as Abu Hamza al-Muhajir, was confirmed to him by the Iraqi commander of the province. There was no immediate confirmation or comment from U.S. forces.
News of the arrest was also reported by Iraqi state television.
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Tuesday, May 6, 2008
Abrams Tank Crew Kills Attackers in Baghdad Fighting
American Forces Press Service
WASHINGTON, May 5, 2008 - An M1A2 Abrams tank crew fired a 120 mm round at two attackers on a rooftop, killing both, during fighting in northeastern Baghdad today, military officials reported.
A nearby U.S. patrol had struck a roadside bomb, and two men on a nearby rooftop then engaged the Americans with small-arms fire. No U.S. soldiers were injured in the attack.
"When attacked or when we observe an imminent attack, we will respond with appropriate force," said Army Col. Allen Batschelet, Multinational Division Baghdad and 4th Infantry Division chief of staff.
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WASHINGTON, May 5, 2008 - An M1A2 Abrams tank crew fired a 120 mm round at two attackers on a rooftop, killing both, during fighting in northeastern Baghdad today, military officials reported.
A nearby U.S. patrol had struck a roadside bomb, and two men on a nearby rooftop then engaged the Americans with small-arms fire. No U.S. soldiers were injured in the attack.
"When attacked or when we observe an imminent attack, we will respond with appropriate force," said Army Col. Allen Batschelet, Multinational Division Baghdad and 4th Infantry Division chief of staff.
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Coalition Forces Bring Aid to Iraqi Village
By Army Sgt. Daniel T. West | Special to American Forces Press Service
FORWARD OPERATING BASE DELTA, Iraq, May 5, 2008 - Coalition forces conducted a medical assistance mission in Byda village, near Kut, Iraq, May 2.
The mission is part of an outreach program to provide for outlying villages in Iraq's Wasit province that have seen little or no coalition presence, said Army Lt. Col. Rob Jones, deputy team leader for the Wasit Provincial Reconstruction Team.
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FORWARD OPERATING BASE DELTA, Iraq, May 5, 2008 - Coalition forces conducted a medical assistance mission in Byda village, near Kut, Iraq, May 2.
The mission is part of an outreach program to provide for outlying villages in Iraq's Wasit province that have seen little or no coalition presence, said Army Lt. Col. Rob Jones, deputy team leader for the Wasit Provincial Reconstruction Team.
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Troops Conduct Operations in Afghanistan's Helmand, Khowst Provinces
American Forces Press Service
WASHINGTON, May 4, 2008 - Coalition forces killed an undetermined number of militants and detained 29 in Afghanistan's Helmand and Khowst provinces over the past two days.
In Helmand province, coalition forces were conducing searches of several compounds in the Reg District yesterday when militants engaged them with small-arms fire.
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WASHINGTON, May 4, 2008 - Coalition forces killed an undetermined number of militants and detained 29 in Afghanistan's Helmand and Khowst provinces over the past two days.
In Helmand province, coalition forces were conducing searches of several compounds in the Reg District yesterday when militants engaged them with small-arms fire.
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Coalition, Iraqi Forces Kill, Capture Insurgents
American Forces Press Service
WASHINGTON, May 4, 2008 - Coalition and Iraqi forces killed and captured dozens of enemy fighters and terrorists during operations conducted throughout Iraq over the past three days.
Coalition forces captured two suspected Iranian-trained insurgents early this morning in the Rashid district in Baghdad.
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WASHINGTON, May 4, 2008 - Coalition and Iraqi forces killed and captured dozens of enemy fighters and terrorists during operations conducted throughout Iraq over the past three days.
Coalition forces captured two suspected Iranian-trained insurgents early this morning in the Rashid district in Baghdad.
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