June 19 | By KIM GAMEL
BAGHDAD (AP) - Weapons caches are turning up with increasing frequency in public places in Iraq - from a bakery to a fish farm - as recent security gains embolden more civilians to come forward with tips, U.S. and Iraqi military officials say.
The odd locations of many of the discoveries reflect the fine line separating civilians from the Shiite and Sunni extremists who don't wear uniforms and often live among them. Many would-be tipsters had previously looked the other way because of intimidation or because they sought protection from local militias.
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Thursday, June 12, 2008
Coalition Forces in Iraq Capture 'Special Groups,' al-Qaida Leaders
American Forces Press Service
WASHINGTON, June 11, 2008 - Coalition forces in Iraq today captured a man believed to be the leader of an Iranian-backed enemy "special group" and another who's an alleged al-Qaida chieftain during separate operations conducted near Kut and in Mosul, respectively, military officials said.
Coalition forces captured the suspected Iranian-trained explosives expert in Numaniyah, southeast of Baghdad near Kut. Intelligence sources told coalition officials the suspect has numerous Iranian contacts with whom he would meet when smuggling weapons and bomb-making materials into Iraq. Coalition forces entered the suspect's residence and subdued him without firing any shots after the man made a move toward a weapon.
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WASHINGTON, June 11, 2008 - Coalition forces in Iraq today captured a man believed to be the leader of an Iranian-backed enemy "special group" and another who's an alleged al-Qaida chieftain during separate operations conducted near Kut and in Mosul, respectively, military officials said.
Coalition forces captured the suspected Iranian-trained explosives expert in Numaniyah, southeast of Baghdad near Kut. Intelligence sources told coalition officials the suspect has numerous Iranian contacts with whom he would meet when smuggling weapons and bomb-making materials into Iraq. Coalition forces entered the suspect's residence and subdued him without firing any shots after the man made a move toward a weapon.
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Services Meet or Exceed May Recruiting Goals
American Forces Press Service
WASHINGTON, June 10, 2008 - All the services met or exceeded their May active-duty recruiting goals and have exceeded their target recruiting numbers for this point in the fiscal year, Defense Department officials announced today.
Among the reserve components, only the Army National Guard fell short of its May goal. But officials noted that the Army National Guard has recruited 109 percent of its fiscal 2008 target to this point and explained that the May shortfall reflects an Army decision to have National Guard manning at its authorized level.
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WASHINGTON, June 10, 2008 - All the services met or exceeded their May active-duty recruiting goals and have exceeded their target recruiting numbers for this point in the fiscal year, Defense Department officials announced today.
Among the reserve components, only the Army National Guard fell short of its May goal. But officials noted that the Army National Guard has recruited 109 percent of its fiscal 2008 target to this point and explained that the May shortfall reflects an Army decision to have National Guard manning at its authorized level.
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U.S., Afghan Troops Use Mortar Fire to Thwart Insurgent Attack
American Forces Press Service
WASHINGTON, June 10, 2008 - U.S. and Afghan troops used mortar fire yesterday to defeat insurgents who fired upon a forward operating base in Afghanistan's Zabul province, military officials said.
A group of insurgents attacked the base with small-arms and mortar fire. Afghan and coalition forces responded to the attack with mortar fire. One insurgent was killed in the exchange, which occurred near the province's Deh Chopan district.
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WASHINGTON, June 10, 2008 - U.S. and Afghan troops used mortar fire yesterday to defeat insurgents who fired upon a forward operating base in Afghanistan's Zabul province, military officials said.
A group of insurgents attacked the base with small-arms and mortar fire. Afghan and coalition forces responded to the attack with mortar fire. One insurgent was killed in the exchange, which occurred near the province's Deh Chopan district.
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Iraqi, U.S. Forces Kill Three al-Qaida Terrorists
American Forces Press Service
WASHINGTON, June 10, 2008 - Iraqi and coalition forces killed three terrorists and detained five suspects in northern Iraq today during operations targeting al-Qaida in Iraq, military officials said.
Iraqi and coalition forces captured an al-Qaida in Iraq member linked to terrorist activities during an operation in the Kirkuk area. Three armed men confronted the joint Iraqi-coalition force and refused to comply with instructions to surrender.
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WASHINGTON, June 10, 2008 - Iraqi and coalition forces killed three terrorists and detained five suspects in northern Iraq today during operations targeting al-Qaida in Iraq, military officials said.
Iraqi and coalition forces captured an al-Qaida in Iraq member linked to terrorist activities during an operation in the Kirkuk area. Three armed men confronted the joint Iraqi-coalition force and refused to comply with instructions to surrender.
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Tuesday, June 10, 2008
Coalition Efforts in Northern Iraq Reduce Number of Roadside Bombs
By Lisa Daniel | American Forces Press Service
WASHINGTON, June 9, 2008 - U.S. and Iraqi military operations in northern Iraq have cut the number of roadside bombs there nearly in half since February, the commander of Multinational Division North told reporters at a Pentagon briefing today.
The number of roadside bombs - known in military parlance as improvised explosive devices, or IEDs - discovered in May was 550, compared to 900 in February, Army Maj. Gen. Mark P. Hertling told reporters in a teleconference from Camp Striker in Iraq. Coalition troops clear about half the IEDs each month, he said.
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WASHINGTON, June 9, 2008 - U.S. and Iraqi military operations in northern Iraq have cut the number of roadside bombs there nearly in half since February, the commander of Multinational Division North told reporters at a Pentagon briefing today.
The number of roadside bombs - known in military parlance as improvised explosive devices, or IEDs - discovered in May was 550, compared to 900 in February, Army Maj. Gen. Mark P. Hertling told reporters in a teleconference from Camp Striker in Iraq. Coalition troops clear about half the IEDs each month, he said.
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Coalition Builds Capacity in Southern Afghanistan
By Jack Holt | Special to American Forces Press Service
WASHINGTON, June 9, 2008 - Important progress is being made in NATO's Afghan Regional Security Integration Command South area of operations, the commander there told bloggers and online journalists in a June 6 conference call.
"Nothing really too sexy, but actually it's very important stuff in a counterinsurgency that you are able to build up the capacity, and then using the reconstruction money and development monies that we have, we're able to reach out to the Afghan civilians so that we can build better relationships with them," Army Col. Thomas J. McGrath said. "I'm talking about roads and helping them farm, sending out tools, and things of that nature."
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WASHINGTON, June 9, 2008 - Important progress is being made in NATO's Afghan Regional Security Integration Command South area of operations, the commander there told bloggers and online journalists in a June 6 conference call.
"Nothing really too sexy, but actually it's very important stuff in a counterinsurgency that you are able to build up the capacity, and then using the reconstruction money and development monies that we have, we're able to reach out to the Afghan civilians so that we can build better relationships with them," Army Col. Thomas J. McGrath said. "I'm talking about roads and helping them farm, sending out tools, and things of that nature."
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Five Attackers Killed, Seven Detained in Iraq Operations
American Forces Press Service
WASHINGTON, June 9, 2008 - Coalition forces killed five enemy fighters, destroyed a foreign terrorist hideout, and detained seven terrorism suspects in operations across Iraq today.
A tip from a detainee led coalition forces to a foreign terrorist hideout site in a remote area of northwestern Iraq. When forces arrived, enemy fighters attacked. Coalition forces returned fire and called in air support. Five terrorists were killed. Forces found several suicide vests and heavy machine guns at the site. The site was destroyed.
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WASHINGTON, June 9, 2008 - Coalition forces killed five enemy fighters, destroyed a foreign terrorist hideout, and detained seven terrorism suspects in operations across Iraq today.
A tip from a detainee led coalition forces to a foreign terrorist hideout site in a remote area of northwestern Iraq. When forces arrived, enemy fighters attacked. Coalition forces returned fire and called in air support. Five terrorists were killed. Forces found several suicide vests and heavy machine guns at the site. The site was destroyed.
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Thursday, June 5, 2008
General Credits Lull in Iraq Violence to Better Security, Citizen Help
By John J. Kruzel | American Forces Press Service
WASHINGTON, June 4, 2008 - Last month marked the fewest attacks in Iraq in four years, a reduction one military official today attributed to improved security tactics and personnel and an increase in tips from Iraqi citizens.
The number of bombing attacks involving deadly, armor-piercing charges and homemade explosives decreased in May and continues to fall, Army Brig. Gen. John Campbell, deputy director for regional operations for the Joint Chiefs of Staff, told reporters at a Pentagon news conference.
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WASHINGTON, June 4, 2008 - Last month marked the fewest attacks in Iraq in four years, a reduction one military official today attributed to improved security tactics and personnel and an increase in tips from Iraqi citizens.
The number of bombing attacks involving deadly, armor-piercing charges and homemade explosives decreased in May and continues to fall, Army Brig. Gen. John Campbell, deputy director for regional operations for the Joint Chiefs of Staff, told reporters at a Pentagon news conference.
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Coalition Forces Detain Nine, Including Wanted Suspects
American Forces Press Service
WASHINGTON, June 4, 2008 - Coalition forces detained nine suspects in central and northwestern Iraq today, including three wanted men and four of his associates, military officials said.
Coalition forces disrupted al-Qaida's bombing networks in and around Baghdad when they captured two wanted men and detained two additional suspected terrorists. One wanted man reportedly was involved in weapons distribution and car bombings. The other wanted man was detained in Taji, north of the capital, and is believed to gather intelligence for a bombing network in the area.
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WASHINGTON, June 4, 2008 - Coalition forces detained nine suspects in central and northwestern Iraq today, including three wanted men and four of his associates, military officials said.
Coalition forces disrupted al-Qaida's bombing networks in and around Baghdad when they captured two wanted men and detained two additional suspected terrorists. One wanted man reportedly was involved in weapons distribution and car bombings. The other wanted man was detained in Taji, north of the capital, and is believed to gather intelligence for a bombing network in the area.
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