Now I know everyone is just very upset that a female reporter was injured and 2 others killed in an IED blast. I am also sure many are aware that a soldier and civilian contractor died in the same blast. But what ALL the stories fail to mention is that in that same time frame: BAGHDAD, Iraq – Coalition forced detained one wanted terrorist and two suspects at approximately May 28 in the vicinity of Taji. The troops detained two suspects who surrendered immediately, while a third s...
BAGHDAD, Iraq - Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki said Wednesday he believed Iraqi forces were capable of taking over security around the country within 18 months , but he did not mention a timetable for U.S.-led coalition forces to leave. "Our forces are capable of taking over the security in all Iraqi provinces within a year-and-a-half," al-Maliki said in a written statement, in which he acknowledged that security forces needed more recruits, training and equipment. His comments cam...
BAGHDAD, Iraq (May 25, 2006) – Coalition forces located and killed three al-Qaida associates in the vicinity of Yusifiyah May 23 while searching for a wanted al-Qaida terrorist. The terrorists had been driving a vehicle containing grenades and small arms. One of the terrorists was wearing a suicide vest. While progress continued in Yusifiyah, Coalition forces killed four more terrorists and detained two during operations east of Lake Thar Thar on May 23. Upon assault, two suspects i...
BAGRAM AIRFIELD, Afghanistan – Afghan national security forces and Coalition forces conducted a series of continuous offensive operations May 17 and 18 across eastern and southern Afghanistan killing and capturing numerous Taliban extremists, maintaining relentless pressure on insurgent forces. Afghan National Police and Coalition forces killed a reported 60 enemy fighters and captured 20 during a battle in the village of Musa Qalah in Helmand Province May 17. The joint force purs...
KABUL , Afghanistan – Coalition forces conducted another successful operation in the Kandahar region near the village of Azizi that resulted in the unconfirmed deaths of more than 50 Taliban members. This was the second such operation in this area within a week. The purpose of this operation was to detain individuals suspected of terrorist and anti-Afghanistan activities. These individuals were active members of the Taliban network and have conducted attacks against Coalition and Af...
An Iraqi soldier and a 4th Infantry Division Soldier talk after the initial clearing of their area of operation for the mission. No Coalition Soldier patrolled without Iraqi soldiers present. A Chinook flies in support of Operation Iron Triangle. More than 200 Terrorist caught! Wheres th news? Oh thats right, no Americans died or were hurt, no civilians were killed or wounded. Story and photos by Spc. Cassandra Groce 133rd Mobile Public Affairs Detachment ...
This guy is the kind of person who should make every American realize this is why we have the finest fighting force in the world. And no matter what you throw at them/us we will never give up, or leave a fellow solider behind. I want you to notice the second to last paragraph of this story. We have a volunteer military, and yet even though you are told we are losing the war in Iraq, we are not stopping the violence, we are seeing record re-enlistments happening....
Hmmm good stuff, sad its not mentioned anywhere in the regular news. I did see where a car bomb was exploded killing 17 and injuring dozens, but didn't see any mention of the below story. LOL wonder why? SOLDIERS CAPTURE TERRORIST, DISRUPT IMPROVISED-EXPLOSIVE DEVICE EMPLACEMENTS BAGHDAD, Iraq – At approximately 7:30 a.m. May 16 Multi-National Division – Baghdad Soldiers observed three terrorists with two bongo trucks emplacing a roadside bomb on a highway southwest of Baghdad. ...
BAGHDAD, Iraq – Coalition forces discovered a large amount of documents and videos ranging from plans to critiques, including al-Qaida in Iraq’s strategy in Baghdad during an April 16 raid in the Yusifiyah area. The documents show how the terrorist organization lacks leadership, military capability and Iraqi support. “This information confirms what the Government of Iraq, Coalition forces and ultimately the people of Iraq already know - that al-Qaida in Iraq’s role only attempts to impe...
This opinion piece appeared in the Gainesville Sun ( www.sunone.com ) newsaper this morning, and I almost choked on my coffee and had to read it a few times to make sure I was not seeing things, or misreading it. This is it word for word: Time to scrap the military It is time to recognize the paradigm shift that has occurred gradually in the more than 50 years before the September 11, 2001, tragedies. This shift has rendered military power nearly, if not completely, obsolete. Due t...
The difference between the MSM, the Defense Department Press release and what people would really like to know. Here is a AP story as reported in the local paper this morning: Blast at Iraqi market kills 17 The Associated Press BAGHDAD, Iraq - A suicide truck bomber attacked a crowded market in Tal Afar late Tuesday, killing at least 17 people and wounding 35 in a city cited by President Bus...
Chris, Short update this time, my friend. Last Friday some of our coalition partners, the Brits, were hit with a VBIED in Kabul province. The bomber waited for there convoy to pass by, and then he attempted to detonate from their rear. However, this dumbass(excuse the language) detonated early and managed only to kill himself, an innocent bystander and his horse. There were no coalition injuries at all, although the death of the Innocent man is tragic nonetheless. Just anoth...
BAGHDAD, Iraq – An explosion occurred in a building within the Sheik Abdel Kader mosque compound at approximately 6 p.m. May 7 in Rusafa, a neighborhood of east Baghdad. According to the 2nd Battalion, 2nd Brigade, 6th Iraqi Division, the bomb exploded, causing a fire. The Iraqi fire department responded and began suppressing the fire when firefighters noticed an improvised explosive device inside the mosque. The Iraqi police explosive ordinance disposal t...
Thursday, May 04, 2006 A moving (in more ways than one!) tribute to a lost son..and solider... CAMP PENDLETON, Calif. ( March 2, 2006) Karla Comfort received a lot of looks and even some salutes from people when she drove from Benton, Ark., to Camp Pendleton, Calif., in her newly-painted, custom Hummer H3 March 2. The vehicle is adorned with the likeness o! f! her son, 20-year-old Lance Cpl. John M. Holmason, ...
You did not hear any of this as it was with the Arab press and not the World or US press. Interesting statements on their part. Good stuff. Arab Media Roundtable with Secretary Rumsfeld and Secretary Rice from Baghdad, Iraq QUESTION: [In Arabic] SECRETARY RUMSFELD: I see your point. ...