BAGHDAD, Iraq – Coalition Forces killed seven terrorists, wounded three, and detained an additional two terrorists during a raid in the vicinity of Baqubah June 12. The targeted terrorists have been linked to previous Coalition operations and had ties to senior al-Qaida leaders across Iraq. Intelligence also indicates this particular terrorist cell is involved in the facilitation of foreign fighters in the
BAGRAM AIRFIELD, Afghanistan – The Coalition has announced plans to help build a new mosque in Angorata District of Paktika Province to promote reconstruction and provide Afghans with a modern house of worship. A Middle Eastern donor nation pledged the majority of funds required to complete the project. Engineers have assessed the cost to approach $239,000. “The Coalition is supporting the needs of the people o
BAGRAM AIRFIELD, Afghanistan – Coalition Forces engaged over 60 insurgents June 5 in western Arghandab District of Zabul Province. A joint Afghan National Army and Canadian force engaged with enemy forces into the evening, inflicting significant casualties on the extremists. Joint fires were employed, forcing remaining enemies to flee.  
AL ASAD, Iraq – U.S. Marines and Iraqi Soldiers operating in western al Anbar province, Iraq, expedited the medical evacuation of two Iraqi boys who sustained wounds from an improvised explosive device June 9. The Marines were manning a traffic control point on a road approximately two kilometers east of Ar Rutbah when the boys’ uncle approached the Marines and requested medical assistance for his wounded nephews. The uncle sta
Oh and did you forget that we have already sentenced the soldiers involved in the "torture" of the prisoners at Abu Garib? Guess we covered that one up too.
Bahu, You need to read "Marine charged in killing of Iraqis" Link and this one: "Still not charged with crime, sailor wears shackles" Link If AFTER the investigation they are found to be guilty and charged then prosecute them, but what has happened is everyone jumping to conclusions and accusing people of cov
Hey Gene, Not to make you feel bad or anything but Oil just dropped below $70 a barrell after we killed Zarqawi. Hmm go figure. Kill a leader of the terrorist and oil drops. LOL
Please refer to the newer of these articles, there is some serious HTML error in this post that does not allow it to display correctly. SOrry. I am trying to get it deleted but cant even see the edit buttons.
Karma or Draginol, Could you be so kind to delete the older of the two articles I posted this morning on Zarqawi. There is something seriously wrong with the html code and its screwing up my who blog site. And I can't even get to the edit button to do it myself, either from the forums or my site. its wierd. Thanks... ShadowWar
BAGHDAD, Iraq – Multi-National Force-Iraq Commanding General, Gen. George W. Casey Jr., announced the death of al-Qaida in Iraq leader Abu Musab Al-Zarqawi in the following statement during a press conference with Iraqi Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki and U.S. Ambassador to Iraq Zalmay Khalilzad June 8: “Ladies and Gentlemen, Coalition forces killed al-Qaida terrorist leader Abu Musab Al-Zarqawi and one of his key li
BAGHDAD, Iraq – Multi-National Force-Iraq Commanding General, Gen. George W. Casey Jr., announced the death of al-Qaida in Iraq leader Abu Musab Al-Zarqawi in the following statement during a press conference with Iraqi Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki and U.S. Ambassador to Iraq Zalmay Khalilzad June 8: “Ladies and Gentlemen, Coalition forces killed al-Qaida terrorist leader Abu Musab Al-Zarqawi and one of his key lieutenants, s
Oh my quotes came from this.. Probe Clears Coalition Forces of Wrongdoing in March 15 Raid WASHINGTON, June 3, 2006 – An investigation has concluded that coalition forces "operated in accordance with the rules of engagement governing our combat forces in Iraq" during a March 15 raid in which Iraqi civilians died, a coalition spokesman said early to
"It's very, very tragic that on occasion, Iraqi civilians are injured or killed, and we take that very seriously," he said. "We don't like it, but we shouldn't rush to judgment on every incident that we see. "Our soldiers, sailors, airmen and Marines are facing a hostile and terrorist threat that refuses to abide by established rules of decency and laws of armed conflict," he continued. "Their mission is difficult, and they daily place their
Thank you Doc, You were right, my error. I was so excited I was mixing up the years!. Thanks for pointing that out.
BAGHDAD, Iraq – Soldiers from 2nd Brigade, 6th Iraqi Army Division conducted a cordon and search at 5 a.m. June 3 in order to capture anti-Iraqi force leadership in the Adhamiyah district located in eastern Baghdad. The intelligence-based, precision mission, Operation Roaring Tiger, <FONT color=#00
After reading an article written by Alan Cullison, reporter for the Wall Street Journal and The Atlantic Online I was shocked to say the least that it has not been talked about more. Then of course not surprised after I thought about it. <P class=MsoNormal style=
Congress Bars Funeral Protesters WASHINGTON - Demonstrators would be barred from disrupting military funerals at national cemeteries under Legislation approved by Congress a
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I'm curious. Do you read blogs by iraqis living in Iraq ? Like today (6/1) healingiraq.blogspot.com ? I read many like it, also the Iraq news web sites (Al-Jezzera among others), and also get e-mails from some of the troops over there right now. SO I get a pretty good varied source. But since you hear all the negative from everyone else, I
Iraqi security forces participated in more than 80 percent of operations in Iraq last week, either independently or combined with other Coalition troops. • Of 446 operations conducted the week ending May 12, Iraqi security forces conducted 139 of them alone and 223 of them with Coalition <P al
Wow I am honored the PC himself visited and commented on my article!! Thanks! As for the Iraqis, thats coming up next..
101st Soldiers save insurgent 101st Airborne Division Soldiers saved the life of an insurgent nea
Terrorist holds child against will Based on Iraqi tips, Coalition forces killed six terrorists, detained three and destroyed a sa
Just like someone here I know. Me??
I wrote my 400th article today! Wow how time flies. I have had such a good time doing it that I completly had no idea thats how many I had. And of course that does not include all the replies to others Blogs (THE COL!! .LOL ) Anyway, lots more good stuff out there... watch for more... <img src="http://images.stardock.com/JU/smiles/Congrats.gif" border=0 ALIGN="ab
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 detai