May 22, 2005 – U.S. warplanes killed 12 insurgents after the individuals attacked a coalition patrol east of Gayan, in Afghanistan's Paktika province, late May 21. One U.S. soldier was wounded during the incident. The incident started when a group of four insurgents crossed the border into Afghanistan from Pakistan and attacked a U.S. patrol with small arms
In the Mosul area of northern Iraq, a series of joint U.S.-Iraqi raids conducted May 18 netted 10 suspected terrorists. Soldiers from the 1st Battalion, 24th Infantry Regiment detained three suspected terrorists in a raid conducted in southwestern Mosul. Soldiers from the 1st Battalion, 5th Infantry Regiment detained four suspected terrorists and sei
Coalition, Iraq Cooperation Foiling Insurgents May 18, 2005 – Progress in capturing suspected terrorists and foiling their operations continues, with Iraqi security forces playing an increasing role and Iraqi citizens coming forward with valuable intelligence, Multinational Force Iraq officials reported today. Iraqi police working with Task Fo
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By U.S. Army Pfc. Jon H. Arguello (A real soldier for those of you who doubt everything) DEY CHOPAN, Afghanistan, May 18, 2005 — In an intensive week of successful combat operations, the 2nd Battalion, 503rd Infantry (Airborne) came away with several victories and tangible results, demonstrating not just the awesome warfighting capabilities of Task Force Ro
May 18, 2005 – Progress in capturing suspected terrorists and foiling their operations continues, with Iraqi security forces playing an increasing role and Iraqi citizens coming forward with valuable intelligence, Multinational Force Iraq officials reported today. Iraqi police working with Task Force Baghdad soldiers captured 13 terror suspects and confisc
At a Defense Department Operational Update Briefing (May 17th, 2005, 12:46pm), Lawrence Di Rita, Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for Public Affairs answered questions from some reporters. Of course the recent Newsweek article was one of the subjects. In responding to a question about how the White House and Pentagon have "reacted sharply" to the article the repo
As a follow up here is the release from the Department of Defense: May 16, 2005 – There's no evidence to support a recent Newsweek magazine article accusing U.S. personnel at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, of desecrating the Muslim holy book, the Koran, a senior Pentagon official noted. "Newsweek's story about Koran desecration is demonstrably false, and there have thus far been no credible allegations of willful Koran desecration, and Newswe
May 16, 2005 – Iraqi army and Task Force Baghdad units captured nine terrorists and confiscated a variety of weapons and explosive materials May 15. In central Baghdad, a joint U.S.-Iraqi patrol captured a self-professed bomb maker along with $4,500 in U.S. currency in sequential $100 bills and washing machine timers that could be used to detonate bombs. <
May 13, 2005 – A walk-in tip from an Iraqi citizen May 12 led Task Force Liberty soldiers to a munitions cache and to the discovery of a suspected vehicle borne improvised explosive device cache near Samarra, Iraq, military officials in Baghdad reported today. Munitions and car bomb components seized from the locations consisted of about 1,500 small-arms
Now I do not normally try to write opinion or editorial articles as I have my own feelings on many things and like to get the overall picture before I make my comments. But I could not stand by and let this pass without trying to get my side of this continued bungling of the role of news media out in the open. Recently Newsweek’s Magazine in its May 9th iss
May 11, 2005 – Coalition soldiers from Multinational Division Central-South conducted Operation Cobweb from May 6 to 10 to find and capture terrorists in the northern part of Iraq's Wasit province, military officials in Baghdad reported today. The 1st Polish Brigade Combat Team, the 8th Iraqi Division and the 19th Iraqi Brigade participated in the operation,
May 11, 2005 – Operation Matador reached its fourth day today, as Marines, sailors and soldiers from Regimental Combat Team 2, 2nd Marine Division, continued combat operations in the northwestern part of Iraq's Anbar province. According to military officials, three Marines have been killed in the course of the operation, as well as "a significant number of te
May 12, 2005 – U.S. Marine officials in Afghanistan confirmed today that 15 terrorists were killed May 8 in a five-hour gun battle in Laghman province. Two Marines were killed in the firefight, which began when Marines used intelligence to locate terrorist forces planning to ambush the Marine unit, officials said. Following the firefight, Marine command
Here are some summaries of some of the recent interogations of some of the top terrorist that have been captured. Very interesting reading.. Abu Ahmed, Abu Muhannad Detainee believes that the number of people who support Zarqawi is steadily declining due to the fact that if someone works with Zarqawi they know they will be killed/captured, as the Coalitio
BAGHDAD, Iraq, May 6, 2005 — Over the past several months, Coalition and Iraqi Security Forces have captured or killed more than 20 of Abu Musab al-Zarqawi’s trusted lieutenants and other high-ranking network members. Hundreds of other members of Zarqawi’s terror network have also been captured a
May 8, 2005 – Multinational force operations netted 109 terrorists and suspects throughout Iraq today and May 7, and included finding large weapons caches. In simultaneous operations conducted early today north of the town of Al Qaim, 54 terrorists within the circle of known terrorist leader Abu Musab al-Zarqawi were captured or killed, according to Multinational
OK how about a little factual data here. Yes the US Governement contracts certain things out to the private sector, such as VIP protection, guarding of assests and training of personell. In fact they pay very well and yes they are armed and no they won't lose their jobs if they are. They are not takin gpart in active military operations, but they do get in engagments by just protecting themselves. And they pay very well. Dyn
Don't feel bad, my appeal to the VBA (Veterans Board of Appeals in entering its 3rd year waiting for a hearing. I might get it sometime next year. Don't be in a hurry, the VA works veryyyyyyyy slowlyyyyyyyyy.
Hey RH, You say this - Even the uncivil loser with the whale comment. That person has serious issues to get so mad like that. Probably has some woman abusing charges as his spare baggage. Then you say this - Hey <TABLE cellpadding=8 width="95%" align=center bgColor=#FFF394 class="mb-B
HEy did you know all this information is actually already been released? On April 21st,2005 Pentagon spokesman Lawrence Di Rita Stated "The number of attacks per day is in the 50 to 60 range. This is well down from the period just before Iraqi elections in January. However, theterrorist seem to be targeting innocent Iraqis rather than trying to go against coalition targets. Roughly half of all attacks inflict no or minimal damage." Math let me see.
BAGRAM AIRBASE, Afghanistan – One Afghan National Police officer was killed and five ANP and six U.S. service members were wounded May 3 during an attack from approximately 25 terrorist near Deh Chopan in Zabul Province. The attack began when an Afghan man complained to Afghan National Police officers of being beaten by a group of unknown individuals. The m
HATTIESBURG, Miss., May 4, 2005 – Powerful improvised explosive devices set off by cell phones, doorbells, toy remotes and tripwires are the leading cause of death among U.S. soldiers in Iraq. For that reason, Army Lt. Gen. Russel L. Honore, commander of 1st U.S. Army, summoned observers and trainers from his command to Camp Shelby here for a two-day confere
Col. Gene, Your reply to me is missing one very important part. An Answer to my question/comments. You see you have completly change the entire subject of your post. The subject we were discussing was did Gen. Meyers make the comments that you attributed to him. I showed you he did not. You tried to change the subject and I am asking you to come back on target (no pun intended, well maybe a little) You keep failing to answer any of my questions. You try to change the topic or area we a
Excuse me but you were the one that brought the words up :: General Myers Confirms Military Overstretched! That is the title of YOUR topic. SO who is arguing words?? You are the one who thought it appropriate as long as it met your ideas and ends. Admit its your opinion and not something Gen. Meyers said and we will be able to agree. As for TW, I can completly understand family members feelsing in this whole issue.
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