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1-30TH INF. BRINGS IN WANTED INSURGENT SUSPECT Posted: 06 Jul 2007 10:59 AM CDT   1-30TH INF. BRINGS IN WANTED INSURGENT SUSPECT

THE REAL KITE RUNNERS FLYING THE AFGHAN SKIES Posted: 06 Jul 2007 10:11 AM CDT THE REAL KITE RUNNERS FLYING THE AFGHAN SKIES   Downed Pilots Endure 30 Minutes of Intensity Before Rescue.aspx Posted: 06 Jul 2007 04:55 AM CDT   BAGHDAD – What started as a routine reconnaissance mission for two pilots suddenly became 30 minutes of intense action July 2 as they found themselves shot down, surrounded by enemy fighters, then finally rescued. The Real Kite Runners flying the Afghan Skies.aspx Posted: 06 Jul 2007 04:47 AM CDT   FORWARD OPERATING BASE SALERNO, Afghanistan — Even though best-selling books have painted pictures of Afghan children flying colorful kites high in blue skies against backdrops of snow-capped mountains that tower over quaint villages, not all Afghan children are fortunate enough to own such simple, yet wonderful toys. Big guns play big part in eastern Afghanistan.aspx Posted: 06 Jul 2007 04:40 AM CDT   JALALABAD AIRFIELD, Afghanistan – Few things are as frightening on the battlefield as incoming artillery. But these essential assets are more than loud bangs heard sporadically on the forward operating bases in eastern Afghanistan. The “king of battle,” as artillery is called, has become increasingly important.   AIRPOWER SUMMARY FOR JULY 4 Posted: 05 Jul 2007 03:41 PM CDT AIRPOWER SUMMARY FOR JULY 4 SIX SUSPECTED TERRORISTS DETAINED AND ONE KILLED BY COALITION FORCES IN TWO SEPARATE RAIDS Posted: 05 Jul 2007 03:28 PM CDT SIX SUSPECTED TERRORISTS DETAINED AND ONE KILLED BY COALITION FORCES IN TWO SEPARATE RAIDS PROJECT FOR IRAQI’S FARMERS Posted: 05 Jul 2007 03:22 PM CDT PROJECT FOR IRAQI’S FARMERS IRAQI AIR FORCE DELIVERS WATER, DISPLAYS PROFICIENCY Posted: 05 Jul 2007 03:15 PM CDT IRAQI AIR FORCE DELIVERS WATER, DISPLAYS PROFICIENCY TWO SUSPECTED AL-QAEDA LEADERS, 7 OTHERS DETAINED IN COALITION RAIDS Posted: 05 Jul 2007 11:30 AM CDT TWO SUSPECTED AL-QAEDA LEADERS, 7 OTHERS DETAINED IN COALITION RAIDS OPERATION “IRON BLITZ” CAPTURES 25 INSURGENTS IN JUNE Posted: 05 Jul 2007 11:07 AM CDT OPERATION “IRON BLITZ” CAPTURES 25 INSURGENTS IN JUNE TROOPS CELEBRATE INDEPENDENCE DAY Posted: 05 Jul 2007 10:58 AM CDT TROOPS CELEBRATE INDEPENDENCE DAY MND-B AIRCREWS THWART ROCKET ATTACK ON IZ Posted: 05 Jul 2007 10:51 AM CDT MND-B AIRCREWS THWART ROCKET ATTACK ON IZ COALITION FORCES KILL 10 TERRORISTS, DETAIN NINE SUSPECTED TERRORISTS Posted: 05 Jul 2007 10:34 AM CDT COALITION FORCES KILL 10 TERRORISTS, DETAIN NINE SUSPECTED TERRORISTS IRAQI SECURITY FORCES DETAIN INSURGENT RELIGIOUS LEADER IN MOSUL Posted: 05 Jul 2007 10:08 AM CDT IRAQI SECURITY FORCES DETAIN INSURGENT RELIGIOUS LEADER IN MOSUL       NATIONAL POLICE DEFEAT AL QAEDA ATTACK Posted: 03 Jul 2007 02:13 PM CDT NATIONAL POLICE DEFEAT AL QAEDA ATTACK OPERATION EAGLE VENTURE IV DETAINS NINE TERROR SUSPECTS Posted: 03 Jul 2007 01:21 PM CDT OPERATION EAGLE VENTURE IV DETAINS NINE TERROR SUSPECTS AIRPOWER SUMMARY FOR JULY 2 Posted: 03 Jul 2007 12:44 PM CDT AIRPOWER SUMMARY FOR JULY 2 TASK FORCE MARNE PILOTS RESCUED FROM DOWNED HELICOPTER Posted: 03 Jul 2007 12:33 PM CDT TASK FORCE MARNE PILOTS RESCUED FROM DOWNED HELICOPTER INTENSE ATTACK ON AD DIWANIYAH IS MET WITH AIR STRIKE Posted: 03 Jul 2007 12:27 PM CDT INTENSE ATTACK ON AD DIWANIYAH IS MET WITH AIR STRIKE 3 TERRORISTS KILLED, 29 SUSPECTS DETAINED IN COALITION OPERATIONS Posted: 03 Jul 2007 12:23 PM CDT 3 TERRORISTS KILLED, 29 SUSPECTS DETAINED IN COALITION OPERATIONS IRAQI POLICE FORCES CAPTURE ROGUE EXTREMIST LEADER IN BABIL PROVINCE Posted: 03 Jul 2007 10:19 AM CDT IRAQI POLICE FORCES CAPTURE ROGUE EXTREMIST LEADER IN BABIL PROVINCE HELICOPTERS CONDUCT PRECISION AIR STRIKE Posted: 03 Jul 2007 10:10 AM CDT HELICOPTERS CONDUCT PRECISION AIR STRIKE DETAINEE DIES FROM APPARENT NATURAL CAUSES AT BUCCA Posted: 03 Jul 2007 07:38 AM CDT DETAINEE DIES FROM APPARENT NATURAL CAUSES AT BUCCA NON-HOSTILE RELATED ACCIDENT Posted: 03 Jul 2007 07:33 AM CDT NON-HOSTILE RELATED ACCIDENT

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National Guard Soldiers Patrol Qarabagh.aspx Posted: 03 Jul 2007 05:01 AM CDT QARABAGH, Afghanistan – “Get down! Get down! Get down!,” yelled Air Force Master Sgt. Jason Davis, an explosive ordnance disposal technician, seconds before shrapnel started raining down on the Soldiers and bouncing off their Humvee.

Servicemembers supply aid to orphanage.aspx Posted: 03 Jul 2007 04:45 AM CDT BAGRAM AIRFIELD, Afghanistan— Backpacks jammed full with school supplies, soccer balls, teddy bears, toys, hygiene kits, sandals and shoes were delivered to an Afghan orphanage in Mahmud Raqi district by members of the Bagram Provincial Reconstruction Team June 27.

Civil Affairs in Uganda prepares for two major road projects.aspx Posted: 03 Jul 2007 04:35 AM CDT LIRA, Uganda – The Soldiers and Sailors of Bravo Company 489th Civil Affairs Battalion Team A16 travel the roads of northern Uganda constantly in search of projects that can make a huge difference in the lives of those who live there. APACHE PILOTS EVACUATE CRITICALLY-WOUNDED SOLDIER, KILL SEVERAL EXTREMISTS IN RAMADI FIREFIGHT Posted: 03 Jul 2007 06:29 AM CDT APACHE PILOTS EVACUATE CRITICALLY-WOUNDED SOLDIER, KILL SEVERAL EXTREMISTS IN RAMADI FIREFIGHT ISF. CF ENSURE BAQOUBA SAFE FOR LOCAL RESIDENTS Posted: 02 Jul 2007 01:04 PM CDT ISF. CF ENSURE BAQOUBA SAFE FOR LOCAL RESIDENTS MND-B AIRCREWS RESPOND TO TROOPS IN CONTACT Posted: 02 Jul 2007 01:02 PM CDT MND-B AIRCREWS RESPOND TO TROOPS IN CONTACT JOINT RAID CAPTURES INSURGENTS Posted: 02 Jul 2007 12:53 PM CDT JOINT RAID CAPTURES INSURGENTS IRAQI SECURITY FORCES DETAIN SUSPECTED TERRORIST RESPONSIBLE FOR SNIPER ATTACKS Posted: 02 Jul 2007 12:52 PM CDT IRAQI SECURITY FORCES DETAIN SUSPECTED TERRORIST RESPONSIBLE FOR SNIPER ATTACKS COMMANDOS KILL, CAPTURE HIGH VALUE TARGETS Posted: 02 Jul 2007 12:42 PM CDT COMMANDOS KILL, CAPTURE HIGH VALUE TARGETS THREE INSURGENTS KILLED AFTER IED ATTACK Posted: 02 Jul 2007 12:35 PM CDT THREE INSURGENTS KILLED AFTER IED ATTACK TERRORIST MEDIATOR IN MOSUL, NINE OTHER SUSPECTS DETAINED Posted: 02 Jul 2007 12:27 PM CDT TERRORIST MEDIATOR IN MOSUL, NINE OTHER SUSPECTS DETAINED IA, IPS, ALLONS BATTALION PROVIDE MEDICAL AID TO IRAQIS Posted: 02 Jul 2007 09:44 AM CDT IA, IPS, ALLONS BATTALION PROVIDE MEDICAL AID TO IRAQIS AIRPOWER SUMMARY FOR JUNE 30 Posted: 02 Jul 2007 09:14 AM CDT AIRPOWER SUMMARY FOR JUNE 30

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Paratrooper Has Special Guest at Re-enlistment.aspx Posted: 02 Jul 2007 06:02 AM CDT

Afghan police chief earns Soldier’s respect.aspx Posted: 02 Jul 2007 05:17 AM CDT QARABAGH, Afghanistan – It is often said respect is earned not given. In the Army, it is one of the seven Army Values. Respect between fellow Soldiers is a critical part of military operations.

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LOCAL TIP LEADS COALITION FORCES TO MASS GRAVE Posted: 30 Jun 2007 07:23 AM CDT LOCAL TIP LEADS COALITION FORCES TO MASS GRAVE

ANA AND COALITION FORCES CONTINUE CLEARING TALIBAN FROM HELMAND RIVER AREA Posted: 30 Jun 2007 06:57 AM CDT ANA AND COALITION FORCES CONTINUE CLEARING TALIBAN FROM HELMAND RIVER AREA

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16 SUSPECTED OF ATTACKS AGAINST COALITION AND IRAQI FORCES DETAINED Posted: 30 Jun 2007 04:56 AM CDT 16 SUSPECTED OF ATTACKS AGAINST COALITION AND IRAQI FORCES DETAINED

SOLDIERS CHARGED WITH PREMEDITATED MURDER Posted: 30 Jun 2007 04:54 AM CDT SOLDIERS CHARGED WITH PREMEDITATED MURDER

EXTREMISTS USING FALSE MEDIA REPORTING TO INCITE SECTARIAN VIOLENCE Posted: 30 Jun 2007 04:48 AM CDT EXTREMISTS USING FALSE MEDIA REPORTING TO INCITE SECTARIAN VIOLENCE

TWO SEPARATE RAIDS NET 17 SUSPECTED SECRET TERRORISTS; APPROXIMATELY 26 KILLED Posted: 30 Jun 2007 04:45 AM CDT TWO SEPARATE RAIDS NET 17 SUSPECTED SECRET TERRORISTS; APPROXIMATELY 26 KILLED

ANOTHER SENIOR AL-QAEDA LEADER IDENTIFIED, KILLED Posted: 30 Jun 2007 04:43 AM CDT ANOTHER SENIOR AL-QAEDA LEADER IDENTIFIED, KILLED

SUSPECTED SECRET CELL TERRORIST DETAINED BY COALITION FORCES Posted: 29 Jun 2007 11:38 AM CDT SUSPECTED SECRET CELL TERRORIST DETAINED BY COALITION FORCES

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3 TERRORISTS KILLED, 26 SUSPECTS DETAINED IN COALITION RAIDS Posted: 29 Jun 2007 05:43 AM CDT 3 TERRORISTS KILLED, 26 SUSPECTS DETAINED IN COALITION RAIDS

CLEARING CONTINUES: DRAGONS INTERDICT IEDS, CAPTURE IRANIAN ROCKET MATERIALS Posted: 29 Jun 2007 05:28 AM CDT CLEARING CONTINUES: DRAGONS INTERDICT IEDS, CAPTURE IRANIAN ROCKET MATERIALS

POLICE RECRUITING IN NASIR WA SALAM, ABU GHRAIB A ‘RESOUNDING SUCCESS’ Posted: 29 Jun 2007 05:23 AM CDT POLICE RECRUITING IN NASIR WA SALAM, ABU GHRAIB A ‘RESOUNDING SUCCESS’

BOMB-MAKING MATERIALS, WEAPONS SEIZED FROM TWO RASHID DISTRICT MOSQUES Posted: 29 Jun 2007 05:18 AM CDT BOMB-MAKING MATERIALS, WEAPONS SEIZED FROM TWO RASHID DISTRICT MOSQUES

TROOPS NAB CACHES, INSURGENTS IN THREE SEPARATE EAST BAGHDAD OPERATIONS Posted: 29 Jun 2007 05:09 AM CDT TROOPS NAB CACHES, INSURGENTS IN THREE SEPARATE EAST BAGHDAD OPERATIONS

NORTH BABIL’S POLICE GRADUATES, READY FOR ERU TRAINING Posted: 29 Jun 2007 05:04 AM CDT NORTH BABIL’S POLICE GRADUATES, READY FOR ERU TRAINING

INSURGENTS LAUNCH MORTARS AT EAST BAGHDAD MARKET Posted: 29 Jun 2007 05:01 AM CDT INSURGENTS LAUNCH MORTARS AT EAST BAGHDAD MARKET

AIRPOWER SUMMARY FOR JUNE 27 Posted: 28 Jun 2007 10:00 AM CDT AIRPOWER SUMMARY FOR JUNE 27

JOINT MILITARY SEMINAR HELD IN BAGHDAD Posted: 28 Jun 2007 09:47 AM CDT JOINT MILITARY SEMINAR HELD IN BAGHDAD

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HELICOPTERS EXCHANGE FIRE WITH INSURGENTS Posted: 28 Jun 2007 03:51 AM GMT-06:00 HELICOPTERS EXCHANGE FIRE WITH INSURGENTS

KHALIS POLICE DISRUPT VILLAGE FIREFIGHT Posted: 28 Jun 2007 03:45 AM GMT-06:00 KHALIS POLICE DISRUPT VILLAGE FIREFIGHT

COALITION FORCES KILL 2 GUNMEN NEAR MUQDADIYAH Posted: 28 Jun 2007 02:25 AM GMT-06:00 COALITION FORCES KILL 2 GUNMEN NEAR MUQDADIYAH   Yusufiyah-area Men Flock to IP Recruitment Drive.aspx Posted: 28 Jun 2007 03:43 AM GMT-06:00 BAGHDAD, Iraq – Over 1,200 Iraqi men came to Joint Security Station in Yusufiyah during a three-day police recruitment drive that ended June 25. Marines of 6th PSC Train Djiboutian Navy in Less Lethal Force.aspx Posted: 28 Jun 2007 03:34 AM GMT-06:00 CAMP LEMONIER, Djibouti – In an effort to fine-tune port security procedures at Camp Lemonier, Djibouti, the Marines of 6th Provisional Security Company (PSC) trained members of the Djiboutian navy in less lethal force tactics during a three-phase training exercise June 10-17.

ADHAMIYAH CAR BOMB STRIKES POLICE CHECKPOINT, KILLS TWO, WOUNDS THREE Posted: 28 Jun 2007 08:38 AM GMT-06:00 ADHAMIYAH CAR BOMB STRIKES POLICE CHECKPOINT, KILLS TWO, WOUNDS THREE

PROVINCIAL GOVERNMENT BRINGS CLEAN WATER TO THOUSANDS Posted: 28 Jun 2007 07:13 AM GMT-06:00 PROVINCIAL GOVERNMENT BRINGS CLEAN WATER TO THOUSANDS

OP ARROWHEAD RIPPER UPDATE: TROOPS CONTINUE TO CLEAR BAQOUBA, DELIVER FOOD TO LOCALS Posted: 28 Jun 2007 05:59 AM GMT-06:00 OP ARROWHEAD RIPPER UPDATE: TROOPS CONTINUE TO CLEAR BAQOUBA, DELIVER FOOD TO LOCALS

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HIGH-LEVEL SENIOR AL-QAEDA LEADER KILLED DURING COALITION OPERATIONS Posted: 27 Jun 2007 10:33 AM CDT HIGH-LEVEL SENIOR AL-QAEDA LEADER KILLED DURING COALITION OPERATIONS

HIGH-LEVEL SENIOR AL-QAEDA LEADER KILLED DURING COALITION OPERATIONS Posted: 27 Jun 2007 10:30 AM CDT HIGH-LEVEL SENIOR AL-QAEDA LEADER KILLED DURING COALITION OPERATIONS

LOCAL CIVILIAN DIES OF WOUNDS, 2 WOUNDED DURING ENGAGEMENT Posted: 27 Jun 2007 07:13 AM CDT  LOCAL CIVILIAN DIES OF WOUNDS, 2 WOUNDED DURING ENGAGEMENT

Fallon Visits Bayji Oil Refinery.aspx Posted: 27 Jun 2007 09:10 AM CDT BAYJI, Iraq—Adm. William Fallon, commander of U.S. Central Command, met with Maj. Gen. Benjamin Mixon, 25th Infantry Division commander, and other Iraqi and coalition leaders, June 11, 2007, at the Bayji Oil Refinery to discuss the future of the refinery.

American Indian Marine represents family, heritage in Corps.aspx Posted: 27 Jun 2007 09:01 AM CDT AL ASAD, Iraq — It is estimated that more than 12,000 Native Americans served in the United States military in World War I. There are more than 190,000 Native American military veterans; as the years continue to compile, so do the numbers of Native Americans in the military.

Basrah Railroad Station Vital to a Growing Region and Economy.aspx Posted: 27 Jun 2007 08:30 AM CDT BASRAH, Iraq– The rehabilitation of the Basrah Railway Station is one of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Gulf Region South (GRS) District efforts to build and develop the basic services and strategic infrastructure for Iraq.

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ISF RESPOND TO VBIED TARGETING LOCAL CITIZENS, SHOPS IN MOSUL Posted: 26 Jun 2007 05:23 AM CDT ISF RESPOND TO VBIED TARGETING LOCAL CITIZENS, SHOPS IN MOSUL

TWO TERRORISTS KILLED, TWO SUSPECTS DETAINED Posted: 26 Jun 2007 03:26 AM CDT TWO TERRORISTS KILLED, TWO SUSPECTS DETAINED

BAYJI JOINT SECURITY STATION ATTACKED Posted: 25 Jun 2007 03:10 PM CDT BAYJI JOINT SECURITY STATION ATTACKED

ISF. CF CONTINUE HUMANITARIAN AID TO CITIZENS IN BAQOUBA Posted: 25 Jun 2007 03:07 PM CDT ISF. CF CONTINUE HUMANITARIAN AID TO CITIZENS IN BAQOUBA

IRAQI ARMY DETAINS TWO AL-QAEDA CELL LEADERS NEAR BAGHDAD Posted: 25 Jun 2007 03:04 PM CDT IRAQI ARMY DETAINS TWO AL-QAEDA CELL LEADERS NEAR BAGHDAD

OPERATION CRAZYHORSE THUNDER DETAINS 7 SUSPECTS Posted: 25 Jun 2007 03:02 PM CDT OPERATION CRAZYHORSE THUNDER DETAINS 7 SUSPECTS

SUICIDE BOMBER KILLS 9, WOUNDS 11 Posted: 25 Jun 2007 03:01 PM CDT SUICIDE BOMBER KILLS 9, WOUNDS 11

INSURGENTS SUSPECTED OF KILLING COALITION FORCES CAPTURED Posted: 25 Jun 2007 02:57 PM CDT INSURGENTS SUSPECTED OF KILLING COALITION FORCES CAPTURED

AL-QAEDA EMIR OF WEST MOSUL KILLED DURING COALITION OPERATIONS Posted: 25 Jun 2007 02:55 PM CDT AL-QAEDA EMIR OF WEST MOSUL KILLED DURING COALITION OPERATIONS

IRAQI ARMY SOLDIERS RESCUE LOCAL SHEIK Posted: 25 Jun 2007 02:53 PM CDT IRAQI ARMY SOLDIERS RESCUE LOCAL SHEIK

Horn of Africa Expeditionary Medical Force Educates to Save Lives.aspx

Posted: 26 Jun 2007 04:43 AM CDT

CAMP LEMONIER, DJIBOUTI – In deployed locations, corpsmen and medics can’t be everywhere. It’s important for all service members to become Combat Life Savers so they can be trained in how to save a life in a remote location. The first few minutes of a traumatic injury are crucial to the victim’s survival, which is why it’s important to know at least basic life saving skills.

Two Compassionate Soldiers Give Iraqi Child Hope.aspx

Posted: 26 Jun 2007 04:34 AM CDT

KIRKUK, Iraq — The nine-year old boy would most certainly lose his leg. Given the prohibitive cost of medical care and his family’s lack of resources, amputation and a life of pain and dependence seemed inevitable. The Iraqi boy’s father was resigned to that conclusion.

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Reconstruction Team Launches Dam Project.aspx Posted: 25 Jun 2007 05:40 AM CDT KHOST PROVINCE, Afghanistan — Through a $1.5 million project launched earlier this year, the Provincial Reconstruction Team (PRT) Khost is finding that providing water for drinking and irrigation can be an effective weapon against terrorism.

Arrowhead Ripper Continues to Pressure al Qaeda.aspx Posted: 25 Jun 2007 05:32 AM CDT BAQOUBA, Iraq — Iraqi Security Forces (ISF) teamed with Task Force Lightning units, Thursday, to clear Baqouba and surrounding areas as Operation Arrowhead Ripper continued.

Seabees trade in their hammers for chainsaws to complete project.aspx Posted: 25 Jun 2007 05:11 AM CDT DJIBOUTI CITY, Djibouti – Seabees from Naval Mobile Construction Battalion 133 spent the better part of June 13 cutting down trees at the Djibouti Hospital to make room for a community relations project that will include gazeboes that will improve the quality of life of the community.

Changing lives one mission at a time.aspx Posted: 25 Jun 2007 04:54 AM CDT BAGRAM AIRFIELD, Afghanistan -The C-130 is one of many different types of aircraft stationed here, but could easily be called one of the most versatile.   ISF, CF DISCOVER EXECUTION HOUSE, ILLEGAL PRISON IN BAQOUBA Posted: 25 Jun 2007 04:09 AM GMT-06:00 ISF, CF DISCOVER EXECUTION HOUSE, ILLEGAL PRISON IN BAQOUBA RAID IN ADHAMIYAH NETS SUSPECT IN IED ATTACK Posted: 25 Jun 2007 04:05 AM GMT-06:00 RAID IN ADHAMIYAH NETS SUSPECT IN IED ATTACK