The "War News" series is comprised of items that the Lame Stream Media cannot make known to the General Public, for the obvious reasons.
CENTCOM
Detainees rehabilitated to re-enter Iraqi society
BAGHDAD, Iraq (Feb. 25, 2008) - Shouts drift through the air and over the razor-wire fences at Camp Cropper, a Coalition forces theater internment facility, or TIF, in western Baghdad.
Detainees form a crowd inside the compound as the loud cheers and even louder jeers intensify. Guards on the catwalks above watch closely as the mob's shouting reaches its peak. It's over suddenly, and the participants trickle away in ones and twos, replaying the highlights of the afternoon's volleyball game and already planning for the next. [...]
Troops provide ton of aid to Kandahar
BAGRAM AIRFIELD, Afghanistan (Feb. 24, 2008) - Afghan national security forces, assisted by Coalition forces, provided medical treatment to 210 patients and provided more than one ton of humanitarian aid for 400 Afghans in Hajyano-Qala in the Arghandab District of Kandahar province, Afghanistan, Feb. 19.
Kuchi elders attended a community development council recently and requested medical and humanitarian aid from the government of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan representatives. [...]
First basic recruits graduate from IP Academy
BAGHDAD, Iraq (Feb. 24, 2008) - History was made when the inaugural class of more than 1,100 Iraqi police recruits graduated from a two-week Basic Recruit Training Course, Feb. 21, at the Furat Iraqi Police Training Academy in Baghdad.
During the initial phase of their training, the graduates successfully completed training on weapons familiarization, law, ethics, crime scene, handcuffing and various additional skills during the course. [...]
Feb. 22 Multi-National Force - Iraq statement commending cease-fire extension
BAGHDAD, Iraq (Feb. 22, 2008) - The Multi-National Force has received initial reporting that al-Sayyid Muqtada al-Sadr's has pledged to extend the cease fire.
This extension of his August 2007 pledge of honor to halt attacks is an important commitment that can broadly contribute to further improvements in security for all Iraqi citizens. It will also foster a better opportunity for national reconciliation and allow the coalition and Iraqi Security Forces to focus more intensively on Al-Qaeda terrorists. Those who continue to honor al-Sayyid Muqtada al-Sadr's pledge will be treated with respect and restraint. Those who dishonor the Sadr pledge are regrettably tarnishing both the name and the honor of the movement.
Coalition and Iraqi Security Forces will continue to work closely with the Iraqi people to protect them from these criminals who violate the law and dishonor the commitment made by al-Sayyid Muqtada. We also welcome an opportunity to participate in dialogue with the Sadr Trend and all groups who seek to bring about reconciliation in building the new Iraq. [end]
Police grads bring 'hope and peace' for Afghan people
KANDAHAR, Afghanistan (Feb. 21, 2008) - On Feb. 21, 259 Afghan National Police from Zabul province graduated from the Focused District Development eight-week training initiative at the Regional Training Center here.
The graduation ceremony included numerous ANP and Coalition senior officers, as well as the governor of Kandahar, Assadullah Khalid, all of whom offered congratulations to the proud and well-trained graduates. [...]
Iraqis rebuild power line towers in Sayafiyah
FOB KALSU, Iraq (Feb. 20, 2008) - With assistance from coalition troops and Iraqi security forces, ministry of electricity workers are rapidly reconstructing three high-tension power line towers in Sayafiyah, 25 kilometers south of Baghdad. [...]
Vets treat hundreds of animals in Kenya
MANDA BAY, Kenya (Feb. 16, 2008) - A Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa civil affairs team worked side by side with host nation veterinarians and other locals to vaccinate and treat more than 400 animals for various ailments during a veterinary civil action program that kicked off on Manda Island in Kenya's Lamu District, Feb. 14. [...]
ANA adds new capability to arsenal
BAGRAM AIRFIELD, Afghanistan (Feb. 19, 2008) - A new program instructing Afghan National Army soldiers to effectively provide indirect artillery fire is due to graduate its first platoon in Paktya Province Feb. 25, according to a Combined Joint Task Force-82 official. [...]
Joint operation helps displaced families return home
BAQUBAH, Iraq (Feb. 20, 2008) - Families displaced from a town near Baqubah, Iraq, were escorted back to their homes by the Iraqi army and Coalition Soldiers Feb. 13 during Operation Fierce Thrasher. [...]
Iraqi National Police graduate Carabinieri training
BAGHDAD (Feb. 19, 2008) - Iraqi National Police graduated from the second Carabinieri-trained Iraqi National Police Course Feb. 19 at Camp Dublin in Baghdad.
More than 500 graduates were commended by Iraqi Army Gen. Babakir, chief of staff for the Iraqi ground forces; Iraqi Police Maj. Gen. Hussein, Iraqi National Police commander; U.S. Army Lt. Gen. James Dubik, NATO Training Mission - Iraq commander; Italian Maj. Gen. Alessandro Pompegniani, NATO Training Mission - Iraq deputy commander; U.S. Army Brig. Gen. David Phillips, Multi-National Security Transition Command - Iraq, Coalition Police Advisory Training Team commanding general; and Italian Ambassador Maurizio Melani. [...]
Successful operations target top Taliban leader
KABUL, Afghanistan (Feb. 21) - ISAF soldiers in support of Government of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan conducted successful operations that killed two Taliban leaders, Mullah Abdul Matin and his associate Mullah Karim Agha on Feb. 18 in Helmand Province. [...]
101st Airborne News
Iron Rakkasans Recover More Caches
CAMP STRIKER, Iraq - Local citizens gave information to Iraqi army and U.S. Soldiers that removed hazardous materials off the streets near Janabi Village and Qarghuli, Feb. 22.
The Iron Rakkasans of Company C, 3rd Battalion, 187th Infantry Regiment, 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault), uncovered numerous weapons caches with their IA counterparts in the past week. [...]
Throughout Life, One Soldier Has Always Led From the Front
BAGHDAD - Non-commissioned officers in America's Army have always served as the vanguards by mentoring, coaching and training troops during peace time and war.
For 39-year-old Sgt. William Hall, he has always led from the front, and continues to set the example. Throughout his life, he has lived by the motto, "You lead by example." [...]
Task Force Rogue Scouts Patrol Mansour Daily, Stand Ready to React to Any Situation
BAGHDAD - There is no 'normalcy' to the daily lives of Soldiers operating throughout Iraq. Granted, coalition forces have been patrolling Iraq for nearly five years now, but each step and each breath taken is a journey; a journey unknown to some and one familiar to many. It's a journey down a path of change.
The daily lives of the Soldiers of Scout Platoon, Headquarters and Headquarters Company, 1st Battalion, 64th Armor Regiment, are no different. Everyday seems to be different; a journey down a path less taken. [...]
MND-B Soldiers Search Houses in Rathwaniyah
BAGHDAD - After receiving complaints from local citizens about people taking weapons into Baghdad's neighborhood of Rathwaniyah, Multi-National Division - Baghdad Soldiers conducted a cordon and search operation, Feb 19.
The Soldiers of Battery B, 1st Battalion, 320th Field Artillery, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault), searched every house in their section รข€“ every room, every box and every vehicle - everything was checked to make sure nobody was hiding explosive material or weapons. [...]
Coalition Forces Kill Six Terrorists, Detain Six Suspects
WASHINGTON - Coalition forces killed six terrorists and detained six suspected terrorists yesterday and today during operations to disrupt al-Qaida operating in central and northern Iraq, military officials reported.
During an operation east of Khan Bani Sad today, coalition forces targeted an alleged al-Qaida in Iraq associate involved in the suicide-bombing and improvised-explosive-device network that runs from Baqubah to Baghdad and north to Mosul. Reports indicate the suspect is associated with Abu Karrar, the al-Qaida leader also involved in the suicide-bombing network, who was killed during a coalition forces operation, Feb. 17. [...]
IED, Indirect Fire Cells Disrupted by Cache Find
PATROL BASE LUTIFIYAH, Iraq - A significant weapon cache was discovered after a group effort between Iraqi army and Red Knight Rakkasan soldiers Feb. 19, north of Lutifiyah.
Led to the site by a local citizen who gave a tip, members of 1st Battalion, 4th Brigade, 6th Iraqi army division and 4th Platoon, Battery B, 3rd Battalion, 320th Field Artillery, 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault), found a mass of weapons and homemade explosives. [...]
Images
Task Force Rogue Scouts Patrol Mansour Daily: 9 images
Dismounted Patrol: 2 images
Daklea Neighborhood Patrol: 1 image
Controlling a Possible VBIED: 2 images
Throughout Life, One Soldier Has Always Led From the Front: 1 image
MND-B Soldiers Search Houses in Rathwaniyah: 2 images
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