Posted on 08/07/2005 2:58:58 AM PDT by Wiz
BAGHDAD, Aug 6 (KUNA) -- The US army continues Saturday its military operations in Haditha village targeting armed groups in western Iraq.
A statement for the Multi-National Forces affirmed that "quick strike" operation, involving 1000 US marines and Iraqi commandos, aims at attacking insurgents and their hideouts in Haditha, Haqlaniya and Barwana in the western province of Anbar.
Meanwhile, eyewitnesses told KUNA the US forces controlled Haqlaniya village after fierce confrontations.
They added that major explosions were heard in Haditha due to US air raids on insurgents hideouts.
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ping!
My brother is out there (4th Amphibious Assault, Gulfport)
We had two killed from Gulfport last week. Chris is out there pounding Hadji. A bullet in the head and a boot in the ass. Semper Fi!
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