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NEWS from IRAQ
July 20
ONE KILLED, TWO INJURED IN VEHICLE ACCIDENT
BAGHDAD, Iraq – One soldier was killed and two were injured in a military vehicle rollover accident July 20 near Baghdad International Airport.
One soldier died at the scene.
The two injured soldiers were taken to the 47th Forward Support Battalion for treatment.
The names of the soldiers are being withheld pending notification of next of kin.
TWO U. S. SOLDIERS KILLED, ONE WOUNDED IN RPG ATTACK
MOSUL, Iraq — Two soldiers of the 101st Airborne Division were killed and one wounded when their unit was ambushed with rocket-propelled grenades and small arms fire near Tal Afar July 20.
The soldiers were transported to the 21st Combat Support Hospital for treatment. Two soldiers later died of their wounds.
There were no reported enemy casualties.
The victims’ names are being withheld pending notification of next of kin.
July 19
OPERATION SODA MOUNTAIN HUMANITARIAN PROJECTS HELP IRAQIS
BAGHDAD, Iraq – Coalition forces performed a number of successful humanitarian projects, to enhance the long-term stability throughout Iraq, in support of Operation Soda Mountain, which ended on July 17.
The 4th Infantry Division engineers opened the Buffalo Soldier Bridge, which spans the Tigris River, on July 17. The completion of the bridge project marks the first completed joint project between the 4th ID’s 14th Engineer Battalion and local Iraqis. The bridge, which had been damaged by erosion, is now safe for civilian as well as military traffic.
The 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault) delivered 50,000 liters of water to the village of Musaid, located approximately 17 kilometers west of Mosul, free of charge. Musaid does not have a water pipeline or well to provide adequate water. Truck delivered water is expensive due the distance of Musaid from a reliable water source. The 2nd Brigade Combat Team of the 101st AD has started a drinkable water delivery program to help small villages and towns in the area surrounding Mosul.
The 122nd Engineer Battalion of the 3rd Armored Cavalry Regiment met with school principals, community representatives and parents throughout Al Anbar to democratically discuss plans to improve the schools. The meeting, sponsored by the U. S. Agency for International Development, gives schools up to $20,000 to purchase supplies such as chalk, desks, fans, paper, pencils and other scholastically related materials.
The 1st Armored Division continued the renovation of six medical clinics. Additionally, The 1st AD continued with their major ongoing projects, which includes fuel, food and medical supply distribution as well as coordinating supplies for the upcoming student exams.
The 3rd Infantry Division coordinated the delivery of an X-ray, dental chair and office furniture to the Taji and Mandy Al Batchechy medical clinics.
Coalition forces were also successful in the security portion of Operation Soda Mountain conducting 141 raids resulting in 678 individuals detained, including 64 former regime leaders. Additionally, Coalition forces captured 4,297 mortar rounds, 1,346 rocket-propelled grenades and 635 weapons, 509 hand grenades as well as various other weapons.
Elsewhere, Coalition forces continued aggressive patrols throughout the country over the last 24 hours conducting 19 raids, 1,100-day patrols and 897-night patrols. They also jointly patrolled with the Iraqi Police conducting 132-day patrols and 123-night patrols. Independently, the Iraqi Police conducted 11-day patrols and 21 night patrols. The total raids and patrols resulted in 147 arrests for various criminal activities including five for murder, one for kidnapping, 18 for car jacking, 15 for aggravated assault, six for burglary and eight for looting.
For further information contact the CJTF-7 Coalition Press Information Center at 914 360-5082/5089 or cpic.pressdesk.iraq@us.army.mil.
COALITION FORCES AMBUSHED, THREE WOUNDED
Bagram Air Field, Afghanistan – Two coalition soldiers and one Afghan Military Forces soldier were wounded when their patrol was ambushed north of Orgun-E about 11 a.m. today.
The wounded soldiers were evacuated to Forward Operating Base Salerno near Khowst. They are in stable condition and are being moved to the U.S. Army hospital at Bagram.
Enemy forces that engaged the patrol were armed with AK-47 rifles and Rocket Propelled Grenades
The names of the wounded service members are being withheld for privacy.
SOLDIER DIES FROM INJURIES RECEIVED IN ATTACK
BAGHDAD, Iraq – A 1st Armored Division soldier died from injuries received from a small arms and rocket-propelled grenade attack that occurred in the Abu Ghuraib neighborhood July 19 at approximately 1:30 a.m.
The soldier was providing fixed site security at a bank when the unit came under attack. The soldier was evacuated to a nearby aid station and subsequently died.
The soldier's name is being withheld pending next-of-kin notification.
For further information contact the CJTF-7 Coalition Press Information Center at 914 360-5082/5089 or cpic.pressdesk.iraq@us.army.mil.
July 18
SOLDIER KILLED IN EXPLOSION
FALLUJAH, Iraq – A 3rd Infantry Division soldier was killed today as his vehicle passed an Improvised Explosive Device west of Fallujah.
The vehicle was traveling east near a traffic circle when a command-detonated IED exploded, causing a one-and-a-half foot crater in the road. The vehicle took the brunt of the impact. The vehicle crossed two lanes and went off the edge of the road.
No other soldiers were wounded in the attack.
The name of the soldier is being withheld pending notification of next-of-kin.
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News from Afghanistan
July 20, 2003
U.S. Special Forces Engage Enemy Forces in Afghanistan
Kandahar Province, Afghanistan - Special Operations Forces killed approximately 22-24 enemy soldiers when an unknown element attacked a coalition convoy in the vicinity of the fire base at Spin Boldak Saturday , according to officials at Combined Joint Task Force 180.
The coalition forces drove through the kill zone, requested close air support and engaged the enemy forces, killing approximately five enemy and pursuing the remaining forces into the surrounding hills, officials said. AH-64 Apaches provided the air support, making several passes on the hill, killing approximately 17-19 more enemy. There were no coalition casualties.
Two rockets impacted in the vicinity of the fire base at Spin Boldak Saturday night, officials said. The suspected launch site is the nearby village of Muljawan. Local police are searching the village. There were no casualties or damage to equipment.
In an incident in Kunar Province, task force officials said three coalition soldiers were wounded and one vehicle was damaged when an improvised explosive device detonated in the middle of their convoy approximately eight kilometers south of Asadabad yesterday afternoon. The three soldiers were medically evacuated to Bagram Air Base yesterday and are in stable condition. The names of the soldiers and their injuries are being withheld for privacy. The damage to the vehicle is unknown at this time.
July 19, 2003
Coalition Forces Ambushed, Three Wounded
Bagram Air Field, Afghanistan - Two coalition soldiers and one Afghan Military Forces soldier were wounded when their patrol was ambushed north of Orgun-E about 11 a.m. today.
The wounded soldiers were evacuated to Forward Operating Base Salerno near Khowst. They are in stable condition and are being moved to the U.S. Army hospital at Bagram.
Enemy forces that engaged the patrol were armed with AK-47 rifles and Rocket Propelled Grenades
The names of the wounded service members are being withheld for privacy.
July 18, 2003
By U.S. Army Col. Rodney Davis , CJTF-180
Gulbahar Bridge Opening
Parwan Province, Afghanistan - The opening ceremony for the Gulbahar Bridge was held yesterday northeast of Bagram. The bridge crosses the Panjir River and will serve as a conduit between the Parwan and Kapisa provinces, improving commerce and communication. The governors of the Parwan and Kapisa provinces and local media were there to celebrate the achievement.
SOF CACHE
Helmand Province, Afghanistan - Special Operations Forces confiscated a cache in a compound in the vicinity of the firebase at Gereshk yesterday. The cache contained: three AK-47s, 12 hand grenades, 10 hand grenade fuses, two AK-47 vests, 10 full AK-47 magazines, two bayonets, eight 200 gram blocks of plastic explosive (unserviceable and extremely old) and one radio. They also had an individual walk-in to the firebase and turn in two anti-tank mines. All of the munitions are being held pending future destruction.
Rocket Attack Khowst
Khowst Province - Three to four rockets were fired at border checkpoint number four in the vicinity of the firebase at Khowst last night. There were no casualties or damage to equipment.
Casuality Identification List for the past week from the DoD
IMMEDIATE RELEASE July 14, 2003
DoD Identifies Marine Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today that Lance Cpl. Jason Andrew Tetrault, 20, Moreno Valley, Calif., was killed in Kuwait on July 9 in a vehicle accident.
Tetrault was assigned to 7th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, Twentynine Palms, Calif.
IMMEDIATE RELEASE July 14, 2003
DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Sgt. Roger D. Rowe, 54, Bon Aqua, Tenn., was killed on July 9 in Iraq. Rowe died as a result of an enemy sniper attack.
Rowe was assigned to the 1174th Troop Command, in Columbia, Tenn.
IMMEDIATE RELEASE July 15, 2003
DoD Identifies Army Casualties
The Department of Defense announced today the deaths of four soldiers who were supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Cpt. Paul J. Cassidy, 36, of Laingsburg, Mich., died July 13 in Camp Babylon, Iraq. Cassidy died as a result of non-combat injuries. This incident is under investigation. Cassidy was assigned to the 432nd Civil Affairs Battalion in Wis.
Sgt. Michael T. Crockett, 27, of Soperton, Ga., was killed on July 14 in Baghdad, Iraq. Crockett was on patrol when he came under RPG attack. Crockett was assigned to Headquarters and Headquarters Company, 3rd Battalion, 7th Infantry Regiment, Fort Stewart, Ga.
Spc. Joshua M. Neusche, 20, of Montreal, Mo., died July 12 in Homburg Hospital, Germany. Neusche died from a non-combat cause. Neusche was assigned to the 203rd Engineer Battalion, in Joplin, Mo.
Spc. Christian C. Schulz, 20, of Colleyville, Texas, died July 11 in Baqubah, Iraq. Schulz died as a result of non-combat injuries. This incident is under investigation. Schulz was assigned to the 3rd Troop, 67th Armor Battalion, Fort Hood, Texas.
IMMEDIATE RELEASE July 16, 2003
DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today that Sgt. Jaror C. Puello-Coronado, 36, Pocono Summit, Pa., died on July 13 at Camp Edson, Iraq. Puello-Coronado was manning a traffic point when the operator of a dump truck lost control of the vehicle. Puello-Coronado was struck by the truck and died of his injuries.
Puello-Coronado was assigned to Headquarters and Headquarters Company, 310th Military Police Battalion, in Uniondale, N.Y.
IMMEDIATE RELEASE July 16, 2003
DoD Identifies Marine Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today that Lance Cpl. Cory Ryan Geurin, 18, of Santee, Calif., was killed in Babylon, Iraq, on July 15. He was standing post on a palace roof in Babylon when he fell approximately 60 feet.
Geurin was assigned to the 1st Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, Twentynine Palms, Calif.
IMMEDIATE RELEASE July 18, 2003
DoD Identifies Navy Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today that Petty Officer 3rd Class David J. Moreno, 26, Gering, Neb., was killed July 17 in Al Hamishiyah, Iraq, from a non-hostile gunshot wound.
Moreno was assigned to the Naval Medical Center San Diego, Fourth Marine Division Detachment. The incident is under investigation.
IMMEDIATE RELEASE July 19, 2003
DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today that Spc. Joel L. Bertoldie, 20, Independence, Mo. died on July 18 at Fallujah, Iraq. Bertoldie was thrown from the military vehicle he was driving when an explosive device was detonated underneath.
Bertoldie was assigned to Headquarters, Headquarters Company, 4-64 Armor Battalion, Fort Stewart, Ga.
IMMEDIATE RELEASE July 20, 2003
DoD Identifies Army Casualties
The Department of Defense announced today the deaths of two soldiers who were supporting Operation Iraq Freedom.
Sgt. Mason Douglas Whetstone, 30, a Utah native, died on July 17 in Baghdad, Iraq. Whetstone died as a result of non-combat injuries. The incident is under investigation. Whetstone was assigned to the 3d Battalion, 58th Aviation (Forward), Hanau, Germany.
Second Lt. Jonathan D. Rozier, 25, of Katy, Texas died on July 19 at Baghdad, Iraq. Lieutenant Rozier’s unit was fired upon by rocket-propelled grenades and small arms fire while providing security at a municipal building. Rozier was assigned to B Company, 2-70th Armor Battalion, Fort Riley, KS (1st Armored Division).
IMMEDIATE RELEASE July 20, 2003
DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today that Sgt. Jason D. Jordan, 24 of Elba, Ala. died on July 20 in Tallifar, Iraq. Sgt. Jordan was patrolling a village when the vehicle was ambushed by RPGs (rocket propelled grenades).
Jordan was assigned to Headquarters, Headquarters Company, 1-187 Infantry Battalion, Fort Campbell, Ky.
Status of Iraq's 55 Most Wanted
 
  
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