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3-1 Cav. finds four weapons caches, detains five Sunday, 08 July 2007 Multi-National Corps – Iraq Public Affairs Office, Camp Victory APO AE 09342 3-1 Cav. finds four weapons caches, detains five Multi-National Division – Center PAO FORWARD OPERATING BASE HAMMER, Iraq — Soldiers of 3rd Squadron, 1st Cavalry Regiment, and Company D, 1st Battalion, 15th Infantry Regiment, detained five suspected insurgents and found four weapons caches July 5 near Jisr Diyala. The operation resulted in the largest cache seizure for the 3rd Heavy Brigade Combat Team since beginning operations southeast of Baghdad in late March. Unit leaders said Soldiers...

Qarghuli village residents lead troops to caches Sunday, 08 July 2007 Multi-National Corps – Iraq Public Affairs Office, Camp Victory APO AE 09342 Qarghuli village residents lead troops to caches 2nd BCT, 10th Mtn. Div. PAO Multi-National Division – Center PAO QARGHULI VILLAGE, Iraq — Residents of a village south of Baghdad, long a terrorist hot spot, led U.S. forces to major weapons caches near their town July 6. Soldiers of the 4th Battalion, 31st Infantry Regiment, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 10th Mountain Division (Light Infantry) out of Fort Drum, N.Y., were taken to a series of 12 caches –...

Fort Drum, New York Home of the 10th Mountain Division (Light Infantry) July 3, 2007 Release # 0707-04 By Spc. Chris McCann, 2nd BCT, 10th Mtn. Div. PAO Staff Sgt. Kyle Keenan, section leader with Troop C, 1-89th Cav. Regt, 2nd BCT, 10th Mtn. Div., points out the lifesaving characteristics of his Advanced Combat Helmet. Keenan was shot in the helmet at point blank range by a 9mm pistol on a mission July 1. Local tips identified a safe house containing two insurgents in abu Hillan, Iraq. His troop launched an immediate air assault to nab the insurgents. Keenan, unfazed...

CCCI Convicts 99: Sentences 16 to death, 7 to life imprisonment Thursday, 21 June 2007 MULTI-NATIONAL FORCE-IRAQ COMBINED PRESS INFORMATION CENTER BAGHDAD, Iraq http://www.mnf-iraq.com 703.343.8790 June 21, 2007 Release A070621b CCCI Convicts 99: Sentences 16 to death, 7 to life imprisonment BAGHDAD, Iraq – The Central Criminal Court of Iraq (CCCI) convicted 99 individuals from May 20 to June 2 for violations of the Iraqi Terrorist Law, Penal Code and Coalition Provisional Authority (CPA) Orders enforced by the Iraqi judiciary. Six Iraqis were convicted of torture and kidnapping and sentenced to death May 20. Convicted were: Moaazea Khazaal Abdul, 47;...

Fort Drum, New York Home of the 10th Mountain Division (Light Infantry) June 21, 2007 Release # 0706-26 Operation Commando Eagle starts off strong NEWS RELEASE: Operation Commando Eagle starts off strong MAHMUDIYAH, Iraq – A joint operation geared toward curbing terrorist activity southwest of Baghdad is yielding results almost immediately. Operation Commando Eagle, a mix of helicopter-borne air assaults and Humvee-mounted movements, included Soldiers from several battalions of the 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 10th Mountain Division (Light Infantry) out of Fort Drum, N.Y., and the 4th Brigade, 6th Iraqi Army Division. The operation, which began June 20, targeted a...

Six extremists killed, 19 others arrested during operations throughout Diyala Wednesday, 13 June 2007 Multi-National Corps – Iraq Public Affairs Office, Camp Victory APO AE 09342 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE RELEASE No. 20070613-07 June 13, 2007 Six extremists killed, 19 others arrested during operations throughout Diyala Multi-National Division – North PAO BAQOUBA, Iraq – The newly formed Diyala Operations Command in Baqouba reported today that Soldiers assigned to 2nd Battalion, 2nd Brigade, 5th Iraqi Army and Coalition Forces from the 5th Battalion, 20th Infantry killed five extremists, wounded eight and arrested 15 others during operations throughout Baqouba, June 12. The engagement...

Failed truck bomber treated, talking Wednesday, 13 June 2007 Multi-National Corps – Iraq Public Affairs Office, Camp Victory APO AE 09342 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE No. 20070613-05 June 13, 2007 Failed truck bomber treated, talking 2nd BCT, 10th Mountain Division (LI) PAO Multi-National Division – Center PAO CAMP STRIKER, IRAQ BAGHDAD — A failed truck bomber, wounded in his attempt to destroy a coalition battle position, was treated, evacuated and is providing information to those he tried to kill. The driver of the truck bomb aimed at destroying Patrol Base Warrior Keep near Sadr al Yusufiyah on June 10 was wounded...

Bomb cell terrorists caught red-handed Wednesday, 13 June 2007 MULTI-NATIONAL FORCE-IRAQ COMBINED PRESS INFORMATION CENTER BAGHDAD, Iraq http://www.mnf-iraq.com 703.270.0320 / 0299 June 13, 2007 Release A070613c Bomb cell terrorists caught red-handed BAGHDAD, Iraq – Coalition Forces killed two terrorists, detained 13 suspected terrorists and discovered a cache of weapons during operations targeting al-Qaeda in Iraq and the Baghdad car bomb network Wednesday. Coalition Forces followed two terrorists they witnessed emplacing improvised explosive devices in Baghdad June 12, and raided their bed-down location. As Coalition Forces approached the building, the two known terrorists disregarded the interpreter’s instructions and approached the ground...

Al-Qaeda military emir of Mosul killed Wednesday, 13 June 2007 MULTI-NATIONAL FORCE-IRAQ COMBINED PRESS INFORMATION CENTER BAGHDAD, Iraq http://www.mnf-iraq.com 703.270.0320 / 0299 June 13, 2007 Release A070613d Al-Qaeda military emir of Mosul killed BAGHDAD, Iraq – Coalition Forces killed a senior terrorist leader during an operation Tuesday morning targeting the al-Qaeda in Iraq network in Mosul. Kamal Jalil Bakr ‘Uthman, also known as Sa’id Hamza, was known to be the al-Qaeda in IraqMosul. Intelligence reports indicate he planned, coordinated and facilitated suicide bombings in the Mosul area. Additionally, he facilitated the movement of more than 100 foreign fighters through safe...

‘Golden Dragons’ foil truck bomb attack Tuesday, 12 June 2007 By 2nd BCT, 10th Mtn. Div. (LI) PAO A dump truck loaded with homemade explosives sits near the south entrance to Patrol Base Warrior Keep. An alert Soldier of the 2nd Battalion, 14th Infantry Regiment, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 10th Mountain Division (Light Infantry) out of Fort Drum, N.Y., saw the truck turn abruptly toward the gate and fired on it with a machine gun, stopping the truck. The driver was wearing a suicide vest, but was detained before he was able to detonate it. Photo by 2nd Brigade Combat...

Iraqi forces take lead in operations Friday, 08 June 2007 Lt. Col. Ahmed Abdullah (center, with finger raised), the Iraqi Police commander in Suleikh, Baghdad, gives a convoy briefing to a group of U.S. paratroopers, Iraqi Army Soldiers, and Iraqi policemen prior to moving out on a joint patrol. U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Michael Pryor, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 82nd Airborne Division Public Affairs.BAGHDAD — The Iraqi Security Force is currently continuing to progress in taking the lead in operations while under Coalition observation. In Baghdad’s Adhamiyah District, Iraqi leaders were trained by Coalition forces to take charge of...

Fort Drum, New York Home of the 10th Mountain Division (Light Infantry) June 7, 2007 Release # 0706-12 By 2nd BCT Public Affairs NEWS RELEASE: 2nd BCT, 1st Air Cavalry Brigade kill IED emplacers AZ ZAIDON, IRAQ – Apache attack helicopters engaged and destroyed an improvised explosive device emplacement team near Az Zaidon, Iraq, southwest of Baghdad June 7. The IED emplacement team was observed preparing a site, emplacing, and covering the IED by an unmanned aerial vehicle at about 10:30 a.m. The UAV, controlled by the 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 10th Mountain Division, continued surveillance of the team until...

Car bomb, explosives cache destroyed in southern Baghdad Thursday, 07 June 2007 Multi-National Corps – Iraq Public Affairs Office, Camp Victory APO AE 09342 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE RELEASE No. 20070607-14 June 7, 2007 Car bomb, explosives cache destroyed in southern Baghdad Multi-National Division – Baghdad PAO BAGHDAD — Multi-National Division – Baghdad Soldiers, acting on a tip from a local Iraqi citizen, discovered and destroyed a car bomb and an explosives cache in southern Baghdad June 6. Soldiers from Company C, 1st Battalion, 28th Infantry Regiment, attached to the 1st Battalion, 18th Infantry Regiment “Vanguards,” discovered the car bomb while...

Iraqi Army Forces detain two insurgent leaders, five other suspected insurgents in northern Iraq Thursday, 07 June 2007 Multi-National Corps – Iraq Public Affairs Office, Camp Victory APO AE 09342 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE RELEASE No. 20070607-12 June 7, 2007 Iraqi Army Forces detain two insurgent leaders, five other suspected insurgents in northern Iraq Multi-National Corps – Iraq PAO BAGHDAD – Iraqi Army Forces conducted an early morning operation June 6 capturing two insurgent leaders linked to an al-Qaeda terrorist network in northern Iraq and detained five other suspected insurgents. The two insurgent leaders are accused of conducting multiple assassinations and...

ISF Seize weapons cache, render aid to child Thursday, 07 June 2007 Multi-National Corps – Iraq Public Affairs Office, Camp Victory APO AE 09342 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE RELEASE No. 20070607- 07 June 7, 2007 ISF Seize weapons cache, render aid to child Multi-National Corps – Iraq PAO BALAD – Iraqi Security Forces seized a cache containing more than 1,000 pounds of weapons and explosives and rendered lifesaving aid to a child during a recent convoy patrol in Western Iraq. With Coalition Forces present as advisors, Iraqi Forces led the patrol east of Ramadi where they heard a burst of gunfire...

Iraqi Army Forces capture four suspected Al-Qaeda terrorists in Saqlimiyah Thursday, 07 June 2007 Multi-National Corps – Iraq Public Affairs Office, Camp Victory APO AE 09342 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE RELEASE No. 20070607-03 June 7, 2007 Iraqi Army Forces capture four suspected Al-Qaeda terrorists in Saqlimiyah Multi-National Corps – Iraq PAO BAGHDAD – Iraqi Army Forces conducted an early morning intelligence driven operation on June 6 and captured four suspected al-Qaeda terrorists in Saqlimiyah. The targeted individuals are suspected of facilitating weapons transfers to and from Fallujah, Habbiniyah and areas south. Acting on previous intelligence, Iraqi Forces raided the residences and...

IA, CF discover caches with large amount of explosives Thursday, 07 June 2007 Multi-National Corps – Iraq Public Affairs Office, Camp Victory APO AE 09342 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE RELEASE No. 20070607-13 June 7, 2007 IA, CF discover caches with large amount of explosives Multi-National Division – North PAO BAQOUBA, Iraq – Iraqi army and Coalition Force Soldiers discovered caches containing large amounts of explosives and a vehicle-borne improvised explosive device northwest of Baqouba, June 4. Soldiers assigned to 1st Battalion, 2nd Brigade, 5th Iraqi army, and Delta Company, 1-12th Combined Arms Battalion, 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 1st Cavalry Division, discovered...

IA, CF kills 19 insurgents near Baqouba Thursday, 07 June 2007 Multi-National Corps – Iraq Public Affairs Office, Camp Victory APO AE 09342 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE RELEASE No. 20070607- 08 June 7, 2007 IA, CF kills 19 insurgents near Baqouba Multi-National Division – North PAO BAQOUBA, Iraq – A joint team of Iraqi and Coalition Forces used air and ground firepower to destroy anti-Iraqi forces operating in Kabat village, near Baqouba, June 5. Soldiers from 1st Battalion, 2nd Brigade, 5th Iraqi Army Division and Company D., 1-12th Cavalry Regiment, 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 1st Cavalry Division, engaged and killed 19...

Westboro Baptist Church Member Jailed In Nebraska Terri June 6th, 2007 In The News I’m a Kansas native and I join most of my fellow Kansans in being totally disgusted with the activities of the Westboro Baptist Church, who go out of their way to protest the funerals of our Fallen Troops, and gleefully sing praises about their deaths. So, when I saw the news about Shirley Phelps-Roper, daughter of Westboro Baptist Church founder Fred Phelps, I did a couple “happy dances” myself this morning. The members of this church, much like al-Qaeda and the jhidists in Iraq, have taken...

Fort Drum, New York Home of the 10th Mountain Division (Light Infantry) June 6, 2007 Release # 0706-07 By Spc. Chris McCann, 2nd BCT Public Affairs Soldiers of the 1st Battalion, 23rd Infantry Regiment, 2nd Infantry Division out of Fort Lewis, Wash., climb a steep dike along a canal southwest of Baghdad, Iraq, while patrolling several small clusters of homes with the 2nd Battalion, 14th Infantry Regiment, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 10th Mountain Division (Light Infantry) out of Fort Drum, N.Y. (U.S. Army photo by Spc. Chris McCann, 2nd BCT PAO) NEWS RELEASE - Golden Dragons, Strykers clear Radwaniyah area...