I Don't Care!

I received this email today that describes exactly how I feel.

"Are we fighting a war on terror or aren't we? Was it or was it not started by Islamic people who brought it to our shores on September 11, 2001? Were people from all over the world, mostly Americans, not brutally murdered that day, in downtown Manhattan, across the Potomac from our nation's capitol and in a field in Pennsylvania? Did nearly three thousand men, women and children die a horrible, burning or crushing death that day, or didn't they? And I'm supposed to care that a copy of the Koran was "desecrated" when an overworked American soldier kicked it or got it wet?...Well, I don't. I don't care at all. I'll start caring when Osama bin Laden turns himself in and repents for incinerating all those innocent people on 9/11. I'll care about the Koran when the fanatics in the Middle East start caring about the Holy Bible, the mere possession of which is a crime in Saudi Arabia I'll care when these thugs tell the world they are sorry for hacking off Nick Berg's head while Berg screamed through his gurgling slashed throat. I'll care when the cowardly so-called "insurgents" in Iraq come out and fight like men instead of disrespecting their own religion by hiding in mosques. I'll care when the mindless zealots who blow themselves up in search of nirvana care about the innocent children within range of their suicide bombs. I'll care when the American media stops pretending that their First Amendment liberties are somehow derived from international law instead of the United States Constitution's Bill of Rights. In the meantime, when I hear a story about a brave marine roughing up an Iraqi terrorist to obtain information, know this: I don't care. When I see a fuzzy photo of a pile of naked Iraqi prisoners who have been humiliated in what amounts to a college-hazing incident, rest assured: I don't care. When I see a wounded terrorist get shot in the head when he is told not to move because he might be booby-trapped, you can take it to the bank: I don't care. When I hear that a prisoner, who was issued a Koran and a prayer mat, and fed "special" food that is paid for by my tax dollars, is complaining that his holy book is being "mishandled," you can absolutely believe in your heart of hearts: I don't care. And oh, by the way, I've noticed that sometimes it's spelled "Koran" and other times "Quran." Well, Jimmy Crack Corn and-you guessed it-I don't care !! And may I add: Only two defining forces have ever offered to die for you: 1. Jesus Christ 2. The American G. I.

 AMEN!

 

Technorati tags: War on Terror, Islamofascists, Islam, Muslim, Terrorists, Terrorism, al-Qaeda, al-Qaida, Religion of Peace

Religion Of Peace Using Children As Suicide Bombers

Except the kids have no idea what's going on. I think it's become apparent that courage is not a prerequisite for becoming a RoP holy warrior. Those Taliban losers must really be pathetic if they need to use children to fight NATO soldiers. Looks like Allah has abandoned them.

Children as young as six are being used by the Taliban in increasingly desperate suicide missions, coalition forces in Afghanistan claimed yesterday. The International Security Assistance Force (ISAF), to which Britain contributes 5,000 troops in southern Afghanistan, revealed that soldiers defused an explosive vest which had been placed on a six-year-old who had been told to attack Afghan army forces in the east of the country. The boy was spotted after appearing confused at a checkpoint. The vest was defused and no one was hurt. The claim came only hours after the second report this week that civilians had been killed in NATO military operations. [...] Yesterday ISAF said it was investigating reports from the Afghan authorities that civilians had been killed. But it also accused the Taliban of using civilians as battleground cover, and said the incident with the boy signaled a new type of tactic. The boy had been ordered to target a check point in Miri, in the Andar district of Ghazni province. "They placed explosives on a six-year-old boy and told him to walk up to the Afghan police or army and push the button," said Captain Michael Cormier, the company commander who intercepted the child, in a statement. "Fortunately, the boy did not understand and asked patrolling officers why he had this vest on." Lieutenant Colonel David Accetta, ISAF eastern regional command spokesman, told the Guardian: "In the past we have not seen the Taliban sink that low, to use children as suicide bombers. The personnel secured the vest to make sure the child was safe." Lt Col Accetta said the procedure for dealing with an armed minor had so far been untested in Afghanistan. "It would have been difficult to know what to do considering it was a six-year-old boy and he was presumably going to push the button himself or someone was going to detonate it for him remotely," Lt Col Accetta said. The rules of military engagement are easily muddied when a child poses a direct threat, he explained. "What we do if we identify the fact that an adult is wearing a suicide vest is we use whatever force we deem necessary to protect the lives of our soldiers and any civilians. Of course it makes it more difficult - it's a six year-old child."

 

 

Technorati tags: Afghanistan, Operation Enduring Freedom, NATO, Military, Coalition, Terrorists, Insurgents, Taliban, Religion of Peace, Islam, Suicide Bombers

Iran Has "Surge" In Iraq Also

They wouldn't want a democratic Iraq, that would give the Iranian people ideas.

BAGHDAD, June 22 (UPI) -- Iran has responded to the U.S. surge in Iraq with its own surge, the commander of the multinational force said Friday. Lt. Gen. Ray Odierno told journalists increased Iranian backing for Iraqi militants apparently started in March, CNN reported. "I think as we talked about surging forces ... I think maybe Iran decided to surge more money, conduct a bit more training and surge a few more weapons into Iraq at the same time," Odierno said. Odierno said U.S. and Iraqi troops have been working on securing Diyala Province, which borders Iraq, and its capital, Baquba, to "cut those lines" from Iran. The Iranian government has denied any efforts to supply forces in Iraq.

Can we please wipe them out? Daily bombing of the border should prevent them from coming across.

 

Technorati tags: Iran, Iraqi, War on Terror, Troop Surge, Terrorists, State Sponsor, Terrorism

Freedom Journal Iraq #676 - Freedom Watch Afghanistan 06/22/07

Freedom Journal Iraq #676

This edition features stories on the effort it takes for U.S. Soldiers to earn the trust of some local Iraqis, U.S. Soldiers rebuilding bases for Coalition Forces and Soldiers going through Humvee rollover training. Hosted by Staff Sgt. Alana Ingram.

 

 Freedom Watch Afghanistan 06/22/07

This edition features stories on hostages that were rescued and a safety inspection program. Hosted by Senior Airman Sarah Mihlfeld.

 

 

Technorati tags: Iraq, Afghanistan, War on Terror, Operation Iraqi Freedom, Operation Enduring Freedom, Freedom Journal, Freedom Watch, Military, Coalition

Good News From The War On Terror 6/22

MND-B Soldiers target IED cell members northwest of Baghdad

CAMP TAJI, Iraq — Improvised explosive device (IED) cell members were targeted by Multi-National Division-Baghdad Soldiers during three operations in the northwest region of Baghdad June 22, resulting in the detention of seven suspected insurgents. In the early morning hours, scouts from the 2nd Battalion, 8th Cavalry Regiment raided a suspected insurgent location in an isolated farm house north of Saab al Bor, Iraq. All seven suspected insurgents were captured in the house.  The cell is believed to be responsible for planting IEDs on Highway 1 and other locations in the Taji area. In Al Hitaween, a village in Abu Ghraib, Soldiers from Company A, 2nd Battalion, 5th Cavalry Regiment conducted an air assault operation to conduct a cordon and search of several homes suspected of housing insurgents. A resident, questioned at the scene, claimed his home had been taken over by insurgents, but they left when they heard the aircraft. At the home, a small cache was found, including a hand grenade and a pistol. This operation was the first combat air assault mission performed by 2-5th Cavalry since the Vietnam War.

 

Operation Sledgehammer uncovers multiple mortars

AL HILLAH, Iraq — Eight individuals were detained during a combined search operation between the Iraqi Army, the Hillah Special Weapons and Tactics Team, and Coalition Forces in Jabella June 22. The search dubbed Operation Sledgehammer was carried out to disrupt militia influence and violence. Military transition team Paratroopers from the 425th Brigade Special Troops Battalion, 4th Brigade Combat Team (Airborne), 25th Infantry Division and Iraqi Security Forces searched the offices of Martyr Sadr and found ten 82mm mortar rounds, ten 102mm mortar rounds, and two improvised explosive devices.

 

Coalition Forces kill 17 al-Qaeda gunmen near Khalis

BAQOUBA, Iraq – Coalition Forces attack helicopters engaged and killed 17 al-Qaeda gunmen southwest of Khalis, Friday. Iraqi police were conducting security operations in and around the village when Coalition attack helicopters from the 25th Combat Aviation Brigade and ground forces from 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 1st Cavalry Division, observed more than 15 armed men attempting to circumvent the IPs and infiltrate the village.  The attack helicopters, armed with missiles, engaged and killed 17 al-Qaeda gunmen and destroyed the vehicle they were using.

 

‘Arrowhead Ripper’ continues to pressure al-Qaida

BAQOUBA, Iraq – Iraqi Security Forces teamed with Task Force Lightning units, Thursday, to clear Baqouba and surrounding areas as Operation Arrowhead Ripper continued. “We are shoulder-to-shoulder with Iraqi Security Forces in this fight,” said Brig. Gen. Mick Bednarek, deputy commanding general, operations, and commander of Operation Arrowhead Ripper.  “Specifically the 5th Iraqi Army Division led by Maj. Gen. Saleem Kariem Ali Alotbei, along with the provincial director of police, Maj. Gen. Ganim, have provided the Iraqi security forces to the fight. The weeks ahead are absolutely key in not only holding and retaining the ground that is cleared in partnership with Coalition Forces, but also in building trust and confidence with the citizens of Diyala.” In support of the operation, attack helicopters from 2nd Squadron, 6th Cavalry Regiment, 1st Squadron, 82nd Attack Reconnaissance Battalion provided assistance to Iraqi and Coalition ground forces, killing at least 13 al-Qaida operatives and destroying an al-Qaida compound during the second day of the operation. In a separate engagement, CF Soldiers discovered an empty school complex rigged with explosives in Baqouba, the capital city of Diyala province, Thursday, during Operation Arrowhead Ripper. Soldiers of 1st Battalion, 12th Cavalry Regiment discovered the booby-trapped school complex. An investigation of the area determined the school and surrounding buildings had been abandoned. CF had to destroy the school due to risk to the community. CF were unable to disable the explosives because of instability. Ground forces effectively coordinated a precisions guided munitions strike and successfully destroyed the school-borne IED.  There were no civilian injuries or deaths as a result of this action.  As Arrowhead Ripper continued through June 21, at least 51 al-Qaida operatives have been killed, with 20 al-Qaida operatives detained, seven weapons caches discovered, 21 improvised explosive devices destroyed and nine booby-trapped structures destroyed.

 

MND-B Soldiers detain 18 in raids

CAMP TAJI, Iraq — Multi-National Division - Baghdad Soldiers conducted three raids in northwestern Baghdad, detaining 18 suspects as well as weapons and equipment June 21. Soldiers from the 1st “Ironhorse” Brigade Combat Team, 1st Cavalry Division conducted three early morning raids, targeting terrorist cells believed responsible for improvised explosive attacks in the region. Soldiers from Battery C, 1st Battalion, 37th Field Artillery conducted an air assault raid on a residence determined, by intelligence sources, to be an insurgent safe house near the town of Shammar Jarba. Four suspects were detained for questioning, including those suspected to be responsible for IED attacks on Highway 1, as well as, assisting in IED attacks in the Taji area. Near the village of Al Awad, Scouts from Headquarters Company, 2nd Battalion, 8th Cavalry Regiment conducted a dismounted raid on a suspected insurgent safe house. Inside the home, the Soldiers detained five suspects, including one suspect believed to be responsible for coordinating car bomb attacks against Coalition Forces in an area west of Taji, Iraq.  The troops also seized a high-powered rifle with a scope, a pistol, a rocket-propelled grenade scope and a flare gun. West of Kem village, Soldiers from Company A, 2nd Battalion, 8th Cavalry Regiment conducted a dismounted raid on another suspected safe house.  Nine suspects were detained in this operation.  All of the suspects are being detained for further questioning.

 

Mortar systems and weapons seized in Rashid as clearing continues

BAGHDAD — Multinational Division-Baghdad Soldiers discovered two caches during clearing operations in the eastern portion of the Rashid District of the Iraqi capital June 21. Troops from Company A, 1st Battalion, 38th Infantry Regiment, attached to the 4th Infantry Brigade Combat Team, 1st Inf. Div., seized a cache consisting of 12 AK-47 assault rifles, 15 AK-47 magazines, 12 60mm mortar rounds, four 82mm mortars, 60 anti-personnel mines, one mortar tube, one PKM machine gun with 150 rounds, 12 motorcycle batteries, switches, wires and an unknown amount of black powder, fuses and rocket-propelled grenade boosters. Meanwhile, Soldiers of Co. C, 1st Bn., 38th Infantry located another cache nearby which contained 15 RPG rounds. Coalition explosive ordnance disposal units destroyed both caches.

 

CF, ISF searches yield torture chamber, bomb-rigged houses in Baqouba

BAQOUBA, Iraq – On day four of Operation Arrowhead Ripper, Task Force Lightning and Iraqi soldiers continued sweeping through Baqouba, Iraq, to root out al-Qaida in Iraq. CF Soldiers worked shoulder-to-shoulder with the Iraqi soldiers and police officers in and around the city during the operations. Coalition ground forces and air support provided critical assistance in targeting and destroying al-Qaida operatives and their safe havens. In the Khatoon neighborhood of Baqouba, ISF and CF discovered a building suspected of being used as a torture chamber. Ground forces observed various weapons, including knives and saws, inside the building as well as blood stains throughout the building. After securing the area, the building and its contents were destroyed by an attack helicopter armed with Hellfire missiles. Also in Khatoon, CF destroyed two houses that contained 45 water heaters filled with homemade explosives, IED making materials and computer equipment. One of the houses also contained several booby trapped freezers. Iraqi police were conducting security operations in and around the village  of Khalis when Coalition attack helicopters from the 25th Combat Aviation Brigade and ground forces from 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 1st Cavalry Division, observed 15-20 armed men attempting to circumvent the IPs and infiltrate the village.  The attack helicopters, armed with missiles, engaged and killed 17 al-Qaida gunmen and destroyed the vehicle they were using. Since the beginning of Operation Arrowhead Ripper, at least 55 al-Qaida operatives have been killed, 23 have been detained, 16 weapons caches have been discovered, 28 improvised explosive devices have been destroyed and 12 booby-trapped structures have been destroyed.

 

Technorati tags: Iraq, War on Terror, Operation Iraqi Freedom, Arrowhead Ripper, Military, Coalition, Terrorists, Insurgents, al-Qaeda, al-Qaida, Troop Surge

68 Terrorists Meet Allah In The Past Four Days

I thought the "surge" was a failure? 

BAGHDAD, Iraq (CNN) -- U.S. and Iraqi troops killed at least 68 al Qaeda militants in Iraq's Diyala province in the past four days, the U.S. military reported on Friday. U.S. attack helicopters armed with missiles killed 17 "al Qaeda gunmen" Friday in and around a village southwest of Khalis, a volatile town in the province, the U.S. military said. The military said the attack was part of Operation Arrowhead Ripper, the anti-insurgent offensive going on in and around Baquba, Diyala's provincial capital. On Friday, attack helicopters spotted a group of armed men trying to avoid police and sneak into the village, the statement said. Earlier, the U.S. military reported that through Thursday, troops had killed 51 al Qaeda militants in Baquba. Twenty militants were detained, and seven weapons caches were discovered, the military said. The military said troops destroyed 21 homemade bombs and nine booby-trapped structures, including an empty school complex, during the first three days of the operation, which began Tuesday.

 

Technorati tags: Iraq, War on Terror, Operation Iraqi Freedom, Military, Coalition, Terrorists, Insurgents, al-Qaeda, al-Qaida, Troop Surge

Nancy Pelosi Is All For Increasing Veteran's Funding, If They're Canadian

More Liberal Fauxtography. Click the link for the info. Pictures and explanation can be found there.

***UPDATE***

Eh, might as well post them here for everyone to see

Here is the screenshot from Pelosi's official Speaker of the House website. (My original post was at 12:35pm EDT, I checked Pelosi's site before I posted and it was still there. Now it is 2:45pm EDT, and SURPRISE!, it's gone.)

 

 

Here is a zoom

 

I tried to zoom in further so you could clearly see the CANADA on the epaulet (the thing on her shoulder), but it became too blurry.

 

It's been done before by the dum's, dem's.

 

What's that all aboot?

 

 

h/t: Hot Air, Michelle Malkin

Technorati tags: Pelosi, Democrats, Liberals, Military, Soldiers, Veterans, Appropriations, Canadians, Fauxtography

Proper Uses For The Koran

Things are gonna burn after this. Fatwa's will be flying from all directions

CONTENT WARNING!!!

 

h/t: Jawa

 

Technorati tags: Islam, Koran, Quran, Religion of Peace

Good News From The War On Terror 6/20-6/21

MND-B SOLDIERS CAPTURE SUSPECTED BOMB-MAKER, 13 OTHERS

CAMP TAJI, Iraq - Multi-National Division - Baghdad Soldiers captured a suspected member of an alleged bomb-making cell in Sab al Bor, Iraq June 19. Soldiers from Battery C, 1st Battalion, 37th Field Artillery, attached to the 1st  Brigade Combat Team, 1st Cavalry Division, captured the suspect using information from intelligence sources. In all, the unit detained 14 suspects for questioning during the operation. The raid was part of a large-scale, sector-wide initiative to eliminate threats to Coalition and Iraqi Security Forces, and to curb violence in the area north of the Iraqi capital.

 

3-1 CAV. SEIZES MULTIPLE CACHES NEAR JISR DIYALA

FORWARD OPERATING BASE HAMMER, Iraq - Soldiers from Company D, 1st Battalion, 15th Infantry Regiment, who are currently attached to 3rd Squadron, 1st Cavalry Regiment, seized multiple caches June 17 near Tuwaitha as a part of Coalition Forces' efforts to eliminate insurgent sanctuaries southeast of Baghdad. The unit conducted Operation Destroyer Strike based on intelligence gathered from local citizens.  The operation was a part of a larger effort, Operation Marne Torch, being conducted by Multi-National Division-Center. Troops cleared two target locations to seize caches and disrupt insurgent activity. Four individuals were detained attempting to flee at the first objective.  One of the detainees is suspected of making road-side bombs for Al Qaeda, while another provided additional information on cache sites. Thomas further explained that the intelligence led to six additional searches and the detention of a suspected sniper believed to be working for the Mahdi Army.  Capt. Brian Gilbert, Co. D commander, of Boise, Idaho, was in command of all Soldiers in the operation, and has almost daily contact with local leaders and members of the city council. Gilbert spoke with local citizens and city council members following the operation. Gilbert explained that the first objective was a large farm. Its owner was killed by Al Qaeda, according to local citizens, who also claim that Al Qaeda fighters used the farm as a training area. Items found in the cache included 54 mortar rounds, two artillery rounds, 29 cell phones, 29 nine-volt battery connectors and more than 20 circuit boards - all commonly used in the manufacturing of improvised explosive devices. Four rockets, five AK-47 assault rifles, a .50-caliber machine gun, and Iraqi Security Forces' body armor were also found. The 3-1 Cav. and the 1-15 Inf. are assigned to the 3rd Heavy Brigade Combat Team, 3rd Infantry Division, from Fort Benning, Ga.

 

MNC-I CONDUCTS OPERATION PHANTOM THUNDER

BAGHDAD – Multi-National Corps-Iraq launched major offensive operations, Operation Phantom Thunder, June 16 in a powerful crackdown to defeat extremists in Iraq.   With the surge of U.S. forces complete, simultaneous operations throughout Iraq are focused on rooting out al-Qaeda terrorists and other extremist elements in order to provide security and stability for all Iraqis.   This coordinated effort includes Operation Arrowhead Ripper aimed at eliminating terrorists operating around Baquoba and the Diyala province.  The operation has killed at least 30 al-Qaeda terrorists and netted numerous caches containing assault weapons, grenades, rocket launchers and large and small caliber ammunition and explosives. Operation Fardh al-Qanoon in Baghdad continues to hunt elements of al-Qaeda and illegal militias.  These missions are dismantling illegal support networks and capabilities that allow the enemy to move personnel and weapons into the city and stage attacks.  This effort has also proven successful in the killing or capture of key leaders and cell members who belong to extremist groups. To the southeast of Baghdad, Operation Marne Torch is focused on the clearing of extremist sanctuaries located in the Arab Jabour area.  Four insurgents have been killed and more than 60 detained.  In addition, 17 boats were destroyed, significantly disrupting insurgent operations on the Tigris River.  In Al Anbar, Coalition Forces continue to work with Iraqi Police and Iraqi Army forces by engaging insurgents and al-Qaeda elements in more rural areas.  These operations are helping to interdict the enemy along the belts between Baghdad, Fallujah, Ramadi and the cities of the Western Euphrates River Valley to support the larger Baghdad security plan.

 

COALITION TAKES 11 SUSPECTED TERRORISTS OUT OF AL-QAEDA'S NETWORK

BAGHDAD, Iraq - Coalition Forces detained 11 suspected terrorists Wednesday and Thursday during operations targeting al-Qaeda in Iraq. Wednesday morning, Coalition Forces conducted two operations in Mosul targeting al-Qaeda in Iraq senior leaders in the area.  Two suspected terrorists were detained for their suspected involvement with a Kurdish extremist in the al-Qaeda network and a terrorist emir of western Mosul. Thursday, Coalition Forces raided five buildings east of Karmah searching for an al-Qaeda in Iraq emir suspected of attacks against Coalition Forces and Iraqi infrastructure.  The ground force captured three suspected terrorists, including an alleged subordinate of the al-Qaeda emir.  East of Fallujah, a raid targeting associates of al-Qaeda in Iraq senior leaders netted four suspected terrorists. North of Baghdad Thursday, Coalition Forces detained two suspected terrorists for their association with a key member of the al-Qaeda in Iraq network linked to several terrorist groups and vehicle-borne improvised explosive device attacks.

 

IRAQI SPECIAL OPERATIONS FORCES DETAIN INSURGENT LEADER IN SADR CITY

BAGHDAD - Iraqi Special Operations Forces conducted an early morning operation June 20 and detained a key insurgent leader in Sadr City. This individual is allegedly responsible for coordinating and conducting kidnappings, death squad killings and improvised explosive device attacks against innocent civilians and Iraqi and Coalition Forces.  During the operation, Iraqi Special Operations Forces detained their primary suspect without incident.  Iraqi SOF also detained two other suspicious individuals who were present during the operation. The primary suspect is allegedly responsible for supplying vehicles, identification materials, and uniforms to support insurgent activities such as the kidnappings and extra-judicial killing of Iraqi citizens.  He is also alleged to have received new technologies to upgrade improvised explosive devices that would be used to target Iraqi and Coalition Forces.

 

IRAQI FORCES BREAK UP SNIPER CELL, DETAIN FIVE

TAJI - Iraqi Forces conducted an early-morning raid June 19 to breakup a terrorist sniper cell in the Bayji area of northern Iraq. During the raid, Iraqi Forces successfully raided the target objectives, detaining their primary suspect and four others for further questioning. Besides the five individuals detained, Iraqi Forces confiscated a sniper rifle, three AK-47 assault rifles, a 9mm pistol, associated ammunition as well as improvised explosive device making materials.

 

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 today, targeted a series of houses which local citizens indicated were being used by al-Qaeda cells to intimidate them and launch attacks against Iraqi and Coalition Forces. Troops of the 2nd Battalion, 14th Infantry Regiment, 2nd BCT, detained three men when their truck was found to contain documents requesting rockets as well as a spool of copper wire, commonly used to build improvised explosive devices. Soldiers of the 2nd Battalion, 4th Brigade, IA Division found a cache containing four AK-47s, a 60mm mortar tube with three rounds, an SKS rigged with sniper optics, three bolt-action rifles, a camcorder with tapes, a roll of copper wire, 20 homemade grenades, four ski masks, 75 CDs of propaganda and terror techniques instructing methods to commit kidnappings and to shoot down coalition helicopters, and various other IED-making materials. Soldiers of the 2nd Battalion, 15th Field Artillery Regiment, 2nd BCT discovered multiple series of caches during the operation. The first cache complex contained five AK-47s with three magazines, a roll of IED wire and a shotgun. A second cache included seven AK-47s. The third complex included an anti-tank mine, an anti-personnel mine, two rocket propelled grenade rounds, an RPG launcher and multiple pounds of TNT. Task Force 2-15 detained 16 individuals. Company A, 4th Battalion, 31st Infantry Regiment detained nine men and Troop B, 1st Squadron, 89th Cavalry Regiment detained four, all wanted for terrorist attacks or for possessing illegal weapons. Commando Eagle was named after the 2nd BCT, known as the Commandos, and the 4th Bde, 6th IA, called the Baghdad Eagles. The caches were seized and disposed of. The individuals are being held for questioning.

 

 

Technorati tags: Iraq, War on Terror, Operation Iraqi Freedom, Military, Coalition, Terrorists, Insurgents, al-Qaeda, al-Qaida, Troop Surge

Liberals Trying To End Conservative "Domination" Of Talk Radio

From ThinkProgress.org, Full version available here, in PDF. It's a hoot.

Our conclusion is that the gap between conservative and progressive talk radio is the result of multiple structural problems in the U.S. regulatory system, particularly the complete breakdown of the public trustee concept of broadcast, the elimination of clear public interest requirements for broadcasting, and the relaxation of ownership rules including the requirement of local participation in management. [...] This analysis suggests that any effort to encourage more responsive and balanced radio programming will first require steps to increase localism and diversify radio station ownership to better meet local and community needs. We suggest three ways to accomplish this: Restore local and national caps on the ownership of commercial radio stations. Ensure greater local accountability over radio licensing. Require commercial owners who fail to abide by enforceable public interest obligations to pay a fee to support public broadcasting.

The breakdown. No multi-station owners like Clear Channel, re-enact the Fairness Doctrine, and/or pay a fine if they don't like your programming.

There's more, Hillary Clinton and Barbara Boxer were overheard by Sen. James Inhofe saying they want a legislative fix for talk radio. I'm sure Trent Lott will gladly jump all over this.

This isn't about Conservative "domination" of talk radio, this is about liberal domination of the media. Talk Radio is the one media segment they don't have control over. They already have television and print media. I would guess that the internet is about 50/50. It's just that the  liberals in the blogosphere are not as smart as Conservative bloggers. Another thing that troubles liberals is the cooperation between Conservative bloggers.

Liberals tried to compete with Conservative talk radio by creating Air America. As everyone knows, it was a huge failure. The fact is liberals don't need talk radio to supplement their views, they have everything else.

 

Technorati tags: Democrats, Liberals, Talk Radio, Conservative, Republican, Media, Bias, Legislation, Fairness Doctrine

A 3rd carrier, USS Enterprise Strike Group Heading Towards Persian Gulf

I hope the Iranians are wetting themselves.

According to DEBKAfile’s military sources, the US naval build-up off the shores of Iran marks rising military tensions in the region, accentuated by last week’s Hamas victory which has endowed Iran with a military foothold on Israel’s southwestern border. The USS Enterprise CVN 65-Big E Strike Group, the US Navy’s largest air carrier, will join the USS Stennis and the USS Nimitz carriers, building up the largest sea, air, marine concentration the United States has ever deployed opposite Iran. This goes towards making good on the assurances of four carriers US Vice President Dick Cheney offered the Gulf and Middle East nations during his May tour of the region. The “Big E” leads a strike group consisting of the guided-missile destroyers USS Arleigh Burke DDG 51, USS Stout DDG 55, Forrest Sherman DDG 98 and USS James E. Williams DDG 95, as well as the guided missile cruiser USS Gettysburg CG 64, the SS Philadelphia SSN 690 nuclear submarine and the USNS Supply T-AOE 6> On its decks are the Carrier Air Wing CVW 1, whose pilots fought combat missions in the Gulf and Arabian Sea during 2006. The Air Wing is made up of F/Q-18 Super Hornet strike craft, the Sidewinders Strike Fighter Squadron VFA-86, the 251st Marine Fighter Attack Squadron MFA, and the Electronic Attack Squadron VAQ 137. The 32nd Sea Control Squadron VS consists of S-3B Vikings. The Airborne Early Warning Squadron VAQ 3 flies E-2C Hawkeye craft. The Fleet Logistics Support Squadron VRC is based on C-2A Greyhounds. DEBKAfile’s military sources report Washington is considering deploying the fourth US carrier for the region in the Red Sea opposite Saudi Arabian western coast to secure the three US carriers in the Gulf from the rear as well as the Gulf of Aqaba and Suez Canal.

 

Technorati tags: Iraq, Iran, War on Terror, Persian Gulf, USS Enterprise, Carrier Group, Military, Navy

Freedom Journal Iraq #674 - Freedom Watch Afghanistan 06/21/07

Freedom Journal Iraq #674

This edition features stories on U.S. Soldiers hunting Al Qaeda supporters near Baqubah based on tips from Iraqi citizens, a U.S. transition response team training Iraqi police and Soldiers reaching out and communicating with local Iraqis to meet their needs. Hosted by Staff Sgt. Alana Ingram.

 

 

Freedom Watch Afghanistan 06/21

This edition features stories on the deaths of three ISAF soldiers, PRTs building schools and delivering goods to local Afghans, deployed dining facilities in Bagram and a Bagram marathon. Hosted by Senior Airman Sarah Mihlfeld.

Ex-Marine Kills Bear With Log

He's HARDCORE also.

An ex-Marine used a whole lot of bravery and a little bit of luck in a harrowing encounter with a black bear. Norcross resident Christ Everhart took his three boys on their first camping trip to the Chattahoochee National Forest last weekend. There, a 300 pound bear set her sights on their cooler. But when Chris’ son distracted the wild animal, the bear dropped the cooler and headed for the 6-year-old boy. [...] “When Logan was being chased by the bear, I threw about five rocks at the bear to keep him away,” said Kyle Everhart. The boys’ dad, an ex-Marine, knew he had to do something. So he grabbed the closes thing he could find – a log. “(I) threw it at it and it happened to hit the bear in the head and I thought it just knocked it out but it actually ended up killing the bear,” said Chris.

That's not only hardcore, that's beastly. He killed the bear not by beating it with a log, but throwing it.

Awesome.

 

Technorati tags: Marine, Bear, Log

John Edwards' Daughter Picks Hillary For President

The Silky Pony's daughter hates him.

Elizabeth Edwards and her two youngest children, Emma Claire, 9, and Jack, 7, stopped in West Branch for an hour or so Saturday afternoon. She was here to campaign on behalf of her husband, Democratic presidential candidate John Edwards, who is vying to win the Iowa Caucuses, a feat he nearly accomplished four years ago. [...] After a brief stop at a Little League game in Beranek Park, where Emma Claire mentioned that her softball team's name is the Hawkeyes, the family ventured on to Tipton to rejoin their favorite candidate. Oh, but that's not entirely accurate - or at least it wasn't on Saturday. When the Edwardses visited the Cedar County Democrats' tent, Mrs. Edwards asked her daughter which of the presidential candidates she liked best. Did she point to dear old Dad? No, she pointed to Hillary Clinton.

 

Technorati tags: Edwards, Presidential Candidate, Democrat, Liberal, Iowa, Silky Pony

Fred!: Good News About CAIR

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I've talked before about the Council on American-Islamic Relations -- most recently because it filed that lawsuit against Americans who reported suspicious behavior by Muslims on a U.S. Airways flight. Better known just as CAIR, the lobbying group has come under a lot of scrutiny lately for its connections to terror-supporting groups. This time, though, The Washington Times has uncovered some very good news about the group. For years, CAIR has claimed to represent millions of American Muslims. In fact, they claim to represent more Muslim in American than ... there are in America. This has alarmed Americans in general as the group often seems to be more aligned with our enemies than us -- which isn't surprising as it spun off from a group funded by Hamas. As you know, Hamas has been waging a terrorist war against Israel and calls for its total destruction. It also promises to see America destroyed. Nowadays, Hamas is busy murdering its Palestinian political rivals. Even with this history, and CAIR's conspicuous failure to condemn Hamas by name, it has been treated as if represents Muslim Americans by our own government. The good news is that the financial support CAIR claims to have among American Muslims is a myth. We know this because The Washington Times got hold of the group's IRS tax records. CAIR's dues-paying membership has shrunk 90 percent since 9/11 -- from 29,000 in 2000 to only 1,700 last year. CAIR's annual income from dues plunged from $733,000 to $59,000. Clearly, America's Muslims are not supporting this group -- and I'm happy to hear about it. Of course, every silver lining seems to have a cloud; and this cloud is that CAIR's spending is running about $3 million a year. They’ve opened 25 new chapters in major cities across the country even as their dues shrank to a pittance. The question is; who’s funding CAIR? CAIR's not saying. The New York Times earlier this year reported that the backing is from "wealthy Persian Gulf governments" including the UAE and Saudi Arabia. Obviously, we have a bigger problem here than the one with CAIR.

 

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Freedom Watch Afghanistan 06/20/07

This edition features stories on the Central Command Air Force Band performing at Bagram Air Base and an update on the progress of the U.S. Armed Forces in Afghanistan. Hosted by Senior Airman Sarah Mihlfeld.

Man Survives Bobcat Attack By Choking Animal To Death

The man is just HARDCORE. 

WESLEY CHAPEL, Fla. — A 62-year-old Florida man depended on his instincts when a bobcat attacked him, and it paid off — he survived, the bobcat didn't. Dale Rippy, a resident of Wesley Chapel, Florida, was pulling trashcans back to his house May 30 when he saw what he thought was a large cat. After realizing the animal was actually a bobcat, he set the trashcans down and prepared for an attack. Having grown up on a farm, Rippy said he knew the bobcat would attack when it didn’t run away after seeing him. “When it growled, I knew it was going to jump and bite me,” he said. The animal then jumped on him and began to scratch and bite. Rippy said he knew if he could get a good hold on the animal, he would be able to choke it, even if that meant letting the bobcat take a couple of bites. “I started choking it when got a good hold,” he said. “I choked it ‘til he died. I got scratched up pretty good.” Rippy never had to go to the hospital, but was examined at a doctor’s office due to puncture wounds on his stomach and scratches. After the attack, his neighbor called the police, who then called animal control. After the animal was inspected, it was found to be infected with rabies. Rippy said now, he and his neighbor that helped him after the attack have to have rabies shots.

 

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Good News From The War On Terror 6/19

Coalition raids target al-Qaeda; one terrorist killed, 15 suspects detained

BAGHDAD, Iraq – Coalition Forces killed one terrorist and detained 15 suspected terrorists Monday and Tuesday during operations targeting al-Qaeda in Iraq. Coalition Forces raided a building in Baghdad Monday and captured a suspected terrorist linked to a vehicle-borne improvised explosive device network.  The detainee allegedly obtains supplies and components for the Baghdad VBIED cell. South of Baghdad, Coalition Forces raided a series of buildings Tuesday, targeting associates of an al-Qaeda in Iraq emir in the area.  As the ground force approached the buildings, a man ran out of the house and rushed toward Coalition Forces, ignoring their translator’s instructions to stop.  Coalition Forces, reacting appropriately to the perceived hostile threat, engaged the man with small arms fire, killing him.  Inside the building, Coalition Forces detained one suspected terrorist with alleged ties to the targeted emir. Coalition Forces captured a suspected associate of al-Qaeda in Iraq senior leaders in Baghdad Tuesday.  In an objective targeting three buildings, the ground force detained three individuals suspected of being associated with terrorist leaders and found a small cache of weapons.  An explosives team safely destroyed the weapons on site. In Anbar province, two separate Coalition Forces operations Tuesday netted six suspected terrorists associated with al-Qaeda in Iraq senior leaders.  Three individuals were detained south of Fallujah for their alleged involvement with a terrorist leader in charge of planting IEDs and organizing terrorist groups in the area.  Three more men were detained west of Tarmiyah for their suspected association with terrorist leaders. Tuesday in Mosul, Coalition Forces carried out two raids targeting individuals involved in a terrorist cell known for carrying out hijacking and kidnapping operations to finance other terrorist activities.  The ground force detained two suspected terrorists during the assault.

 

3-1 Cav. seizes multiple caches near Jisr Diyala

FORWARD OPERATING BASE HAMMER, Iraq – Multiple caches were seized Sunday near Tuwaitha as a part of Coalition Forces efforts to eliminate insurgent sanctuaries southeast of Baghdad. Soldiers from Company D, 1st Battalion, 15th Infantry Regiment, who are currently attached to 3rd Squadron, 1st Cavalry Regiment, detained four individuals. Two detainees provided the Coalition Forces the location of multiple cache sites. Soldiers seized 29 cell phones, three AK-47 assault rifles, body armor and ammunition at the cache sites. The 3-1 Cav. and the 1-15 Inf. are assigned to the 3rd Heavy Brigade Combat Team, 3rd Infantry Division, from Fort Benning, Ga.

 

1-15 Infantry detains five suspected insurgents

FORWARD OPERATING BASE HAMMER, Iraq — Soldiers from the 1st Battalion, 15th Infantry Regiment, detained five individuals early Sunday morning during a search in the village of Dura’iya. The unit’s mission, according to 1-15 Inf. leaders, was to disrupt key insurgent networks in the battalion’s area of operation. Soldiers searched several houses for weapons and improvised explosive device-making materials.  The searches resulted in the detention of five individuals and the seizure of one rifle.   Soldiers of the 1-15 Inf. have begun aggressive operations to eliminate insurgent sanctuaries to the southeast of Baghdad as a part of the Multi-National Division Center’s Operation Marne Torch.  The battalion has conducted three air assault missions in the last 12 days to eliminate or deter destabilizing influences in the region.

 

8 extremists killed, 2 detained during operations in Baqouba

BAQOUBA, Iraq – Soldiers from 2nd Brigade, 5th Iraqi Army engaged and killed four extremist gunmen during two separate engagements in the city of Baqouba, Monday. In the engagement, Iraqi Security Forces reported receiving fire from a sniper, maneuvered and returned fire, killing four gunmen and detaining two other suspects. In a separate engagement, Coalition attack helicopters from the 25th Combat Aviation Brigade, working with Coalition Forces on the ground, identified four extremists operating in a wooded area in another portion of Baqubah.  Attack helicopters engaged and killed the four extremists.

 

Six IED cell members arrested

BAGHDAD — Six members of a vehicle-borne improvised explosive device cell were arrested June 16, southwest of Baghdad. Operation Nijmegen, conducted by Company C, 3rd Battalion, 509th Parachute Infantry Regiment, netted a cell leader with ties to persons of interest in the area. Two AK-47 machine guns, nine magazines in bandoleers and vests, two 9mm pistols, five cell phones and a set of binoculars were also confiscated in the operation.

 

 

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Ohio Governor Ted Strickland Speaks At CAIR Banquet

I am furious that the governor of my state would associate with terrorists. CAIR also happens to be Unindicted Co-Conspirators in a Hamas funding case.

(COLUMBUS, OH, 6/18/2007) - Ohio Governor Ted Strickland spoke last night at the tenth annual banquet of the Council on American-Islamic Relations chapter in that state (CAIR-OH). Governor Strickland addressed the crowd of 350 people, saying: “On behalf of all Ohioans, [my wife and I] appreciate your vision to promote justice and mutual understanding. We gather under CAIR-Ohio's theme this year, ‘American Muslims: Connecting and Sharing,’ to do just that, to connect and share and get to know each other better.” Governor Strickland also expressed appreciation for "the Muslim traditions of strong family, hard work, and education,” and presented a proclamation honoring CAIR-Ohio’s work. CAIR Chairman Dr. Parvez Ahmed and several prominent imams also spoke at the event. Imams, local elected officials, and members of the interfaith community were among those in attendance. "Our speakers were truly inspirational and left the audience with a renewed sense of commitment and motivation," said CAIR-Ohio President Dr. Asma Mobin-Uddin. “We are grateful to have the support of the community and officials, and we will continue to work hard to participate in dialogue, improve understanding, and promote justice for all."

I have a new purpose now, Do everything I can to make sure Strickland is not re-elected.

h/t: LGF, BizzyBlog

 

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Missiles Kill 32 Taliban In Pakistan Tribal Region

Just doing a job Pakistani's won't do, killing terrorists.

A missile attack, possibly launched by U.S. forces in Afghanistan, killed at least 32 pro-Taliban militants in a Pakistani tribal region near the border on Tuesday, Pakistani officials said. The missiles targeted a suspected training base in a village near the mountainous Datta Khel district, 60 km (40 miles) west of Miranshah, the main town in North Waziristan, the officials, who spoke on condition of anonymity because they are not authorized to brief the media, told Reuters. Intelligence officials said some foreigners were among those killed, raising the possibility that al Qaeda fighters might have also been present. North Waziristan is a known refuge for remnants of Osama bin Laden's network.

 

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Freedom Journal Iraq #673

This edition features stories on a U.S. Soldier training Iraqi soldiers while on guard duty, U.S. Soldiers repairing water services in Samarra after a car bombing, and Soldiers repairing and upgrading a temporary bridge in Iraq after the original bridge was destroyed by terrorists. Hosted by Staff Sgt. Alana Ingram.

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More On The 10,000 Soldier Baghdad Area Surge

Start of ‘Arrowhead Ripper’ Highlights Iraq Operations

WASHINGTON, June 19, 2007 – The beginning of a new offensive targeting al Qaeda in the Iraqi city of Baqubah highlights recent operations reported by military officials in Iraq. Troops began Operation Arrowhead Ripper in Baqubah today, killing 22 insurgents in a large-scale effort to eliminate al Qaeda members. The 2nd Infantry Division’s 3rd Stryker Brigade Combat Team launched the offensive with a quick-strike night air assault early this morning. By daylight, attack helicopters and ground forces had engaged and killed the enemy fighters in and around Baqubah. About 10,000 soldiers, with a full complement of attack helicopters, close-air support, Strykers and Bradley fighting vehicles, are taking part in Arrowhead Ripper, which is still in its opening stages. Elements of the 1st Cavalry Division’s 3rd Brigade Combat Team from Fort Hood, Texas, the 2nd Infantry Division’s 4th Brigade Combat Team from Fort Lewis, Wash., and the 25th Combat Aviation Brigade from Schofield Barracks, Hawaii, also are participating in the operation. In a separate operation south of Baghdad today, coalition forces raided a series of buildings targeting associates of an al Qaeda emir in the area. As ground forces approached the buildings, a man ran out of the house and rushed toward coalition forces, ignoring the soldiers’ translator's instructions to stop. Coalition forces, reacting to the perceived hostile threat, shot and killed the man. Inside the building, coalition forces detained a suspected terrorist with alleged ties to the targeted emir, military officials said. Additionally, coalition forces captured a suspected associate of senior al Qaeda leaders in the Iraqi capital today, and detained three suspects with alleged ties to terrorist leaders. Troops also found a small weapons cache. In Anbar province, two separate coalition operations today netted six suspected terrorists associated with senior al Qaeda leaders, officials said. Troops nabbed three individuals south of Fallujah for their alleged involvement in planting improvised explosive devices and organizing terrorist groups in the area. Forces detained three suspects with alleged ties to terrorist leaders west of Tarmiyah. During two operations in Mosul today, coalition forces detained two suspected terrorists in raids targeting individuals involved in a terrorist cell responsible for hijacking and kidnapping operations, and financing terrorist activities. Soldiers from the 5th Iraqi Army Division killed four extremist gunmen and detained two others during two engagements in Baqubah yesterday. In a separate engagement nearby, coalition attack helicopters from the 25th Combat Aviation Brigade and coalition ground forces identified four extremists operating in a wooded area. Attack helicopters engaged and killed the four extremists. Coalition forces raided a building in Baghdad yesterday and captured a suspected terrorist linked to a car bomb network. The detainee allegedly obtains supplies and components for the car bomb network. On June 17, Multinational Division Baghdad soldiers detained six suspects at an alleged IED cell site near Abu Saida. While searching the area, soldiers from the 2nd Battalion, 8th Cavalry Regiment, detained the men allegedly responsible for recent attacks on civilians, Iraqi security forces and coalition forces in the area, officials said. In the village of Duraiya the same day, soldiers from the 1st Battalion, 15th Infantry Regiment, detained five suspects and seized a rifle. The unit's mission, according to the battalion’s leaders, was to disrupt key insurgent networks in the battalion's area of operation. As a part of the Multinational Division Center's Operation Marne Torch, 1st Battalion, 15th Infantry Regiment, soldiers have begun aggressive operations to eliminate insurgent sanctuaries southeast of Baghdad. The battalion has conducted three air assault missions in the last 12 days to eliminate or deter destabilizing influences in the region. In other news, troops seized multiple caches June 17 near Tuwaitha as part of a coalition force effort to eliminate insurgent sanctuaries southeast of the Iraqi capital. Soldiers from Company D, 1st Battalion, 15th Infantry Regiment, who are currently attached to 3rd Squadron, 1st Cavalry Regiment, detained four individuals. Two detainees told coalition forces the locations of multiple cache sites, which contained 29 cell phones, three AK-47 assault rifles, body armor and ammunition.

 

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Freedom Watch Afghanistan 06/19/07

This edition features stories on a member of the Afghan National Parliament visiting Afghan patients at Bagram Air Field, U.S. Soldiers patrolling a valley in eastern Afghanistan and U.S. Sailors at Bagram providing survival packs for pilots of the Prowler aircraft. Hosted by Senior Airman Sarah Mihlfeld.

 

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Fred's Ahead In Rasmussen Poll

Fred! 28% Giuliani 27%

There’s change at the top in the race for the Republican Presidential nomination. The latest Rasmussen Reports national telephone survey finds former Tennessee Senator Fred Thompson earning support from 28% of Likely Republican Primary Voters. Former New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani attracts support from 27%. While Thompson’s one-point edge is statistically insignificant, it is the first time all year that anybody but Giuliani has been on top in Rasmussen Reports polling. A week ago, Thompson and Giuliani were tied at 24%.

YAY! for Fred!

 

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Good News From The War On Terror 6/18

IRAQI SECURITY FORCES DETAIN FOUR SUSPECTED TERRORISTS DURING RAID IN SAMARRA

SAMARRA - Iraqi Security Forces, who were sent to Samarra by the Prime Minister to establish security in the wake of the June 13 Askariya Mosque bombing, conducted an operation and detained four suspected terrorists who are believed to have information regarding the attack. The four individuals are believed to be linked to the recent bombing and other criminal activity in Samarra. Acting on previous intelligence, Iraqi Security Forces raided the target building and detained the four individuals without incident. Iraqi forces also seized several documents of propaganda, a CD showing attacks against Coalition Forces, several cell phones, 10-feet of detonation cord, 81 blasting caps, identification cards for Askariya Mosque access and multiple photos depicting terrorist training.

 

IRAQI FORCES DETAIN TERRORIST FACILITATOR IN KIRKUK

TAJI - Iraqi Security Forces conducted an early-morning ground-assault raid and detained an alleged facilitator of terrorist networks between Iraq and Iran in southwest Kirkuk  June 16. With coalition advisers present for support, Iraqi Forces raided the residence in southwest Kirkuk and detained their primary target without incident.   The primary suspect detained is alleged to be responsible for transporting Jaysh al-Mahdi insurgents to Iran for training and then back into Iraq.  He is also suspected of facilitating recruits and paying financial matters.  These activities contribute to the terrorist networks that are bringing explosive devices from Iran to Iraq.

 

'GARRYOWEN' TROOPS DETAIN SUSPECTED ROADSIDE BOMBERS

CAMP TAJI, Iraq - Multi-National Division - Baghdad Soldiers detained nine suspects June 17 near Sab Al Bor, Iraq, possibly connected to an improvised explosive device attack the previous day. During a mounted patrol, Soldiers from Troop B, 1st "Garryowen" Squadron, 7th Cavalry Regiment, identified a vehicle possibly linked to the attack. After questioning the vehicle's occupants, the Soldiers searched a nearby location. During the search, the Soldiers found bomb-making components and one AK-47 assault rifle.  Nine individuals were detained in the operation.

 

MND-B AVIATION, SOLDIERS DISCOVER ROCKETS IN RASHID SCHOOLYARD

BAGHDAD - Multi-National Division-Baghdad Soldiers and aviation assets discovered six rockets in a school yard in the Rashid District of the Iraqi capital June 17. At approximately 3 p.m., aircrews from the 4th Battalion, 227th Aviation Regiment spotted suspicious looking objects in a school yard while investigating an area suspected as the point of origin for rocket fire against the International Zone in southern Baghdad. Thirty minutes later, Soldiers from Company A, 1st Battalion, 18th Infantry Regiment, assigned to the 4th Infantry Brigade Combat Team, 1st Infantry Division, arrived at the scene and found six Iranian-made 107mm rockets.

 

CIVILIAN TIPS NET MASSIVE EXPLOSIVE CACHE

MOSUL, Iraq - An Iraqi civilian tip led Iraqi Army Soldiers to a massive explosives cache southwest of Mosul June 15. Soldiers from 1st Battalion, 2nd Brigade, 2nd Iraqi Army Division, used the information provided by a local citizen to uncover more than 1,600 pounds of propellant and various artillery charges.  The cache find near Mosul marks the second significant successful operation against al-Qaeda operatives in as many days.  On June 14, Coalition Forces in Kirkuk captured two al-Qaeda cell leaders and several associates.  The intelligence used to launch that operation also came from a local tip.   CF killed Sa'id Hamza, during an operation targeting the al-Qaeda in Iraq network in Mosul June 12.   Local tips were also a key to the success in that raid.  Sa'id Hamza was known to be the al-Qaeda in Iraq military emir of Mosul.  Intelligence reports indicated he planned, coordinated and facilitated suicide bombings in the Mosul area.

 

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10,000 U.S. Soldiers Launch Offensive Against Al-Qaeda

'Dingy' Harry Reid was right, the "surge" has failed. Only 22 terrorists were killed today.

About 10,000 U.S. soldiers launched an offensive against al-Qaida in Iraq northeast of Baghdad early Monday, killing at least 22 insurgents, the U.S. military said. The raids, dubbed "Operation Arrowhead Ripper," took place in Baqouba, the capital of Diyala province, and involved air assaults under the cover of darkness, the military said in a statement. The operation was still in its opening stages, it said.

This is a breaking story and constantly updated. This is a snip of a previous article.

U.S. and Iraqi forces launched attacks on Baghdad's northern and southern flanks to clear out Sunni insurgents, al-Qaida fighters and Shiite militiamen who had fled the capital and Anbar during a four-month-old security operation, military officials said Monday. A top U.S. military official said American forces were taking advantage of the arrival of the final brigade of 30,000 additional U.S. troops to open the concerted attacks.

***UPDATE***

The psychopaths at Huffington Post are flipping out over this. Here is some of the comments:

As if a cockbite like YOU has been in a combat zone. Desert Storm doesn't count, shithead.

 

The "war" is lost. Get used to it and get out now.

 

Why are we going on the offensive when we've already lost?

 

I object to them calling these people al-queda, somehow linking them to the terrorists who committed 9/11... these people had NOTHING to do with 9/11, and therefore should not be called al-queda. these people are defending their country and countrymen from invaders. It's kill, or be killed, simple as that.

 

tell me about the hardened us soldiers who slaughter women and babies, or the brave americans who rape and then kill little iraq girls, then i will shut up.

 

I only wish for bad things to happen to those people.

 

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