Iran Worried About Syria's Air Defense Failure; IAF Strike

Iran should be worried. This air defense system they keep boasting about was completely useless when Israeli jets bombed a Syrian weapons cache (nuclear and/or conventional). Israel was, for the most part, able to fly all over Syria with ease. The Syrians had no idea anything was going on until the bombs fell. Iran uses and is purchasing more of the same air defense system Syria uses. With all the failures you would think it was made in China, but no, they are from Russia.

Iran is concerned over the failure of Syria's air defense systems to detect the Israel Air Force non-stealth aircraft that reportedly carried out an attack inside Syria last month, the American weekly Aviation Week reported on its Web site on Wednesday. According to the report, Israel was able to disrupt Syria's radar and air defense systems and render them ineffective during the IAF strike. The Web site reported that Israel used an electronic device, installed in a plane that circled the area, to disrupt Syria's defenses. The weekly maintained that Iran is especially concerned over the failure of Syria's Russian-made radar systems. Iran has used similar systems in the past, and is slated to purchase more radar equipment in a future deal worth $750 million. This equipment is apparently designated to protect Iran's nuclear facilities against attacks from the air. According to the report, Israel used highly advanced equipment to jam Syria's defenses, similar to the equipment used in the U.S., which can completely black out a radar system, thus neutralizing the defense missile systems which rely on it.

Good News From The War On Terror 10/3

Iraqi, Coalition Forces detain six extremists in Tha’Alba raid

THA’ALBA, Iraq – Iraqi and Coalition Forces captured six enemy targets during the early morning hours of Sept. 25 in Tha’Alba, Iraq, during Operation “Viking Squeeze II.” U.S. Army Soldiers from 2nd Battalion, 12th Field Artillery Regiment, 4th Stryker Brigade Combat Team, 2nd Infantry Division from Fort Lewis, Wash., and Soldiers from the 5th Iraqi Army Brigade detained 10 individuals – six of which are suspected of facilitating and executing attacks against innocent civilians, ISF and CF. Two of the detainees are members of a kill squad, one of whom is suspected of participating in a minimum of three murders in Sha’ab Village. Another detainee is a kidnapping specialist suspected of participating in the abduction of the Iraqi deputy of electricity. The fourth detainee is an anti-Coalition extremist company commander, suspected of being responsible for the emplacement of improvised explosive devices on routes traveled by coalition forces. The other two detainees are suspected of using their homes as safe houses for extremist meetings. Four other suspects were detained in the raid. Also captured in the raid were four AK-47s, two pistols, one PKC rifle and a shotgun, along with 13 full AK-47 magazines, more than 300 PKC rounds, four body armor vests, $15,400 in cash and numerous propaganda tapes.

 

Iraqi Security Forces, U.S. Special Forces detain four extremists in Southern Iraq

BAGHDAD – Iraqi Security Forces, with U.S. Special Forces as advisers, detained four suspected extremists in two separate operations Sept. 30 in Southern Iraq. Iraqi Security forces detained a suspected Special Groups member in An Nasariyah who is suspected of conducting improvised explosive devices and indirect fire attacks against Iraqi and Coalition Forces.  He and his group are also suspected of conducting an assassination attempt against Nasariyah Tactical Support Unit commander which resulted in several deaths of innocent civilians. The extremist is also suspected of smuggling weapons into the country.  Intelligence reports tie him to an Iranian explosively formed penetrator ring.  His group is linked to an Aug. 8 attack against Iraqi Police with IEDs, an Aug. 14 indirect fire attack on Tallil Air Base and an April 23 attack on an Australian convoy operating in the area.  In a separate operation, Iraqi Special Operations Forces detained a suspected extremist in Hay Aamel who is responsible for multiple improvised explosive device attacks on Iraqi and Coalition Forces. The most recent occurred Aug. 12, when the group attacked a convoy headed for the International Zone by placing an IED under a Hay Al Alem bridge.  He and his group are also responsible for kidnapping and extrajudicial killings of Sunni citizens in the Hay Aamel area. The assault force found several tools or devices that were used to conduct kidnapping and torture. The devices consisted of electric saws, drills and ropes.  Three other suspicious men were detained for further questioning.

 

Coalition forces disrupt al-Qaeda killing six terrorists, two suspects detained

BAGHDAD, Iraq – Coalition forces killed six terrorists and detained two suspects during operations Monday and Tuesday targeting associates of al-Qaeda in Iraq in the central part of the country.  West of Balad Tuesday, Coalition forces conducted an operation targeting associates of an al-Qaeda in Iraq member believed to be the key communications link between senior leaders of al-Qaeda and al-Qaeda in Iraq.  When the ground force approached the target, they were engaged by an armed man who emerged from a vehicle. Responding in self-defense, Coalition forces returned fire, killing two terrorists, and igniting the vehicle. Multiple secondary explosions erupted from the vehicle after it was engaged, indicating explosives stored inside. The nature of the explosions and detainee reporting indicated weapons and explosives were present in the vehicle. The ground force also detained one suspect on site. Early Monday, Coalition forces discovered three men attempting to re-seed improvised explosive devices in an area where the ground force had previously destroyed several two IEDs. Perceiving hostile intent, Coalition forces engaged, killing one terrorist. The ground forces searched a nearby building in the same location and discovered two IED pressure plates which were safely destroyed on-site. That afternoon, surveillance elements witnessed three men emplacing several IEDs along a canal road. Again, perceiving hostile intent, Coalition forces called an air strike on the time-sensitive target, killing the three terrorists. During a two-day operation the Coalition forces also discovered three significant weapons caches. Intelligence led the ground force to a local school reported to be used as an al-Qaeda in Iraq safe house and mortar team staging area. Numerous weapons and ammunition were found on site to include mortar rounds, rocket propelled grenades, pressure plates, blasting caps, and rockets reported to be used as surface-to-air weapons in field expedient rocket launchers. Near the school, Coalition forces also discovered two other large caches with similar material to include hand grenades, IED making material and a training manual. The ground force detained one suspect during the operation.  All weapons were safely destroyed by the ground force.

 

Coalition forces detain 12 suspects during operations to disrupt al-Qaeda

BAGHDAD, Iraq – Coalition forces captured two wanted terrorists and detained an additional ten suspects during operations Wednesday in central and northern Iraq. In Baghdad, Coalition forces captured an associate of al-Qaeda in Iraq believed to be a foreign terrorist facilitator with ties to terrorist safe houses in the region.  Intelligence reports indicate that the individual is deeply connected to the foreign terrorist network and involved in the coordination of their suicide operations.  Coalition forces detained seven suspected terrorists during two coordinated operations along the Tigris River Valley. West of Samarra, ground forces targeted alleged associates of an al-Qaeda in Iraq group responsible for attacks in and around Huwaish. Intelligence reports indicate that one of the individuals has ties to an al-Qaeda in Iraq senior leader and his security network, and has held meetings with numerous terrorists in the target area. The ground force captured one wanted individual and detained two additional suspects on site. In another operation west of Tarmiyah, Coalition forces targeted an alleged associate of Abu Usama al-Tunisi, the former emir of the southern belt who was killed during an operation Sept. 25 (SEE MULTI-NATIONAL FORCE – IRAQ RELEASE A070928c, “Coalition Forces kill likely successor to Abu Ayyub al-Masri,” Sept. 28, 2007). The targeted individual is believed to be involved in foreign terrorist facilitation in Tarmiyah and Taji. The ground force detained four suspect terrorists on site without incident. Farther north, Coalition forces conducted an operation targeting an alleged al-Qaeda in Iraq senior leader in Kirkuk. Intelligence reports also indicate that the targeted individual has numerous connections to al-Qaeda in Iraq members operating in Mosul. The ground force detained two suspected terrorists on site in Kirkuk. Another two suspects were detained in Mosul during an operation targeting an associate of al-Qaeda in Iraq senior leaders in the city.

 

Oct. 2 airpower summary: Air mobility sets record

Good News From The War On Terror 10/2

Operation Anchorage nets five suspected insurgents, stops VBIED

FOB FALCON, Iraq — Coalition Forces detained five suspected insurgents and destroyed a vehicle-borne improvised explosive device with two joint direct attack munitions Sept. 30 during Operation Anchorage, east of FOB Falcon. Paratroopers of the 1st Squadron, 40th Cavalry Regiment along with several Iraqi army soldiers conducted a night air assault raid here in the early morning hours. The detainees are suspected to be involved with attacks conducted on an IA checkpoint, said Capt. Donald Braman, commander, Troop B. The Iraqi troops detained the suspects after finding an AK-47 with four fully loaded magazines, a shotgun, more than 500 meters of command wire, IED-making electronic components and anti-Iraqi forces propaganda in the house where the suspects were found. The raid also netted a five-ton white bongo truck in the process of being rigged as a VBIED. An explosives-detecting K-9 reacted to explosive residue on the vehicle. An F-16 was called in and struck the truck with a JDAM. Braman said the IA soldiers are among the elite, and impressed him during this operation. The IA was the main effort responsible for clearing the targeted buildings believed to have been used by high value al-Qaeda leaders as safehouses.

 

Soldiers find four Iranian hand grenades in weapons cache

BAGHDAD — Coalition troops discovered a cache Sept. 30 while conducting area searches south of Patrol Base Murray. Soldiers of Company A, 1st Battalion, 30th Infantry Regiment, 2nd Brigade Combat Team found the cache in a buried plastic barrel. It consisted of a rocket-propelled grenade launcher, seven RPGs, four Iranian hand grenades, an AK-47 with four full magazines, more than 400 machine gun rounds, 20 mortar primers, a set of body armor and 13 RPG propellant charges.

 

Coalition forces disrupt al-Qaeda network: one killed, 10 detained

BAGHDAD, Iraq – Coalition forces killed one terrorist, captured two wanted individuals and detained eight suspects during operations Tuesday targeting al-Qaeda in Iraq associates in central and northern Iraq. Coalition forces conducted a precision operation targeting associates of al-Qaeda in Iraq senior leaders in Kirkuk. When the ground force arrived at the target building, they called for the building's occupants to come out and an armed man emerged. Perceiving hostile intent, Coalition forces engaged and killed the armed terrorist. Additional intelligence from the operation led to a follow-on location where Coalition forces targeted an alleged emir of foreign terrorists in the At Tamim province. The targeted individual is also believed to be involved in the use of explosively formed penetrators, or EFPs, against Coalition forces and was involved in recent car-bombing attacks in the area. The ground force detained one suspected terrorist on site without incident.   In another operation, Coalition forces captured the alleged al-Qaeda in Iraq military emir of Muhmadiyah believed to be involved in weapons facilitation and attacks against Coalition forces. In addition to the targeted individual, the ground force detained two other suspected terrorists. Intelligence gained during previous operations led Coalition forces to Tarmiyah, where they conducted two coordinated operations and captured three suspected terrorists, including an alleged associate of the al-Qaeda in Iraq emir of the northern belt. East of Balad, Coalition forces targeted an associate of al-Qaeda in Iraq believed to be responsible for coordinating attacks against Coalition and Iraq security forces in the Salah ad Din province. One suspect was detained on site. In another operation in Samarra, Coalition forces targeted an associate of an al-Qaeda in Iraq senior leader involved in foreign terrorist facilitation who was killed during an operation Sept. 10. The ground force detained two suspected terrorists during the operation.

Good News From The War On Terror 10/1

Coalition forces disrupt al-Qaeda leadership: seven killed, 11 detained

BAGHDAD, Iraq – Coalition forces killed seven terrorists and detained 11 suspects Sunday and Monday during operations to disrupt al-Qaeda in Iraq leadership in central and northern Iraq. West of Tarmiyah Monday, Coalition forces conducted an operation targeting an associate of al-Qaeda in Iraq.  Surveillance elements observed individuals maneuvering in tactical positions in and around the target area.  Perceiving a hostile threat, the ground force called in close air support to engage, killing four terrorists to include the targeted individual. As the ground force continued to secure the area, another individual emerged brandishing a weapon.  Responding in self-defense, they engaged, killing the armed man. A small cache of weapons was discovered on site and one suspected terrorist was detained. During an operation in Mosul, Coalition forces targeted the alleged advisor for al-Qaeda in Iraq senior leadership in the city.  When the ground force approached the target building, two armed men emerged.  Responding in self-defense, Coalition forces engaged the terrorists, killing one of the armed men.  One suspect was also detained during the operation and is believed to be the targeted individual’s brother.  South of Baghdad, Coalition forces captured an associate of al-Qaeda in Iraq believed to be responsible for the facilitation and planning of car-bombing operations in North Rusafa.  In addition to the targeted individual, one suspected terrorist was detained.  In another operation Monday, Coalition forces targeted an associate of al-Qaeda in Iraq reported to be a leader in an improvised explosive device network in Tarmiyah and responsible for car-bombing attacks against Coalition forces in the area.  Five suspected terrorists were detained on site without incident. Acting on time-sensitive intelligence, Coalition forces conducted a precision operation near the Hamrin Mountains Friday, killing one wanted terrorist and detaining two suspects.  The targeted individual is believed to be an al-Qaeda in Iraq senior leader involved in foreign terrorist facilitation and kidnapping networks in the area.  During the operation, an armed man emerged from the target area and Coalition forces engaged the hostile threat, killing him. The ground force observed another individual emerge from the target area and hide in a nearby canal.  Coalition forces repeatedly directed him to come out, but he refused to comply.  Perceiving a hostile threat, the ground force engaged, wounding him.  In addition to the wounded man, Coalition forces detained one suspected terrorist.

 

Iraqi Army, U.S. Special Forces disrupts AQI meeting, detains 23 terrorist suspects

TAJI, Iraq – Soldiers from the 2nd Iraqi Army Division, with U.S. Special Forces as advisers, detained 23 suspected al-Qaeda in Iraq terrorists during an intelligence-driven raid in Sharqat Sept. 29. Acting on intelligence, Iraqi Soldiers raided targeted locations in Sharqat to disrupt a meeting between al-Qaeda in Iraq leadership.  The meeting was held to elect a new emir since their previous one, Sabah Abdul-Rahman Abosh, was killed by Iraqi and Coalition Forces in a firefight Sept. 28.  The detainees are suspected of conducting terrorist attacks in the area.       While leaving the targeted location the forces were attacked simultaneously with three improvised explosive devices.  The forces then began to receive small-arms fire from multiple insurgents who were attempting to flee the area.  The Soldiers returned fire, and detained two armed insurgents.   Six AK-47 assault rifles and associated ammunition, four pistols, one shotgun, office equipment, VHS tapes and various identification cards were confiscated during the operation.

 

Sept. 30 airpower summary: A-10 Thunderbolts on target

Oakland Spits On Soldiers Returning From Iraq

That's what a Navy chaplain said it felt like in regards to their treatment by Oakland airport employees. The behavior by these employees is unacceptable, and they should be fired, but they won't. I'm sure they are being heralded as heroes by the lowly knaves on that side of the United States.

Here is that Navy chaplain's email:

Marines and Soldiers Returning from Iraq not allowed into Oakland terminal On September 27th 204 Marines and soldiers who were returning from Iraq were not allowed into the passenger terminal at Oakland International Airport. Instead they had to deplane about 400 yards away from the terminal where the extra baggage trailers were located. This was the last scheduled stop for fuel and food prior to flying to Hawaii where both were based. The trip started in Kuwait on September 26th with a rigorous search of checked and carry on baggage by US Customs. All baggage was x-rayed with a "backscatter" machine AND each bag was completely emptied and hand searched. After being searched, checked bags were marked and immediately placed in a secure container. Carry on bags were then x rayed again to ensure no contraband items were taken on the plane. While waiting for the bus to the airport, all personnel were in quarantined in a fenced area and were not allowed to leave. The first stop for fuel/food and crew change was in Leipzig Germany. Troops exited the aircraft and took a bus to a reception area in the terminal, where there was a convenience store, phones, Internet and restrooms. As we exited the bus we were given a re-boarding  pass. Three troops remained on the plane with the rifles and pistols. There was no ammunition on the plane and the bolts of the rifles had been removed. After about 2 hours troops re-boarded the plane and flew to JFK in NY. At JFK the procedure was similar to Germany, 3 troops stayed on the plane to guard weapons while the rest deplaned. At the gate we were each given a re-boarding pass and spent about 1.5 hours in the terminal, at which time we re-boarded and flew to Oakland. As we came in for the final approach to Oakland a Lieutenant who served in Afghanistan with the same unit in 2006 mentioned how when they landed in Oakland they were not allowed in the terminal. He said, "they made us get out by the FED EX building and we had to sit out there for 3 hours". He also indicated he was almost arrested by the TSA for getting belligerent about them not letting the Marines into the terminal. Well the same thing happened again. This time we did not park by the FED EX building, instead we were offloaded near the grass that separates the active runway from the taxi ramp, about 400 yards from the terminal. When we inquired why they wouldn't allow us in the airport they gave us some lame excuse that we hadn't been screened by TSA. While true, the screening which we did have was much more thorough than any TSA search and was done by US Customs. Additionally, JFK didn't seem to have a problem with our entering their terminal, nor did security in Germany. It felt like being spit on. Every Marine and soldier felt the message loud and clear, "YOU ARE NOT WELCOME IN OAKLAND!"

The airports response, "the airport did not receive clear communication in advance".

Brilliant response. Hopefully; the governments response is to cut off any FAA funding.

Good News From The War On Terror 9/30-

Iraqi Forces, U.S. Special Forces detain 18 terrorist suspects in Diyala Province

TAJI, Iraq – Iraqi Security Forces, with U.S. Special Forces as advisers, detained 18 suspected terrorists believed to be linked to the al-Qaeda in Iraq criminal network during a series of raids in the Mandali area of Diyala Province Sept. 29. The operation targeted an al-Qaeda in Iraq terrorist cell believed to be responsible for kidnappings and murders of Iraqis in the Mandali area, improvised explosive device attacks and weapons smuggling on the Iranian border.  Two of the detainees are suspected high-level al-Qaeda in Iraq leaders. Two weapons caches containing complete mortar systems, blasting caps and charges, land mines, 60mm mortar rounds, 82mm mortar rounds, 120mm mortar rounds, 155mm artillery rounds, rocket propelled grenade launchers, grenades and mortars, seven cases of 7.62mm ammunition and a large amount of copper used for constructing IEDs were destroyed in a controlled detonation. Three vehicles and four motorcycles, which locals identified as being used to commit kidnappings, transfer weapons and explosives, conduct surveillance of Iraqi and U.S. patrol, and conduct IED attacks, were also destroyed.

 

Coalition forces capture 15 suspected Special Groups members

BAGHDAD – Coalition forces detained 15 suspected criminals believed to be Iraqi Special Groups members during a combined operation in Baghdad early Sunday.  Sensitive intelligence led Coalition forces to an area known to be frequented by a suspected senior Special Groups network commander with ties to several other suspected criminals. Intelligence also indicates that he is involved in weapons smuggling throughout Iraq. Ground forces detained 15 suspected criminals at the target location without incident.

 

Iraqi Army engages, kills 7 IED emplacers, discovers cache

TAL’AFAR, Iraq – Soldiers from the 3rd Iraqi Army Division, supported by Coalition helicopters, killed seven unknown enemy fighters after they were observed emplacing an improvised explosive device near a culvert Sept. 25 near Tal’Afar. After positively identifying the group and engaging them, the CF aircraft radioed for an IA patrol to proceed from the ground. As they approached, the IA patrol killed two enemy fighters attempting to flee the culvert IED site. IA soldiers confirmed three additional terrorists were killed in the earlier engagement by CF aircraft.  As the IA soldiers began to investigate the culvert, they repelled an ambush by two enemy fighters, killing both. Upon investigation of the culvert IED site, IA soldiers found a small cache of seven IEDs ready for emplacement with approximately 5-8 pounds of homemade explosives each.

 

Coalition forces disrupt al-Qaeda network; two killed, 21 detained

BAGHDAD, Iraq – Coalition forces killed two terrorists and detained 21 suspected terrorists Saturday and Sunday during operations to disrupt al-Qaeda in Iraq networks in the Tigris River Valley. In a village southwest of Samarra, Coalition forces conducted several coordinated operations Sunday targeting individuals believed to be close associates of an al-Qaeda in Iraq senior leader. As Coalition forces approached one of the target areas, an armed individual emerged and maneuvered toward a nearby palm grove. Perceiving a hostile threat, Coalition forces engaged the terrorist, killing him. As the ground force secured the area, another armed man emerged and maneuvered toward them. Responding in self-defense, Coalition forces engaged, killing him. Two of the targeted individuals and one suspected terrorist were also detained on site, including one individual who is allegedly responsible for attacks against Coalition forces. During the course of operations, four Iraqi civilians were injured, treated on site and transported to a military medical facility. Nearby, Coalition forces targeted individuals believed to be members of a security network for an al-Qaeda in Iraq senior leader. During the operations, four of the targeted individuals were captured on site and three other suspected terrorists were detained.   Coalition forces also captured an individual believed to be an al-Qaeda in Iraq emir responsible for military, administration and financial matters in the village, and to have with ties to senior leadership. In addition to the targeted individual, two suspected terrorists were detained. One suspected terrorist was wounded during the operation when he jumped from a building to evade the ground force.  The suspect was transported to a military medical facility.   In other operations, Coalition forces detained two suspects while targeting an associate to al-Qaeda in Iraq in the Arab Jabour area of Baghdad. In Mosul, Coalition forces captured an associate of several al-Qaeda in Iraq leaders who is believed to have ties to other extremist leaders in the area. The targeted individual identified himself to the ground force and two additional suspects were detained on site. Saturday, Coalition forces detained two additional suspects while targeting al-Qaeda in Iraq leaders south of Tikrit.

 

16 detained by Iraqi Forces, U.S. Special Operations Forces throughout Iraq

BAGHDAD – Iraqi Special Operations Forces, with U.S. Special Operations Forces as advisers, detained 16 suspected terrorists during three separate intelligence-driven operations Sept. 29 throughout Iraq.  During one operation, Iraqi Special Operations Forces detained a suspected al-Qaeda in Iraq cell leader and two alleged cell members in Yusafiyah. The al-Qaeda in Iraq cell is believed to be responsible for improvised explosive device and direct fire attacks against Iraqi Army and Coalition Forces.  The group is directly linked to an Aug. 16 IED attack against an Iraqi Army convoy that killed all of the occupants and destroyed a Nissan Pickup.  The group also engaged in firefights Aug. 9 against checkpoints in Yusifiyah.   The cell leader and his members are additionally suspected of two separate IED attacks Aug. 2 and 4 against military forces in the area.   Coalition Forces recovered the two IEDs, but one of them damaged a U.S. Army tactical vehicle.  During a concurrent operation, two suspected criminals were detained in the Baghdad area. One of the criminals, who is believed to be a member of an explosively formed penetrator cell, is suspected of conducting EFP attacks in Shuhida. In a separate operation, Iraqi Army Scouts detained a senior al-Qaeda in Iraq leader and ten other suspected insurgents in the Samarra area.  The senior leader is believed to be responsible for facilitating the movement of foreign terrorists between Iraq and terrorist training camps in Syria.  He is also suspected of supporting criminal activity in the Al Tash and Dahwa regions of Ramadi.  Nine of the alleged insurgents were detained while the assault force cleared the village and two more were detained as they attempted to flee the target area.  The suspected insurgents are linked to kidnappings, weapons smuggling, establishing illegal checkpoints, foreign terrorist facilitation, and IED and direct fire attacks.

 

1st CAV air assets engage, kill Al Qaeda extremists after receiving RPG, small arms fire

CAMP TAJI, Iraq — Multi-National Division-Baghdad air assets engaged more than 20 Al Qaeda insurgents approximately 28 kilometers northwest of Baghdad Sept. 29 after the insurgents fired a rocket-propelled grenade (RPG) and small arms at the aircraft. The resulting firefight ended with more than 20 of the Al Qaeda cell members being killed and four of their vehicles being destroyed. Patrolling the skies, aircraft from the 1st Air Cavalry Brigade, 1st Cavalry Division had reported to the scene to observe possible extremist activities in the area based off of a report from local Iraqi Security Volunteers that an Al Qaeda cell was working in the area. Upon arriving to the scene, the aircraft observed about 25 Al Qaeda personnel carrying AK-47 assault rifles, with one of the men brandishing an RPG, and walking through an area of local shops and into a palm grove.  Shortly after spotting the men, the aircraft were fired upon by the insurgent fighters. The incident took place within the 1st “Ironhorse” Brigade Combat Team, 1st Cavalry Division’s area of operations where Ironhorse troops from the 2nd “Stallion” Battalion, 8th Cavalry Regiment have been working alongside the Iraqi Security Volunteers and Iraqi Security Forces to root out Al Qaeda operatives and extremists.

 

Sept. 28 airpower summary: maintainers keep airpower soaring

Illegals In LA Costs Taxpayers $35m Per Month In Welfare Alone

Yeah, you read that right. Illegal immigrants in LA county costs the state of California's taxpayers $35 million per month in welfare and foodstamps. Include healthcare and public safety, and it's over $1 billion per year.

LA County Supervisor Michael D. Antonovich has announced that a new report shows illegal aliens and their families in Los Angeles County collected over $35 million in welfare and food stamp allocations in July. In the report, illegals are said to have collected nearly $20 million in welfare assistance for July 2007 and an additional $15 million in monthly food stamp allocations for an estimated annual cost of $440 million.   “Illegal immigration continues to have a devastating impact on Los Angeles County taxpayers,”said Antonovich.  “In addition to $220 million for public safety and $400 million for healthcare, the $440 million in welfare allocations bring the total cost to County taxpayers that exceeds $1 billion a year -- this does not include the skyrocketing cost of education.”

 

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Duncan Hunter Requests American Flag At Debate; Request Denied

A bunch of bumbling idiots who threw together a Republican presidential debate forgot to include an American flag on the set. Duncan Hunter requested the flag and it was denied. The All-American presidential campaign was without an American flag. Hopefully; this is the last debate organized by these morons.

Republican front-runners weren't the only things missing from the presidential debate stage. The American flag was AWOL, too. The backdrop to the "All-American Presidential Forum," brought to you by Tavis Smiley and PBS, was a map of the United States, superimposed with a checkerboard of multicultural faces. Rep. Duncan Hunter of California, one of the presidential hopefuls, asked debate organizers to get Old Glory up there, too, according to Chris Cavey, first vice chairman of the state GOP. Cavey was acting as an escort for another candidate, Tom Tancredo of Colorado, and heard Hunter's request over his earpiece about half an hour before the show began. "Escorts were wired. I heard [in the earpiece], 'Congressman Hunter is requesting a flag on stage,'" Cavey said. Request denied.

 

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Good News From The War On Terror 9/27-9/28

Paratroopers detain 12 in overnight missions

HAWR RAJAB — Two combined missions Sept. 25 netted 12 detainees wanted for insurgent activities in the area. Paratroopers of 1st Squadron, 40th Cavalry Regiment, 4th Brigade Combat Team, 25th Infantry Division, netted the suspects during two separate operations overnight. The missions occurred south of Busayefi and west of Hawr Rajab. Four of the detainees were on the paratroopers’ target list.

 

Coalition forces capture wanted terrorist, detain six suspects

BAGHDAD, Iraq – Coalition forces captured a wanted suspected terrorist and detained six other suspects during operations Friday to disrupt al-Qaeda in Iraq operations in the Tigris River Valley. Coalition forces captured a suspected terrorist in Bayji believed to be associated with al-Qaeda in Iraq and have a significant role in recent attacks in the city.  Intelligence led the ground force to his exact location where he identified himself and was captured without incident.  In two precision operations in Tarmiyah and Baghdad, Coalition forces detained three suspected terrorists during raids targeting individuals reported to be key communications links to al-Qaeda in Iraq senior leaders and their associates in and outside the country. Also in Baghdad, Coalition forces targeted an individual believed to be involved in attacks on Coalition forces in the area. Three suspected terrorists were detained on site.

 

Iraqi Army, U.S. Special Operations Forces detain 17 suspected terrorists, kill three armed insurgents

BAGHDAD – Iraqi Army soldiers, with U.S. Special Operations Forces as advisers, detained 17 suspected terrorists during two raids Sept. 27 in Northern Iraq. In an early operation, Iraqi Army Scouts conducted a series of intelligence-driven helicopter assault raids southwest of Taji, resulting in the detention of an al-Qaeda in Iraq cell leader and 14 others suspected of conducting recent attacks against Coalition Forces. The terrorist cell is believed to be responsible for the deaths of two Coalition Forces members during an Aug. 15 rocket and mortar attack against a forward operating base in Taji. The cell is also suspected of conducting a small-arms and rocket attack Feb. 25 against a U.S. Army UH-60, which resulted in an emergency landing and recovery operation. In addition, they are allegedly responsible for transporting weapons and facilitating foreign fighters. In a separate operation, Soldiers from the 4th Iraqi Army Division detained two suspected terrorists during an intelligence-driven raid near Bayji. The Soldiers detained the targeted individual who is allegedly responsible for making improvised explosive devices and targeting Iraqi and U.S. Forces operating in the Bayji area. Additionally, the assault force detained one individual suspected of assassinating an Iraqi Police officer. En route to the targeted area, an improvised explosive device detonated between two of the assault force vehicles. The shrapnel from the IED hit several vehicles, but all were operational and the forces continued the mission. In another operation, an air weapons team supporting U.S. Special Operations Forces in the Diyala Province, near Dali Abbas village, killed three enemy combatants Sept. 27. Three individuals carrying weapons were observed by the air weapons team as they maneuvered toward a landing zone being used by U.S. Special Forces Soldiers. The air weapons team engaged the armed individuals, killing them. No U.S. or Iraqi members were injured during these operations.

 

ANP detain six insurgents near Ghazni

BAGRAM AIRFIELD, Afghanistan – Afghan National Police, advised by Coalition forces, detained six insurgents in an operation designed to disrupt insurgent activities in the vicinity of Kamal Kheyl Village, Ghazni province, early this morning. Credible intelligence led the combined force to several compounds about 15 kilometers (9.3 miles) south of Ghazni.  The target of the ANP-led operation was an Andar District Taliban commander.  The high-level Taliban commander is known to be extensively involved in the coordination of insurgent activities in Ghazni province. He has directed improvised explosive device and ambush attacks against Afghan National Security Forces and Coalition forces throughout the region.  He also has been responsible for beheadings and kidnappings in the province.

 

Sept. 27 airpower summary: C-17 provides support

 

Sept. 27 airpower summary: F-16s project power

 

 

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Good News From The War On Terror 9/26

Coalition Forces capture suspected Special Groups member

BAGHDAD – Coalition forces captured an Iraqi Special Groups member wanted for suspected terrorist activity Wednesday and detained three others during operations in Baghdad. The targeted man positively identified himself to the ground force on site.  Sensitive intelligence indicates that he is linked to logistics network facilitators and has ties to numerous Special Groups criminals. He is reported to be a logistics expert involved in the movement of weapons used against Iraqi and Coalition security forces. The ground force detained three other suspects on site without incident.

 

Three terrorists killed, eight suspects detained in Coalition raids

BAGHDAD, Iraq – Coalition forces killed three terrorists and detained eight suspected terrorists Wednesday during operations targeting al-Qaeda in Iraq members in central and northern Iraq. Southwest of Kirkuk, Coalition forces targeted an al-Qaeda in Iraq leader in the Rashad Area of the Kirkuk Province who has been connected to numerous other members of the al-Qaeda network. As Coalition forces arrived at the target location, they were engaged by armed men inside a building. The ground force, responding in self-defense, returned fire and killed three terrorists. Two suspected terrorists were also detained on site. During the operation three buildings and a small cache of weapons and ammunition were safely destroyed to prevent further use by terrorists. In an operation near Baghdad, Coalition forces targeted an associate of the al-Qaeda in Iraq network operating in the southern belt around Baghdad. The targeted individual is believed to have knowledge of the movement of foreign terrorists and members of al-Qaeda in Iraq. Three suspected terrorists were detained on site. Coalition forces also detained three suspected terrorists during an operation south of Tikrit targeting an al-Qaeda senior leader reported to be a key member in the terrorist illegal court system throughout the Salah a Din province.

 

Coalition forces disrupt al-Qaeda network, detain 21 suspects

BAGHDAD, Iraq – Coalition forces detained 21 suspected terrorists during operations Wednesday and Thursday targeting al-Qaeda in Iraq members in central and northern Iraq. Coalition forces captured seven suspected terrorists Thursday during an operation south of Samarra, including an alleged foreign terrorist facilitator operating in the Salah ad Din province who identified himself to the ground force. During the operation, one armed individual was wounded while attempting to evade capture. He was treated on site and transported to a military medical facility for further treatment. In an operation in Bayji, Coalition forces captured a suspected associate to al-Qaeda in Iraq senior leaders believed to facilitate meetings in the Tigris River Valley. Based on credible intelligence, the suspect is also believed to be responsible for attacks on Iraqi security forces in the region. In addition to the targeted individual, four suspected terrorists were detained on site. Near Baghdad, Coalition forces targeted a suspect believed to be responsible for the movement of an al-Qaeda in Iraq senior leader involved in foreign terrorist facilitation and supply for the Baghdad car-bombing network. Four suspected terrorists were detained during the operation. Coalition forces also detained five suspected terrorists Wednesday in a precision operation west of Tarmiyah targeting an associate of the al-Qaeda in Iraq foreign terrorist network.

 

Coalition forces capture suspected Special Groups members

BAGHDAD – Coalition forces killed one terrorist and detained two suspected Iraqi Special Groups members during an operation in northern Baghdad early Thursday. Credible intelligence led Coalition forces to an individual suspected of weapons facilitation throughout central Iraq. The suspect is believed to have direct communication with senior Special Groups members as well as ties to the Islamic Revolutionary Corps – Quds Force. During the operation, Coalition forces discovered a suspected terrorist making threatening movements on top of a building. After repeated attempts to direct the man to discontinue his actions, the individual did not comply. Perceiving a hostile threat, the ground force engaged the terrorist, killing him. Two suspected terrorists were detained on site.

 

Sept. 25 airpower summary: A-10s ready to rumble

 

 

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