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Good News From The War On Terror 3/24-25

Three terrorists killed, eight suspects detained in operations targeting al-Qaeda

BAGHDAD – Coalition forces killed three terrorists and detained eight suspected terrorists during operations targeting al-Qaeda in Iraq in central and northern parts of the country Sunday and Monday.

Coalition forces continued to attack the al-Qaeda in Iraq – or AQI – propaganda network today, conducting two related operations in the Tigris River Valley. The ground force detained a targeted suspect during a precision operation west of Samarra and another suspected terrorist during an operation in Tikrit. When the ground force entered the target building in Tikrit, an armed man attempted to engage them. Responding to the hostile threat, Coalition forces killed the armed terrorist.

During two operations on the west side of Baghdad Monday, Coalition forces captured an alleged associate of AQI senior leaders and five additional suspected terrorists.  Another wanted individual engaged the ground force with small arms fire during the second operation. Coalition forces, responding to the hostile threat, returned fire and killed the armed terrorist.

Coalition forces targeted an associate of known AQI terrorists in the Hamrin Mountains Sunday and engaged an armed man who, despite warnings from the assault force, refused to surrender.  Coalition forces escalated their response to the perceived hostile threat and engaged the armed man, killing him.

 

Coalition forces engage suspected IED emplacers in Basra

BAGHDAD – Coalition forces killed five suspected improvised explosive device emplacers and wounded several others after 10 individuals were spotted conducting suspicious activity in the Al Hyyaniyah District, Basra at approximately 11: 45 p.m. March 24.

After verifying the individuals were burying what appeared to be an IED, Coalition forces directed aerial fires against the enemy force.

 

Apache crews destroy enemy rocket-launching rails– Baghdad

BAGHDAD – Multi-National Division – Baghdad attack helicopter crews destroyed 10 rocket-launching rails northeast of Baghdad that enemy forces had been using to launch rocket attacks March 23.

Apache helicopter crews from 4th “Longknife” Squadron, 3rd Armored Cavalry Regiment, Task Force XII, reported seeing rockets launched from the area earlier that evening. 

Upon arrival at the suspected point of origin of the attacks, the air crews discovered the launching rails and requested clearance to destroy them. Upon receiving clearance, the crews cleared the area, fired on the rails and destroyed all 10 targets.

There was no other damage as a result of destroying the targets.

 

CF kills 4 suspected AQI members in Diyala Province

TIKRIT, Iraq – Multi-National Division – North soldiers killed at least four suspected al -Qaeda in Iraq members, wounded one, and detained eight during two different engagements March 23 in Diyala Province.

During an Iraqi Army-led clearing operation in Qasaibah, near Muqdadiyah, an MND-N Apache helicopter fired on an enemy ambush position, killing three.

Two more suspected terrorists fled the area and were again engaged by an Apache  air weapons team.

MND-N soldiers killed one insurgent and wounded another during an operation targeting a known AQI safe house. Soldiers of 4th Stryker Brigade Combat Team, 2nd Infantry Division from Fort Lewis, Wash., also detained eight suspected AQI terrorists at the safe house.

 

Coalition forces detain 28 suspected al-Qaeda terrorists

BAGHDAD – Coalition forces detained 28 suspected terrorists during several operations Monday and today in critical al-Qaeda in Iraq regions.

Coalition forces captured a wanted individual and eight additional suspected terrorists during coordinated operations in Mosul Monday and this morning. The wanted individual identified himself to the ground force and is believed to be a senior al-Qaeda in Iraq – or AQI – leader responsible for directing anti-Iraqi attacks in the area. He was also allegedly associated with Abu Yasir al-Saudi, also known as Jar Allah, who was killed during Coalition operations Feb. 27.

Elsewhere, in a series of operations in Baghdad Monday, Coalition forces followed intelligence tips to the location of two other wanted suspects, ultimately capturing them. One of the suspected terrorists is believed to be a senior member of the AQI propaganda network and reportedly has foreign terrorist contacts. The capture of the first suspected terrorist led Coalition forces to the location of the second, who is believed to have ties to foreign fighters in Iraq. Two additional suspected terrorists were detained during the operations. Another operation in Baghdad today captured an individual who is allegedly part of a cell that finances AQI and other extremist groups.

Coalition forces captured two alleged associates of AQI senior leaders and two additional suspects during related operations this morning in al-Amiriyah and Mosul. During another operation today south of Sharqat, Coalition forces detained 10 suspected terrorists while targeting links between the AQI networks of Mosul and Kirkuk.

 

11 detained after mortar attack on FOB Falcon

FORWARD OPERATING BASE KALSU, Iraq – Eleven suspected criminals were detained by Coalition and Iraqi Army forces March 21, four kilometers south of Forward Operating Base Falcon.

Those detained are suspected to be a part of a criminal cell responsible for a mortar attack directed at FOB Falcon earlier in the day.

Pilots from the Combat Aviation Brigade, 3rd Infantry Division provided air support to soldiers on the ground after the attack and witnessed a truck, believed to be carrying the mortar team, moving from the probable point of origin to a section of houses about a half-kilometer to the west.

Coalition and Iraqi security forces searched 14 houses in the area, resulting in the detention of 11 suspected criminals.

 

Coalition forces disrupt Taliban operations in Nangarhar

BAGRAM AIRFIELD, Afghanistan - Coalition forces conducted an operation March 23 to degrade Taliban command and control networks in Nangarhar Province in which two armed insurgents were killed. 

Coalition forces performed a search of an area in the Kama district targeting a Taliban sub-commander responsible for facilitating anti-coalition activities.  The targeted individual is also associated with improvised explosive device operations. 

Two armed insurgents were killed during the course of the operation.

Coalition forces also took several precautionary measures to ensure the safety of the area’s residents.

 

ANSF, CF disrupt terrorist network in Kandahar

KANDAHAR PROVINCE, Afghanistan – Afghan National Security Forces assisted by Coalition forces, detained seven suspected Taliban facilitators March 23, in Zhari District, Kandahar Province.

Information, provided by concerned Afghan citizens, led the combined force to a compound suspected of housing the militants. During the search, security forces detained the suspected facilitators of the terrorist organization in Zhari District. Intelligence indicates the suspected insurgents have significant ties to the planning and detonation of improvised-explosive devices in Kandahar Province.

Intelligence reports also indicated the suspected facilitators were actively engaged in the transfer of weapons, IEDs and their components throughout Kandahar. The detained individuals will be questioned about their involvement in insurgent operations and other extremist activities.

Say What?! Israel To Approve Weapons Sale To Palestinians

Um...I don't even know what to think of this. If a person was trying to kill me with a knife, I surely wouldn't give him a gun.

Defense Minister Ehud Barak is considering approving a US plan to allow the transfer of weapons, protective gear and night-vision goggles for Palestinian security forces in the West Bank, The Jerusalem Post has learned.

The American request, which is expected to be officially submitted to the Defense Ministry by Lt.-Gen. Keith Dayton - the US security coordinator to Israel and the PA - in the coming days, will be one of the issues topping the agenda of Barak's meeting with Palestinian Authority Prime Minister Salaam Fayad on Wednesday.

Defense officials in Jerusalem said it was likely that Israel would approve the request, noting that it had allowed the transfer of weapons to the PA in the West Bank since Hamas took over the Gaza Strip in June.

Iraqi Currency And Bomb Found In Stolen Car

Apparently; the FBI has ruled out terrorism. Why else would someone have Iraqi currency in a car with a bomb? But who am I to question them.

The FBI is now involved in the theft of a car after it was found in Los Lunas with an explosive device and Iraqi currency inside. FBI agents say that they have ruled out terrorism.

The car was reported stolen last week. After the theft, the car’s owner was fueling his motorcycle when he spotted his stolen car.

“While he was refueling his motorcycle, low and behold, the vehicle that he had reported stolen that belongs to him happened to pull into the gas station area also,” said Los Lunas Police Captain Charles Nuanes.

The car’s owner pulled the keys out of the ignition of his stolen car and the people in the car fled.

When police arrived, they found the explosive device and less than $1,000 worth of Iraqi cash.

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Good News From The War On Terror 3/21-23

ISF, advised by U.S. Special Forces, detain 10 in overnight operations

BALAD, Iraq – Iraqi Security Forces, advised by U.S. Special Forces, detained five suspected insurgents and five additional suspects during three separate operations earlier this week.

In Iskandariyah, north of Kalsu, the Hillah Iraqi Special Weapons and Tactics unit captured three suspected insurgents who are believed to be responsible for facilitating a suicide attack at the Hateen apartment complex in Iskandariyah.

It is believed, the suspects also participated in attacks against Iraqi and Coalition forces in Babel province.
In Mosul, Ninewa ISWAT unit detained a suspected insurgent with ties to al Qaeda in Iraq groups in the Kirkuk area. The suspect is reported to have knowledge concerning the transport and facilitation of foreign fighters and suicide bombers, as well as knowledge about the financing of attacks against Iraqi and Coalition forces.

South of Suwayrah, 8th Iraqi Army Division Soldiers detained a suspected member of a vehicle-born improvised explosive device cell. Members of this cell have been linked to attacking Iraqi and Coalition forces in Babil and Wasit provinces.

 

Coalition forces detain eight, disrupt al-Qaeda Network

BAGHDAD – Coalition forces detained eight suspected terrorists today during operations targeting the al-Qaeda network in northern Iraq.

Coalition forces captured two alleged terrorists, including an individual suspected of coordinating and conducting improvised explosive device attacks in the Tigris River Valley, during an operation in Sharqat.

In Mosul, Coalition forces detained three suspected terrorists, including an individual allegedly tied to al-Qaeda in Iraq senior leaders. In the northwest Iraq town of Bi’aj, Coalition forces detained three suspects during an operation targeting operatives in the area’s AQI network.

 

One terrorist killed, 21 detained in operations against al-Qaeda (Karwi)

BAGHDAD – Coalition forces killed one terrorist and detained 21 suspected terrorists during operations Friday and today targeting the al-Qaeda network in central and northern Iraq.

Coalition forces conducted an operation Friday near Karwi, targeting an al-Qaeda in Iraq – or AQI – explosives network. The ground forces detained eight suspected terrorists, including one man who tried to hide his weapon on a child. On the scene, Coalition forces discovered a building with more than 600 pounds of materials used to make explosives, as well as three vehicles and a boat that tested positive for explosives residue. Coalition forces safely destroyed the bomb-making materials, vehicles, boat and building on site to prevent further use by terrorists.

Coalition forces conducted two operations targeting the AQI propaganda network Saturday. West of Samarra, Coalition forces killed an armed terrorist when he threw a grenade at them from a tactical position. On the scene, they found terrorist propaganda materials. In Baghdad, the ground force captured a wanted individual believed to be associated with AQI’s media network.

North of Taji, Coalition forces detained two suspected terrorists Saturday, including an alleged AQI operative suspected of organizing bombing attacks.

During two Saturday operations in Mosul, Coalition forces captured an alleged AQI terrorist leader who is believed to have recently moved up in the organization after Coalition operations decimated terrorist leadership in the area. Eight additional suspects were detained.

Coalition forces detained one suspected terrorist Saturday in Bi’aj while targeting foreign terrorist facilitators.

 

Coalition forces kill 17 terrorists including six likely suicide bombers, detain 30 suspects

BAGHDAD – Coalition forces killed 17 terrorists and detained 30 suspected terrorists during operations targeting al-Qaeda in Iraq in central and northern parts of the country Saturday and today.

Coalition forces conducted an operation Saturday near the Hamrin Mountains, targeting weapons facilitators and associates of AQI leadership. Intelligence reports led the assault force to the targeted suspect’s location, where five individuals failed to comply with Coalition forces’ instructions or heed warnings. Perceiving hostile intent, Coalition forces engaged the armed men with small arms fire, killing them. Secondary explosions from a vehicle following the initial engagement indicated explosives or weapons were inside.

Coalition forces killed 12 terrorists today during an operation east of Baqouba, targeting members of a suicide bombing network. The ground force was attacked with small arms fire as they approached the target building. Responding to the hostile threat, Coalition forces engaged five armed men, killing them. The ground force ordered the occupants to come out of the building. Some complied, but others remained inside. Coalition forces entered the building and were fired upon by several armed men. Seven more terrorists were killed in the engagement, and Coalition forces detained five suspects on the scene. Assault weapons, ammunition, grenades and military-style assault vests discovered on site were safely destroyed. Six of the terrorists killed had shaved their bodies, which is consistent with final preparation for suicide operations.

Coalition forces continued to target the terrorist bombing network in southwest Baghdad this morning, capturing a suspected bombing facilitator, who allegedly specializes in the distribution of homemade explosives. After he identified himself as the targeted suspect, the man led Coalition forces to four other wanted individuals, who were also detained.

In Mosul today, Coalition forces conducted a precision operation in which they captured an alleged terrorist leader suspected of carrying out attacks against Iraqi and Coalition forces. In a nearby operation, the ground force detained three suspected terrorists while targeting associates of AQI senior leaders.

Coalition forces captured an alleged associate of AQI senior leaders and three other suspected terrorists this morning in Tikrit. On two occasions during the operation, vehicles sped toward the security perimeter. After using visual signals, Coalition forces fired a warning shot. In one incident, the vehicle turned around and left; the other vehicle stopped, and the driver ran away. There were no injuries reported in either incident.

Two coordinated operations today in the Tigris River Valley targeted AQI’s propaganda network. Northwest of Tikrit, Coalition forces detained six suspected terrorists, and west of Samarra, six additional suspects were detained.

 

ANSF, Coalition forces inflict casualties on attacking insurgent forces

BAGRAM AIRBASE, Afghanistan – Afghan National Security Forces, assisted by Coalition forces, killed more than a dozen insurgents March 21 when the combined force foiled a Taliban ambush in Oruzgan Province.

Insurgents in concealed fighting positions attacked the patrol with rocket-propelled grenades and small-arms fire. ANSF supported by Coalition forces immediately returned fire and advanced on the insurgent positions.

Once the enemy fighting positions were located, friendly forces called in close air support, eliminating the insurgents.

When Adults Go Stupid

A simple Easter egg hunt turned into a melee when adults trampled children in an attempt to gather eggs with certificates for free xbox's, ipods, and gift certificates.

My friend, who lives on the Marine Corps base in Yuma, attended this event. She told me about how adults were grabbing up as many eggs as they could. She lost her 5yo son because of the chaos, but he was able to find his dad, Ssgt. Dragonslayer. This was supposed to be for kids, but adults without children joined the fray.

Here are some comments regarding this event.

I have a suggestion for next time have a rope for the parents not to pass when i read the flyers it said kids only. The parents were going out there with the kids 9-to-12yrs olds. Parents with strollers and were pushing there kids to the front on the line did not care if there were other people around they were pushing them to.If there were a boundery for parents the kids would have ran on there own after they were done it would be clear enough to see kids coming back to there parents it was just sad to see little kids lost crying for there parents i lost my kid because i listened and did not go out there with my kid that what i get for listening well maybe next year would be more safer

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My family and I attended this egg hunt, as did thousands of others. It was a wonderful thought the church had for the community and I would really like to thank them for their efforts, it's to bad greedy adults had to ruin it for the children.... The rules were, no one over the age of 12 was to be allowed in the roped off sections except for in the walking to 4 age group, they were allowed to have one parent help them if needed, but the parents were not to touch any eggs. After standing around for nearly two hours for the event to start it was over in minutes. About ten minutes before the event was to start people rushed the lines and headed out onto the fields. hundreds of adults could be seen out on the field as well, and not just in the baby section but in all of them, many were seen smashing and stomping the eggs in search of money and prizes, it's no wonder children were lost or separated from their parents in all the chaos, I'm surprised some of them were not injured as some of the adults bullied their way through the crowds pushing and shoving and knocking children to the ground. The children's who's parents respected the rules and stayed back had little to no chance of coming out of it with an egg. When it was over every direction you looked you could see groups of children standing around crying with empty baskets their parents trying to console them, several of the mom's I talked to were just as shocked as I at the behavior of some of the "grown up's" that were there. I had 3 children in the event myself a friend mine who was there had two, between our 5 children 4 of them came out of it with nothing. As the fields cleared you could see hundreds if not thousands of eggs smashed to pieces, their goodies trampled into the dirt and ruined, some of the littler children were seen trying to put some of the busted eggs back together just so they would have something to put into their baskets. It was really a sad thing to witness. I think for next years event they should plan things out a little better. I'm sure the church had no idea as to what type of Melee the thought of free money and prizes could cause. Maybe next year they can set up little corral type area for the kids to be in before the event starts, no parents allowed on the fields period. When its time to start they could open the gates and let them go, parents can line up outside of the fenced off areas for pictures and to cheer them on. They could even have some volunteers out on the fields to monitor the collection process and help guide the smaller children if needed. If the children don't want to be separated from the parents then maybe they need to wait until they are a little older. A little more planning and little more restraint on the parts of some parents can really make this an annual event the kids could enjoy. I hope what happened today doesn't discourage the church from trying it again, or people from attending future events.

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My family and I also went to the egg drop today. I just don't think they relized how horrible the parents were going to be. My husband took our 2yr old and I had our 5yr old. He said that he was amazed on watching the parents break the eggs just to see what was in them on the walking to 4yr old side. He also saw parents just dragging their little ones behind them so they could get the eggs, not the children. I thought that this was for the kids. It's rediculous on how some parents can act when someone says money and free prizes. Is this what Easter has finally come too? I was just holding my 4 month old son waiting for my 5yr old and was getting pushed by parents. I was a really sad thing to watch today.

Good News From The War On Terror 3/19-20

Coalition detains 17 suspects while targeting terrorist networks

BAGHDAD – Coalition forces detained 17 suspected terrorists while targeting al-Qaeda in Iraq leaders and weapons facilitators during operations Tuesday and today in the Tigris River Valley.

In Baghdad today, Coalition forces captured an alleged al-Qaeda operative believed to be part of the network distributing homemade explosives materials and products throughout the country. The ground forces detained two additional suspects at the scene.

Another alleged weapons facilitator and an associate were captured during a Coalition operation this morning north of Samarra. The targeted individual has allegedly been stockpiling weapons for the last month.

Coalition forces targeted alleged associates of al-Qaeda in Iraq senior leaders in Taji and Baqouba, capturing two wanted individuals and detaining six suspected terrorists today. In Baqouba, Coalition forces discovered a building containing homemade explosives, wires, markings and other indications it was being made into a house-borne improvised explosive device. The ground forces destroyed the building to prevent future use for terrorist activity.

In Mosul, Coalition forces conducted operations Tuesday and today, detaining four individuals with suspected ties to terrorist leaders in the area.

 

MND-C Soldiers detain key criminal suspect, three additional suspects (Baghdad)

BAGHDAD – Soldiers from 3rd Heavy Brigade Combat Team captured a wanted criminal suspect during an operation in Narhwan March 16.

Soldiers from 1st Battalion, 10th Field Artillery, cleared three houses during the mission and detained an additional three suspects for questioning.

The detained individual was wanted by Iraqi Security Forces and Coalition forces for his alleged role in several improvised explosive device attacks.

He is suspected of smuggling weapons and explosives for several criminal groups throughout Iraq.

Soldiers uncovered a small cache in the suspect’s home containing an AK-47 assault rifle, two shotguns, a bayonet and a small quantity of small-arms ammunition.

 

Joint operations in Mosul detain 16

TIKRIT, Iraq – Iraqi Security and Coalition forces detained 16 suspected terrorists in four separate operations in western Mosul, March 18.

The ISF and CF have been focusing on eliminating al Qaeda in Iraq cells in western Mosul, a hot-bed of insurgent activities.

 

Coalition target roadside bombers, seven terrorists killed

BAGHDAD – Coalition forces killed seven terrorists and detained 20 suspected terrorists during operations in central and northern Iraq Wednesday and today.

Coalition forces targeted several suspected improvised explosive device emplacers southwest of Samarra Wednesday. During the operation, Coalition forces engaged two terrorists observed planting an IED in the road, killing them. The assault force also engaged a vehicle believed to be associated with the group. Coalition forces were engaged by small-arms fire by one of the occupants. Responding in self-defense, Coalition forces returned fire, killing four terrorists. The vehicle, which contained rifles, rocket-propelled grenades, land mines, homemade explosives and other IED-making materials, was destroyed by a fixed-wing aircraft to prevent further use for terrorist activity.

Coalition forces stopped another vehicle nearby with two men inside. One exited the vehicle and drew his weapon. Coalition forces perceived hostile intent from the armed man and killed him. The other man surrendered to the assault force and was detained.

Coalition forces conducted a precision raid in Baghdad today, capturing an alleged member of a bombing network that supplies suicide vests for attacks against Iraqis. During another operation targeting the al-Qaeda in Iraq bombing network, Coalition forces captured an alleged IED attack coordinator and another suspect in Sharquat.

In the northwest Iraq town of Bi’aj this morning, Coalition forces captured an alleged operative in the foreign terrorist facilitation network, and in Mosul, Coalition forces detained one suspected terrorist allegedly linked to AQI senior leaders.

In operations targeting a suicide bomber network in Baqouba, Coalition forces captured a wanted individual and detained two suspected terrorists Wednesday and six suspected terrorists during a related operation today.

Coalition forces detained five suspected terrorists today when an operation southwest of Tikrit targeting the AQI media network turned up a small weapons cache and IED-building materials.

 

‘Tuskers’ detain five suspected terrorists (Baghdad)

BAGHDAD – Multi-National Division – Baghdad Soldiers detained five suspected terrorists in West Rashid in southern Baghdad March 18.

Acting on a tip, Soldiers of Company B, 4th Battalion, 64th Armored Regiment, attached to Task Force Dragon, arrested the five suspects in the Risalah neighborhood within Rashid District.

The men are believed to be associated with those responsible for an attack on Coalition forces March 15.

Two AK-47s and a radio were confiscated during the arrest.

The detainees were taken to a Coalition force detention facility for further questioning.

 

Iraqi Army, U.S. Special Forces recover large weapons cache (Hawijah)

BALAD, Iraq – The 4th Iraqi Division Army, advised by U.S. Special Forces, recovered a large weapons cache linked to al Qaeda in Iraq during an operation in Hawijah, Kirkuk province, March 16.

Acting on intelligence reports, Iraqi Scouts and U.S. SF conducted a combined patrol where a cache was reported to be hidden.

This operation led to approximately 150 munitions and explosive devices being uncovered, along with more than 2,000 rounds of ammunition and a large amount of AQI propaganda.

Also recovered were several pamphlets on improvised explosive device construction. The propaganda, comprised of DVDs, cassette tapes and pamphlets, and other documents linked the cache to AQI and foreign fighters traveling from Syria into Iraq.

The cache included four suicide vests, 24 rocket propelled grenades, 61 60mm mortar rounds, nine 120mm mortar rounds, 45 81mm mortar rounds, two 155mm artillery rounds, five grenades, two pressure wire initiation systems, six RPG launchers, two machine guns, a 60mm mortar system, 100 feet of detonation cord, blasting caps, several cell phones and radios for initiating IEDs, and more than 100 pieces of material used for constructing IEDs and their initiation systems.

 

ISF detain 10 in overnight operations (Iskandariyah)

BALAD, Iraq – Iraqi Security Forces, advised by U.S. Special Forces, detained five suspected insurgents and five additional suspects during three separate operations March 17.

In Iskandariyah, the Hillah Iraqi Special Weapons and Tactics unit captured three suspected insurgents who are believed to be responsible for a suicide attack at an apartment complex in the city. According to intelligence reports, the suspects also participated in attacks against Iraqi and Coalition forces in Babel province.

Three additional suspects are being detained for questioning.

In Mosul, Ninewa ISWAT unit detained a suspected terrorist with ties to Al Qaeda in Iraq groups in the Kirkuk area. The suspect is reported to have knowledge concerning the transport and facilitation of foreign fighters and suicide bombers.

He is also accused of helping the financing of attacks against Iraqi and Coalition forces.

Two other suspects are being detained for questioning.

South of Suwayrah, 8th Iraqi Army Division Soldiers detained a suspected member of a vehicle-born improvised explosive device cell. Members of this cell have been linked to attacking Iraqi and Coalition forces in Babil and Wasit provinces.

 

Baquba Iraqi Special Weapons and Tactics unit, U.S. Special Forces detain 25 suspects

BALAD, Iraq – The Baquba Iraqi Special Weapons and Tactics unit, advised by U.S. Special Forces, detained 25 suspected insurgents in an operation March 17 near Baquba.

Acting on intelligence reports, Baqubah ISWAT conducted an operation to investigate possible al Qaeda in Iraq prisons which may have held kidnapped civilians.

As part of the operation, six individuals were identified as having ties with AQI with an additional 19 suspects being held for questioning.

A large quantity of Iraqi Army and Iraqi Police equipment was also found at the site, as well as a significant amount of improvised explosive device materials.

Grim Milestone Reached; MSM Wets Themselves

The 4,000th service member was killed in Iraq today. I'm sure it will be nonstop blabbering for the next week and even more screeching for an Iraq pull-out.

We cannot let the lunatic fringe allow our troops to die in vain.

Just to prove a point, I'm following up with a Good News From The War On Terror post.

Good News From The War On Terror 3/15-18

Coalition disrupts al-Qaeda networks throughout Iraq, 15 detained

BAGHDAD – Coalition forces detained 15 suspected terrorists Saturday and today during operations to disrupt al-Qaeda networks operating in central and northern Iraq.

During an operation in Baghdad today, Coalition forces captured an alleged associate of an al-Qaeda in Iraq senior leader responsible for terrorist propaganda operations. The suspect is also believed to be involved in propaganda activities and connected to various other associates of the AQI network in Baghdad. In addition to the wanted individual, Coalition forces detained seven suspected terrorists on site.

Also in Baghdad, Coalition forces captured two alleged associates of vehicle-borne improvised explosive device cells in the capital city Saturday. Reports indicate the suspects are connected to various AQI leaders throughout the capital city. Intelligence reports led the ground force to the location where one of the wanted individuals was believed to be operating and he was detained without incident. The first suspect then led Coalition forces to a follow-on location, where the other wanted individual was detained. 

During continued efforts to degrade the AQI networks in northern Iraq, Coalition forces detained five suspects today during two separate operations. In Mosul, Coalition forces detained two suspected terrorists while targeting an alleged associate of several leaders involved in the city’s AQI network. Another three suspects were detained west of Bi’aj, while targeting an alleged associate of a foreign terrorist facilitation network in the region.

 

Coalition disrupts al-Qaeda networks across Iraq, 27 suspects detained (Baghdad)

BAGHDAD – Coalition forces detained 27 suspected terrorists today during operations to disrupt al-Qaeda networks operating in central and northern Iraq.

During an operation east of Sharqat, Coalition forces captured an alleged weapons facilitator associated with the AQI networks in northern Iraq. The suspect is also believed to be a close associate of the AQI leader for the network in al-Abassi. In addition to the wanted individual, the ground force detained nine suspected terrorists and found 1,000 pounds of homemade explosive materials, which were safely destroyed on site along with three buildings believed to be used for terrorist activity.

In Baghdad, Coalition forces detained two alleged AQI leaders for the networks in Sulaymaniyah and Kirkuk. The suspects are believed to be involved in a vehicle-borne improvised explosive device cell that operates in the region. Reports indicate the suspects are responsible for several recent attacks in Sulaymaniyah, to include a vehicle-borne improvised explosive device that struck a hotel in the city March 10, resulting in one Iraqi civilian killed and 29 wounded.

Northeast of Taji, Coalition forces captured an alleged associate of several members of the northern belt AQI network, to include a leader responsible for carrying out punishment for an illegal terrorist court system. In addition to the wanted individual, the ground force detained one suspect and destroyed a vehicle and bomb-making materials found on site.

During a series of operations northwest of Tarmiyah, Coalition forces detained four suspected terrorists to include two wanted individuals allegedly associated with AQI media and propaganda operations. The suspects are also believed to be connected to the AQI media cell leader in al-Anbar Province.

Further north, Coalition forces conducted three coordinated operations in Mosul targeting associates of AQI operating in the area. The ground force detained nine suspected terrorists on site, to include three wanted individuals with suspected connections to an AQI senior leader. Two of the suspects are believed to be involved in an AQI affiliated insurgent group in the region and the facilitation of suicide vests, while another is allegedly involved with a foreign terrorist leader in the city.

 

Seven killed, eight detained during Coalition operations targeting al-Qaeda

BAGHDAD – Coalition forces killed seven terrorists and detained eight suspects Monday during operations to disrupt al-Qaeda networks operating in central and northern Iraq.

During an operation north of al-Mansuriyah in the Hamrin Mountains, Coalition forces targeted alleged associates of a suicide bombing cell for al-Qaeda in Iraq operating in the Diyala River Valley. Reports indicate the individuals were associated with terrorists throughout the Hamrin Mountains region believed to be planning an upcoming suicide attack, and with terrorists killed during Coalition forces operations March 14 and 16.

Intelligence reports led Coalition forces to a location where the individuals were believed to be operating. The assault force observed five armed men who did not comply with directions or heed warnings. Perceiving hostile intent, Coalition forces engaged the armed men, killing them. Secondary explosions were observed inside their vehicle indicating explosive materials were likely inside.

East of Samarra near Shuzayf, Coalition forces conducted an operation targeting an alleged AQI associate involved in foreign terrorist facilitation, and smuggling weapons and improvised explosive device materials into the Diyala River Valley. Reports indicate the targeted individual is also associated with terrorists killed during operations March 5 and 9.

Intelligence reports led Coalition forces to a location where the targeted individual was believed to be operating. Two armed individuals were observed in the target location. The armed men, one of whom was the targeted individual, ignored Coalition forces warnings and were subsequently engaged and killed. Upon securing the area, Coalition forces found two AK-47 machine guns, a pistol, hand grenades and IED making materials, which were destroyed on site to prevent future use for terrorist activity.

During an operation in Baghdad, Coalition forces captured a suspected terrorist believed to be a vehicle-borne improvised explosive device maker involved in the south Karkh network and an associate of senior terrorist leaders for the region. The suspect was allegedly responsible for attacks against Iraqi civilians and Coalition forces, including the VBIED attacks Feb. 11 on the Karada peninsula that killed 15 Iraqis and the March 10 suicide bomber attack in Mansour that killed five U.S. soldiers. Intelligence indicates the suspect was planning similar attacks in the future. During the operation, the wanted individual was wounded. He received medical care on site and was transferred to a military medical facility for further treatment prior to being detained.

In west Mosul, Coalition forces detained seven suspected terrorists believed to be associated with senior terrorist leaders and foreign terrorist facilitators in the region.

 

Two terrorists killed, 23 suspects detained in Coalition operations

BAGHDAD – Coalition forces killed two terrorists and detained 23 suspects today during operations to disrupt al-Qaeda networks operating in central and northern Iraq.

Coalition forces killed two terrorists and wounded two of their alleged associates during coordinated operations targeting a suspected al-Qaeda in Iraq propaganda network southwest of Samarra. When the ground forces approached the target building, several occupants refused to follow Coalition forces’ instructions to come out. Coalition forces perceived hostile intent from the resistors and engaged them, killing two and wounding two, who were subsequently detained. In addition to the wounded individuals, 11 other suspected terrorists were detained, and Coalition forces discovered hidden weapons and media materials on scene. 

In Baghdad, Coalition forces captured a wanted suspect who is allegedly part of a homemade explosives facilitation ring and is believed to have terrorist connections in the region. The ground forces also captured two additional suspected terrorists. 

Coalition forces continued to target terrorist leaders in the Mosul area, capturing an alleged AQI leader for the network operating in East Mosul and one other suspect during operations.

A Coalition operation in northwest Iraq netted three suspected terrorists, including an individual who allegedly helps move al-Qaeda foreign terrorist fighters into Iraq. Further east, Coalition forces targeted a suspected AQI operative in the Hamrin Mountains region and detained two suspected terrorists.

The Courage And Sacrifice Of Our Troops

Mike from Lamplighter News sent me a link today to a post at Charming, Just Charming, about Marine Explosive Ordinance Disposal Technician who had a IED blow up on him while he was trying to disarm it. It's a sad story that really makes you appreciate the job our military is doing to ensure our freedoms. Here is an excerpt, but you really should read the whole thing.

I had the great fortune to be sitting at the same therapy table with him this morning and to talk with him as we both grimaced and grinned as the therapists worked us over..and the grins were the grin and bear it type..except he had a hell of a lot more to bear than I did.

When he teared up his face was red from embarrassment but he never uttered a sound..except to apologize to the therapist and tell her to continue..and then I looked at the face of the therapist and she was openly crying..and I could not stop my own tears while I watched them.

Yes, tears of pride..pride in this young man and the country that bred him. And tears of sorrow..sorrow that he is having to suffer while there are those who call themselves Americans who do not and probably cannot appreciate what this Marine has done. And yes, my tears were also from sympathy..for Sgt Joe and for the therapist who was only doing what she had to do.

Afterwards I talked some with Sgt Joe. He told me his motivation for doing what he has to do to regain the use of his arm..if he can do so he can remain on active duty.
"I am a Marine," he told me. " It is what I do."

 

I don't think there is any way we can thank them enough for their service.

 

***UPDATE***

If you want to leave Sgt. Joe some get well wishes or a thank you, leave a comment over there and GUYK will take them to him at therapy.

Obama's Pastor Thinks Hamas Is Super!

Read this post over at BizzyBlog

 

A few days ago I was at the TUCC website and was able to download the bulletins. It now appears they have taken the online bulletins down.

 

h/t:LGF

Obama Says, "Move Along Sheeple, Nothing To See Here"

Is his pitiful attempt at excusing his pastors hate speech, Obama tries to tell the "people" they should move past judging him on his associations.

U.S. Democratic presidential candidate Barack Obama on Tuesday criticized his preacher's racially charged sermons but said he could not disown him in a speech urging Americans to move past their "racial stalemate."

Obama sought to quell a political firestorm ignited when news outlets called attention to sermons by the Rev. Jeremiah Wright at Trinity United Church of Christ in Chicago, which the Illinois senator attended for two decades.

"We have a choice in this country. We can accept a politics that breeds division, and conflict, and cynicism," he said. "Or, at this moment, in this election, we can come together and say, 'Not this time."

 

After hearing the bad reverend's sermons over and over again on the news, it made me realize that he sounds like an imam in a middle eastern mosque, or Dearborn-istan, Michigan.

Good News From The War On Terror 3/13-14

Iraqi Security Forces, U.S. Special Operations Forces detain 15 during three separate operations

BALAD, Iraq – Iraqi Security Forces, advised by U.S. Special Operations Forces, detained 15 suspected terrorists during three separate operations March 11.

In areas of Muthana and Khasraj, twelve suspected members of an al-Qaeda in Iraq network were detained by a 1st Iraqi Army Division Special Actions Company while they were conducting sustained activities in the area to disrupt al Qaeda in Iraq.

During the operation, the team also located and destroyed weapons caches.

In Mosul, Iraqi Special Operations Forces detained two suspected terrorists.

One of the men allegedly holds a leadership role within an al Qaeda in Iraq cell in Mosul and attacked Coalition forces in and around Mosul. The other man is reportedly involved with al Qaeda in Iraq and is wanted for murders, improvised explosive device emplacing, and recruiting for al Qaeda.

The Hillah Special Weapons and Tactics team detained another suspected terrorist in northern Babil Province.

The man is wanted on an Iraqi Ministry of Interior warrant in connection with a recent improvised explosive device attack in Hasawa.

 

 

ISOF, U.S. Special Forces capture suspected leaders of three terrorist cells responsible for attacks against LSA Anaconda

BALAD, Iraq – In three different operations March 13, Iraqi Special Operations Forces, advised by U.S. Special Forces, detained the suspected leaders of three terrorist cells engaging in attacks against LSA Anaconda. 

In Baghdad, ISOF captured a suspected terrorist and major cell leader allegedly responsible for improvised explosive device and mortar attacks, hijacking, car theft, kidnapping, murder, and assassination in the area surrounding LSA Anaconda. 

In Balad, ISOF detained the suspected leader of a 15- to 20-man terrorist cell conducting attacks against Coalition forces and Sons of Iraq. Specifically, the group is believed to be responsible for IED, mortar, and sniper attacks in the vicinity of Balad and LSA Anaconda. 

Also near Balad, ISOF detained the suspected leader of an IED cell operating near LSA Anaconda.  The individual is allegedly also part of a larger terrorist network that conducts mortar attacks against the base.

 

Militant operations degraded in Khowst Province

BAGRAM AIRFIELD, Afghanistan – Eleven suspected militants were detained Wednesday during an Afghan National Security and Coalition forces operation to degrade militant activities in Khowst Province.

The combined force performed a search of compounds in the Tanai District targeting militants linked to foreign fighter, improvised explosive device and weapons facilitation operations.

During the course of the operation, ANSF and Coalition forces found and detained 11 individuals. The detained individuals will be questioned on their involvement in militant facilitation operations as well as other extremist activities.

Additionally, the combined force discovered a number of IED making materials, several hand grenades, small-arms, ammunition and ammunition vests.

 

ANSF, CF cause insurgents to flee, discover IED, weapons cache in Zabul

BAGRAM AIRFIELD, Afghanistan – Afghan National Security Forces, assisted by Coalition forces, conducted a security patrol to disrupt insurgent activity near Surksang, Zabul Province, Afghanistan, March 11.

The patrol was attacked by a large group of insurgents from two different locations with small-arms, heavy-machine gun, and recoilless-rifle fire.  The ANSF force returned fire and precision close air support suppressed the enemy. After pursuing the retreating enemy, the ANSF found a weapons cache consisting of a recoilless rifle, three heavy machine guns and two other weapons.

The insurgents regrouped and began to fire 82 mm recoilless rifle rounds and small-arms at the combined forces. The ANSF responded with direct fire and precision air strikes eliminating the threat. Following the engagement, a motorcycle-based improvised explosive device and a recoilless rifle were found.

 

ANSF, CF neutralize insurgent fighting positions in Helmand

BAGRAM AIRFIELD, Afghanistan - Afghan National Security Forces assisted by Coalition forces conducted a security patrol to disrupt insurgent activity in Tambah, Helmand Province, Afghanistan, March 11.

The patrol was traveling through the village when a large group of insurgents engaged them with small arms, rockets, and indirect fire from multiple fighting positions. The ANSF-led force responded with precision munitions causing the remaining insurgents to retreat. During the engagement, friendly forces discovered a weapons cache and destroyed it in place.

ANSF discovered a pressure plate improvised explosive device in the middle of a road heavily traveled by Afghan citizens while pursuing the insurgents. ANSF quickly secured the area and destroyed the IED in place. Insurgents re-engaged with sporadic small arms and rocket fire from a trench line and ANSF responded with direct and indirect fire neutralizing the enemy and destroying two fighting positions.

Later in the day, friendly forces discovered and destroyed 1,600 pounds of ammonium nitrate in two different caches. The explosive substance is commonly used in IEDs, suicide vests and vehicles.

The insurgents continued to engage the team with a wheeled multi-rocket launcher system until ANSF destroyed it with indirect fire.

During a final insurgent attack, several of the enemy were defeated when friendly forces countered their efforts with two aerial precision strikes.  The day-long battle was concluded with the discovery of a large insurgent fortification with numerous fighting positions, guard towers and underground tunnels.

 

March 13 airpower summary

 

March 14 airpower summary

New Governor Same As Old Governor

Former Vice-Governor and now Governor David Patterson admitted to having affairs during a "rough" part of his marriage.

Gov. David Paterson, who took over the state's top job Monday after Eliot Spitzer resigned amid a prostitution scandal, has admitted he and his wife Michelle had affairs during a rough patch in their marriage several years ago, a newspaper reported.

Paterson told the Daily News that he maintained a relationship with another woman from 1999 until 2001. He and his wife eventually sought counseling and repaired their relationship.