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From: Operation Rooster
Date: Jan 27, 2009 12:00 PM
Here are the latest articles added to operationrooster. com.
IP, SoI degrade IED cell in Tarmiyah
BAGHDAD — Iraqi Police officers and members of the Sons of Iraq thwarted an improvised-explosive device attack and arrested five suspected terrorists Jan. 24 during a joint operation in Tarmiyah, northwest of Baghdad.
490 Policewomen Graduate from Baghdad Police College
BAGHDAD — The Baghdad Police College graduated 490 new Iraqi Policewomen at a ceremony here Jan. 26. The women voluntarily stepped forward to serve and protect Iraq, its people and its Constitution.
Operation Goodwill Aids Iraqis in Maysan
FORWARD OPERATING BASE GARRY OWEN — Iraqi Police from the Al Hussein Station, assisted by Soldiers from the 4th Brigade Combat Team, 1st Cavalry Division, joined forces during Operation Goodwill to send a positive message to the citizens in Amarah Jan. 23.
On the Ground: U. S. Forces Build Checkpoints, Renovate Town Hall in Iraq
WASHINGTON, Jan. 26, 2009 – Besides their regular military duties, U.S. forces in Iraq oversee many building and humanitarian projects. In recent days, they have helped Iraqis complete construction on security checkpoints, a town hall and greenhouses, and helped provide a generator that will keep a health clinic open 24 hours per day.
Corps of Engineers Marks Five Years of Progress in Iraq
BAGHDAD, Jan. 26, 2009 – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Gulf Region Division marked five years of reconstruction progress in Iraq yesterday with more than 4,400 projects completed and turned over to the Iraqi government.
U. S. Soldiers Bridge Access for Remote Afghans
JALALABAD AIRFIELD, Afghanistan, Jan. 26, 2009 – U.S. soldiers are building roads to remote areas in eastern Afghanistan’s Nangarhar province that are opening doors to a better way of life for local Afghans.
Civilian journalist receives Navy’s second highest honor
BAGHDAD – On Aug. 3, 2003, while traveling the dangerous roads of Afghanistan, a cameraman working for FOX News risked his life to save a U.S. Marine from a vehicle engulfed in flames.
Face of Defense: Soldier Overcomes Hardship, Keeps Desire to Serve
ISTAQLAL, Iraq, Jan. 27, 2009 – From the waves of California to the deserts of Iraq, Army Spc. David Denson always has had a desire to serve others.
‘Battle Buddies’ Provide Companionship, Security in Iraq
CAMP ECHO, Iraq, Jan. 27, 2009 – When servicemembers are deployed and conducting patrols, they rely on their “battle buddies” for safety and companionship.
NATO: 3,000 US troops deploy near Afghan capital
KABUL, Afghanistan – Thousands of U.S. troops originally destined for Iraq have deployed south of Afghanistan's capital in the first illustration of a new military focus on the increasingly difficult fight in the South Asian nation, NATO said Tuesday.
Navy Ship Assists Effort to Deter Pirates
AT SEA ABOARD USS MAHAN, Jan. 27, 2009 – As part of Combined Task Force 151, the crew of guided-missile destroyer USS Mahan is coordinating efforts of more than a dozen nations operating in the Gulf of Aden, Red Sea, Indian Ocean and Arabian Sea.
Obama Stimulus Package Breakdown
What is the money being spent on-general breakdown between infrastructure, tax cuts, etc…? Some highlights of the package, by the numbers.
Davos delegates gather to 'shape new world'
DAVOS, Switzerland (CNN) -- The head of the World Economic Forum has urged delegates to respond to the global economic crisis by shaping a "new world" as they braved snowstorms, icy roads and subzero temperatures Tuesday to gather for the five-day annual brainstorm in the Swiss Alps.
White House plan puts bull's-eye on talk shows
The White House is promising new reviews of the "obligations" to the government by broadcasters who "occupy the nation's spectrum" just as the president has targeted conservative talk radio icon Rush Limbaugh for a public attack, raising concerns over the possible restoration of the "Fairness Doctrine," a policy that failed as unneeded and unconstitutional two decades ago.
California prepares to stop paying bills
The state of California has run out of money. Facing a $42 billion budget deficit, State Controller John Chiang told the Sacramento Bee he has already borrowed $21.5 billion to try to cover the state's checks, but by Feb. 1, there will be no more options left but to simply stop paying some of the bills – including tax refunds, welfare checks, student grants and other payments owned to California citizens.
'Uranium For Iran Nuke In 2009'
Iran will have enough enriched uranium to make a single nuclear weapon later this year, the prestigious International Institute for Strategic Studies (IISS) predicts. The think tank's Mark Fitzpatrick made the announcement at today's launch of its annual global review of military powers.
E. U. Willing to Help U. S. on Guantanamo
BERLIN, Jan. 26 -- European diplomats said Monday that they are willing to help the Obama administration empty the prison at Guantanamo Bay, but stopped short of making specific promises to give inmates new homes in Europe.
Al-Qaeda YouTube Warning To Britain
AL-Qaeda last night issued a chilling video threat to Britain — on YouTube. Rants by key henchmen of Osama bin Laden are accompanied by footage of a black-clad gunman riddling the Union Flag with bullets.
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