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Date: Apr 14, 2009 2:17 PM
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Combined military operation nets wanted individuals
FORWARD OPERATING BASE WARRIOR, Kirkuk, Iraq— Seven criminals in several villages near Kirkuk were detained through cooperation between Iraqi Police, Iraqi Army and Soldiers from 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 1st Cavalry Division, April 7.
Iraqi SWAT Captures Suspected Murderers
TIKRIT — Mosul Special Weapons and Tactics (SWAT), with Coalition advisors, conducted a two-part operation April 8 in southeastern Mosul, resulting in the arrest of two suspects for their alleged participation in murderous activities.
Joint Effort Brings Electricity to Agurquf
BAGHDAD — Not long after arriving here and settling into their battle space, the Soldiers of the 2nd "Paxton" Battalion picked up where their predecessors left off with numerous projects aimed at improving the quality of life for the citizens of Abu Ghraib.
Iraqi MPs Graduate Investigation Course
NUMANIYAH — The Iraqi Military Police Academy here continues to professionalize the Iraqi Army Corps through its Military Police Criminal Investigation Course.
Convoy training develops Iraqi army unit's skills
CAMP TAJI, Iraq- Threats to Soldiers come in all shapes and sizes on the streets and roadways of Iraq. Constant training for the unexpected is the norm.
Iraqi commandos take to the skies for air assault training
AL ASAD AIR BASE, Iraq — Different types of military operations call for specific methods of insertion. Since the advent of the helicopter-borne insertion during the Korean War nearly 60 years ago, air assault has become an extremely viable method of troop insertion.
Twelve Militants Killed, Suicide Bomber Thwarted in Afghanistan
WASHINGTON, April 13, 2009 – Twelve militants were killed and a suicide bomber was stopped in Afghanistan during weekend operations. On April 11, Afghan and coalition forces conducting a combat reconnaissance patrol in the Shinkay district of Afghanistan’s Zabol province killed four armed militants who attacked them using rocket-propelled grenades and small-arms fire.
Medical outreach more than 670 in Alasay village
KAPISA PROVINCE, Afghanistan (April 14, 2009) — The Alasay District Clinic in Kapisa treated more than 670 patients, April 5 - 6 with the assistance of multinational doctors, surgeons and medical teams.
School supplies, basic food staples distributed in Alasay Valley
BAGRAM AIR FIELD, Afghanistan (April 13, 2009) — Multinational service members from Task Force Warrior supported the Afghan National Army during a humanitarian assistance mission supplying food, blankets and school supplies to Sultan Khiel Village, Alasay District, Kapisa province, April 4.
Royal Marine saves life of a Iraqi oil worker
UMM QASR, Iraq – Onboard Khor Al Amaya Oil Terminal on April 13 an accident occurred when a crane dislodged a pile of very large pipes. As they went over the side of the platform one of them injured the leg of an Iraqi oil worker, and knocked him overboard. Royal Marine Cpl. Gregory Llewellyn, Coalition Naval Advisory and Training Team, Marine Advisor was training Iraqi marines when the incident occurred.
Wounded Soldier receives Purple Heart
FORWARD OPERATING BASE WARRIOR, Kirkuk, Iraq – “Let it be known that he who wears the military order of the Purple Heart has given his blood in defense of his homeland and shall forever be revered by his fellow countrymen.” These are the words that were once written on the orders received when a Soldier earned a Purple Heart; and for every Purple Heart, there is a story to accompany it.
Logistics Battalion Keeps Supply Lines Open in Iraq
BAGHDAD, April 14, 2009 – Logistics soldiers here may not be clearing routes of roadside bombs, but they are taking the fight to the enemy in a different way.
Face of Defense: Military Couple Finds Ways to Be Together
BAGHDAD, April 14, 2009 – June 6, 1998, the 54th anniversary of D-Day, probably was a day like any other that summer. There’s a good chance it was sunny in a small town in New York state outside of Fort Drum, where two young Army captains met for their own rendezvous with destiny.
Gov. Perry Backs Resolution Affirming Texas’ Sovereignty Under 10th Amendment
AUSTIN – Gov. Rick Perry today joined state Rep. Brandon Creighton and sponsors of House Concurrent Resolution (HCR) 50 in support of states’ rights under the 10th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution.
Montana to Washington: 'Hands off our water'
WASHINGTON – It's called the Clean Water Restoration Act. Sounds innocuous enough. After all, who could oppose clean water? But the bill introduced earlier this month by Sen. Russ Feingold and 23 co-sponsors, ostensibly to protect Americas wetlands, lakes and streams, was running into opposition even before hearings begin.
Tea parties going global
While WND has found information for more than 700 tea parties, the American Family Association is reporting Tax Day protests for 2,000 cities – and Tax Day Tea Party claims the movement has now spread overseas.
More Americans wary of tax man this year
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - As a deep recession strips Americans of their jobs, homes and investments, the 2009 U.S. tax season promises to see a large uptick in first-time delinquent income taxpayers.
Minnesota Court Declares Franken Leading Vote-Getter in 2008 Senate Race
ST. PAUL, Minn. -- A Minnesota court confirmed Monday that Democrat Al Franken won the most votes in his 2008 Senate race against Republican Norm Coleman, who had already announced plans to appeal the decision.
U.S. may drop key condition for talks with Iran
WASHINGTON - The Obama administration and its European allies are preparing proposals that would shift strategy toward Iran by dropping a longstanding American insistence that Tehran rapidly shut down nuclear facilities during the early phases of negotiations over its atomic program, according to officials involved in the discussions.
American Journalist Stands Trial in Iran
An Iranian official said Tuesday that the trial of a jailed American journalist who has been accused of spying for the United States had started and would last about three weeks.
Report: U.N. spent U.S. funds on shoddy projects
WASHINGTON — Two United Nations agencies spent millions in U.S. money on substandard Afghanistan construction projects, including a central bank without electricity and a bridge at risk of "life threatening" collapse, according to an investigation by U.S. federal agents.
Accusation: Iran working with al-Qaida
TEL AVIV – Iranian agents and the Iranian-backed Hezbollah militia are working with cells of al-Qaida to carry out attacks in Egypt, according to a top Egyptian security official speaking to WND.
North Korea to Restart Nuclear Weapons Plant
SEOUL, South Korea — North Korea vowed Tuesday to restore its nuclear facilities and boycott international talks on its atomic weapons program to protest the U.N. Security Council's condemnation of the country's rocket launch.
Here is today's break from all the serious stuff.
Passenger lands plane in Fla. after pilot dies
FORT MYERS, Fla. -- A passenger landed a twin-engine plane at Southwest Florida International Airport after the pilot died in flight, saving four lives. Federal Aviation Administration officials say the pilot died after takeoff from Marco Island Executive Airport on Sunday.
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