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A U.S. Army soldier ducks away from the blast of a 120-mm mortar during operations south of Forward Operating Base Naray, Afghanistan, on March 26, 2008. Soldiers from Headquarters and Headquarters Troop, 1st Battalion, 91st Cavalry Regiment, 173rd Airborne Brigade Combat Team are firing the mortar in hopes of flushing out anti-coalition militia suspected of attacking an Afghan supply truck. DoD photo by Spc. Derek Niccolson, U.S. Army



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ISF, Coalition troops conduct joint operation Posted: 17 Apr 2008 03:14 AM CDT FORWARD OPERATING BASE DELTA, Iraq (April 16, 2008) — An Iraqi police-led operation in An Numaniyah sent a message to criminals in the city - Iraqi security forces are in control.

Intercepted al-Qaida letter reveals tactics, strategy Posted: 17 Apr 2008 03:11 AM CDT WASHINGTON (April 16, 2008) – Coalition troops intercepted a letter intended for the leader of al-Qaida in Iraq last month.

Leaders meet at development conference Posted: 16 Apr 2008 03:15 AM CDT FOB HAMMER, Iraq (April 15, 2008) – Key Iraqi governmental officials from Baghdad met with tribal and civic leaders of the Mada’in Qada during the Narhwan Development Conference held at a health clinic there, April 12.

Generator brings power, jobs to clothing factory Posted: 16 Apr 2008 03:12 AM CDT CAMP STRIKER, Iraq (April 15, 2008) – The Ready Made Clothing Company is ready to take on a greater load thanks to the donation of an 850-kilowatt generator to the factory in Mahmudiyah, Iraq, April 12.

Colonel: Coalition, Iraqi forces winning in Anbar Posted: 16 Apr 2008 03:09 AM CDT WASHINGTON (April 14, 2008) – Increased security in the western portion of Iraq’s Anbar province is enabling a drawdown of U.S. forces.

Improved security benefits Qarghuli school Posted: 16 Apr 2008 03:03 AM CDT PATROL BASE INCHON, Iraq (April 15, 2008) – Coalition troops most valuable contribution to Thakir Iraq school has simply been security.

Iraq's largest power plant awaits improvements Posted: 16 Apr 2008 02:54 AM CDT FOB ISKAN — There’s a reason the lights never go out at FOB Iskan, and it’s not because of Coalition forces.

Iraqi forces making progress in Basra, Baghdad Posted: 16 Apr 2008 02:45 AM CDT BAGHDAD (Apri 14) – Iraqi security forces are continuing to lead operations against insurgents in Basra and Baghdad and have made significant progress toward establishing security, a U.S. military spokesman in Iraq said.

Microgrants transform lives of Iraqis Posted: 16 Apr 2008 02:43 AM CDT FOB KALSU, Iraq (April 15, 2008) – Soldiers of the 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 3rd Infantry Division, are distributing microgrants to help fledgling businesses west of the Tigris River and south of Baghdad.

School receives soccer uniforms Posted: 15 Apr 2008 01:35 AM CDT FOB ISKAN, Iraq (April 14, 2008) — Coalition troops give the local secondary school a boost in pursuit of their favorite sport.

Afghan, Coalition troops continue to neutralize Taliban Posted: 15 Apr 2008 01:24 AM CDT BAGRAM AIR FIELD, Afghanistan (April 15, 2008) – Several insurgents were killed by Afghan National Army and Coalition forces during a reconnaissance patrol, April 10, near Aminah Kalay, Zabul province. ISAF explains arms air drop mistake Posted: 17 Apr 2008 09:06 AM CDT KABUL, Afghanistan (Apr.17, 2008) – Over the past few days, numerous media reports erroneously stated that ISAF or Coalition Forces purposely supplied the Taliban with weapons and ammunition. These allegations are completely false. Civilian contractor charged with aggravated assault Posted: 16 Apr 2008 02:44 PM CDT BAGHDAD (Apr. 16, 2008) - A pre-trial hearing to consider the allegation of aggravated assault by Alaa "Alex" Mohammad Ali concluded April 16 at Liberty Court Room, Camp Liberty, Iraq. The charge stems from the Feb. 23 stabbing of another contractor at a combat outpost near Hit, Iraq. The contractor, a fellow translator, was stabbed during a physical altercation with Ali. MNF-I condemns attacks across Iraq Posted: 16 Apr 2008 07:39 AM CDT BAGHDAD, Iraq (April 15, 2008) — Multi-National Force—Iraq strongly condemns today’s attacks against innocent Iraqi civilians. Civilian contractor court martial pre-trial begins Posted: 16 Apr 2008 07:37 AM CDT BAGHDAD (April 15, 2008) – The pre-trial hearing for Alaa “Alex” Mohammad Ali began April 15 at the Liberty Court Room, Camp Liberty, Iraq.