U.S. CentCom PR April 2008

U.S. Marines assigned to the 2nd Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment, wait aboard a C-17 Globemaster III aircraft at Manas Air Base, Kyrgyz Republic, March 27, 2008, to be flown to Kandahar Air Base in the Helman province of Afghanistan. U.S. Marine photo by Lance Cpl. Jason T. Guiliano (click to enlarge).

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Troops treat Afghans near Tag Ab
Posted: 30 Apr 2008 05:27 AM CDT
BAGRAM AIRFIELD, Afghanistan (April 29, 2008) – Several hundred citizens from a village near Tag Ab Valley received medical care April 19.
Poultry means prosperity in Hawr Rajab
Posted: 30 Apr 2008 05:21 AM CDT
FOB KALSU (April 30, 2008) – Two Iraqi poultry farmers received 3,000 chicks each in a bid to jump-start their industry.
Sons of Iraq help secure Fuhail village
Posted: 30 Apr 2008 05:15 AM CDT
PATROL BASE YATES (April 29, 2008) – Sons of Iraq built a checkpoint on a narrow stretch of road through Fuhail Mujeer Village.
Admiral: ISF fight well in Basra, Baghdad battles
Posted: 29 Apr 2008 02:24 AM CDT
BAGHDAD (April 28, 2008) – Iraqi security forces fought and performed well during recent battles against insurgents in the Iraqi cities of Baghdad and Basra, a senior U.S. military officer posted in Iraq said Monday.
Marines open up 'Road to Peace'
Posted: 29 Apr 2008 02:20 AM CDT
KARMA, Iraq (April 28, 2008) – Marines and local Iraqi security forces and community officials celebrated the opening of al-Tareq Ela al-Salaam, which translates to “The Road to Peace,” here, April 14.
Iraqi Security Forces clear Hyyaniyah
Posted: 29 Apr 2008 02:15 AM CDT
BASRA (April 29, 2008) – As part of ongoing operations to secure the Hyyaniyah district in Basra, Iraq, Iraqi Security Forces searched the area of criminals and weapons caches last week.
ISF improve security in Tarmiyah
Posted: 28 Apr 2008 04:10 AM CDT
CAMP VICTORY, Iraq (April 28, 2008) – The citizens of Tarmiyah have seen a substantial reduction in violence lately.
Construction improves Sayafiyah
Posted: 28 Apr 2008 04:07 AM CDT
FOB KALSU, Iraq (April 28, 2008) – Construction on numerous community buildings in Sayafiyah is nearing completion.
Mahmudiyah radio station ready for first broadcast
Posted: 28 Apr 2008 02:22 AM CDT
CAMP STRIKER, Iraq – Coalition forces provided training on April 24 to local citizens employed at the new radio station on the Iraqi army compound in Mahmudiyah.
Iraqi lieutenant gets prosthetic limb
Posted: 25 Apr 2008 04:47 AM CDT
FOB KALSU, Iraq (April 25, 2008) – Coalition doctors aid 1st Lt. Mohy Ali, who lost his leg to an IED in January.
Cuscatlan Battalion delivers wheelchairs, gives hope
Posted: 25 Apr 2008 04:41 AM CDT
FOB DELTA, Iraq (April 24, 2008) – Soldiers from El Salvaror distribute 125 wheelchairs to disabled children and adults.
Special Forces bring together American, Afghan children
Posted: 25 Apr 2008 04:35 AM CDT
BAGRAM AIRFIELD, Afghanistan (April 24, 2008) – School children from the U.S. and Afghanistan "met" Wednesday.
Wasit reconstruction team empowers Iraqi farmers
Posted: 25 Apr 2008 02:36 AM CDT
BAGHDAD (April 23, 2008) – U.S.-led development programs for Iraq's Wasit province provide farmers with tools and knowledge.

Local citizens fend off AQI attack
Posted: 29 Apr 2008 08:54 AM CDT
TIKRIT, Iraq (Apr.28, 2008)- Local citizens in the Diyala Province fended off an attack from al Qaeda in Iraq terrorists April 28.
AWT, MND-B tank crew kill seven criminals
Posted: 29 Apr 2008 08:45 AM CDT
BAGHDAD (Apr. 28, 2008)- An aerial weapons team and an M1A2 Abrams Tank crew killed seven criminals in the Sadr City district of Baghdad April 28.
Coalition forces kill 10 terrorists, detain five suspects
Posted: 29 Apr 2008 08:39 AM CDT
BAGHDAD (Apr. 28, 2008)– Coalition forces killed 10 terrorists and detained five terrorist suspects during four operations targeting al-Qaeda in Iraq networks Monday near Baghdad.
Small efforts make big difference in Zabul
Posted: 29 Apr 2008 08:34 AM CDT
KABUL, Afghanistan (Apr. 29, 2008) – Afghan elders and government representatives coordinated efforts on a variety of projects to benefit hundreds of Afghans in Zabul province recently.
Coalition forces target AQI; three terrorists killed, 12 detained
Posted: 29 Apr 2008 08:25 AM CDT
BAGHDAD (29 April, 2008)– Coalition forces killed three terrorists and detained 12 suspected terrorists while targeting the al-Qaeda in Iraq network in the northern half of the country Tuesday.
Iraqi Army and MND-B Soldiers kill 22 enemy repelling attack against ISF checkpoint in Baghdad
Posted: 28 Apr 2008 09:18 AM CDT
BAGHDAD (April 28, 2008) – Iraqi Army soldiers and Multi-National Division – Baghdad Soldiers engaged and killed 22 criminals attacking an Iraqi Security Force Checkpoint April 27, in northeastern Baghdad.
12 insurgents killed, 12 more wounded in failed Kunar attack
Posted: 28 Apr 2008 09:16 AM CDT
BAGRAM AIRFIELD, Afghanistan (April 28. 2008) – A dozen insurgents were killed and a dozen more were wounded during a failed attack, Sunday, on Afghan National Army and U.S. bases in Kunar province's Korengal Valley.
Bahrain Defense Force chief of staff vsits NAVCENT HQ
Posted: 28 Apr 2008 09:14 AM CDT
MANAMA, Bahrain – Bahrain Defense Force Chief of Staff Gen. Shaikh Duaij Bin Salman Al-Alkhalifa visited U.S. Naval Forces Central Command headquarters April 27 to discuss Bahrain's role in the Coalition as well as Combined Task Force (CTF) 152 operations.

CJTF-HOA dedicates meat processing plant
Posted: 22 Apr 2008 03:33 AM CDT
OBOCK, Djibouti (April 21, 2008) – U.S. Embassy and CJTF-HOA leaders dedicated a meat processing plant in Obock April 14.
Microgrants keep Arab Jabour clinic open
Posted: 22 Apr 2008 02:53 AM CDT
FOB KALSU, Iraq (April 22, 2008) – Coalition forces are helping an Arab Jabour physician's assistant care for the people of his village.
Officials outline Sadr City security plan
Posted: 22 Apr 2008 02:48 AM CDT
BAGHDAD (April 21, 2008) – Recent operations in Baghdad's Sadr City neighborhood are part of the overall Baghdad security plan and necessary to rebuilding in the area, a Multinational Force Iraq spokesman told reporters Sunday.
School renovation under way in Mahmudiyah
Posted: 21 Apr 2008 03:57 AM CDT
FOB MAHMUDIYAH (April 20, 2008)– Two Mahmudiyah schools are being refurbished with the help of U.S. Soldiers.
Reward program leads to more insurgent weapons finds
Posted: 21 Apr 2008 03:51 AM CDT
BAGRAM AIR FIELD, Afghanistan (April 20, 2008) – A new program rewards Afghan citizens for giving information on hidden weapons.
ISAF breaks ground on Panjwayi road project
Posted: 18 Apr 2008 03:20 AM CDT
KABUL, Afghanistan (April 17, 2008) – Afghan and Coalition leaders gathered Monday as work began on a new road construction project.
Town hall opens in Jurf as Sahkr
Posted: 18 Apr 2008 03:15 AM CDT
FOB KALSU, Iraq (April 17, 2008) – About 500 people gathered to commemorate the opening of the Jurf as Sahkr Town Hall April 15.
Women's sewing center opens
Posted: 18 Apr 2008 03:11 AM CDT
AL-KUT, Iraq (April 16, 2008) – A women's sewing center opened in Muafiqiyah April 10, providing employment and training.
Creating legal, profitable economy leads to Afghan success
Posted: 18 Apr 2008 03:02 AM CDT
WASHINGTON (April 17, 2008) – A commitment to long-term success and improving cooperation with the Afghan government are the keys to success in Afghanistan, a NATO spokesman there said Thursday.
Well pumps clean water for Zambraniya, Bayjia
Posted: 17 Apr 2008 06:48 AM CDT
FOB KALSU, Iraq (April 16, 2008) – A new well in Bayjia is capable of producing 6000 gallons of fresh water per day.
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.

122 detainees released as part of reconciliation efforts
Posted: 23 Apr 2008 07:59 AM CDT
KIRKUK, Iraq (April 23, 2008) - One hundred twenty-two detainees were released April 21 in the Ta'Mim Province of northeastern Iraq.
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.
SOI repel checkpoint attack, kill 2 AQI near Balad
Posted: 15 Apr 2008 06:19 AM CDT
BALAD, Iraq (Apr. 14, 2008) - Two al-Qeada in Iraq terrorists attacked an Abna al-Iraq, or Sons of Iraq, checkpoint near Balad April 14. Acting in self-defense, the Sons of Iraq repelled the small arms fire and rocket propelled grenade attack, engaging and killing the two terrorists.
UAV kills 6 heavily armed criminals
Posted: 11 Apr 2008 08:54 AM CDT
BAGHDAD (Apr. 11, 2008) - Coalition forces from Multi-National Division - Baghdad operating an unmanned aerial vehicle observed a large group of criminals with rocket-propelled grenade launchers and a mortar tube in northeast Baghdad at approximately 9:30 p.m. April 10.
AQI mortar attack wounds 11 local Iraqis in Mosul
Posted: 11 Apr 2008 08:45 AM CDT
TIKRIT, Iraq (Apr. 11, 2008) – Al-Qaeda in Iraq terrorists fired an indirect fire attack against Iraqi Army soldiers at a combat outpost in Mosul, Iraq, April 10.
Port city of UmQasr is open for business
Posted: 08 Apr 2008 05:16 AM CDT
UMQASR, Iraq (Apr. 7, 2008) - UmQasr, a port city southeast of Basra, is filled with daily activities, as Iraqi workers load export and unload imports April 6.