U.S. CENTCOM News 5th June 2008

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New road brings prosperity to Afghan province Posted: 04 Jun 2008 07:54 AM CDT PANJSHIR PROVINCE, Afghanistan (June 3, 2008) - Many attend groundbreaking ceremony for new $6 million road.

Iraqi Army trains 1st Sadr City Neighborhood Guard recruits Posted: 04 Jun 2008 07:16 AM CDT FOB WAR EAGLE, Iraq (June 4, 2008) – The Awakening Movement and Sons of Iraq are playing a crucial stabilizing role.

Navy docs extend treatment to local village Posted: 04 Jun 2008 04:45 AM CDT AL ANBAR PROVINCE, Iraq (June 3, 2008) – Navy and Marine personnel participate in a cooperative medical engagement.

Troops provide medical care to Iraqis Posted: 03 Jun 2008 03:36 AM CDT AVGAHNI, Iraq (June 2, 2008) - Medical care helps bring peace and stability to Iraq.

Progress stems from key Afghan meeting Posted: 03 Jun 2008 03:11 AM CDT BAGRAM AIR FIELD, Afghanistan (June 2, 2008) – Local and government officials discuss construction contracting.

Hawr Rajab business leaders meet with soldiers Posted: 03 Jun 2008 02:56 AM CDT FORWARD OPERATING BASE KALSU, Iraq (June 3, 2008) – The Hawr Rajab business association met to revive commerce.

Troops train veterinarians in Ethiopia Posted: 02 Jun 2008 05:50 AM CDT DIRE DAWA, Ethiopia (May 30) - U.S. servicemembers provided veterinary aid to several Ethiopian villages.

Medical team inspects remote health clinic Posted: 02 Jun 2008 05:19 AM CDT JEGDALAK, Afghanistan (May 31, 2008) – The Jegdalak medical health center serves a remote region of more than 30,000 Afghans.

Marines turn over outpost to Iraqi Army Posted: 02 Jun 2008 04:48 AM CDT COP TIMBERWOLF (May 31, 2008) – Marines return their positions to Iraqi troops so they can continue securing Iraq.

Iraqi, Coaliton troops work to improve aid Posted: 02 Jun 2008 03:54 AM CDT BAGHDAD (June 1, 2008) – Residents of Dehna Village, west of Baghdad, received humanitarian aid on May 29.

Soldiers bring clean water to farmers Posted: 30 May 2008 02:40 AM CDT FOB KALSU, Iraq (May 29, 2008) – Iraqi farmers received new means to irrigate their fields and provide clean water.

Business owners display wares at expo Posted: 30 May 2008 02:36 AM CDT BAGHDAD (May 28, 2008) – More than 70 business owners gathered for the inaugural Rebuilding Karadah Expo and Conference.

Iraq violence at 4-year low Posted: 30 May 2008 02:31 AM CDT WASHINGTON (May 28, 2008) – Last week, Iraq experienced the lowest level of “security incidents” since March 2004, a reduction that military officials attribute in part to improvements in Iraqi security forces.

Seabees break ground on well in Kenya Posted: 29 May 2008 03:17 AM CDT KENYA (May 29, 2008) – Navy Seabees are building wells in Kenya's Garissa district to improve lives for villagers there.

Conference brings key Iraqi energy leaders together Posted: 29 May 2008 03:11 AM CDT TIKRIT, Iraq, May 29, 2008) – Northern Iraq leaders met for an energy conference May 28 in Salah ad Din Province.

Civilian reports disrupt Kunar attacks Posted: 29 May 2008 03:07 AM CDT KUNAR PROVINCE, Afghanistan (May 29, 2008) – Citizens of the Korengal valley came forward with information that lead to the disruption of an impending insurgent attack.

Daughters of Iraq begin training Posted: 28 May 2008 02:37 AM CDT BAGHDAD (May 28, 2008) – Several Iraqi women come to thei aid of their country as part of the Daughters of Iraq.

'Operation CARE' helps Afghan children Posted: 28 May 2008 02:30 AM CDT BAGRAM AIR FIELD, Afghanistan (May 28, 2008) – Troops distribute donated items from "Operation CARE" to local children.

'Knights' in armor come to orphans' aid Posted: 28 May 2008 02:24 AM CDT BAGHDAD (May 28, 2008) – Multi-National Division - Baghdad armored units aid children in a Baghdad orphanage.

Coalition troops care for Obeidi tribe Posted: 27 May 2008 03:25 AM CDT FOB KALSU (May 26, 2008) – Members of the Obeidi tribe south of Baghdad have learned to trust Coalition troops for medical care.