U.S. CENTCOM News 4th Aug 2008

Mounting a Missile
Aviation ordnancemen mount an air-to-air missile onto a Super Hornet on the flight deck aboard the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS Harry S. Truman in the Persian Gulf, Jan. 22, 2008. The ordnancemen are assigned to the "Raging Bulls" of Strike Fighter Squadron 37. U.S. Navy photo by Seaman Justin Lee Losack

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Iraq improving; conditions 'mixed' in Afghanistan
Posted: 01 Aug 2008 02:24 AM CDT
WASHINGTON (July 31, 2008) – While some troops will deploy to Afghanistan, large units must wait until an assessment of Iraq.

South Baghdad ready for transition
Posted: 01 Aug 2008 02:19 AM CDT
CAMP STRIKER, Iraq (July 31, 2008) – U.S. Soldiers are preparing to hand over their area of operations in Southern Baghdad.

Soldier gains affection for Iraqi people
Posted: 31 Jul 2008 02:41 AM CDT
CAMP VICTORY, Iraq (July 30, 2008) – Army Staff Sgt. Frank Pflieger, the non-commissioned officer-in-charge of force protection, stood amidst a crew of smiling Iraqi faces huddled around a large worktable covered with polka-dotted gift bags and boxes full of toys.

Iraqi troops show increased self-sufficiency
Posted: 30 Jul 2008 02:52 AM CDT
CAMP VICTORY, Iraq (July 30, 2008) – Iraqi troops are showing signs that they can take care of themselves in a growing number of areas.

Sheikhs discuss upcoming elections in Samawa
Posted: 29 Jul 2008 02:36 AM CDT
SAMAWA, Iraq (July 28, 2008) – More than 500 tribal leaders gathered in Samawa to discuss upcoming Iraqi elections, among other issues.

Konar bridge unites divided districts
Posted: 28 Jul 2008 02:57 AM CDT
BAGRAM AIRFIELD, Afghanistan (July 26, 2008) – The Konar PRT is building bridges to connect the districts on the east of the Konar River.

Pentagon: Surge a success by any measure
Posted: 25 Jul 2008 02:11 AM CDT
WASHINGTON (June 24, 2008) – The surge in Iraq has been a success by any measure, Pentagon spokesman Geoff Morrell said.