U.S. CENTCOM News 5th-12th Aug 2008

Battling Sandstorms

A Coldsteel Soldier with 1st Battalion, 327th Infantry Regiment, 1st Brigade Combat Team, 101st Airborne Division, patrols an area near Balad, Iraq during a severe sandstorm. The Coldsteel element teamed up with Iraqi security forces during Operation Balls Pursuit to track down enemy fighters in the area. Photo Sgt. Richard Rzepka

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Iraqi forces improve as violence drops Posted: 11 Aug 2008 02:11 AM CDT BAGHDAD (Aug. 8, 2008) – Violence levels in Iraq continue to drop as Iraqi Security Forces grow in competency and size.

Sheik addresses state of Fallujah Posted: 08 Aug 2008 02:33 AM CDT FALLUJAH, Iraq (Aug. 7, 2008) – A well-known city council member and tribal leader spoke to the citizens of Fallujah Thursday.

Marines target oil smugglers, protect citizens

Posted: 07 Aug 2008 02:14 AM CDT

UM AL WAZZ, Iraq (Aug. 6, 2008) – Marines in western al-Anbar province are tracking down criminals who smuggle oil out of Iraq.

Brigade commander: Rashid progress 'phenomenal' Posted: 05 Aug 2008 02:32 AM CDT WASHINGTON – Iraqi troops have improved so much that Coalition forces in Baghdad's Rashid district are able to turn their attention to rebuilding the area.

Troops lend helping hand to Iraqi medical professionals Posted: 05 Aug 2008 02:25 AM CDT FOB LOYALTY, Iraq (Aug3, 2008) – Coalition troops from MND-Baghdad are helping concentrate on medical care in the wake of an improved security situation.