U.S. CENTCOM News 16th-22nd Sep 2008

M1128 Stryker Mobile Gun System Vehicle in Iraq

SALAH AH DIN, Iraq (February 15, 2008) - U.S. Army Soldiers talk about the M1128 Stryker Mobile Gun System Vehicle capabilities in Salah ah Din province, Iraq, Feb. 12, 2008. The soldiers are from the 2nd Infantry Division and 101st Airborn Division. Photo by Maj. Johnpaul Arnold, U.S. Army.

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US CENTCOM Press Releases

Two DOD service members die in Marriott hotel terrorest attack in Islamabad

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Posted: 21 Sep 2008 09:40 AM CDT
Two DOD service members, assigned to the U.S. Embassy in Islamabad, died from wounds received during a terrorist attack on the Marriott hotel in Islamabad, Pakistan on Sept. 20.

Active Denial Systemdemonstrates capabilities at CENTCOM

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Posted: 17 Sep 2008 07:28 AM CDT
MAC DILL AFB, FL – CENTCOM Deputy Commander Major General John Allen and other senior officials received an in-depth briefing on the non-lethal Active Denial System (ADS) Aug. 7 at CENTCOM Headquarters, MacDill Air Force Base, Tampa, Fla.

Gates visits Afghanistan

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Posted: 19 Sep 2008 02:16 AM CDT
BAGRAM AIRFIELD, Afghanistan – Secretary of Defense Robert M. Gates met with Konar's Provincial Gov. Sayed Fazullah Wahidi Wednesday.

Bush praises Petraeus, denounces Yemen attack

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Posted: 18 Sep 2008 03:24 AM CDT
WASHINGTON (Sept. 17, 2008) – President Bush praised Gen. David Petraeus, who oversaw a dramatic reduction in violence in Iraq.

Odierno takes command in Iraq

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Posted: 17 Sep 2008 02:48 AM CDT
CAMP VICTORY, Iraq – Gen. Raymond T. Odierno assumed command of Multi-National Force - Iraq from Gen. David H. Petraeus Tuesday.

Commandos lend helping hand to Kandahar villagers

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Posted: 16 Sep 2008 03:19 AM CDT
BAGRAM AIRFIELD, Afghanistan – Commandos of the 205th Commando Kandak are the tip of the spear for the Afghan National Army on the mountainous battlefields of Afghanistan. The Commando's leadership isn't limited to defeating insurgents in battle. They're also lending a hand to villagers in need of a little help.