U.S. CENTCOM Oct/Nov 08

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Joint Chiefs chairman: Troops out of Iraq by end of 2011 Posted: 18 Nov 2008 01:53 AM CST WASHINGTON – American troops will be out of Iraq by the end of 2011, the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff said.

New courthouse enhances rule of law Posted: 17 Nov 2008 01:03 AM CST BASRAH (Nov. 16, 2008) – The people of Al Tanoma will soon open a new courthouse with help from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers.

Marines build lasting relationship with Iraqi police Posted: 14 Nov 2008 01:25 AM CST RAMADI, Iraq (Nov. 13, 2008) – Marines have found themselves living and working among Iraqi police just outside Ramadi, Iraq.

Basrah gets new fresh water source Posted: 13 Nov 2008 02:17 AM CST BASRAH, Iraq – Two million Basrah residents will soon have a more dependable source of water for cleaning, cooking, bathing, and washing.

Leaders celebrate water distribution Posted: 07 Nov 2008 01:50 AM CST CAMP STRIKER, Iraq – Iraqi and Coalition leaders feasted in celebration of a new water distribution system in the Mahmudiyah Qada.

U.S., U.K. reach logistics agreement Posted: 06 Nov 2008 03:52 AM CST MACDILL AFB, Fla. – U.S. and U.K. officials Wednesday signed the Implementing Agreement for logistics support in Afghanistan.

Petraeus makes first Afghan visit as CENTCOM commander Posted: 06 Nov 2008 02:34 AM CST KABUL, Afghanistan – Gen. David Petraeus met with Afghan officials here during his first visit to Afghanistan as CENTCOM commander.

Abandoned carnival becomes public park Posted: 31 Oct 2008 02:09 AM CDT BAGHDAD - Multi-National Division - Baghdad Soldiers turned an abandoned carnival into a public park for families to enjoy.