U.S. CENTCOM News 10th - 23rd Dec 2008

A soldier's best friend

"Gunner Sgt. Robert Thornton, 52, with Military Transition Team 48th Brigade, kisses his 240B heavy machine gun "Tracy" as he prepares to leave FOB ROW for a night mission."

Note the NRA sticker.

US CENTCOM Latest News Feed

Baghdad operation showcases Iraqi readiness Posted: 23 Dec 2008 12:06 AM CST BAGHDAD, Iraq – Iraqi security forces, with the assistance of coalition forces, conducted Operation ‘Foul Dagger' Dec. 20 in the Ghazaliyah and Ameriyah Districts of northwest Baghdad.

Mullen surveys Golden Mosque reconstruction Posted: 19 Dec 2008 01:37 AM CST SAMARRA, Iraq – Admiral Mike Mullen, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, toured Samarra, where the Golden Mosque rises again.

Iraqi logistics corps becoming self-sufficient Posted: 18 Dec 2008 01:15 AM CST CAMP LIBERTY – Iraqi security forces are beciming self-sufficnent, securing the supplies they need to sustain operations.

President signs security pact with Iraq Posted: 16 Dec 2008 02:12 AM CST WASHINGTON – President Bush signed a security pact in Baghdad, putting an end in sight for the Iraq war after six years of fighting.

Odierno: Troops out of Iraqi cities by summer Posted: 15 Dec 2008 02:26 AM CST BALAD (Dec. 14, 2008) – U.S. combat forces are on track to be out of Iraqi cities by June 30 in accordance with the recently signed status of forces agreement between the United States and Iraq, the top U.S. general in Iraq said Saturday.

Air Assault: Locate enemies, connect with villagers Posted: 12 Dec 2008 01:41 AM CST BAGRAM AIRFIELD, Afghanistan (Dec. 6, 2008) – Soldiers use air assaults to reach enemies in remote areas and connect with villagers who can provide help.

Iraqi bomb experts gain independence Posted: 11 Dec 2008 02:15 AM CST NINEWA, Iraq - The Iraqi Army Bomb Disposal Company is working on its own and now able to train other divisions.

General cites 'monumental' changes during time in Iraq Posted: 10 Dec 2008 02:22 AM CST WASHINGTON – The outgoing commander of Multi-National Division - North said he has seen a historic turnaround while in Iraq.