Monroe Cty 911 :.Chuck Simmins | October 31, 2007
This is a fundraiser for wounded troops set up as a friendly blogger competition. I picked the Marine Corps, because they guard Heaven’s streets. If you want to choose one of the other services… well, here is the link to the Project Valor page.
Project Valour-IT began when Charles “Chuck” Ziegenfuss was wounded by an IED [...]
Chuck Simmins | October 31, 2007
Aguada, Puerto Rico native Spc. Dayana Turner, a mailroom clerk with the Command Post Detachment, Company A, Special Troops Battalion, 1st Cavalry Division, models her angel costume for the judges at the Division Morale, Welfare and Recreation Field House during a Halloween costume competition, Oct. 27 at Camp Liberty in western Baghdad. The competition took [...]
Chuck Simmins | October 31, 2007
The lovely wife’s favorite holiday is Halloween. I couldn’t take off for North Dakota without helping her to enjoy the festivities. Here’s some examples of our visitors from prior years.
Chuck Simmins | October 31, 2007
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Coalition forces captured a wanted individual and detained eleven others early Wednesday [October 31 2007] during an operation in support of ongoing efforts to stabilize the region.
The captured suspect is a Special Groups commander with close ties to several other criminal organization members. Intelligence further indicates the suspect conducted multiple types of criminal operations in [...]
Chuck Simmins | October 31, 2007
DVIDS
International Security Assistance Force has concluded a thorough investigation into allegations of civilian casualties during an operation in Wardak province on Oct. 22, and has found the allegations to be completely without merit.
“We take all allegations of injuries to Afghan civilians very seriously and have a dedicated team to ensure that a timely and thorough [...]
Chuck Simmins | October 31, 2007
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Iraqi Special Operations Forces conducted a raid Oct. 29 in Khadra detaining a suspected al Qaeda in Iraq terrorist network leader and three others.
The AQI leader is believed to lead four insurgent groups who are suspected of conducting attacks on Iraqi Security Forces and terrorizing local civilians. Coalition Forces [...]
Chuck Simmins | October 31, 2007
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Operation Rock Hammer III, a joint Iraqi Security and Coalition Forces operation in southwestern Baqouba, resulted in the discovery of six weapons caches and a bomb-making factory Oct. 28, significantly reducing the enemy’s supply network.
“The discovery of these caches continues to limit the terrorists’ ability to conduct acts of disgrace against the population and the [...]
Chuck Simmins | October 30, 2007
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Spc. Ricardo Branch
1st Brigade Combat Team, 3rd Infantry Division
The last parade held in downtown Ramadi was by insurgent forces in the fall of 2006 when the city was gripped in daily violence.
Times have changed now as government officials and city locals held a parade down Route Michigan in Ramadi, Oct. 23.
Capt. Aaron Southard, Information Operations [...]
Chuck Simmins | October 30, 2007
Last February, a former Army contractor named Eric Fair wrote a passionate article for the Washington Post about alledged torture of detainees that he witnessed and participated in.
NPR reported this in July:
A one-time interrogator for the U.S. military in Iraq enters religious seminary at Princeton University. His experiences in the military left him scarred, he [...]
Chuck Simmins | October 30, 2007
DVIDS
The crew of a North Korean cargo vessel, Dai Hong Dan, regained control of their vessel Oct. 30, after fighting with the pirates who had taken over their ship Oct. 29.
The crew was able to control the steering and engineering spaces of the ship, while the pirates had seized the bridge. The ship is approximately [...]
Chuck Simmins | October 30, 2007
CDC
The leaves are turning, days are getting shorter, and the weather is getting cooler: it’s time for fall festivities like trick-or-treating for kids and Halloween celebrations for adults! Here are tips to help you and your family members safely enjoy holiday activities.
Plan Safe Costumes
Make sure masks fit the head so your child can see clearly. [...]
Chuck Simmins | October 30, 2007
DoD
By Maj. Michelle Coghill, USAF
Special to American Forces Press Service
Coalition commanders and Iraqi Department of Border Enforcement leaders earlier this month held a conference at Wasit Border Headquarters, one kilometer from the Iraqi-Iranian border, to discuss issues involving the Zurbatiya port of entry to Iran.
After three helicopters quickly touched down with 3rd Infantry Division Commander [...]
Chuck Simmins | October 30, 2007
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A 19 year-old man was rescued from an al Qaeda-in-Iraq prison in the village of al Hammadi, 10 miles southwest of Baqubah, by 2nd Squadron, 1st Cavalry Regiment, 4th Brigade Combat Team, 2nd Infantry Division, during an air assault Oct. 28.
The rescued hostage was found tied to a ceiling with his arms raised behind his [...]
