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AQI Members Self-Detonate
I like that phrase “self-detonate”. Two Al Qaeda in Iraq and Islamic State of Iraq members wearing suicide vests self-detonated during an Iraqi Special Operations and Coalition forces operation Nov. 16. The suspected terrorists died during an ISOF operation to disrupt AQI/ISI activities in the Diyala province. Both of the assailants detonated their suicide vests approximately 100 meters from the ground force. “No one from ISOF or CF was hurt during this operation. MNF-I … Read entire article »
Filed under: Iraq, Terrorist Death Watch, War on Terror
Staff Sgt. Christopher Waiters
Distinguished Service Cross – the Army’s second highest award for valor in combat Photo by Hector Pacheco. The deep boom of an explosion shook the ground and awoke Staff Sgt. Christopher Waiters from sleep on April 5, 2007. The 3rd Brigade, 2nd Infantry Division Soldier had bedded down seconds before at the end of a nine-hour guard-duty shift in Old Baqubah. A vehicle-borne improvised explosive device had detonated on a street nearby, engulfing a Bradley Fighting Vehicle and … Read entire article »
Filed under: Heroes, Iraq, Military, War on Terror, WOT Heroes
Displaced Citizens Return to Diyala
Over 1,000 displaced Diyala citizens have returned to their homes after being forced out by sectarian conflicts and intimidation. According to current Coalition force reports, over 1,000 families have returned to their homes in Diyala Province since July 2008. These figures include over 180 families who returned to their homes in the Al Abarra District, over 100 families in the Qualis area, over 40 families in the Ameriyah area, approximately 50 families in the Abu Tamur area, over 300 families in West Baqubah and nearly 300 families in Bezul. “The return of displaced persons is a visible sign of progress in Diyala Province and clearly indicates improvements in the security situation and increased confidence in the provincial government are giving people the welcomed chance to return to their homes,†said Maj. … Read entire article »
Filed under: Iraq, Rebuilding, War on Terror
8 Bad Guys Killed in Iraq
ISOF kill two suspected terrorists in Diyala Province Iraqi Special Operations Forces killed two suspected terrorists in Diyala Province July 17 during an operation to disrupt al-Qaeda in Iraq activity in the region. As the ISOF approached the suspects, one of the suspects raised his hands while the other reached for a suicide vest. Perceiving hostile intent, the ISOF engaged the men, killing both suspects. The two suspects were allegedly part of an AQI cell with at least 20 members, including foreign fighters. The cell is said to conduct mortar attacks and murders against Iraqi civilians and improvised explosive device attacks against Coalition forces. Reports indicate the cell moves at night and uses “spider holes†by the canal to emplace IEDs. Reports also indicate many of the terrorists manning these positions wear … Read entire article »
Filed under: Iraq, Terrorist Death Watch, War on Terror
Daughters of Iraq Graduate in Diyala
The continuing empowerment of women in Iraq. Iraqi women graduated from a security training course at the Alabarrah Police Station in the Diyala Province of Iraq to become members of the Daughters of Iraq July 13. One-hundred-and-thirty women attended the course and 70 represented them at the graduation. Several Iraqi children celebrated the occasion by joyfully belting out the Iraqi National Anthem to a crowd of women ready to assist with the protection of their nation. “We have seen some courageous, strong women stand up and volunteer for this training to help defend their country,†said Lt. Col. Robert McAleer, commander, Fires Squadron, 2nd Stryker Cavalry Regiment, as he addressed the crowd of graduates. The Daughters of Iraq is a sister organization to the Sons of Iraq that seeks to employ more Iraqi women … Read entire article »
Filed under: Iraq, Rebuilding, War on Terror
Diyala Province Cache Unearthed
Just a couple of pics to illustrate what we mean by a cache. BANI SAID, Iraqi (March 3, 2008) A soldier from the Iraqi Security Forces stands near a cache of munitions and many large weapons systems unearthed by Iraqi and U.S. Army Soldiers. A local supporter of reconciliation led the Soldiers to the cache in the Diyala Province of Iraq. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Sean Mulligan … Read entire article »
Filed under: Iraq, Rebuilding, Surge 2007, War on Terror
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