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Citizen tip leads NPs, Soldiers to human remains
National Police officers and Multi-National Division – Baghdad Soldiers found human remains at a site near a combat outpost in the Kamaliyah area of eastern Baghdad June 3 after receiving a tip from a local citizen. National Policemen from 4th Brigade, 1st National Police Division, and Soldiers from 4th Brigade Combat Team, 10th Mountain Division, found the site that consisted of 10 to 12 bodies in a water-filled well-like grave. Based on the varying states of decay, it appears that the remains are approximately two years old. Iraqi Police officials are investigating the incident. “Our hearts go out to the families and friends of the Iraqi citizens found in this despicable grave,†said Maj. Joey Sullinger, a spokesperson for 4th Brigade Combat Team, 10th Mountain Division. “Criminals and extremists … Read entire article »
Filed under: Iraq, War on Terror
Tigris River to Provide Drinking Water for Iraqis
Bottled water or tap water? For several years this has been an unfiltered debate in the United States. Now it is a debate for the citizens of Abu Ajil, Iraq. A water treatment facility project was recently completed in Abu Ajil, which is located just outside of Tikrit, Iraq. The facility will provide a better purified source of water for more than 15,000 Iraqi citizens who inhabit the famed Fertile Crescent region. For thousands of years, … Read entire article »
Filed under: Iraq, Rebuilding, War on Terror
Baghdad Update 5-9-2008
Follow the links for more. ISF, MND-B soldiers seize weapons, munitions during precision operations Iraqi Security Forces, Sons of Iraq (Abna al-Iraq) and Multi-National Division – Baghdad soldiers seized caches and recovered weapons across Baghdad May 7. Criminals killed after rocket attack against Iraqi citizens (Baghdad) A Multi-National Division – Baghdad air weapons team killed two criminals and wounded four, all of whom were involved in launching a rocket attack on Sadr City citizens. The criminals were hiding in a building in the Sadr City district of Baghdad at approximately 2 p.m. May 8 after launching the rocket. ISF, MND-B find several weapons caches across Baghdad Iraq Security Forces and Multi-National Division – Baghdad soldiers destroyed several weapons caches across Baghdad May 8. MND-B Soldiers kill 6 criminals Multi-National Division – Baghdad soldiers killed six criminals, who attacked … Read entire article »
Filed under: Iraq, War on Terror
More Marching for Peace in Iraq
Approximately 250 Iraqi citizens, local leaders and Iraqi security forces came together for a pro-government of Iraq and ISF rally outside the mayor’s office in Iskandariyah, Iraq, Apr. 8. “There were leaders from all across the area – all the way from Khidr out in the west, to Muella out in the east,†said Lt. Col. Michael Getchell, commander of 2nd Battalion, 502nd Infantry Regiment, attached to 4th Brigade Combat Team, 3rd Infantry Division. “There were … Read entire article »
Filed under: Iraq, Rebuilding, War on Terror
