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Iraqi security update April 22 2010
A number of bombings occurred today in Iraq, in apparent response to the killing of top al Qaeda leaders earlier this week by Iraqi security forces. The NY Times is reporting the latest death toll nationwide as 58. Their report details at least nine bombs. I had the opportunity to speak with United States Forces-Iraq Spokesman, Maj. Gen. Stephen Lanza in a Bloggers’ Roundtable today. He was able to brief us on a number of security … Read entire article »
Filed under: Analysis, Iraq, Original writing, Rebuilding, Reporting, War on Terror
Coming home to Jiaffra, Iraq
The small Diyala province village of Jiaffra was once a stronghold for insurgent groups, causing village residents to flee for their safety. After three years of displacement, 16 families returned home to a celebration marked with music and dancing, Aug. 15. During the celebration, residents thanked Iraqi and U.S. forces for their help in bringing safety back to the area. Though there are still struggles in the village for some basic needs, Iraqi government officials promised during the celebration to immediately bring the villagers water and work on providing other necessities as soon as possible. “What a great day for Diyala,†said Maj. Chris Hyde, 1st Stryker Brigade Combat Team, 25th Infantry Division spokesman. “It’s wonderful to not only see these people come home, but know that they would not have … Read entire article »
Filed under: Iraq, Rebuilding, War on Terror
Putting a Face on the American Soldier
As the Soldiers of Headquarters and Headquarters Company, Special Troops Battalion, 3rd Brigade Combat Team “Panthers,” 82nd Airborne Division, walk the streets of New Baghdad, a neighborhood in eastern Baghdad, children run from their houses to shake hands with the Soldiers and ask questions about the United States. Some of the Soldiers entertained the children while others maintained security. Panther leaders spoke with local store owners and residents in order to build stronger relationships in the … Read entire article »
Filed under: Iraq, Rebuilding, War on Terror
Habbaniyah Tourist Village – Hot Spot of al Anbar Vacations
UPDATE: syed ghazanfar ali () wrote: Once i was the rooms division manager of Habbania Tourist Village in eighties, and still carry some of the memorable moments of my life over there. Iraqis do love this HTV and to revive it to the past glory will be a great service to the people of Iraq. During my tenure at HTV, i found iraqis,fun loving and looking forward any occassion to whistle and merry. Habbania was a focal … Read entire article »
Filed under: Iraq, Rebuilding, War on Terror
Chicken Farm in Zambraniyah
Here are some photos from a recent patrol in Zambraniyah, Iraq. … Read entire article »
Filed under: Iraq, Rebuilding, War on Terror
Improvements in Rusafa and Sadr City
Under the direction of Brig. Gen. Jeffrey Talley, commander, 926th Engineer Brigade, Multi-National Division–Baghdad, the last ten months brought significant engineering progress to Baghdad, specifically in Sadr City. The creation of Task Force Gold and Gold Spike provided reconstruction projects aimed at employing the people of Baghdad and improving essential services. “We bring employment back into the community,†said Master Sgt. Tracy Jackson, TF Gold Spike’s operations non-commissioned officer in charge. “And keep the projects equal on … Read entire article »
Filed under: Iraq, Rebuilding, War on Terror
Reopening the Bridge Over the Salty River
Leaders from the 55th Brigade, 17th Iraqi Army Division, local Sheiks and Task Force Thunder, 4th Battalion, 27th Field Artillery Regiment, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 1st Armored Division, Multi-National Division – Baghdad participated in a bridge reopening ceremony Jan. 18 in Mahmudiyah, south of Baghdad. The improvement in security and reduction in sectarian violence made it possible to reopen the bridge which had separated a tribal community. The reopening also returns the area to a sense of normalcy. Iraqi Col. Rasheed, commander of the 55th Brigade, 17th Iraqi Army Division, discussed how important the bridge over the Salty River is with local shaykhs and how its opening is another step to improving the Mahmudiyah region in Iraq. “This is one of the good things we are doing in the area. There will … Read entire article »
Filed under: Iraq, Rebuilding, War on Terror
Sadr City Shows Recovery
Along a road a man sells hot, fresh rotisserie chicken under a string of lights. Nearby, two men stand in warm coats and knitted caps casually sipping a hot drink at a store front where another man in a blue “USA†sweatshirt moves quickly back and forth behind a glass counter tossing fresh ingredients in warm pitas for a growing line of patrons. It’s just a typical evening Dec. 18 along the street market near the Jamilla and Al Quds Road in Baghdad’s Sadr City district. “It’s really bustling isn’t it,†said Lt. Col. Michael Pemrick deputy commanding officer for the 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division, Multi-National Division Baghdad. Pemrick is excited when he walks this street now because only seven months ago his Soldiers along with their … Read entire article »
Filed under: Iraq, Rebuilding, War on Terror
Sights to See at the Baghdad Zoo
Photographer: Sgt. James Hunter 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 101st Airborne Division (AA) Public Affairs Life at Baghdad Zoo Returning to Normal With Stable Security … Read entire article »
Filed under: Iraq, Rebuilding, War on Terror
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