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Al-Maleyia Sewer System Project
A project to improve water drainage in the Al Maleyia neighborhood of Mosul is currently underway. The storm drainage system will reduce flooding in the area and enhance the storm and sewer system in the neighborhood. The Iraqi government-funded project includes the installation of new sewer pipes, manholes, retaining walls and drop inlets. The construction, which began in September and is scheduled to be completed in mid January 2009, will cost $605,000 U.S. “The Iraqi government continues to conduct projects such as this throughout the city and surrounding communities to improve the area’s infrastructure and the lives of the residents,†said Maj. Jonathan Simmons, civil affairs officer, 3rd Armored Cavalry Regiment. MNF-I … Read entire article »
Filed under: Iraq, Rebuilding, War on Terror
American Gladiators Goes to Iraq
How cool would it be to take part in an event against one of the folks from American Gladiators? Some of our troops in Iraq got that chance. Five of the 17 stars from “American Gladiators,†Mike O’Hearn, “Titianâ€; Jennifer Widerstrom, “Phoenixâ€; Corinne Van Ryck De Groot, “Pantherâ€; Alex Castro, “Militiaâ€; and Beth Horn, “Venom,†pose with Brig. Gen. Raymond Thomas, deputy commanding general, Task Force Iron, and Sgt. Maj. Robert Sanchez, Tactical-North operations sergeant major, … Read entire article »
Terrorists Kill Themselves, Civilians
A terrorist detonated a suicide vest Sunday in Mosul while Coalition forces were conducting an operation to capture a wanted man. As Coalition forces entered the building housing the terrorist, they began receiving small arms fire. Coalition forces returned fire once engaged. A terrorist detonated a suicide vest shortly thereafter in the house. During the operation, five terrorists, along with three women and three children were killed. Two additional children, one of which was injured, were found near the building and moved to safety. Coalition forces conducted a sweep of the building once it was secure and found a hidden weapons cache containing multiple small arms weapons and additional explosives. “This is just another tragic example of how al-Qaeda in Iraq hides behind innocent Iraqis. The terrorist exploded his suicide vest in close … Read entire article »
Filed under: Iraq, Terrorist Death Watch, War on Terror
Foreign Terrorists Coming to Iraq
Coalition forces detained four suspected terrorists during operations to disrupt the al-Qaeda in Iraq foreign terrorist facilitation network in northern Iraq Wednesday. In Mosul, Coalition forces captured two wanted men and one additional detainee reportedly tied to the AQI network that smuggles materiel and foreigners into Iraq for terrorist attacks. One of the men is also assessed to conspire with AQI senior leaders in Mosul. Another operation targeting the AQI foreign terrorist facilitation network in Bayji, about 160 km south of Mosul, netted one suspect. “Iraqi and Coalition operations are making it clear that foreign terrorists will not have free movement into Iraq,†said Maj. John C. Hall, MNF-I spokesman. MNF-I … Read entire article »
Filed under: Iraq, War on Terror
Tunnel Attack Against Provincial Hall Thwarted
One of the most unusual attacks in Iraq. Two al-Qaeda in Iraq members were detained Sept. 1 in Mosul for planning a bomb attack against Provincial Hall. During a patrol that lead to a search of a bakery near Provincial Hall, Coalition force soldiers detained two AQI members who tested positive for explosives. CF soldiers were acting on a report regarding a planned bomb attack against Provincial Hall by way of a tunnel system. “This kind of evil deed attempted by al-Qaeda and their affiliates in the Islamic State of Iraq shows how evil this organization is,†said Maj. Gen. Mark P. Hertling, commander of Multi-National Division-North. “To be planning this kind of activity during the holy month of Ramadan, against a government building where innocent Iraqis work, shows that these … Read entire article »
Filed under: Iraq, War on Terror
al Qaeda in Iraq Driven From Last Stronghold
Here’s a good story from the Brits about the work being done in Mosul. Al-Qaeda is driven from Mosul bastion after bloody last stand – Sunday Times In Mosul, Al-Qaeda’s last redoubt, the group still held sway as recently as Easter. Now it lacks the strength to fight the army face to face and has lost the sympathy of most of the ordinary citizens who once admired its stand against the occupying forces and their allies in the Iraqi army. … Read entire article »
Filed under: Iraq, War on Terror
Al-Qaeda Hideout Destroyed
Coalition forces killed four and detained nine suspected terrorists while further degrading al-Qaeda in Iraq operations in central and northern Iraq Wednesday and Thursday [June 11-12 2008]. Detainees in custody provided information that led Coalition forces to Diyala province, where they targeted leaders of an al-Qaeda in Iraq suicide-bombing network Thursday. Coalition forces positively identified the targeted individual, known for making suicide vests, and followed him into a remote area north of Baqubah, about 50 kilometers north of Baghdad. The area was believed to be a hideout location used to house weapons. The house was rigged with booby-traps throughout. Coalition forces called for supporting aircraft to engage the area, which triggered several secondary explosions, indicating bomb materials and weapons on the ground. Four terrorists were killed in the engagement. Once … Read entire article »
Filed under: Iraq, War on Terror
Christians sign up to join Iraqi Police force
Scores of Christian men lined up to join the Iraqi Police force during a recruiting drive in Tall Kayf, 15 km north of Mosul, April 28. The goal of the three-day event was to recruit up to 700 Christians to join the police force to help protect their respective communities in Mosul. “This recruiting drive will help bolster the economy through employment, in addition to bolstering the security effort,†said Col. Michael Bills, commander of the 3rd Armored Cavalry Regiment. MNF-I … Read entire article »
Filed under: Iraq, Rebuilding, War on Terror
On Patrol in Iraq
Sgt. Alejandro Cruz scans the area through the scope of his M4 assault rifle after hearing small-arms fire during a raid in Mosul, Iraq, April 17. Cruz is a tanker in Killer Troop, 3rd Squadron, 3rd Armored Cavalry Regiment from Fort Hood, Texas. Photographer: Spc. John Crosby, 115th Mobile Public Affairs Detachment Spc. James Potter, a native of Silsbee, Texas, assigned to 411th Military Police Company, patrols the streets of Tarmiyah Apr. 18 with Iraqi … Read entire article »
Filed under: Iraq, War on Terror
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