tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-132010082012-02-16T05:42:32.884-05:00I came, I saw, I wasn't impressed.....So I changed it."Pa" Harrishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08728122402611045486noreply@blogger.comBlogger1321100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13201008.post-86972548897417922742008-03-30T15:36:00.003-04:002010-04-25T09:01:04.896-04:00

I'm back after a many month hiatus. Learn more about AutismBoliverDarthole.com

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BAGHDAD, Iraq – Oct. 21, 2007 Coalition forces were engaged in a heavy firefight this morning killing an estimated 49 criminals during operations in Sadr City. The operation’s objective was an individual reported to be a long time Special Groups member specializing in kidnapping operations. Intelligence indicates he is a well-known cell leader and has previously sought funding from Iran to carry

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General David H. Petraeus, Commander, Multi-National Force-Iraq recently congratulated Army SSG Donald J. Harris II, 32nd Transportation Company, 541st CSSB following an Awards Ceremony in Bagdad. SSG Harris was awarded the Combat Action Badge and The Bronze Star. This highly decorated soldier is nearing the end of his second tour in Iraq, and will be returning with the rest of his unit to

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Sgt. 1st Class Angela Mckinzie2nd BCT, 10th Mtn. Div. (LI) PAOMulti-National Division – Center PAOCAMP STRIKER, Iraq – October 11, 2007. Weapons that once belonged to a missing Soldier and two others who were killed in action were recovered outside of an Iraqi’s house in Fetoah Village, Iraq Oct. 9.Soldiers from the 2nd Battalion, 14th Infantry Regiment, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 10th Mountain

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MNF Iraq reports more Terrorists taken off the streets in Mahmudiyah. CAMP STRIKER, Iraq – Coalition and Iraqi forces detained 17 suspected terrorists during a combat operation in Mahmudiyah, Iraq, Oct. 6.Soldiers from Battery A, 2nd Battalion, 15th Field Artillery Regiment, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 10th Mountain Division (Light Infantry) out of Fort Drum, N.Y., and the 4th Brigade, 6th Iraqi

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Multi-National Division – Center PAOCAMP STRIKER, Iraq — October 1, 2007. Coalition Forces operating on a tip from concerned local citizens southwest of Rushdi Mullah, Iraq, discovered a cache the morning of Oct. 1.Soldiers of Company C, 4th Battalion, 31st Infantry Regiment, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 10th Mountain Division (Light Infantry) out of Fort Drum, N.Y., searched the area based on the

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I can't pass this up. Really neat video, and the song brings back some long ago memories when I was desert flying in a UH-1H (Huey). Learn more about AutismBoliverDarthole.com

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Looks like a particular "Sniper" taking potshots at our Troops has been given a name. Certain soldiers south of Baghdad are looking for "Waldo", a wannabe terrorist. I don't think I would want to be one of Waldo's close friends unless my life insurance premium was paid up. Watch your back when Waldo is around."Dude Where's Waldo?"Learn more about AutismBoliverDarthole.com

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I'm not very keen on quoting Reuters as I feel they promote terrorism (look at their Stringers), but I was drawn to this news item today. No doubt the "Surge" is working. America won't quit even though our Politicians surrendered a long time ago. "Get Some" BAGHDAD (Reuters) - Around 8,000 U.S. forces launched a fresh operation on Monday targeting Islamist al Qaeda militants in farmland

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I am an American. Not afraid to let my Grandchildren enjoy their youth.I'm am doing something that never before crossed my mind. Openly supporting a Presidental Candidate. But, I strongly believe big changes need to be made to secure for our Children and Grandchildren the basic premises of America and protect the Freedoms we enjoy. For this reason I'm_with_Fred .Learn more about

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HONOR THE FALLENSUPPORT OUR TROOPS For today, we honor those who have stood in defense of our freedom; and, most of all, we honor those that fell so doing

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Find out more about AUTISMHis life may depend on itBoliverDarthole.com

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Remember the families and friends of our Soldiers who died serving their country Saturday in Iraq. A truly sad day for all Americans and Freedom loving people. God bless them all

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Terrorists need to go get a real jobPossibly Iran, Syria, andmaybe even N. Koreaare hiringOpportunities for long termemployment in Iraqare diminishing rapidly

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I watched the Presidents speech last night (I usually turn it off because he is not a very good orator). My hope from all this is maybe our troops can go in and get the job done without fear of going to jail with a murder charge for killing scumbag insurgents and their "human shields". It's time we fire the first shot.

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Saturday, December 30, 2006Saddam has been Hanged today for all the Death, Destruction, Pain, and Sorrow he has personally caused to be inflicted on the good people of the World. Good riddance to a thorn in the side of decency. I will sleep better tonight knowing a evil demon has met his reward.

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My Son Donnie (SSG Harris) arrived home to hugs and kisses from his wife and children last night to celebrate Christmas and take a timeout from his duties in Baghdad and the surrounding hostile areas of Ramadi, Baji, and who knows where. He is about a third of the way through his second tour. Although I can't be with him personally, he is home in Colorado Springs and I in my home near Tampa, the

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Merry Christmas We pray for our Servicemen and women all over the World who have given up their Christmas with their Families so we may enjoy the Freedom to be with ours. God Bless you all Donnie (Pa)LisaAlexiaChristopher

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BAGHDAD, Dec. 7 (Xinhua News) -- A suicide truck bomber struck a U.S.patrol in northern Iraqi city of Mosul on Thursday, damaging two U.S. Humvees, local police said. "A suicide bomber drove his explosive-laden refrigerator truck into a U.S. patrol at about 8:00 a.m. (0500 GMT) in the Muthanna neighborhood in eastern Mosul City and detonated it," a well-informed police source in the city told

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Thursday 7 December 2006Iraqi Police detain suspects during raid in Tall Afar -- BAGHDAD – Iraqi Police forces, with Coalition advisors, conducted a raid Dec. 6 in Abdan, near Tall Afar, to capture an insurgent associated with al Qaeda in Iraq, detaining seven suspects during the operation.The insurgent is believed to be responsible for supplying weapons to AQI and providing them with funding

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Tuesday, 05 December 2006Insurgents attack MND-B patrol, killing one Soldier -- BAGHDAD – Insurgents attacked a Multi-National Division - Baghdad patrol Dec. 4, killing one Soldier and wounding five others.The patrol was conducting operations to deny enemy movements and enforce curfew restrictions in a northeastern neighborhood of the city when it was attacked.Coalition forces capture suspected

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Wednesday, 29 November 2006BAGHDAD, IRAQ – Coalition Forces killed eight al-Qaida terrorists today in an early-morning raid near Baqubah. Acting upon numerous intelligence sources, Coalition Forces launched an operation to detain individuals running a known terrorist cell. At the objective, Coalition Forces received enemy rifle and machine gun fire. Due to the heavy volume of enemy fire,

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Tuesday, 21 November 2006Terrorist caches seized in raidBAGHDAD, Iraq – Coalition Forces conducted an operation against terrorist activities in the vicinity of al-Habbaniyah Tuesday. Intelligence reports indicated two targeted buildings were being used for terrorist activity. Coalition Forces discovered a weapons cache consisting of rocket-propelled grenades, multiple explosives and small arms

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NOVEMBER 19, 2006TWO TERRORISTS KILLED NEAR BAGHDADBAGHDAD, IRAQ – Coalition Forces killed two terrorists in an air strike Saturday afternoon near Baghdad.Intelligence reports indicated the terrorists were associated with improvised explosive device attacks and suicide bombing operations.Coalition aircraft engaged and destroyed the vehicle with precision fires, killing the driver and

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Thursday, 16 November 2006Soldier killed in Baghdad -- A Multi-National Corps-Iraq Soldier was killed by small arms fire Tuesday while conducting combat operations in Baghdad.NINE TERRORISTS KILLED, NINE DETAINED SOUTH OF YUSUFIYAHBAGHDAD, IRAQ – Coalition Forces killed nine terrorists and detained nine suspected terrorists during a raid Thursday just south of Yusufiyah, further diminishing the

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Wednesday, 15 November 2006 Coalition Forces capture members of insurgent cell BAGHDAD – Coalition Forces captured six insurgents and detained one other suspect Nov 13. in the Al Doura area of Baghdad during a raid against an insurgent cell responsible for deadly attacks against Iraqi civilians and Iraqi Security Forces in the area.The insurgent cell is linked to Al Qaeda in Iraq and other

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Nov. 14, 2006 -- RAMADI, Iraq – Coalition Forces killed 11 insurgents in three related incidents in Ramadi. On Nov. 13, Coalition Forces observed a small number of insurgents emplacing an improvised explosive device. The insurgents were engaged by Coalition Forces with small arms fire, killing two. The three remaining insurgents returned to the emplacement site and Coalition Forces fired one

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Monday, 13 November 2006 -- BAGHDAD – Multi-National Division – Baghdad Soldiers detained three suspected terrorists in Baghdad’s Doura Province at approximately 5:45 a.m. Nov. 13.The Soldiers, from 4th Brigade, 4th Infantry Division, responded to a rocket attack and observed two suspects fleeing from the scene. The suspects attempted to evade the patrol, but were unsuccessful. Public Affairs

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Saturday, 11 November 2006 Iraqi Army captures leader of insurgent cell -- BAGHDAD – 8th Iraqi Army Division forces, with coalition advisers, conducted a raid Nov. 11 near Suwayrah and captured the suspected leader of an insurgent cell responsible for attacks against Iraqi security forces. The cell leader is suspected of also being responsible for a car bomb attack in Suwayrah that killed

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This News just releasedDonald Rumsfied is resigning. President Bush is nominating Robert Gates, former head of the CIA, to replace Mr. Rumsfeld.

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Democrats may have taken over the House and possibly the Senate (not confirmed), but our Soldiers will continue to overtake the War on Terrorists

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Wednesday, 08 November 2006Four terrorists killed, 48 detained in Ramadi raidRAMADI, IRAQ – Coalition Forces killed four terrorists and detained 48 suspected terrorists during a raid of a known al-Qaeda meeting place in Ramadi Tuesday afternoon.During the raid, Coalition ground forces encountered two hostile men fleeing from the scene in a vehicle. Despite repeated requests to surrender, the two

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BAGHDAD –Tuesday, 07 November 2006 - A Multi-National Division – Baghdad Soldier died at approximately 10:40 p.m. Monday from wounds he received after the vehicle he was riding in was struck by an improvised-explosive device in northwest Baghdad.Multi-National Division – Baghdad PAO

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BAGHDAD — Saddam Hussein was convicted and sentenced Sunday to hang for crimes against humanity in the 1982 killings of 148 people in a single Shiite town.Court rules Hussein be hanged (CNN)Saddam Hussein SentencedTo Death by Hanging (Fox) Shaken Saddam is sentenced to hang (Reuters)..........I could go on and on, oh well, one more dictator off the streets

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BAGHDAD – Sunday, 05 November 2006 - A Multi-National Division – Baghdad Soldier died at approximately 1 p.m. Saturday when terrorists attacked his patrol with small-arms fire in western Baghdad.Multi-National Division – Baghdad PAO

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Several terrorists killed; grenades, explosives found during raid Friday, 03 November 2006 -- BAGHDAD, Iraq — Coalition Forces killed an estimated 13 terrorists, detained one suspected terrorist and seized a cache of explosives during two associated raids early Friday morning near Al Mahmudiyah.As Coalition Forces approached the two objective areas, they attempted to call out the

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November 1, 2006BAGHDAD, Iraq — A Coalition air strike killed a terrorist leader and his driver Wednesday in Eastern Ramadi, diminishing the al-Qaeda in Iraq network. Rafa Abdul Salam Hamud Al Ithawi, also known as Abu Taha, was the Emir of Shamiyyah. He frequently harbored foreign fighters who entered Iraq illegally in order to assault innocent Iraqis and Coalition Forces. Precision laser

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November 1, 2006BAGHDAD – A Multi-National Division – Baghdad Soldier died at approximately noon Wednesday when the vehicle he was riding in was struck by an improvised-explosive device west of Baghdad.Multinational Force - Baghdad

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BAGHDAD – A Multi-National Division-Baghdad Soldier died at approximately 5:30 p.m. Monday when the vehicle he was riding in was struck by an improvised-explosive device south of Baghdad.Another Soldier died at approximately 5 p.m. Monday when he was hit by small-arms fire while conducting combat operations in western Baghdad.MNF -Baghdad

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BAGHDAD – An 89th Military Police Brigade servicemember died of wounds sustained due to small arms fire Oct.30 at approximately 9:31 a.m. in east Baghdad.Multi-National Corps – Iraq PAO

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Friday, 27 October 2006KHAN BANI SA’AD, Iraq – At approximately 6:30 a.m.Thursday, a Baqubah based Iraqi police unit came under attack by anunknown number of anti-Iraqi forces, in the vicinity of Khan Bani Sa’adin Diyala Province.The police under fire fought back in intense house to house fighting.Anelement from 1-68 Combined Arms Battalion, 3rd Heavy Brigade CombatTeam, Task Force Lightning

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BAGHDAD – Special Iraqi Army forces, with Coalitionadvisers, conducted two raids Oct. 25 in Sadr City, Baghdad to capturea death squad leader and capture criminals involved in the kidnappingof a U.S. Soldier. Iraqi forces and Coalition forces hadcredible intelligence indicating the location of an insurgent leaderpersonally involved in and directing widespread death squad activityfor numerous

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October 24, 2006The missing soldier is apparently an Iraqi-American Translator and may be assigned to the 4th ID. Door to door searches are being conducted in the central Karadah district of Baghdad. al-Furat TV in Baghdad was raided by U.S. Forces conducting the search looking for an abducted American officer of Iraqi descent. More later as it becomes available......Pa

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Sunday, 22 October 2006BAGHDAD – Two Multi-National Division – Baghdad Soldiers died at approximately 11:25 a.m. Oct. 22 after terrorists attacked their patrol with small-arms fire west of Baghdad.BAGHDAD – A Multi-National Division – Baghdad Soldier died at approximately 1 p.m. Oct. 22 after his patrol struck a roadside bomb in eastern Baghdad.BAGHDAD – A Multi-National Division – Baghdad

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Oct. 23, 2006BAGHDAD – A Multi-National Division – Baghdad Soldierdied at approximately 1:30 p.m. Sunday when terrorists attacked hispatrol with small-arms fire southwest of Baghdad.BAGHDAD, Iraq – A Multi-National Division – BaghdadSoldier died at approximately 5 p.m. Sunday when the vehicle he wasriding in was struck by an improvised-explosive devise in westernBaghdad.Multi-National Corps –

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Air strike kills five terrorists setting roadside IED Sunday, 22 October 2006BAGHDAD, Iraq — An air strike early Sunday morningkilled five terrorists and wounded one as they emplaced an IED on aroad near Arab Jabour. Coalition Forces observed a group ofterrorists digging a hole in a road on the outskirts of Arab Jabourwhile one individual stood watch.  As the terrorists placed an IED

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Saturday, 21 October 2006BAGHDAD, Iraq – Coalition Forces killed one suspected terroristand detained seven other suspected terrorists, to include a closeassociate of the targeted terrorist, during a raid in Ramadi Saturdaymorning.The targeted terrorist is a senior al-Qaeda in Iraqleader in Ramadi known for facilitating the movement of explosives andparticipating in multiple operations

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Oct. 20, 2006BAGHDAD – A Multi-National Division – Baghdad Soldier died at approximately 2:37 a.m. today when the vehicle he was riding in was struck by an improvised-explosive device in southwest Baghdad.The name of the Soldier is being withheld pending notification of next of kin.Multi-National Corps – IraqPublic Affairs Office, Camp Victory

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Oct. 18, 2006BAGHDAD - Four Multi-National Division - Baghdad Soldiers were killed at approximately 6:50 a.m. Oct. 17 when the vehicle they were riding in was struck by an improvised-explosive device west of Baghdad. BAGHDAD – A Multi-National Division – Baghdad Soldier died at approximately 9:30 a.m. Tuesday when terrorists attacked his patrol with small-arms fire in northern Baghdad.TIKRIT,

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BAGHDAD – Oct. 16, 2006A Multi-National Division – Baghdad Soldier was killed at approximately 10:45 p.m. Sunday when the vehicle he was riding in was struck by an improvised-explosive device north of Baghdad. The name of the Soldier is being withheld pending notification of next of kin.Multi-National Corps – IraqPublic Affairs Office, Camp Victory

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On October 10, 2006, at approximately 10:40 p.m., a 82mm mortar round, fired by militia forces from a residential area in Abu T-Shir, caused a fire at an Ammunition Supply Point (ASP) at FOB Falcon. The ASP, containing tank and artillery rounds, in addition to smaller caliber ammunition, set off a series of large explosions. About 100 troops from the 4th Infantry Division were reported to be

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Note from Pa: This news item released by MULTI-NATIONAL FORCE-IRAQ COMBINED PRESS INFORMATION CENTER BAGHDAD, Iraq shows just how much effort our troops and coalition soldiers are expending to reel in terrorists. Busy Days for our men and women in uniform.Oct. 13, 2006Release A061015aIraqi, Coalition forces target terrorist operationsIraqi Security Force and Coalition Force combined operations

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Multi-National Corps – IraqPublic Affairs Office, Camp VictoryOct. 13, 2006RAMADI, Iraq – Soldiers detained 15 suspected insurgents, discovered two vehicles being fitted as suicide vehicle borne improvised explosive devices, and found a significant weapons cache during Operation Dealer, Oct. 12, in the Ta’meen area in western Ramadi.Based on a tip from a local resident, Soldiers from Task Force 1

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BAGHDAD – Oct. 11, 2006. Multi-National Division – Baghdad has determined that an 82mm mortar round, fired by militia forces from a residential area in Abu T-Shir, caused the fire at an ammunition holding area at approximately 10:40 p.m. Oct. 10.The fire ignited tank, artillery and small-arms ammunition at a forward operating base in the central Rasheed district of Baghdad.“Intelligence indicates

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Ramadi - October 10, 2006 (Excerpt from Reuters)A U.S. airstrike on a building in western Ramadi killed seven insurgents, the U.S. military said in a statement. It said U.S. troops had earlier come under "extremely heavy fire" from the building.

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Saturday, 07 October 2006BAGHDAD – Soldiers from 1st Brigade, 6th Iraqi Army Division, along with elements of 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 1st Armored Division, responded to a tip from a detainee and discovered a weapons cache during a combined raid in Baghdad’s Mansour district at approximately 2:40 p.m. Wednesday.The cache consisted of an M40 improvised-explosive device, 12 anti-tank mines, six

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Saturday, 07 October 2006BAGHDAD – Soldiers from Multi-National Division – Baghdad’s 4th Battalion, 31st Infantry Regiment, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 10th Mountain Division, seized 14 separate caches containing weapons, explosives and propaganda material during a combat operation in southern Baghdad Thursday.The unit found the caches while conducting Operation Commando Hunter which is targeting

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BAGHDAD – (Sept. 27, 2006) Iraqi national policemen detained eight suspected terrorists and seized a weapons cache in western Baghdad at approximately 5 p.m. Tuesday.Policemen from 3rd Battalion, 5th Brigade, 2nd National Police Division, were attacked by terrorists using small-arms fire from the Al Kur Mosque and requested assistance from Multi-National Division – Baghdad.Soldiers from 5th

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BAGHDAD – (Sept. 26, 2006) A Multi-National Division – Baghdad Soldier died at approximately noon today from wounds he received when his patrol was attacked by small-arms fire in southern Baghdad. The name of the Soldier is being withheld pending notification of next of kin.(posted from Multi-National Corps – IraqPublic Affairs Office, Camp Victory)

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I found this news item while scanning the internet this morning. Any parent with sons or daughters returning to war for a second or third tour already has experienced this. Shame on our leadership for allowing such abuse to our herosCritic: Troops at risk in quick return to warRocky Mountain News (By Associated Press August 12, 2006)COLORADO SPRINGS - Short stays at home and quick returns to

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Good news for us "Infidels" "Go Army"

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Some kids finish High School, if they finish at all, with no idea what to do next in their life. They have set no goals, aimed no farther than hanging out at McDonald's or securing a spot in front of the TV. Eventually they may get a job and a purpose to look forward to. Hopefully they will succeed in life or at least learn to support themselves without outside help. Thankfully, there are many

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The 3rd ACR has been out of Iraq and back home for a couple months now. Their contributions to the War on Terror are well documented. The sacrifices of its men and women will forever be remembered. Best Wishes to the 3rd ACR Soldiers who served their Country so honorably and to their families and friends who daily followed the events in Iraq and prayed for their safety. You are truly American

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In the Name of God the Compassionate and MercifulTo the Courageous Men and Women of the 3d Armored Cavalry Regiment, who have changed the city of Tall’ Afar from a ghost town, in which terrorists spread death and destruction, to a secure city flourishing with life.To the lion-hearts who liberated our city from the grasp of terrorists who were beheading men, women and children in the streets for

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Rocky Mountain News (Denver, Co) Feb. 3, 2006With sirens from their police escort blaring, horns honking, cheers and an erupting water cannon, dozens of soldiers from the 3rd Armored Cavalry Regiment arrived at this post late Thursday, marking the first wave of homecomings for thousands serving their second tour in Iraq since 2003.About 90 soldiers in three buses arrived shortly before 9 p.m.They

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MULTI-NATIONAL FORCE-IRAQ COMBINED PRESS INFORMATION CENTERJan. 27, 2006TIKRIT, Iraq – Two Iraqi Army Soldiers died and four were wounded when an IED exploded in Tall Afar Jan. 27.A second IED exploded while Iraqi Soldiers from the 2nd Brigade, 3rd Iraqi Army Division were evacuating the casualties from the first IED, but no one was injured in that explosion.A third explosion occurred while the

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U.S. personnel strategy in Iraq raising questionsTroop rotations and unit sizes are called detrimental to the war effortBy JOSEPH GALLOWAYKnight Ridder Tribune NewsTAL AFAR, IRAQ - The mayor of this city in western Iraq is unhappy that his friends in the U.S. Army's 3rd Armored Cavalry Regiment are going home soon, and he's written to President Bush and Gen. George Casey, the top U.S. commander

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By Cary Leider Vogrin The (Colorado Springs) GazetteAt 12:21 a.m. today, two Gray Line buses filled with soldiers drove through Fort Carson’s main gate, escorted by the flashing lights of military police. It was the first of several homecomings for the 5,200-soldier 3rd Armored Cavalry Regiment, which deployed from Fort Carson for Iraq in March. Family and friends anxiously awaited the group’s

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MULTI-NATIONAL FORCE-IRAQCOMBINED PRESS INFORMATION CENTERTIKRIT, Iraq – A terrorist bomber was killed Jan. 12 near Tal Afar when the IED he was emplacing detonated prematurely.Soldiers from the 3rd Armored Cavalry Regiment discovered the bomber's body and part of a shovel near a roadside blast crater.This is the second such incident over the past three days. Two terrorists were killed Jan. 9

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(TFBOB Press Release)TIKRIT, Iraq – Three weapons caches were discovered and 21 anti-Iraqi forces suspects were detained in northern Iraq Wednesday.Soldiers from the 3rd Armored Cavalry Regiment conducted a raid against a suspected AIF cell in Tal Afar just after midnight Wednesday. The unit discovered two mortar rounds, a large supply of small arms ammunition and a home-made mine. Seven men were

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MNF press release (excerpts) Dec. 31, 2005TIKRIT, Iraq – Iraqi and U.S. Soldiers captured 23 suspected terrorists who were the targets of three raids Dec. 30 and Dec. 31 in northern Iraq.Troops from the 3rd Armored Cavalry Regiment zeroed in on eight people involved in terrorist activities in Tal Afar. All eight of the suspects were picked up without incident in the raid and taken to a nearby

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2006Coming Homeby: Donald J. Harrisa proud DadI promise to finish my duty in Iraq, and come home a better person.When I get home, I will be a better person for the experiences and maturity I have gathered while away.The fight for Freedom and Democracy will be a mainstay in my past, and a focus of my future.I will not burden others with my shortcomings, when I can lighten their load with my

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3rd ACR on patrol in MosulTIKRIT, Iraq (MNF-Iraq) – Task Force Freedom relinquished command of northwest Iraq in a ceremony Dec. 30 to the Task Force Band of Brothers.The ceremony was held at Life Support Area Diamondback in Mosul and marked the transfer of authority from TF Freedom, a headquarters built around the 11th Armored Cavalry Regiment, to TF Band of Brothers, centered around the newly

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MULTINATIONAL FORCE-NORTHWEST PUBLIC AFFAIRS OFFICER, MAJ DAVID ALBANO DAVID.ALBANO@US.ARMY.MIL MOSUL, Iraq -- Iraqi Security Forces along with Multi-National Forces from Task Force Freedom detained 109 suspected terrorists and seized four weapons caches in northern Iraq, Dec. 17-29. Iraqi Army Soldiers from 3rd Battalion 4th Brigade 2nd Division detained 13 individuals suspected of terrorist

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Merry Christmas from the HARRIS FAMILYDonnieLisaAlexiaChristopher

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MOSUL, Iraq (mnf press release) — Iraqi security forces along with Multi-National Forces from Task Force Freedom detained 46 suspected terrorists and seized weapons caches in northern Iraq, Dec. 5 -12.In Mosul, Iraqi Army Soldiers from 3rd Battalion, 1st Brigade, 3rd Division along with Iraqi Police detained three individuals suspected of terrorist activity and seized loaded AK-47 magazines

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MOSUL, IRAQ (December 4, 2005) (Excerpt) –Iraqi Security Forces and Multi-National Forces from Task Force Freedom detained 64 suspected terrorists and seized weapons caches during operations in northern Iraq Nov. 27 - Dec. 4.Iraqi Army Soldiers from 1st Battalion, 3rd Brigade, 2nd Division detained two individuals suspected of attacks on Coalition Forces in Mosul Nov. 27. Iraqi Army Soldiers

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The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom. Sgt. 1st Class Eric P. Pearrow, 40, of Peoria, Ill., died in Baghdad, Iraq, on Nov. 24, when his M1A2 Abrams tank accidentally rolled over into a canal. Pearrow was assigned to the 3rd Squadron, 3rd Armored Cavalry Regiment, Fort Carson, Colo.Our deepest sympathy goes out to

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(TFF Press Release)MOSUL, IRAQ (November 28, 2005) – Iraqi Security Forces and Multi-National Forces from Task Force Freedom detained 50 suspected terrorists, killed seven, and seized multiple weapons caches during operations in northern Iraq Nov. 19-26.Iraqi Army Soldiers from 1st Battalion, 1st Brigade, 3rd Division along with Soldiers from 2nd Squadron, 3rd Armored Cavalry Regiment detained

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The Department of Defense announced yesterday the death of a soldier who was supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.SGT Denis J. Gallardo, 22, of St. Petersburg, Fla., died in Tal Afar, Iraq, on Nov. 22, from a non-combat related illness. Gallardo was assigned to the Army's 2nd Squadron, 3rd Armored Cavalry Regiment, Fort Carson, CO.Our sympathy is extended to his family and fellow soldiers for their

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(TFF Press Release)MOSUL, IRAQ (November 19, 2005) –Iraqi Security Forces and Multi-National Forces from Task Force Freedom detained 65 suspected terrorists and seized weapons during operations in northern Iraq Nov 14-19.Iraqi Army Soldiers from 1st Battalion, 1st Brigade, 3rd Division wounded and detained one individual after observing him with a weapon and hand grenade in Tal Afar Nov 14. The

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The Department of Defense has announced the death of a soldier who was supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.SGT Tyrone L. Chisholm, 27, of Savannah, GA, died in Tal Afar, Iraq, on Nov. 11, when multiple improvised explosive devices detonated near his M1A2 Abrams Tank. SGT Chisholm was assigned to the 2nd Squadron, 3rd Armored Cavalry Regiment, Fort Carson, CO.

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(TFF Press Release) (excerpt)MOSUL, IRAQ (November 14, 2005) – Iraqi Security Forces and Multi-National Forces from Task Force Freedom detained 76 suspected terrorists and seized a number of weapons during operations in northern Iraq Nov. 9-14.Iraqi Police along with Soldiers from 2nd Squadron, 3rd Armored Cavalry Regiment detained 24 individuals suspected of terrorist activity and seized AK-47’s

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(TFF Press Release)By Sgt. 1st Class Donald Sparks3d U.S. CAVALRY PAOTAL AFAR, Iraq — City officials in Tal Afar began handing out more $4.5 billion Iraqi Dinar to the citizens of the city early Saturday morning.The Iraqi Transitional Government allocated the money to provide every family (head of the household) 157,000 Dinar ($100) within Tal Afar, including displaced families, as compensation

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MOSUL, Iraq –Task Force Freedom operations in northern Iraq netted 11 terror suspects and confiscated weapons and ammunition Oct. 28-31.Soldiers from Task Force Freedom killed two terrorists and wounded another after being engaged with rocket propelled grenade and small arms fire hospital in northern Iraq Oct. 31. Soldiers evacuated the bodies to a local hospital. The unit searched the vehicle,

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MOSUL, Iraq – Iraqi security forces and Multi-National Forces from Task Force Freedom killed two terrorists, wounded another, detained 78 suspected terrorists, and seized a number of weapons during operations in Iraq Oct. 24-28.Iraqi Border Patrol officers detained four individuals suspected of terrorist activity at a checkpoint near the Syrian border Oct. 28. Iraqi Army Soldiers from 2nd Brigade

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(TFF Press Release) (excerpt)MOSUL, IRAQ (October 24, 2005) – Iraqi Security Forces and Multi-National Forces from Task Force Freedom killed a terrorist, wounded one, detained 72 suspected terrorists, and seized a number of weapons during operations in northern Iraq Oct. 20-24.Iraqi Army Soldiers from 3rd Division alongside Soldiers from 3rd Armored Cavalry Regiment seized three large weapons

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(TFF Press Release)By CW3 J.M. Hurtado 3d ACRWESTERN NINEWA, IRAQ - The Third Armored Cavalry Regiment, partnered with the 3d Iraqi Army Division, captured five terrorists and nine smugglers in the past twenty-four hours. Two of these men are senior-level leaders responsible for planning and funding terrorism in the northern area of Iraq.In the past 5 days, the Third Armored Cavalry Regiment and

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MOSUL, IRAQ (October 10, 2005) – Iraqi Security Forces and Multi-National forces from Task Force Freedom, killed four terrorists, detained 63 suspected terrorists, seized weapons caches, and thanks to a citizen’s tip, defused an improvised explosive device during operations in northern Iraq Oct. 6-10.An Iraqi citizen’s tip led Soldiers from 113th Engineer Battalion to the site of an IED in Mosul

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MOSUL, Iraq (MNF) (excerpt)-- Multi-National forces from Task Force Freedom detained 48 suspected terrorists, seized weapons caches, and killed a terrorist during operations in northern Iraq Oct. 3-6. Soldiers from 2nd Squadron, 3rd Armored Cavalry Regiment detained six individuals suspected of terrorist activity and killed a terrorist after receiving small arms fire during separate operations

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(TFF Press Release)MOSUL, IRAQ (October 3, 2005) – Iraqi security forces and Multi-National forces from Task Force Freedom including 172nd Infantry Brigade (Stryker Brigade Combat Team) and 3rd Armored Cavalry Regiment detained 49 suspected terrorists, killed two terrorists, injured another two, and seized weapons during operations in northern Iraq Sep. 30 - Oct. 3.Soldiers from 2nd Battalion,

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TFF Press Release) (excerpt)MOSUL, IRAQ (September 24, 2005) – Iraqi Security Forces and Multi-National Forces from Task Force Freedom seized four weapons caches, detained 13 suspected terrorists, killed one and injured two terrorists during operations Friday and today.Iraqi Police engaged and wounded two terrorists after receiving small arms fire in Mosul Friday. One individual fled and the

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(TFF Press Release)MOSUL, IRAQ (September 21, 2005) – Multi-National Forces from Task Force Freedom have killed 11 terrorists, detained 52 others and seized several weapons caches since Monday.Soldiers from Task Force Freedom killed three terrorists after receiving small arms fire in Mosul Tuesday. Soldiers from 2nd Battalion, 1st Infantry Regiment and Multi-National Forces also killed eight

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(TFF Press release)MOSUL, IRAQ (September 17, 2005) – Multi-National forces from 172nd Infantry Brigade (Stryker Brigade Combat Team) and 3rd Armored Cavalry Regiment detained one suspected terrorist and seized six weapons caches during operations in northern Iraq today.Soldiers from 2nd Battalion, 1st Infantry Regiment detained one individual suspected of terrorist activity during a cordon and

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TFF Press ReleaseMOSUL, IRAQ (September 16, 2005) – Iraqi Security forces and Multi-National forces from 3rd Armored Cavalry Regiment and 172nd Infantry Brigade (Stryker Brigade Combat Team) detained seven suspected terrorists, killed two terrorists, and seized three weapons caches during operations in northern Iraq today.As a part of Operation Restoring Rights Soldiers from 3rd Battalion, 3rd

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(TFF press release)MOSUL, IRAQ (September 13, 2005) – As a part of the ongoing Operation Restoring Rights in Tal Afar Multi-National forces from Task Force Freedom detained 78 suspected terrorists during operations there Monday.In successful combat operations Soldiers from 2nd Squadron, 3rd Armored Cavalry Regiment detained 57 individuals suspected of terrorist activity during two operations in

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(TFF press release)TAL AFAR, IRAQ (September 13, 2005) –Iraqi Army Soldiers and Multi-National Forces from Task Force Freedom moved into their 11th day of Operation Restoring Rights by capturing 94 terrorists and killing one in Tal Afar Monday.The operation has resulted in 341 terrorists captured and 22 caches seized, including six on Monday. The operation is designed to provide stable security

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MOSUL, IRAQ (September 10, 2005) (TFF press release) – Iraqi Security Forces and Multi-National Forces from Task Force Freedom detained 44 suspected terrorists and seized weapons caches Friday and today.Iraqi Police along with Soldiers from 1st Battalion, 24th Infantry Regiment seized a rocket launcher during a raid in Mosul Friday. Iraqi Police Commandos along with Soldiers from 1st Squadron,

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TFF Press ReleaseMOSUL, IRAQ (September 9, 2005)Iraqi Security Forces and Multi-National Forces from Task Force Freedom killed 11 terrorists and detained 13 suspected terrorists Thursday and today.Iraqi Army Soldiers from 3rd Brigade, 3rd Division along with MNF Soldiers detained seven individuals suspected of terrorist activity after receiving small arms fire in Ganus Thursday. Soldiers from

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The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom. Spc. Jeffrey A. Williams, 20, of Warrenville, Ill., died on Sept. 5, 2005, in Tal Afar, Iraq, where an improvised explosive device detonated near his combat patrol. Williams was assigned to the Support Squadron, 3rd Armored Cavalry Regiment, Fort Carson, Colo.

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