Iraq: 101st Airborne At Work
U.S. Army Sgt. Robert Anderson (left) digs as Sgt. Justin Bohannon waits his turn as they search the home of a suspected insurgent in Owesat, Iraq, on Dec. 18, 2007. Soldiers of the 3rd Battalion, 187th Infantry Regiment, 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 101st Airborne Division, searched the home after a Concerned Local Citizen checkpoint [...]
IRAQ SURGE: More Progress In Various Areas Throughout Iraq
Coalition Troops in Iraq Capture Insurgent Leader American Forces Press Service WASHINGTON, Dec. 31, 2007 – Coalition forces in Iraq today captured a suspected insurgent leader during operations to disrupt criminal networks in the Husseiniyah area, military officials reported. The detainee reportedly is a terrorist recruiter for Karbala province. He also allegedly facilitated terrorists’ training in constructing roadside [...]
Independent Michael Bloomberg For President? How Does He Differ From Hillary, Barak or The Breck Boy?
The title speaks for itself. The rumor in NY is that Mayor of NYC, Michael Bloomberg is seriously considering a run for the Presidency with the support of the Independence Party and a personal infusion of cash of up to $1 Billion! Bloomberg spent over $130 million of his own money in his last two [...]
War Remembrances: “What the hell was on 572’s right wing?”
Subject: What Was on 572’s Right Wing What was on 572’s right wing?” The result of MacNamara’s ordnance shortage in ‘ Nam ……we “gave them everything we had….. EVERYTHING!” A true story from VA-25. Just as this AD was being shot off, we got a 1MC message from the bridge, “What [...]
Yarmuk, Iraq: Soldiers Celebrate Christmas
Dec. 25, 2007 - U.S. Army soldiers from Bravo Battery, 2nd Battalion, 32nd Field Artillery Regiment, attached to 2nd Brigade Combat Team, take part in a candlelight ceremony during a Christmas party at Joint Security Station Torch in Yarmuk, Iraq, on Dec. 25, 2007. DoD photo by Spc. Charles W. Gill, U.S. Army. (Released)
Iraq: Thumb Wrestling At It’s Best!
Dec. 22, 2007 - A U.S. Army Soldier thumb-wrestles with an Iraqi child in Sab al Bor, Iraq, Dec. 22, 2007. DoD photo by Tech. Sgt. William Greer, U.S. Air Force. (Released)
Afghanistan: US Army Assists Opening Girls School
Dec. 26, 2007 - U.S. Army Capt. Jordan J. Berry, the Kapisa province civil affairs team leader for the Bagram Provincial Reconstruction Team, and Koeja Ablebacker, governor of Kapisa province, cut a ceremonial ribbon during the opening ceremony of the Aftabachi Girl’s School in the Kapisa province of Afghanistan Dec. 26, 2007. DoD photo by [...]
Troops Kill 11 Insurgents, Detain 19 in Iraq Operations
American Forces Press Service WASHINGTON, Dec. 27, 2007 – Coalition troops killed 11 insurgents and captured 19 others during separate operations in Iraq today, military officials reported. In Mosul, coalition troops captured a wanted individual believed to be responsible for a group of terrorists who conduct assassinations in the city, including attacks against Iraqi security forces. Intelligence [...]
UPDATE: Military Order Of The Purple Heart, “The media has stolen our valor…”
Sent to the following members of MOPH on behalf of the National Commander and the National Adjutant. All Members with email addresses on file. MILITARY ORDER OF THE PURPLE HEART National Headquarters 5413-B Backlick Road, Springfield , VA 22151 703-642-5360 Fax: 703-642-1841 Springfield, VA.–”ABC unfairly branded the Military Order of the Purple Heart (MOPH) with an ‘F’ stamped [...]
War Remembrances: A B-17 War Story
A demonstration of humanity during the most terrible times. There are a number of references to this tale on Google. Charlie Brown was a B-17 Flying Fortress pilot with the 379th Bomber Group at Kimbolton , England His B-17 was called ‘Ye Old Pub’ and was in a terrible state, having been hit by flak [...]
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