Site: Soldier: Magazine of the British Army
Address: http://www.soldiermagazine.co.uk/mag/update2.htm
Date: March 2007
Title: Browne: 'Basra a better place'
Summary: British Defense Secretary Des Browne applauds British troops for their crucial role in the reconstruction effort in Iraq, and notes positive improvements.
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Browne: ‘Basra a better place’
DEFENCE Secretary Des Browne has commended British troops for their commitment to leaving Iraq a better place after being shown the fruits of a key reconstruction effort.
During his whistle-stop tour of southern Iraq to meet soldiers from 19 Light Brigade, he was given an insight into Op Sinbad – the joint effort between Multi-National Forces and the Iraqi Army to renovate large areas of the city.
Mr Browne said: “Every time I visit Iraq, and this is the fourth time I have been here, I am struck by the progress the Iraqi government is making. In Basra, I have met many of our own brave and dedicated people. I am pleased with the early assessments of Op Sinbad and the positive effects it has had.”
Day-by-day responsibility for Sinbad, which has so far seen more than £30 million worth of investment, has now been handed over to the Iraqi authorities.
Projects undertaken include the laying of new water pipes, improvements to the electricity supply infrastructure and the planting of 70,000 date palms.
Friday, March 09, 2007
Postive Accomplishments from the Mid East, March 2007
Army.Mil/News Middle East-March 2007
http://www.army.mil/news/middleeast/
"Americans should hear of the current 989 projects where we are advancing and enhancing the lives of the Iraqi people. Americans should see the photos of Iraqis being educated in clean, safe learning environments or playing in newly built youth centers. Americans should see in the infants being cared for in modern medical facilities that previously did not exist." -- Brig. Gen. Michael J. Walsh, commander of the Corps of Engineers Gulf Region Division, Baghdad (Jim Garamone, 3/1/07, Army.Mil/News).
Title- Battle Buddies: Sargeant Major, Iraqi General's Son Share Special BondBy- Sgt Mike Pryor
Date- March 7, 2007
Address- http://www.army.mil/-news/2007/03/07/2138-battle-buddies-sergeant-major-iraqi-generals-son-share-special-bond/
Summary- Sgt. Maj. Manuel Daponte of Westport, MA made a special friend in Baghdad when he met four year old son of an Iraqi general, Mutada Ali, "Daponte insists that the time he spends with Mutada reminds him what he is fighting for..."
Sgt. Maj. Daponte works closely with Mustada Ali's father, Police Commander Brig. Gen. Ali Ibrahim Daboun, in training and advising the Iraqi Army.
Title- Soldiers Provide Supplies for Women's Day
By- Sgt Matt Lichtenberg
Date- March 8, 2007
Address- http://www.army.mil/-news/2007/03/08/2177-soldiers-provide-supplies-for-womens-day/
Summary- The Bagram Provincial Reconstruction Team of Afghanistan, which includes US soldiers, visited the Kapisa Province deliver supplies to the Department for Women's Affairs. Soldiers provided food, blankets, toiletries and other necessities to give to the women on March 8 during a celebration honoring Women's Day. The Kapisa teams makes monthly deliveries of supplies throughout the province. The response to the aid has been well received, Army Sgt. Jeremy Hancock, stationed in Bagram comments that, "The biggest thing is the government and the people are more willing to work with us because of our help. "The locals are more permissive to Coalition forces, and they're also more loyal to their government..."
Title- Most Reconstruction Progress in Iraq OnTrack, Says General
By- Jim Garamone, American Forces Press Service
Date- March 1, 2007
Address: http://www.army.mil/-news/2007/03/01/2055-most-reconstruction-progress-in-iraq-on-track-says-general/
Summary- During a news conference, Brig. Gen. Michael J. Walsh, commander of the Corps of Engineers Gulf Region Division, in Baghdad commended US troops for their accomplishments in assisting IRaq during reconstruction. Many of the services being provided to the people of Iraq, have never been introduced to the country before, "On any given day the Gulf Region Division is working on approximately 1,100 projects across the country, Walsh said..."Brig. Gen Walsh also said that Americans should hear about the successes in Iraq including improving and advancing electrical service in Iraq, building 10,045 schools and successfully completing more than 3,000 projects which have offered a better life for the people of Iraq.
Other articles for March 2007 include updates on a military project to increase armor on Humvees to offer better protection for soldiers.
http://www.army.mil/-news/2007/03/05/2109-camp-liberty-soldiers-up-armor-humvees/
Deployment of three soldiers who share their story of forming a close bond, and working together to help the people of Afghanistan.
http://www.army.mil/-news/2007/03/02/2073-air-defense-family-returns/
News Categories Include: Top Stories, Technology, Health, Outreach and much more...
http://www.army.mil/news/middleeast/
"Americans should hear of the current 989 projects where we are advancing and enhancing the lives of the Iraqi people. Americans should see the photos of Iraqis being educated in clean, safe learning environments or playing in newly built youth centers. Americans should see in the infants being cared for in modern medical facilities that previously did not exist." -- Brig. Gen. Michael J. Walsh, commander of the Corps of Engineers Gulf Region Division, Baghdad (Jim Garamone, 3/1/07, Army.Mil/News).
Title- Battle Buddies: Sargeant Major, Iraqi General's Son Share Special BondBy- Sgt Mike Pryor
Date- March 7, 2007
Address- http://www.army.mil/-news/2007/03/07/2138-battle-buddies-sergeant-major-iraqi-generals-son-share-special-bond/
Summary- Sgt. Maj. Manuel Daponte of Westport, MA made a special friend in Baghdad when he met four year old son of an Iraqi general, Mutada Ali, "Daponte insists that the time he spends with Mutada reminds him what he is fighting for..."
Sgt. Maj. Daponte works closely with Mustada Ali's father, Police Commander Brig. Gen. Ali Ibrahim Daboun, in training and advising the Iraqi Army.
Title- Soldiers Provide Supplies for Women's Day
By- Sgt Matt Lichtenberg
Date- March 8, 2007
Address- http://www.army.mil/-news/2007/03/08/2177-soldiers-provide-supplies-for-womens-day/
Summary- The Bagram Provincial Reconstruction Team of Afghanistan, which includes US soldiers, visited the Kapisa Province deliver supplies to the Department for Women's Affairs. Soldiers provided food, blankets, toiletries and other necessities to give to the women on March 8 during a celebration honoring Women's Day. The Kapisa teams makes monthly deliveries of supplies throughout the province. The response to the aid has been well received, Army Sgt. Jeremy Hancock, stationed in Bagram comments that, "The biggest thing is the government and the people are more willing to work with us because of our help. "The locals are more permissive to Coalition forces, and they're also more loyal to their government..."
Title- Most Reconstruction Progress in Iraq OnTrack, Says General
By- Jim Garamone, American Forces Press Service
Date- March 1, 2007
Address: http://www.army.mil/-news/2007/03/01/2055-most-reconstruction-progress-in-iraq-on-track-says-general/
Summary- During a news conference, Brig. Gen. Michael J. Walsh, commander of the Corps of Engineers Gulf Region Division, in Baghdad commended US troops for their accomplishments in assisting IRaq during reconstruction. Many of the services being provided to the people of Iraq, have never been introduced to the country before, "On any given day the Gulf Region Division is working on approximately 1,100 projects across the country, Walsh said..."Brig. Gen Walsh also said that Americans should hear about the successes in Iraq including improving and advancing electrical service in Iraq, building 10,045 schools and successfully completing more than 3,000 projects which have offered a better life for the people of Iraq.
Other articles for March 2007 include updates on a military project to increase armor on Humvees to offer better protection for soldiers.
http://www.army.mil/-news/2007/03/05/2109-camp-liberty-soldiers-up-armor-humvees/
Deployment of three soldiers who share their story of forming a close bond, and working together to help the people of Afghanistan.
http://www.army.mil/-news/2007/03/02/2073-air-defense-family-returns/
News Categories Include: Top Stories, Technology, Health, Outreach and much more...
Thursday, March 01, 2007
Royal Navy Operations in Afghanistan
Operations in Afghanistan: Royal Navy web page includes a photo gallery, operations diaries, and news and events. The "News and Operations" section also includes tributes to soldiers killed in Afghanistan.
The Mission of UK and Coalition Forces in Afghanistan (taken from the Royal Navy site): British Forces are deployed in Afghanistan support of a UN-authorised, NATO-led mission, the International Security Assistance Force (ISAF), and as part of the US-led international coalition. Our mission is to help the Afghans rebuild their country and to keep the terrorists out. It is a tough mission, against difficult opponents: but it is a clear and essential one.
Link: http://www.royal-navy.mod.uk/server/show/nav.00h00200p/targetBlock/7369/viewPage/1
Articles in News and Operations span November 2006 to the present.
Some Accomplishments from the Royal Navy reported in News and Operations include:
Title: Afghan Artillery Supports ISAF for First Time in Attack on Insurgent Southern Gateway
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Web Address: http://www.royal-navy.mod.uk/server/show/ConWebDoc.8154
Date: Feb 2007
On Feb. 17, 2007 more than 250 troops from within UK Task Force were supported, for the first time, by UK-trained Afghan artillery in an attack against Taliban bases in in southern Helmand. The attack, known as Operation Glacier, targeted three large compounds around Garmsir, known to be key insurgent strongholds. An underground tunnel complex and an extensive trench that included firing points and cover positions were also destroyed by UK Task Force and Afghan National Army during Operation Glacier. Lieutenant Colonel Rob MaGowan commented on Operation Glacier, “The operation was a great success, we achieved our objective of destroying and clearing Taliban compounds whilst pushing enemy forces further south from the district centre.”
Title: Marines Push Taliban Away From Key Dam
Web Address: http://www.royal-navy.mod.uk/server/show/ConWebDoc.7944
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Date: Feb. 2007
During Operation Volcano, Royal Marines cleared 25 bases in northern Helmand known for being key fortifications in insurgent attacks. Once the bases have been cleared, a safe zone will be created around the Kajaki Hydro-Electric Dam to restore the dam to its full power; which would provide electricity to 1.8 million people in Afghanistan. Operation Volcano was successful. Capt Forshaw reports that Operation Volcano, "The operation went very well, as planned and with no casualties on our side. We have denied the enemy future use of the area and also destroyed a number of their bunker and trench systems and gathered valuable intelligence for future operations.” The Royal Marines have completed their mission, and will retirn to Forward Operating Base Kajaki to await further tasking. Many villagers in the safe zones have returned to their homes.
Title: Marines Seize Taleban Weapons in Helmand
Web Address: http://www.royal-navy.mod.uk/server/show/ConWebDoc.7710
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Date: Jan. 2007
Members of J Company, 42 Commando joined forces with the Estonian Forces and Afghan National Army to patrol the town of Gereshk, in an area known to be significant for Taliban activity. On the morning of January 10, the troops were attacked by Taliban forces. The ensuing battle continued for almost 5 hours, at the end of the fight the Commando forces seized a large Taliban compound stocked with a large weapons cache that included two AK-47, 7 grenades, 1 RPG, 12 magazines of ammunition and bomb-making equipment. The Commandos also destroyed key mortar firing points that the Taliban used in attacks. The patrols by troops is important in regaining control of the Helmand Province and restoring peace, a buffer zone is being created that will include Permanent Vehicle Check Points, "Maj Murchison said the operation was conducted in conjunction with local elders following a Shura. Elders have estimated that the establishment of PVCPs could reduce Taleban numbers by up to 80 per cent in the area."
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