March 5, 2008: In two separate events, members of the Sons of Iraq turn over two weapons caches to soldiers in Arab Jabour. The caches includes 120 mm projectiles, anti-aircraft rounds and machine gun rounds.
Multi-National Corps Iraq (3-7-08): http://www.mnf-iraq.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=17490&Itemid=128
March 5, 2008: Several citizens of Arab Jabour, Iraq, discover a large cache of weapons then turn it over to soldiers at Patrol Base Red. It is believed the weapons were buried but still could be used. According to Capt. Joseph Inge, commander, Company D. the cache included, "111 57 mm projectiles and 22 60 mm projectiles. Each projectile was rigged with detonation cord and packed with homemade explosives. The only thing missing was an initiation device..."
Multi-National Corps Iraq (3-7-08): http://www.mnf-iraq.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=17499&Itemid=128
March 4, 2008: The Jabellah Iraqi Police force recovers a large weapons and munitions cache in a house in Jabellah. The cache was eventually transferred into the control of Coalition troops, and considered a successful recovery. The cache: "...consisted of 165 one-pound blocks of C-4 explosive, 19 rocket propelled grenades, five RPG launchers, one 60mm mortar tube, three rolls of detonation cord and two blasting caps for making improvised explosive devices, 25 107 mm high explosive rockets and 23 rocket fuses, 10 120 mm high explosive mortar rounds, 84 60 mm and 60 81 mm high explosive mortar rounds, along with six 60 mm mortar fuses."
Multi-National Corps Iraq (3-7-08): http://www.mnf-iraq.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=17482&Itemid=128
March 4, 2008: A large cache of weapons and munitions was recovered near a suspected al Qaeda training camp in Balad, Iraq by the Tal Afar Special Weapons and Tactics team and U.S. Special Forces. The cache was discovered during the progress of an operation that began on Match 2, targeting terrorist activity in the area. As a result of the operation, 9 terrorists were killed and 8 suspected terrorists were arrested. Tal Afar SWAT and US Special Forces seized weapons and munitions in several underground locations. The cache included: "...more than 700 lbs of home-made explosives; 11 120mm high-explosive mortar rounds; two AK-47 assault rifles; seven sights for RPG-7 rocket launchers; two Russian 120mm mortar rounds; one 122mm Chinese high explosive mortar round; 10, 82mm Chinese high explosive mortar rounds; 100 pounds of mortar propellant charges; two Belgian anti-personnel landmines; and various fuses." The weapons were destroyed on site.
Multi-National Corps Iraq (3-7-08): http://www.mnf-iraq.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=17489&Itemid=128
March 4, 2008: The Sons of Iraq working alongside Coalition Forces around Hawr Rajab and Zambraniyah discover two weapons caches. What was recovered from the two weapons caches include 5 gallon barrels of nitric acid, explosive initiators, 57 mm projectiles and improvised explosive devises. In addition, soldiers in Hawr Rajab found a third weapons cache, "The cache consisted of five rocket-propelled grenade warheads, one mortar tube, four AK47 magazines, one 60 mm mortar, three AK-47 butt stocks, two RPG launchers, two knives, two boxes of cell phones, 70 drums of 7.62 mm ammunition and various electronic components." All the contents of the three caches were destroyed.
Multi-National Corps Iraq (3-6-08): http://www.mnf-iraq.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=17478&Itemid=128
March 3-4, 2008: During an overnight operation in Adwaniyah, Multi-National Division – Center Soldiers with 3rd Infantry Division were tipped off by a lead from the Sons of Iraq to find two weapons caches and detain three insurgents. A member of the Sons of Iraq had informed his sheik that a fellow member was attempting to form his own insurgent group. Concerned for the safety of the town, he sheik, in turn, passed the information on to Soldiers of Troop B. Based on that and other information, soldiers conducted a raid on the suspect's house. Inside the house, soldiers discovered explosive making materials and other insurgent material. Outside the house, a larger weapons cache was found, "Soldiers discovered a weapons cache containing 100 feet of detonation cord, five grenades, a quarter pound of TNT, five pounds of plastic explosives, two rocket propelled grenade charge tubes, 28 mortar round charges, 33 bags of gunpowder, five pounds of unknown bulk explosives, five shotgun shells, two AK- 47 assault rifles, two PKC machine guns, two blasting caps, four timers, two 7.62 mm ammunition magazines and five ounces of acetone peroxide, a primary high explosive." Early morning of March 4, the Sons of Iraq assisted soldiers in discovering an additional weapons cache. Douglas Hoyt, commander of Troop B, 6th Squadron is quoted as saying that the Sons of Iraq, "They’re looking out for their own town. They don’t want to be terrorized again.”
Multi-National Corps Iraq (3-6-08): http://www.mnf-iraq.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=17477&Itemid=128
For More News and Information, visit Operation Iraqi Freedom: Official Websight of Multi-National Force Iraq, Press Releases: http://www.mnf-iraq.com
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Sunday, February 24, 2008
The Good We Secure (Quote)
"The good we secure for ourselves is precarious and uncertain-- until it is secured for all of us and incorporated into our common life." -- Jane Addams (1860-1935)
Progress in Afghanistan: Feb 2008
This is a small compilation of news and events. If you have anything further to add, please leave a link or comment. Your thoughts and comments are welcomed. God Bless ()-:)
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2/13/2008: International Security Assistance Force soldiers provided supplies and medical assistance to 75 children from an orphanga in Chaghcharan District, Ghowr Province. At the hospital at Forward Support Base Herat children ages 3 to 14 received vaccinations against meningitis. Also, the Chaghcharan Provincial Reconstruction Team soldiers provided Allawudin Village High Achool with needed supplies including furniture, school supplies, computers and water containers and boilers.
Regional Command West continues to work with the orphanage to provide medical care for the children. Spanish doctors provided medical checks for the children weekly. Since July 2005, ISAF has provided treatment for more than 8,000 Afghans.
"ISAF vaccinates children, donates school supplies in Ghowr Province", ISAF/NATO. 2/15/2008. (courtesy of Blackanthem Military News).
http://www.blackanthem.com/News/afghanistan/ISAF-vaccinates-children-donates-school-supplies-in-Ghowr-Province14578.shtml
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2/14/2008: Lieutenant-General Michel Gauthier, overall commander of Canadian troops stationed abroad remains optimistic about the progress of reconstruction in Afghan despite challenges. Lieutenant-General Gauthier states the 2,500 Canadian troops stationed in Kandahar had "made tremendous progress" in operations conducted over the past 6 months to combat the Taliban and continue to train Afghan forces. Further, Lieutenant-General Gauthier believes progress is moving in the right direction.
"Canada's military optimistic about Afghan progress", David Ljunggren (Reuters). 2/14/2008.
http://www.alertnet.org/thenews/newsdesk/N14273844.htm
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“Coalition forces are systematically depleting the Taliban’s cadre of experienced leaders to the benefit of the Afghan people and the positive progress of Afghanistan.” -- Army Maj. Chris Belcher
2/17/2008: Coalition troops in the Zabul province Afghanistan capture four suspected insurgents during an operation to counteract Taliban activities.
In addition, Afghan citizens have revealed crucial information to Coalition forces leading to the discovery of several weapons caches in Nangarhar province’s Kot and Khogyani sectors. The largest cache found included rocket propelled grenade launchers, mortar fuse and 25mm ammunition among other deadly aresennal.
"Coalition Troops in Afghanistan Detain Four Insurgents", American Forces Information Services. 2/17/2008.
http://www.globalsecurity.org/military/library/news/2008/02/mil-080217-afps02.htm
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"Today you will bring great stability within Afghanistan... As policemen you represent the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan; there is no higher honor." -- Maj. Gen. Marc Lessard, Regional-Command South
2/21/2008: The first class of 259 Afghan National Police graduated from the Zabul province on February 21. The class participated in the new Focused District Development eight-week training initiative in Kandahar and on the same day the first class of 143 graduated in Herat" (ARSIC). The Focused District Develop is a program designed to improve policing in Afghanistan, district by district by improving training, security and safety. There are four phases of the 8 week program, the final happens after training when the police are reintroduced to their community and develop a relationship with their people. US soldiers and a police mentoring team will accompany the new officers in the final phase.
"New Afghan Program Graduates First Police", ARSIC Public Affairs. 2/22/2008.
http://www.army.mil/-news/2008/02/22/7564-new-afghan-program-graduates-first-police/
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“Throughout the day, insurgents kept trying to fight the (Afghan national security forces). The result was always the same...(The insurgents were) defeated.” --,” Army Capt. Vanessa R. Bowman
2/20-22/2008: In the Helmand province of Afghanistan, Coalition forces conducted operations designed to restore security and strengthen local infanstructure. The operation included targeting lines insurgents use to smuggle drugs and weapons. Several key areas used to engage attacks were also included in the operation. In the first two days, security forces conducted raids and won several battles against insurgents. Afghan forces spoke with local people to inform them of the operations, and won alliances and help from citizens, "Other villagers echoed this sentiment, saying they welcome the security and stability that leaders of the national security forces and government can provide. Villagers also provided crucial information about insurgent practices and the locations of insurgent safe houses, military officials said." (American Forces Press Service). The operation resulted in the recovery of several weapons caches, one which netted 400 lbs of ammonium nitrate (an explosive).
2/24/2008:
Afghan and Coalition forces delivered a devastating blow to insurgents in the Kajaki district of Helmand province of Afghanistan. During two operations targeting a Taliban leader, insurgents attacked Coalition and Afghan forces with small arms and hand grenades. The casualities of the attacks include an unknown number of insurgents and an innocent woman and child. The bodies of the woman and child were found in a room where the Taliban had engaged attacks against the troops. It is clear that the Taliban's only concern is to win; they do not care about the people of Afghanistan or the children who are its future. Nor do they express remorse when innocent lives are put at risk, or killed, because of their actions. Coalition forces expressed their sympathies to the families. Troops also seized AK 47 assault rifles and ammunition during the operation. The ability of the Taliban to make bombs was greatly disrupted by this, and when Forces penetrated a "100 foot deep interconnected tunnel system", which was blown to bits with munitions.
Many lives were saved with preventative measures to capture insurgents and disrupt their ability to produce weapons.
"Forces Kill Insurgents, Destroy Enemy Infrastructure, Weapons in Afghanistan", American Forces Press Service. 2/24/2008.
http://www.defenselink.mil//news/newsarticle.aspx?id=49060
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Good work troops! Thanks to the brave people of Afghanistan!
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2/13/2008: International Security Assistance Force soldiers provided supplies and medical assistance to 75 children from an orphanga in Chaghcharan District, Ghowr Province. At the hospital at Forward Support Base Herat children ages 3 to 14 received vaccinations against meningitis. Also, the Chaghcharan Provincial Reconstruction Team soldiers provided Allawudin Village High Achool with needed supplies including furniture, school supplies, computers and water containers and boilers.
Regional Command West continues to work with the orphanage to provide medical care for the children. Spanish doctors provided medical checks for the children weekly. Since July 2005, ISAF has provided treatment for more than 8,000 Afghans.
"ISAF vaccinates children, donates school supplies in Ghowr Province", ISAF/NATO. 2/15/2008. (courtesy of Blackanthem Military News).
http://www.blackanthem.com/News/afghanistan/ISAF-vaccinates-children-donates-school-supplies-in-Ghowr-Province14578.shtml
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2/14/2008: Lieutenant-General Michel Gauthier, overall commander of Canadian troops stationed abroad remains optimistic about the progress of reconstruction in Afghan despite challenges. Lieutenant-General Gauthier states the 2,500 Canadian troops stationed in Kandahar had "made tremendous progress" in operations conducted over the past 6 months to combat the Taliban and continue to train Afghan forces. Further, Lieutenant-General Gauthier believes progress is moving in the right direction.
"Canada's military optimistic about Afghan progress", David Ljunggren (Reuters). 2/14/2008.
http://www.alertnet.org/thenews/newsdesk/N14273844.htm
________________________________
“Coalition forces are systematically depleting the Taliban’s cadre of experienced leaders to the benefit of the Afghan people and the positive progress of Afghanistan.” -- Army Maj. Chris Belcher
2/17/2008: Coalition troops in the Zabul province Afghanistan capture four suspected insurgents during an operation to counteract Taliban activities.
In addition, Afghan citizens have revealed crucial information to Coalition forces leading to the discovery of several weapons caches in Nangarhar province’s Kot and Khogyani sectors. The largest cache found included rocket propelled grenade launchers, mortar fuse and 25mm ammunition among other deadly aresennal.
"Coalition Troops in Afghanistan Detain Four Insurgents", American Forces Information Services. 2/17/2008.
http://www.globalsecurity.org/military/library/news/2008/02/mil-080217-afps02.htm
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"Today you will bring great stability within Afghanistan... As policemen you represent the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan; there is no higher honor." -- Maj. Gen. Marc Lessard, Regional-Command South
2/21/2008: The first class of 259 Afghan National Police graduated from the Zabul province on February 21. The class participated in the new Focused District Development eight-week training initiative in Kandahar and on the same day the first class of 143 graduated in Herat" (ARSIC). The Focused District Develop is a program designed to improve policing in Afghanistan, district by district by improving training, security and safety. There are four phases of the 8 week program, the final happens after training when the police are reintroduced to their community and develop a relationship with their people. US soldiers and a police mentoring team will accompany the new officers in the final phase.
"New Afghan Program Graduates First Police", ARSIC Public Affairs. 2/22/2008.
http://www.army.mil/-news/2008/02/22/7564-new-afghan-program-graduates-first-police/
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“Throughout the day, insurgents kept trying to fight the (Afghan national security forces). The result was always the same...(The insurgents were) defeated.” --,” Army Capt. Vanessa R. Bowman
2/20-22/2008: In the Helmand province of Afghanistan, Coalition forces conducted operations designed to restore security and strengthen local infanstructure. The operation included targeting lines insurgents use to smuggle drugs and weapons. Several key areas used to engage attacks were also included in the operation. In the first two days, security forces conducted raids and won several battles against insurgents. Afghan forces spoke with local people to inform them of the operations, and won alliances and help from citizens, "Other villagers echoed this sentiment, saying they welcome the security and stability that leaders of the national security forces and government can provide. Villagers also provided crucial information about insurgent practices and the locations of insurgent safe houses, military officials said." (American Forces Press Service). The operation resulted in the recovery of several weapons caches, one which netted 400 lbs of ammonium nitrate (an explosive).
2/24/2008:
Afghan and Coalition forces delivered a devastating blow to insurgents in the Kajaki district of Helmand province of Afghanistan. During two operations targeting a Taliban leader, insurgents attacked Coalition and Afghan forces with small arms and hand grenades. The casualities of the attacks include an unknown number of insurgents and an innocent woman and child. The bodies of the woman and child were found in a room where the Taliban had engaged attacks against the troops. It is clear that the Taliban's only concern is to win; they do not care about the people of Afghanistan or the children who are its future. Nor do they express remorse when innocent lives are put at risk, or killed, because of their actions. Coalition forces expressed their sympathies to the families. Troops also seized AK 47 assault rifles and ammunition during the operation. The ability of the Taliban to make bombs was greatly disrupted by this, and when Forces penetrated a "100 foot deep interconnected tunnel system", which was blown to bits with munitions.
Many lives were saved with preventative measures to capture insurgents and disrupt their ability to produce weapons.
"Forces Kill Insurgents, Destroy Enemy Infrastructure, Weapons in Afghanistan", American Forces Press Service. 2/24/2008.
http://www.defenselink.mil//news/newsarticle.aspx?id=49060
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Good work troops! Thanks to the brave people of Afghanistan!
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