Friday, October 14
EDITOR'S NOTE
Due to DSL problems this blog will not be updated for about two weeks. See you in November.
Sunday, October 9
GRUNTS NAB 8 SCUZBALLS, 2 PILES OF GUNS N' AMMO, BOMBS
| October 9, 2005 BAGHDAD, Iraq – Coalition Forces conducting combat operations in Baghdad captured eight terror suspects, and seized bomb-making materials, two weapons caches and terrorist propaganda Oct. 7. U.S. Soldiers from 2nd Battalion, 70th Armor Regiment and a platoon of Estonian Soldiers found the larger of the two weapons caches while working together in northwest Baghdad. Soon after beginning their search, the Soldiers found a bomb made of a mortar round encased in a block of concrete, two bomb detonators, and a rocket-propelled grenade sight. The patrol then searched 34 houses in the neighborhood, capturing seven bomb-making suspects and seizing a cache containing four blasting caps, batteries, 30 feet of insulated wire, three toggle switches, and two electronic voltmeters. The Soldiers also found six AK-47 assault rifles with 12-fully loaded magazines and rifle scopes. They also seized two fake Iraqi Army uniforms, one protective mask and anti-Coalition propaganda. The seven bomb-making suspects were taken into custody for questioning. In other operations, Task Force Baghdad Soldiers unearthed a second weapons cache near a major highway in southwest Baghdad. The cache contained seven RPG warheads and boosters, two fuses, 34 magazines and 50 rounds of ammunition. Throughout the day, U.S. Soldiers providing security in and around the capitol city found four roadside bombs before terrorists could use them to attack civilians, Iraqi security forces or Coalition Forces. Explosive ordnance disposal teams safely disposed of the munitions. Weblog LINK |
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CONDOLEEZA RICE SPEAKS TO QUAKE VICTIMS
| October 9, 2005 “On behalf of the men and women of the Department of Defense, I express my condolences to those affected by the earthquake in South Asia. “The Department of Defense is working closely with the State Department, and affected governments, to provide assistance to ease the suffering and assist in search and rescue operations. “General John Abizaid, the Commander of the United States Central Command, and others have been in touch with military officials in Pakistan, and is moving five CH-47 and three UH-60 helicopters into Pakistan immediately. “Additional capabilities for airborne reconnaissance, heavy lift ground equipment, and medical support are being identified and dispatched from within the Central Command region. “Today, I will designate a dedicated Task Force commander in the region to work with the affected governments, to help assess their needs, and to draw on U.S. military capabilities from inside or outside the affected region as may be available and required. “Our prayers go with those who have lost loved ones in the terrible situation.” Weblog LINK |
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COALITION COPTERS AID QUAKE VICTIMS, KEEP SUPRESSING SCUZBALLS
| October 9, 2005 KABUL , Afghanistan – At the request of the Pakistan Government, Combined Forces Command-Afghanistan will send U.S. Army helicopters and support personnel to assist with emergency recovery operations due to the earthquake in Pakistan Following Secretary of State Condoleeza Rice’s statement of support for relief, recovery and rescue operations, five CH-47 Chinook helicopters and three UH-60 Blackhawk helicopters with their associated crews should arrive Monday. They will provide rescue, recovery and logistics assistance. CFC-A is in contact with the U.S. Embassy in Islamabad to provide planning assistance and technical guidance as required. This support will not degrade the Coalition’s operations in the Global War on Terror Weblog LINK |
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