Good News From Iraq (1 Viewer)

A thread dedicated to our sucesses in Iraq. Please feel free to contribute any stories of our many successes there.

Iraqi Army Recruits 293 Iraqis in Habbaniyah and Fallujah

Iraqi Army Recruits 293 Iraqis in Habbaniyah and Fallujah


Blackanthem Military News, CAMP FALLUJAH, Iraq – Soldiers from the 1st Iraqi Army Division enlisted 293 Iraqi males from greater Fallujah and Habbaniyah as part of an al Anbar Province-wide recruiting drive Tuesday and Wednesday.

“They looked enthusiastic about doing this, and that’s a good sign,” said Maj. William Gerst, a Regimental Combat Team 5 assistant operations officer who assisted the Iraqis in the coordination of the campaign. “It’s a sign that they notice we’re here to help them and they are taking control of their own destiny.”

“I want to serve our country and defend Iraq,” said one recruit through an interpreter.

Iraqi Army takes the lead in Kirkuk Province

Iraqi Army takes the lead in Kirkuk Province

Blackanthem Military News, KIRKUK, Iraq – Soldiers of the 1st Brigade Combat Team, 101st Airborne Division transferred responsibility of security for the majority of the Kirkuk Province to two battalions of the Iraqi Army during a ceremony at an Iraqi military compound just outside of Kirkuk, Iraq today.

“With this ceremony, we complete the transfer of security responsibilities from our friends, the Coalition Forces, to our Brigade,” said Major General Anwar, Commander of the 2nd Brigade, 4th Iraqi Army Division. Two battalions in the multi-ethnic (Arab, Kurdish, Turkomen) 2nd Brigade had previously assumed security responsibilities in other sectors of the Kirkuk Province. Today’s ceremony with the final two battalions assuming responsibility demonstrates the readiness of Iraqi Army forces in the province.

IA takes lead security role in Tal Afar

IA takes lead security role in Tal Afar


Blackanthem Military News, TAL AFAR, Iraq – The 1st, Battalion, 2nd Brigade, 3rd Iraqi Army Division became the third and final battalion to take the lead in assuming security operations for the city of Tal Afar during a ceremony held at Fort Tal Afar on September 2.

Cache discovered in Diyala

Cache discovered in Diyala


Blackanthem Military News, TIKRIT, Iraq – Iraqi Soldiers on patrol near Khanaqin, in the eastern part of Diyala Province, discovered a large cache of mortar and artillery rounds Friday afternoon.

1st Brigade 5th Iraqi Army Division seized 93 artillery shells and 23 mortar rounds and transported the weapons to a local military installation where they were safely destroyed by a US explosive ordnance detachment team in a controlled detonation.

Operations impede terrorist activities

Operations impede terrorist activities


Blackanthem Military News, BAGHDAD, Iraq – Combined operations by Iraqi security force and Coalition Force troops continued to target terrorist cells this week. The operations resulted in the death and capture of multiple terrorist suspects and associates.

Baghdad

Iraqi army and security forces, with Coalition forces supporting, conducted multiple early-morning raids on Aug. 23, capturing three primary suspects tied to placing improvised explosive devices and illegally armed groups. The first raid resulted in the capture of an individual suspected of emplacing IEDs and targeting U.S. military personnel in Al Ramadi. Five other persons were detained for questioning. The second raid resulted in the capture of two persons who allegedly belonged to a cell that engaged in promoting sectarian violence through kidnapping and murder in southern Baghdad.


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Mussayib

On Aug. 27 Iraqi Security Force captured an IED maker and cell leader near Mussayib.


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Mosul

A raid on the evening of Aug. 29, targeting a key figure in the Mosul al-Qaida in Iraq organization, led to one terrorist killed, two detained, and the recovery of a cache of grenades and bomb making materials. The targeted terrorist is linked to the movement of explosives and participated in other anti-coalition operations.


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Muqdadiyah

An Aug. 28 morning raid targeting an associate of a former al-Qaida in Iraq cell leader resulted in three terrorists killed in Muqdadiyah. While moving to the objective, forces began clearing multiple buildings.

ISF, MND-B Soldiers find IED-making facility, seize weapons caches in Adhamiyah

ISF, MND-B Soldiers find IED-making facility, seize weapons caches in Adhamiyah


Blackanthem Military News, BAGHDAD, Iraq – Iraqi Security Forces and Soldiers from Multi-National Division – Baghdad captured an improvised-explosive device-making facility and three mortar caches Wednesday during clearing operations in support of Operation Together Forward in Adhamiyah.

During clearing operations, ISF and MND-B Soldiers from 4th Battalion, 23rd Infantry Regiment, 172nd Stryker Brigade Combat Team, found a large supply of bomb-making components and engineering manuals in what is believed to be a bomb-making facility.

1st Iraqi Army Division assumes operational control of 3rd Iraqi Army Brigade

1st Iraqi Army Division assumes operational control of 3rd Iraqi Army Brigade

Blackanthem Military News, CAMP HABBANIYAH, Iraq – The 1st Iraqi Army Division, commanded by Brigadier General Abdul Wahab Jasim el Azawi Tarik, assumed operational control of the 3rd Iraqi Army Brigade at a 1:00 pm ceremony here August 31. The event marks the start of a three-phase transition aimed at shifting operational control of four brigades from Multi-National Forces West, to the 1st IA Division.

Iraqi Ground Forces Command assumes command and control of 8th Iraqi Army Division

Iraqi Ground Forces Command assumes command and control of 8th Iraqi Army Division

Blackanthem Military News, BAGHDAD, Iraq – The Iraqi Ground Forces Command assumed command and control here today of one of its Iraqi Army divisions from the Multi-National Corps-Iraq, marking the first step toward Iraqi sovereignty over their own armed forces.

The 8th Iraqi Army Division, commanded by Maj. Gen Othman Ali Salih Farhood, which had reported to Multi-National Division-Baghdad as a subordinate unit, will now report directly to the IGFC as an adjacent unit to MND-B. It was the first Iraqi Army division to take the lead in its sector on January 27, 2006.

...and that's in just the last day or so.

Speaking of "good news"
http://www.defenselink.mil/pubs/pdfs/Security-Stabilty-ReportAug29r1.pdf

jfuh said:

Speaking of "good news"
http://www.defenselink.mil/pubs/pdfs/Security-Stabilty-ReportAug29r1.pdf

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Yep, there's progress and there's problems, but this thread is intended to highlight the progress we are making. If you'd like to wallow in the problems, please help yourself, just do it elsewhere.

faithful_servant said:

...and that's in just the last day or so.

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On a more personal note. I had 3 Marines spend Labor Day with us. My youngest son (Lance Corporal) and his buddy from Detroit (Corporal, got a good taste of Southern Hospitality!) and my daughter-in-law (Sargent, married to my GnySgt oldest son). Oldest is in Iraq on second tour, daughter-in-law got a little boy in the oven so she is not deployed at this time but was.

We were sitting around after a great day and the news was on in the background, we hadn't even mentioned the war or politics all weekend (too busy with the baby shower and my youngest announcing his upcoming marriage...........................................ah and new grandbaby). DinL sudden turns to the screen while some reporter is doing a typical report on how the Dems are opposing the war and how it is a failure and we must get out. And she starts to tell us all how wrong the reporting is, how we are doing such good things over there and the people are glad we are there, things are pretty normal except in the specific areas where the insurgents decide to spend their capital but elsewhere it's all pretty quiet. Yes it's tough but the soldiers want to get this done and sure wish there was more support at home for them and their mission.

There were a few people there who were kinda shocked, couldn't believe it but she assured them that they all believe we can win this thing but it would be a lot easier if there was more support at home. The news here gets broadcast there through alot of ways and people know what is going on here.

So let's post some more good news, maybe more people will get on board.

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BAGHDAD – Lt. Col. Rashid, commander, 2nd Brigade, 6th Iraqi Army Division, and Col. Michael Shields, commander, 172nd Stryker Brigade Combat Team, Multi-National Division – Baghdad, took to the streets of Adhamiyah to meet the local residents and hear their concerns Tuesday. (U.S. Navy photo by Petty Officer 1st Class Keith DeVinney, COMCAM, MND-B)


BAGHDAD – Soldiers from the 172nd Stryker Brigade Combat Team, Multi-National Division – Baghdad, pass soccer balls out to local children in Baghdad’s Adhamiyah neighborhood during a patrol in support of Operation Together Forward Tuesday. (U.S. Navy photo by Petty Officer 1st Class Keith DeVinney, COMCAM, MND-B)

BAGHDAD – Capt. Michael Baka, assigned to Multi-National Division – Baghdad’s Company C, 1st Battalion, 26th Infantry Regiment, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 1st Infantry Division, high-fives a local child during a joint forces patrol in Adhamiyah in support of Operation Together Forward. (U.S. Navy photo by Petty Officer 1st Class Keith DeVinney, COMCAM, MND-B)

Mollai Girls School opens

Mollai Girls School opens

Blackanthem Military News, BAGRAM AIRFIELD, Afghanistan - Task Force Chamberlain and the Bagram Provincial Reconstruction Team attended the Mollai Girls School opening ceremony in the Shinwar District, Parwan Province , on Aug. 31.

The nine-room girls’ school is equipped with two 20,000-liter, gravity-fed irrigation tanks, a mosque sound system and solar power electricity.

Task Force Chamberlain provided support to build the school with Commanders Emergency Relief Program funds.

The school provides primary education for about 300 girls from five villages surrounding the school.



Some of that oppression of women that the left was talking about....

Re: Mollai Girls School opens

And another milestone has been reached. Will any on the left acknowledge or will they desperately try to denigrate.

"Iraq Takes Control of Military From U.S.

Sep 7, 7:48 AM (ET)

By REBECCA SANTANA

BAGHDAD, Iraq (AP) - Iraq formally took over command of its armed forces from the U.S.-led coalition Thursday, a milestone American officials have hailed as crucial to the country's difficult road to independence and eventual withdrawal of foreign troops."

http://apnews.myway.com/article/20060907/D8K00E180.html

jfuh said:

Speaking of "good news"
http://www.defenselink.mil/pubs/pdfs/Security-Stabilty-ReportAug29r1.pdf

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And???????

Re: Mollai Girls School opens

Stinger said:

And another milestone has been reached. Will any on the left acknowledge or will they desperately try to denigrate.

"Iraq Takes Control of Military From U.S.

Sep 7, 7:48 AM (ET)

By REBECCA SANTANA

BAGHDAD, Iraq (AP) - Iraq formally took over command of its armed forces from the U.S.-led coalition Thursday, a milestone American officials have hailed as crucial to the country's difficult road to independence and eventual withdrawal of foreign troops."

http://apnews.myway.com/article/20060907/D8K00E180.html

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This is GREAT news. Every step that the Iraqi people take to move towards self-suffiency is a blow to the terrorist's (and other people who want to see Iraq collapse<--- <---) goals of establishing a terrorocracy in Iraq.

when iraq has a tourist industry it will a decent place but fact is a couple of photos showing some happy children is something stalin would show.

Just a small sampling. If you'd like to see some more try here...
http://www.strykernews.com/gallery/smilesfromiraq?page=1
to
http://www.strykernews.com/gallery/smilesfromiraq?page=21


...or how about some reality of what the Iraqis were freed from...

link


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Take a few minutes and try to count the number of scars.

By ELENA BECATOROS, Associated Press Writer 7 minutes ago

BAGHDAD, Iraq - Iraq's Sunni Arab vice president renewed his call for Sunni-led insurgents to quickly join the Shiite prime minister's national reconciliation effort, while a Shiite festival that drew millions of pilgrims was held without bloodshed Saturday.

http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20060909/ap_on_re_mi_ea/iraq_060909185048



And things get better! These are the kind of developements that need to be encouraged and applauded by an united America. It is only worth them doing this if they know we will not abhandon them like we did in Vietnam.

Combined operations target terrorist activities

Combined operations target terrorist activities

Blackanthem Military News, BAGHDAD, Iraq – Combined operations by both the Iraqi security force and Coalition Force troops continued to target terrorist operations this week. The operations resulted in the death and capture of multiple terrorist suspects and associates, as well as the discovery of multiple weapons caches.


Baghdad

Operations in the al-Mansour area of the capital on Aug. 31 resulted in the detention of 10 suspected weapons smugglers.

On Sept. 2, Iraqi soldiers seized a large weapons cache when they searched the Al-Nida Mosque in northern Baghdad.

In another Baghdad operation on Sept. 2, ground forces detained four suspected terrorists when a search of one of the suspects’ home in southern Baghdad uncovered a weapons cache.

An evening raid on Sept. 3 targeted a member of an al-Qaida in Iraq car bomb cell. The raid led to the destruction of a suspected explosives lab south of Baghdad.

A morning raid on Sept. 5 targeted an al-Qaida in Iraq cell leader involved with the production of explosives, attacks with small arms fire, and the kidnapping of local Iraqi citizens

One terrorist was killed and four others detained during a Sept. 9 raid in Baqubah.

Bayji

A Sept. 8 early-morning raid resulted in three terrorists killed and two detained.

Western Anbar Province

An operation on Sept. 2 resulted in the detention of 18 suspected insurgents in Rawah.

Six more suspected insurgents were captured Sept. 2 in Sa’dah, a town just east of the Iraqi-Syrian border.

Later that same day, forces discovered an ordnance cache near the border. The cache consisted of 120 mm rockets, 155 mm rockets, and 122 mm rockets

A Sept. 3 raid in Hit resulted in one known insurgent and 10 suspected insurgents detained.

Ramadi

A Sept. 7 air strike in Ramadi killed three terrorists, observed recovering an explosives cache and then emplacing a roadside bomb. Forces observed the terrorists in a field retrieving explosives for an IED, and then tracked them to a location where the terrorists set the bomb in place for an attack.

Thanks for the info guys!
Keep it up....:good_job:

Its always good to see what good is going on in Iraq.

Dont let the coneheads that only want to the bad news get you down...

ISF provides security for millions of Iraqi citizens during 12th Imam celebration

ISF provides security for millions of Iraqi citizens during 12th Imam celebration


Blackanthem Military News, BAGHDAD, Iraq – Iraqi Security Forces successfully provided security for more than four million Shiite pilgrims Sept. 8-9 during the celebration of the birth of the Shabani, or 12th Imam, in Baghdad’s Karbala province.



The security forces seized 111 AK-47 assault rifles, 302 hand grenades, 17 pistols, four RPK rifles, three PKC machineguns, three rocket-propelled grenade launchers, 20 sets of body armor, and detained 25 suspected terrorists.

50th Eng. Co. Fixes Bridges Over Troubled Waters

50th Eng. Co. Fixes Bridges Over Troubled Waters

CAMP TAJI, Iraq – Soldiers from the 50th Engineer Company, 84th Engineer Brigade, traveled north of Baghdad on a mission Aug. 22 to repair and maintain bridges crucial to Multi-National Division – Baghdad, Iraqi Security Forces and local citizens, while Iraqi army soldiers, with the help of Soldiers from the 1st Battalion, 66th Armor Regiment, and 7th Squadron, 10th Cavalry Regiment, both of 1st Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division, provided security for the operation.