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Iraqi Police capture suspected Diyala province, Kirkuk AQI leaders Hits ( 140 )
Press Release 20100310-01 March 10, 2010 BAGHDAD – During two separate joint security operations conducted in northern Iraq to disrupt AQI operations and prevent future attacks by the terrorist group,...
United States Forces - Iraq PAO - Wednesday, March 10, 2010

US servicemembers deliver smiles to Iraqi school children Hits ( 107 )
Press Release 20100309-06 March 9, 2010 BAGHDAD – Servicemembers assigned to United States Forces – Iraq Deputy Commanding General, Advising and Training visited the Al Mustafa school for underprivileged...
United States Forces - Iraq PAO - Tuesday, March 09, 2010

ISF arrest two suspected terrorists in Mosul Hits ( 130 )
Press Release 20100309-05 March 9, 2010 BAGHDAD – Iraqi Security Forces arrested two suspected terrorists Monday during a joint operation conducted in northwestern Mosul to capture a suspected al-Qaeda...
United States Forces - Iraq PAO - Tuesday, March 09, 2010

Citizen helps ensure COS Kalsu’s safety Hits ( 97 )
RELEASE No. 20100309-04 March 9, 2010 CONTINGENCY OPERATING STATION KALSU, Iraq – Acting on information provided to them by a local citizen, the Iraqi Police disarmed and removed an explosive device...
United States Forces - Iraq PAO - Tuesday, March 09, 2010

Two US Soldiers killed in vehicle accident in Iraq Hits ( 319 )
RELEASE No. 20100309-03 March 9, 2010 CONTINGENCY OPERATING STATION KALSU, Iraq – Two U.S. Soldiers died yesterday of non-combat related injuries resulting from a vehicle accident. Two other Soldiers...
United States Forces - Iraq PAO - Tuesday, March 09, 2010

Iraqi elections in USD-N area of operations successful Hits ( 69 )
RELEASE No. 20100309-02 March 9, 2010 BAGHDAD – Task Force Marne units in United States Division-North successfully fulfilled their supporting role to the Iraqi Security Forces today as the citizens...
United States Forces - Iraq PAO - Tuesday, March 09, 2010

US military support adds valuable assistance to ISF security successes Hits ( 138 )
RELEASE No. 20100309-01 March 9, 2010 BAGHDAD – American military support has added value to Iraqi Security Forces efforts in providing voters a safe environment in which to cast a vote toward the future...
United States Forces - Iraq PAO - Tuesday, March 09, 2010

New Iraqi Army post opens in southern Iraq Hits ( 147 )
Press Release 20100308-04 March 8, 2010 BASRAH – A new Iraqi post officially opened with a ribbon cutting ceremony here March 1. The Shaibah Location Command will logistically support the 14th Iraqi...
United States Forces - Iraq PAO - Monday, March 08, 2010

Iraqi instructors prepare to take lead on troop training Hits ( 84 )
Press Release 20100308-03 March 8, 2010 BESMAYA, Iraq – Iraqi Army Instructors completed a “train the trainer” course here March 2 to sharpen their skills prior to teaching Iraqi soldiers how to...
United States Forces - Iraq PAO - Monday, March 08, 2010

New Iraqi Army barbers graduate with style Hits ( 99 )
Press Release 20100308-02 March 8, 2010 TAJI – The Administration Affairs School held its first Barber Course graduation ceremony at Camp Taji here March 1. The seven graduates, from five Iraqi Army...
United States Forces - Iraq PAO - Monday, March 08, 2010

Iraqi prosthetics clinic gains new physical therapy equipment Hits ( 60 )
Press Release 20100308-01 March 8, 2010 BAGHDAD – U.S. Forces delivered physical therapy equipment to the Ministry of Defense Prosthetics Center here March 2. The delivery was made as part of a joint...
United States Forces - Iraq PAO - Monday, March 08, 2010

Security paved way to successful Iraqi elections; leaders pleased Hits ( 110 )
RELEASE No. 20100307-07 March 7, 2010 BAGHDAD – As Iraqi forces celebrate what their leaders are calling a resounding victory for a safe and free Iraq, U.S. Division-Center leaders are praising their...
United States Forces - Iraq PAO - Sunday, March 07, 2010

Alleged VBIED cell member detained Hits ( 95 )
RELEASE No. 20100307-06 March 7, 2010 TIKRIT, Iraq – Iraqi Security Forces, with U.S. advisors, arrested a suspected Islamic State of Iraq cell leader in Arii village, Ninawa province, March 5. The...
United States Forces - Iraq PAO - Sunday, March 07, 2010

Alleged JRTN financier detained in Kirkuk Hits ( 118 )
RELEASE No. 20100307-05 March 7, 2010 TIKRIT, Iraq – Acting on a warrant issued by an Iraqi court, Iraqi Security Forces, with U.S. advisors, arrested a suspected Jaysh Rijal Tariq al Naqshabandi cell...
United States Forces - Iraq PAO - Sunday, March 07, 2010

Iraqi Special Operations Forces arrest two suspected terrorists in Tarmiyah Hits ( 104 )
RELEASE No. 20100307-04 March 7, 2010 BAGHDAD – An element of the Iraqi Special Operations Forces, along with U.S. forces advisors, arrested two suspected terrorists in Tarmiyah, March 6. The elite...
United States Forces - Iraq PAO - Sunday, March 07, 2010

US military support adds valuable assistance to ISF security successes Hits ( 70 )
RELEASE No. 20100307-03 March 7, 2010 BAGHDAD– Iraqi Security Forces with assistance from U.S. Forces are providing voters a safe environment in which to cast a vote toward the future of Iraq. Although...
United States Forces - Iraq PAO - Sunday, March 07, 2010

ISF arrest three suspected terrorists in pre-election security operation Hits ( 47 )
Press Release 20100307-02 March 7, 2010 BAGHDAD – Iraqi Police arrested three suspected terrorists today during a joint security operation conducted in northern Iraq targeting a suspected leader of...
United States Forces - Iraq PAO - Sunday, March 07, 2010

Iraqi security plan proving effective: ISF officials say they are fully prepared to protect voters (UPDATED) Hits ( 62 )
Press release: 20100307-USD-C March 7, 2010 BAGHDAD (March 7, 2010) – Iraqi Security Forces are ready for anything, say U.S. officials whose forces have partnered with the ISF for several months to...
United States Division - Center - Sunday, March 07, 2010

ISF target Baghdad, Bayji AQI attack-cells, arrest 10 Hits ( 141 )
Press Release 20100306-01 March 6, 2010 BAGHDAD – Iraqi Security Forces arrested 10 suspected terrorists Friday during two joint security operations conducted in central and northern Iraq targeting...
United States Forces - Iraq PAO - Saturday, March 06, 2010

Newest Iraqi Army bomb disposal experts hit streets Hits ( 204 )
Press Release 20100304-04 March 4, 2010 BAGHDAD –Iraqi Army students graduated from the Iraqi Army Bomb Disposal School Level IV training course at the Besmaya Combat Training Center here Feb. 25. ...
United States Forces - Iraq PAO - Thursday, March 04, 2010

Iraqi sniper instructors make every shot count Hits ( 180 )
Press Release 20100304-03 March 4, 2010 TAJI, Iraq – Senior noncommissioned officers representing all of the Iraqi Army Divisions graduated from the Sniper Instructor Preparation Course at the Senior...
United States Forces - Iraq PAO - Thursday, March 04, 2010

Newest Iraqi mortar men deliver lethal, close range firepower Hits ( 125 )
Press Release 20100304-02 March 4, 2010 BESMAYA, IRAQ – More than 140 Iraqi Army soldiers from the 1st, 7th, and 11th IA Divisions graduated from the 81 mm mortar course at Besmaya Combat Training Center...
United States Forces - Iraq PAO - Thursday, March 04, 2010

Iraqi Army females graduate basic training Hits ( 162 )
Press Release 20100304-01 March 4, 2010 BAGHDAD – The third Iraqi Female Basic Combat Training class graduated at Old Al Muthana Air Base here March 3.  These soldiers, from various provinces throughout...
United States Forces - Iraq PAO - Thursday, March 04, 2010

ISF capture alleged Baghdad attack-group leader, AQI-linked terrorists Hits ( 167 )
Press Release 20100303-03 March 3, 2010 BAGHDAD – Iraqi Security Forces arrested eight suspected terrorists, including an alleged attack-group leader, believed to be assisting the al-Qaeda in Iraq (AQI)...
United States Forces - Iraq PAO - Wednesday, March 03, 2010

ISF arrest suspected IED, assassination cell leader Hits ( 124 )
Press Release 20100303-01 March 3, 2010 TIKRIT, Iraq – Iraqi Security Forces, with U.S. advisors, arrested a suspected Islamic State of Iraq cell leader in Mosul, Ninawa province, March 2. The suspected...
United States Forces - Iraq PAO - Wednesday, March 03, 2010

Suspected VBIED cell leader arrested in Sulaymaniya Hits ( 177 )
Press Release 20100302-04 March 2, 2010 TIKRIT, Iraq – A suspected Jaysh Rijal al-Tariqah al Naqshabandiyah cell leader was arrested in Sulaymaniya, Iraq, Feb. 24. In a combined effort between Ramadi...
United States Forces - Iraq PAO - Tuesday, March 02, 2010

Iraqi waterborne operations class graduates Hits ( 119 )
Press Release 20100302-01 March 2, 2010 BAGHDAD – The Baghdad River Patrol Training Center held its first waterborne operations graduation of the year here Monday. The graduates, one from Babylon and...
United States Forces - Iraq PAO - Tuesday, March 02, 2010

ISF target Baghdad AQI leadership, arrest 2 Hits ( 127 )
Press Release 20100302-02 March 2, 2010 BAGHDAD – Iraqi Security Forces arrested two suspected terrorists today during a joint security operation conducted in western Baghdad targeting the al-Qaeda...
United States Forces - Iraq PAO - Tuesday, March 02, 2010

Suspected ISI cell leader arrested by ISF in Bayji Hits ( 154 )
Press Release 20100302-01 March 2, 2010 TIKRIT, Iraq – Iraqi Security Forces, with U.S. advisors, arrested a suspected Islamic State of Iraq cell leader in Bayji, Salah ad-Din province, Feb. 28. ISF...
United States Forces - Iraq PAO - Tuesday, March 02, 2010

Observers ensure safe, fair national elections Hits ( 45 )
RELEASE 20100301-11-USD-S March 1, 2010 COS KALSU, Iraq – The Babil Provincial Reconstruction Team and members of the 3rd Heavy Brigade Combat Team, 3rd Infantry Division have been assisting various...
Spc. Samuel Soza, 367th MPAD, USD-S PAO - Monday, March 01, 2010

Iraqi senior NCOs complete advanced training Hits ( 63 )
Press Release 20100301-03 March 1, 2010 TAJI – Noncommissioned officers from various units of the Iraqi Ground Forces graduated from the Senior Non-Commissioned Officer Course (SNCO) at the Regional...
United States Forces - Iraq PAO - Monday, March 01, 2010

Iraqi citizen’s tip leads to sizeable cache find by Iraqi Security Forces Hits ( 206 )
RELEASE No. 20100228-01-USD-C Feb. 28, 2010 TARMIYAH – Information from a concerned Iraqi citizen led to Iraqi Security Forces discovering four caches in Tarmiyah Feb. 26. Acting on the tip, about...
United States Division - Center PAO - Sunday, February 28, 2010

Iraqi Police officers graduate, prepare for election security Hits ( 204 )
Press Release 20100226-05 Feb. 26, 2010 BAGHDAD – The Criminal Justice Center held a graduation for 65 Iraqi Police officers here Feb. 25. The ceremony marked the completion of two separate courses...
United States Forces - Iraq PAO - Friday, February 26, 2010

Iraqi Arab and Kurdish policemen train together for election security Hits ( 142 )
Press Release 20100226-04 Feb. 26, 2010 BAGHDAD – NATO Training Mission-Iraq held a graduation ceremony for 40 Kurdish Zerevani policemen and hundreds of their Iraqi Arab counterparts who completed...
United States Forces - Iraq PAO - Friday, February 26, 2010

Iraqi government conducts joint training for election security Hits ( 156 )
Press Release 20100226-03 Feb. 26, 2010 BAGHDAD – The Government of Iraq conducted a command and control exercise here Feb. 24 - 25. The exercise was conducted to improve staff communications and procedures...
United States Forces - Iraq PAO - Friday, February 26, 2010

Citizen becomes first licensed Iraqi radar center controller (Updated Release) Hits ( 142 )
Press Release 20100226-02-Updated Feb. 2, 2010 BAGHDAD—Iraq has its first licensed air traffic radar center controller in over twenty years.  Mr. Fadhel Gaeta became the first Iraqi licensed radar...
Capt. Byron B. Coward, USAF, Air Component Coordination Element - Friday, February 26, 2010

ISF capture suspected member of AQI cell responsible for nearly 50 assassinations Hits ( 181 )
Press Release 20100226-01 Feb. 26, 2010 BAGHDAD – Iraqi Security Forces arrested a suspected al-Qaeda in Iraq (AQI) member believed to be responsible for numerous assassinations in and around Baghdad...
United States Forces - Iraq PAO - Friday, February 26, 2010

USACE builds air traffic control tower for Iraqi Air Force Hits ( 123 )
News release No. 100225-1-GRD Feb. 25, 2010 TIKRIT, Iraq - In a country with no discernible skyscrapers and few tall buildings, the ten-story air traffic control tower under construction at the Camp...
Mike Scheck, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Gulf Region District - Thursday, February 25, 2010

Second rocket attack lands near Basrah reservoir Hits ( 288 )
RELEASE No. 20100225-01 Feb. 25, 2010 CONTINGENCY OPERATING BASE BASRAH, Iraq – For a second day in a row, rockets fired in Basrah landed in the vicinity of a central Basrah water reservoir. The latest...
United States Forces - Iraq PAO - Thursday, February 25, 2010

Suspected AQI assassination-cell leader, 5 accomplices arrested in Baghdad Hits ( 237 )
Press Release 20100224-03 Feb. 24, 2010 BAGHDAD – Iraqi Police arrested a suspected al-Qaeda in Iraq (AQI) assassination-cell leader and five suspected criminal accomplices Tuesday and today in Baghdad...
United States Forces - Iraq PAO - Wednesday, February 24, 2010

Security operation targeting Iranian-backed terrorist group nets 3 arrests Hits ( 217 )
Press Release 20100224-02 Feb. 24, 2010 BAGHDAD – Iraqi Police arrested three suspected terrorists today in a rural area located approximately 80 km northeast of Baghdad during a joint security operation...
United States Forces - Iraq PAO - Wednesday, February 24, 2010

First instructors graduate Iraqi War College Hits ( 149 )
Press Release 20100224-01 Feb. 24, 2010 BAGHDAD – The Iraqi War College held its first graduation of instructor officers at the National Defense University here Feb. 22. The 15 new instructors will...
United States Forces - Iraq PAO - Wednesday, February 24, 2010

US Soldier dies in vehicle related accident Hits ( 647 )
RELEASE No. 20100223-01 Feb. 23, 2010 RAMADI, Iraq – A U.S. Soldier died today in a vehicle related accident in Western Iraq. The Ironsides command team wishes to extend their deepest sympathies and...
United States Forces - Iraq PAO - Tuesday, February 23, 2010

USACE project revitalizes historic Iraqi Army base Hits ( 213 )
News Release: 100222-1-GRD Feb. 22, 2010 AL ANBAR, Iraq - New life is being restored into a historic Army base in Habbaniyah as the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Gulf Region District, oversees the final...
Mike Scheck, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Gulf Region District - Monday, February 22, 2010

Female Iraqi Soldiers explore roles, ethics at seminar Hits ( 209 )
Press Release 20100222-02 Feb. 22, 2010 BAGHDAD – More than 60 Iraqi basic combat trainees attended a seminar held in the Ethics Center here Feb. 21 and 22.  Topics included women’s initiatives,...
United States Forces - Iraq PAO - Monday, February 22, 2010

Iraqi Air Force advanced pilot training ready to begin Hits ( 253 )
Press Release 20100222-01 Feb. 22, 2010 TIKRIT, Iraq – With the addition of four new T-6A Texan II aircraft at Tikrit Air Base, the Iraqi Air Force is ready to begin its advanced pilot training program. ...
United States Forces - Iraq PAO - Monday, February 22, 2010

Two Task Force Marne pilots killed in northern Iraq Hits ( 615 )
RELEASE No. 20100221-06 Feb. 21, 2010 CONTINGENCY OPERATING BASE SPEICHER, Iraq – Two U.S. Army helicopter pilots were killed as a result of an accident near an airfield on a U.S. base in northern Iraq,...
United States Forces - Iraq PAO - Sunday, February 21, 2010

Iraqi medics complete emergency care course Hits ( 109 )
Press Release 20100221-05 Feb. 21, 2010 AN NUMANIYAH, Iraq – Fourteen soldiers from the 8th and 17th Iraqi Army Divisions graduated from the Basic Medical Course here Feb. 17.  The soldiers completed...
United States Forces - Iraq PAO - Sunday, February 21, 2010

Newest Iraqi mortar men unleash lethal and accurate fires Hits ( 143 )
Press Release 20100221-04 Feb. 21, 2010 KIRKUK, Iraq – Soldiers from the Iraqi Army’s 4th and 12th Divisions graduated from the 81 mm mortar course at Kirkuk Training Center (K1) here in January....
United States Forces - Iraq PAO - Sunday, February 21, 2010

US lauds Iraqi Police for recent raid netting two AQI Hits ( 147 )
RELEASE No. 20100221-03 Feb. 21, 2010 BASRAH, Iraq – Police forces from Wasit Province captured two alleged criminal members of Al Qaeda–Iraq during a raid in the al-Suweira and al-Aziziya districts...
United States Forces - Iraq PAO - Sunday, February 21, 2010

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