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Wednesday, November 21, 2007

'Awakening' in Iraq Signals Citizens' Rise Against al Qaeda

From http://www.defenselink.mil/news/newsarticle.aspx?id=48198: By Capt. Johnny Giroux, USA Special to American Forces Press Service WASHINGTON, Nov. 21, 2007 – Determined to rise up against al Qaeda terrorists, concerned local citizens, working together with coalition forces, have started... Sign in to see full entry.

Monday, November 19, 2007

Coalition, Iraqi Troops Have ‘Momentum,’ Official Says

From http://www.defenselink.mil/news/newsarticle.aspx?id=48180 By Gerry J. Gilmore American Forces Press Service WASHINGTON, Nov. 19, 2007 – Terrorist-committed violence in Iraq has plummeted since the start of the surge of forces, a senior U.S. officer reported yesterday from Baghdad. (Video)... Sign in to see full entry.

Thursday, November 15, 2007

Democrats Seek to Paralyze American Military

A break from the usual format to bring a matter of great importance to your attention. Congressman Duncan Hunter (R-California), chairman of the House Armed Services Committee, has written an analysis of the war appropriations bull passed today by the House of Misrepresentatives. According to his... Sign in to see full entry.

Wednesday, November 14, 2007

From http://www.defenselink.mil/news/newsarticle.aspx?id=48144 By Jamie Findlater Special to American Forces Press Service WASHINGTON, Nov. 14, 2007 – About 15 al Qaeda operatives ended up dead in Adwaniyah, Iraq, on Nov. 12, as Iraqi citizens stood strong in their town’s defense, a senior military... Sign in to see full entry.

Tuesday, November 13, 2007

All Military Components Meet, Exceed Recruiting Goals

From http://www.defenselink.mil/news/newsarticle.aspx?id=48124 By Jim Garamone American Forces Press Service WASHINGTON, Nov. 13, 2007 – The first month of fiscal 2008 was a success for all active and reserve military components. In a meeting with Pentagon reporters today, Pentagon spokesman Bryan... Sign in to see full entry.

Monday, November 12, 2007

Joint Chiefs Chairman Encourages Civic Leaders to Support Veterans

From http://www.defenselink.mil/news/newsarticle.aspx?id=48113 By Melinda L. Larson American Forces Press Service WASHINGTON, Nov. 10, 2007 – On the eve of Veterans Day weekend, the nation’s senior military commander told civic leaders here they can make a difference in the lives of men and women... Sign in to see full entry.

Saturday, November 10, 2007

Army Commander Sees Progress in Iraqi Town

From http://www.defenselink.mil/news/newsarticle.aspx?id=48103 By Jason Stadel, USA Special to American Forces Press Service HAWR RAJAB, Iraq, Nov. 9, 2007 – When Army Maj. Gen. Rick Lynch, commander of 3rd Infantry Division, walked the streets of Hawr Rajab on Nov. 7, he saw real progress in the... Sign in to see full entry.

Wednesday, November 7, 2007

Iraqi Citizens Step Up to Confront al Qaeda, General Says

From http://www.defenselink.mil/news/newsarticle.aspx?id=48080 By Gerry J. Gilmore American Forces Press Service WASHINGTON, Nov. 7, 2007 – Decreased violence in Iraq is the result of ongoing U.S. surge operations and Iraqi citizens’ increasing willingness to confront al Qaeda insurgents, a senior... Sign in to see full entry.

Tuesday, November 6, 2007

IED, Indirect-Fire Attacks Down By Half Since Troop Surge

From http://www.defenselink.mil/news/newsarticle.aspx?id=48067: By John J. Kruzel American Forces Press Service WASHINGTON, Nov. 6, 2007 – Improvised-explosive-device, mortar and rocket attacks have declined by 50 percent since the height of the troop surge in April, a Multinational Force Iraq... Sign in to see full entry.

Thursday, November 1, 2007

Progress in Iraq Real, Momentum Growing, Odierno Says

From http://www.defenselink.mil/news/newsarticle.aspx?id=48011: By Jim Garamone American Forces Press Service WASHINGTON, Nov. 1, 2007 – Coalition and Iraqi troops are creating security in Iraq, and life is returning to normal for the vast majority of Iraqi citizens. But the momentum is not... Sign in to see full entry.

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