War News You Won't See in the Mainstream Media

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Thursday, September 13, 2007

Assassination Bolsters Resolve Against al Qaeda, Iraqi Spokesman Says

From http://www.defenselink.mil/news/newsarticle.aspx?id=47430, one for the topic of How the Mainstream News Media Fails to Report the Facts. Sheikh Sattar’s assassination has been portrayed throughout the lamestream news media as a blow against the war effort. Assassination Bolsters Resolve Against... Sign in to see full entry.

Wednesday, September 12, 2007

Marines Wrap Up Deployment in Anbar

From http://www.defendamerica.mil/articles/sep2007/a091107tj2.html: Marines Wrap Up Deployment in Anbar Engineers constructed more than 100 buildings for coalition, Iraqi forces. By Cpl. Wayne Edmiston 2nd Marine Logistics Group AL TAQADDUM, Iraq, Sept. 11, 2007 — The Marines with 8th Engineer... Sign in to see full entry.

Tuesday, September 11, 2007

A Pentagon Ceremony that the News Media Hasn't Covered

Here's Lt. Col. Bateman's account of a little-known ceremony that fills the halls of the Army corridor of the Pentagon with cheers, applause and many tears every Friday morning. It first appeared on May 17 on the Weblog of media critic and pundit Eric Alterman at the Media Matters for America Web... Sign in to see full entry.

Monday, September 10, 2007

Citizens take up arms against al Qaeda as U.S. soldiers assist

From http://www.defendamerica.mil/cgi-bin/prfriendly.cgi?http://www.defendamerica.mil/articles/sep2007/a091007tj1.html: 24-hour Battle Reshapes Outlook for Hawr Rajab Citizens take up arms against al Qaeda as U.S. soldiers assist. Multi-National Division – Center Public Affairs Office HAWR RAJAB,... Sign in to see full entry.

Thursday, September 6, 2007

Success in Iraq, but No Thanks to Our Incompetent Troops – Senator Schumer

Senator Chuck Schumer (D – what else? – New York) made the following astounding statement yesterday concerning the successes in the Iraq war: “ Let me be clear. The violence in Anbar has gone down despite the surge, not because of the surge. The inability of American soldiers to protect these tribes... Sign in to see full entry.

Wednesday, September 5, 2007

Afghan Forces Take Lead to Secure Their Country

From http://www.defenselink.mil/news/newsarticle.aspx?id=47310&447310=20070905: By David Mays Special to American Forces Press Service WASHINGTON, Sept. 5, 2007 – Afghan soldiers and police are increasingly taking the lead to bolster security in their country, U.S. military commanders said today... Sign in to see full entry.

Tuesday, September 4, 2007

President Bush Meets Iraqi PM Maliki in Anbar Province

From http://www.whitehouse.gov/news/releases/2007/09/20070903-1.html and http://www.whitehouse.gov/news/releases/2007/09/20070903.html, where you can read the President’s remarks: President Bush visited Iraq this weekend, both meeting Iraqi Prime Minister Maliki and other Iraqi leaders, and visiting... Sign in to see full entry.

Saturday, September 1, 2007

MAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALL PLAYERS RAISE FUNDS FOR WOUNDED TROOPS

This afternoon, I heard for the first time about one of the coolest support efforts for our troops that I've seen yet. San Francisco Giants pitcher Barry Zito has started a foundation called Strikeouts for Troops. The foundation's website describes it as "a national project for the benefit of our... Sign in to see full entry.

Friday, August 31, 2007

Concerned Citizens Root Out Terrorists

From http://www.defendamerica.mil/articles/aug2007/a082907tj1.html Concerned Citizens Root Out Terrorists Iraqi 'Neighborhood Watch' leads soldiers, paratroopers to terrorist stronghold. Multi-National Division - Center Public Affairs Office ISKANDARIYAH, Iraq, Aug. 29, 2007 — The citizens of Iraq... Sign in to see full entry.

Thursday, August 30, 2007

Iraqi Air Force Conducts First Mission Without U.S. Help

From http://www.defenselink.mil/news/newsarticle.aspx?id=47234 By Spc. Nathan Hoskins, USA Special to American Forces Press Service CAMP TAJI, Iraq, Aug. 30, 2007 – The Iraqi air force flew its first mission without the assistance of its American partners over the weekend. Iraqi pilots flew a... Sign in to see full entry.

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