Central Command News (12/28/08)

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Baghdad operation showcases Iraqi readiness

Posted: 23 Dec 2008 12:06 AM CST

BAGHDAD, Iraq – Iraqi security forces, with the assistance of coalition forces, conducted Operation âFoul Dagger' Dec. 20 in the Ghazaliyah and Ameriyah Districts of northwest Baghdad.

Mullen surveys Golden Mosque reconstruction

Posted: 19 Dec 2008 01:37 AM CST

SAMARRA, Iraq – Admiral Mike Mullen, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, toured Samarra, where the Golden Mosque rises again.

Iraqi logistics corps becoming self-sufficient

Posted: 18 Dec 2008 01:15 AM CST

CAMP LIBERTY – Iraqi security forces are beciming self-sufficnent, securing the supplies they need to sustain operations.

President signs security pact with Iraq

Posted: 16 Dec 2008 02:12 AM CST

WASHINGTON – President Bush signed a security pact in Baghdad, putting an end in sight for the Iraq war after six years of fighting.

Odierno: Troops out of Iraqi cities by summer

Posted: 15 Dec 2008 02:26 AM CST

BALAD (Dec. 14, 2008) – U.S. combat forces are on track to be out of Iraqi cities by June 30 in accordance with the recently signed status of forces agreement between the United States and Iraq, the top U.S. general in Iraq said Saturday.

Air Assault: Locate enemies, connect with villagers

Posted: 12 Dec 2008 01:41 AM CST

BAGRAM AIRFIELD, Afghanistan (Dec. 6, 2008) – Soldiers use air assaults to reach enemies in remote areas and connect with villagers who can provide help.

Iraqi bomb experts gain independence

Posted: 11 Dec 2008 02:15 AM CST

NINEWA, Iraq - The Iraqi Army Bomb Disposal Company is working on its own and now able to train other divisions.

General cites 'monumental' changes during time in Iraq

Posted: 10 Dec 2008 02:22 AM CST

WASHINGTON – The outgoing commander of Multi-National Division - North said he has seen a historic turnaround while in Iraq.

US CENTCOM Press Releases

Roadside bomb network disrupted in Khost

Posted: 11 Dec 2008 07:18 AM CST

KABUL, Afghanistan – Afghan National Police and Coalition forces detained five suspected militants during a combined operation to disrupt the Haqqani terrorist network in Khost province, Wednesday.

One local, six ANP killed during Coalition forces operation in Zabul

Posted: 10 Dec 2008 07:45 AM CST

KABUL, Afghanistan – During operations directed against a known insurgent commander in Zabul Province early this morning, one local national and six Afghan National Police were killed and 13 were wounded.

ANSF, Coalition forces provide medical assistance to more than 900 Afghans in Kandahar province

Posted: 09 Dec 2008 06:00 AM CST

KABUL, Afghanistan – Afghan National Security Forces and Coalition forces medics provided medical treatment to more than 900 Afghan villagers in Qalat District, Kandahar province, Dec. 5-6.

Afghan forces lead security efforts in Helmand province

Posted: 09 Dec 2008 05:58 AM CST

KABUL, Afghanistan – Afghan National Security Forces (ANSF) and Coalition forces killed four militants in separate clashes yesterday, in Nar Surkh district, Helmand province, located approximately 160 km west of Kandahar.

ANP, Coalition forces disrupt Haqqani terrorist network in Khost

Posted: 09 Dec 2008 05:56 AM CST

KABUL, Afghanistan – Afghan National Police and Coalition forces detained nine suspected militants during a combined operation to disrupt the Haqqani terrorist network in Khost province, Monday.

Afghan Commandos prevent assassination of Nangarhar Provincial Governor

Posted: 08 Dec 2008 07:30 AM CST

KABUL, Afghanistan – Afghan National Army Commandos, assisted by Coalition forces detained suicide IED facilitator Zia Rahman in Jalalabad City, Nangarhar Province, located approximately 230 kilometers east of Kabul.

ANSF, Coalition forces disrupt terrorist activities in Helmand province

Posted: 08 Dec 2008 07:27 AM CST

KABUL, Afghanistan – Afghan National Security Forces and Coalition forces killed six militants during a security patrol Sunday in Sangin District, Helmand province, located approximately 105 km northeast of Kandahar.

Coalition forces disrupt terrorist networks in Kapisa

Posted: 08 Dec 2008 07:25 AM CST

KABUL, Afghanistan – Coalition forces killed three armed militants and detained four suspected militants during operations to disrupt the Hizb-e-Islami Gulbuddin (HIG) terrorist network in Kapisa province, Saturday.

Coalition forces maintain pressure on terrorist network in Paktika

Posted: 08 Dec 2008 07:19 AM CST

KABUL, Afghanistan – Coalition forces killed two armed militants and detained five suspected militants during an operation targeting the Taliban terrorist network in Paktika province Friday.

ANSF, Coalition forces disrupt IED activities in western Afghanistan

Posted: 05 Dec 2008 10:33 AM CST

KABUL, Afghanistan – Afghan National Security Forces, assisted by Coalition forces, killed two militants and detained two others Friday in Shindand District, Heart province, in far western Afghanistan.