27 MAY 2008 - War In Iraq News - Daily

Feature Stories

Coalition Forces Care for Obeidi Tribe

FORWARD OPERATING BASE KALSU — Members of the Obeidi tribe in Maderiyah, 25 kilometers south of Baghdad, have always relied on one another through difficult times. Now, thanks to successful implementation of the counterinsurgency policy, the tribe can also rely on Soldiers of the 1st Battalion, 9th Field Artillery, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 3rd Infantry Division, for help.

 

Commanders in Iraq Will Get All Resources Needed to Win, Bush Vows

WASHINGTON — President Bush praised his choice as the new commander of U.S. Central Command and vowed that U.S. commanders will receive all available resources to defeat Iraq-based terrorists during his visit to Fort Bragg, N.C., May 22. In his address, Bush welcomed thousands of 82nd Airborne Division soldiers who’d returned stateside after combat duty tours in Afghanistan and Iraq. The commander in chief also bestowed several military awards.

 

Caches Continue to Pour in to Coalition Forces

FORWARD OPERATING BASE KALSU — Amnesty drop off points are not a new idea in the Army. Whether coming off a range, field exercise or going through customs returning home from deployment, such drop off points give Soldiers a chance to discreetly dispose of contraband and avoid repercussions. Now, in the Maderiyah area, 25 kilometers south of Baghdad, the same privileges are being offered to citizens. “The biggest fear a lot of these people have is getting arrested,” said 1st Lt. Greg Highstrom, platoon leader for 2nd Platoon, Battery B, 1st Battalion, 9th Field Artillery, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 3rd Infantry Division.

Commission Urges Americans to Pause, Reflect on Memorial Day

Monday, 26 May 2008

Interactive Iraq :: Video News
Iraqi Freedom Minute, May 26 • Checkpoint Construction Watch Now

Monday, 26 May 2008

Operation Siegfried Line nets detainees (Baghdad)

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Freedom Journal Iraq, May 26 • SOI Provide Security Watch Now Monday, 26 May 2008 Iraqi Army Soldiers bring safety to the people in Sadr City Monday, 26 May 2008 Unknown explosion kills ISF, civilians (Baghdad) Monday, 26 May 2008 MND-B Soldiers find weapon caches, UXOs in Rashid on Monday, 26 May 2008 Operation Siegfried Line nets detainees (Baghdad) Fuzzy Buddies Monday, 26 May 2008 ISF, Coalition forces repair water point (Salman Pak)     Monday, 26 May 2008 Chaplain assistant keeps Soldiers connected home (Mada'in Qada) Monday, 26 May 2008 Iraqi girl travels to U.S. in effort to see for first time (Kalsu) Dark on Deck Monday, 26 May 2008 MND-B Soldiers continue seizing weapons caches in Baghdad Monday, 26 May 2008 MND-B Soldiers remember fallen heroes, comrades (Baghdad) Monday, 26 May 2008 MND-B Soldier dies of non-combat related cause (Baghdad) Colors Held High   Monday, 26 May 2008 Spartan Soldier earns battlefield promotion (Kalsu) Monday, 26 May 2008 IA Soldiers seize numerous weapons in Sadr City Monday, 26 May 2008 Iraqis, MND-B Soldiers discover weapons caches Prepared for Flight Monday, 26 May 2008 With improved security, GoI improves quality of life in Mada’in Qada Monday, 26 May 2008 26th BSB assists getting IA logistics on line (Kalsu) Monday, 26 May 2008 Iraqi girl travels to U.S. in effort to see for first time (Kalsu)

Associtated Press News Coverage of the War:

Middle East News

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  Militant group warns of Mosul retaliation AP - 27 MAY 2008

  BAGHDAD - An al-Qaida in Iraq front group warned Tuesday that insurgents were waiting for the right moment to retaliate against a U.S.-Iraqi security crackdown in the northern city of Mosul.

• US military deaths in Iraq war at 4,082 AP - Mon May 26, 6:18 PM ET

  As of Monday, May 26, 2008, at least 4,082 members of the U.S. military have died in the Iraq war since it began in March 2003, according to an Associated Press count

• HMMM, it seems there is indeed a desire on the part of the media to avoid reporting the successes.