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12/11/2006: Iraqi Security Forces Capture 16 Terrorism Suspects

searchitat — Tue, 12 Dec 2006 16:50:41 +1100

Iraqi security forces captured 16 suspected terrorists yesterday, and a Dec. 9 air strike killed two others, military officials in Iraq reported.

12/11/2006: Roadside Bombs Kills Four Soldiers; DoD Identifies Previous Casualties

searchitat — Tue, 12 Dec 2006 16:50:22 +1100

Roadside-bomb explosions in Iraq killed four U.S. soldiers yesterday, and the Defense Department has identified 11 other servicemembers who died in Iraq in recent days.

12/11/2006: Bush: Defeating Extremists is 'Calling of Our Time'

searchitat — Tue, 12 Dec 2006 16:50:09 +1100

Success in Iraq will help protect the United States in the long run, President Bush said here today.

12/11/2006: New Pay, Personnel System on Horizon for Troops

searchitat — Tue, 12 Dec 2006 16:49:35 +1100

A new system coming in 2008 to the Army and Air Force will integrate pay and personnel and make life easier for servicemembers everywhere, the general in charge of the system's deployment said.

12/11/2006: America Supports You: Notes Will Have Troops Seeing Stars

searchitat — Tue, 12 Dec 2006 16:49:20 +1100

Thanks to a partnership with Hollywood Video and Game Craze rental stores in five states, "Tunes 4 the Troops" anticipates sending troops 5,000 DVDs this holiday season.

12/11/2006: Schedule Announced for Release of Tax Statements

searchitat — Tue, 12 Dec 2006 16:48:49 +1100

Servicemembers, military retirees and annuitants, and federal civilian employees paid by the Defense Finance and Accounting Service can expect to receive their 2006 tax statements beginning this month, DFAS officials announced today.

12/11/2006: America Supports You: America Swaps Cookies, Supports Troops

searchitat — Tue, 12 Dec 2006 16:48:31 +1100

More than 17,000 cookie-swap parties took place Dec. 9 during the "Great American Cookie Swap" to benefit "Treat the Troops," but only one was "Road Tasted."

12/10/2006: Two Marines Killed in Iraq; DoD Identifies Previous Casualties

searchitat — Tue, 12 Dec 2006 16:48:10 +1100

Two Marines assigned to Regimental Combat Team 5 were killed Dec. 8 and yesterday in Iraq, military officials reported. Both died from wounds suffered due to enemy action while operating in Anbar province.

12/10/2006: Bush: Iraq Study Group Endorses Key U.S. Strategic Goal

searchitat — Tue, 12 Dec 2006 16:47:41 +1100

The Iraq Study Group report agrees with the main U.S. government goal of what should occur in that Middle Eastern country, President Bush said yesterday.

12/10/2006: U.S.-Led Coalition Condemns Murder of Afghan Family

searchitat — Tue, 12 Dec 2006 16:47:17 +1100

U.S. military headquarters in Afghanistan today denounced the Taliban extremists who murdered five members of an Afghan family, Dec. 8.

12/10/2006: U.S., Iraqi Forces Capture 50 Insurgents, Seize Numerous Weapons

searchitat — Tue, 12 Dec 2006 16:46:51 +1100

U.S. and Iraqi forces captured 50 insurgents and found numerous enemy weapons caches during operations conducted over the past three days, U.S. military officials reported.

12/10/2006: Blair: Fast Iraq Pullout Entails 'Serious' Repercussions

searchitat — Tue, 12 Dec 2006 16:46:18 +1100

An early withdrawal of U.S. and British forces from Iraq before the Iraqis can stand on their own could produce serious consequences for the region, British Prime Minister Tony Blair said on ABC's "This Week" television news show today.

12/10/2006: Rumsfeld Discusses Transformation, Changes in Congress

searchitat — Tue, 12 Dec 2006 16:45:55 +1100

Military transformation will continue, Defense Secretary Donald H. Rumsfeld told servicemembers here yesterday.

12/10/2006: Rumsfeld Awards Multinational Corps Leaders

searchitat — Tue, 12 Dec 2006 16:45:24 +1100

Defense Secretary Donald H. Rumsfeld decorated two senior members of the Multinational Corps Iraq during a ceremony here yesterday.

12/10/2006: Soldier Asks Rumsfeld Where U.S. Solidarity Has Gone

searchitat — Tue, 12 Dec 2006 16:45:03 +1100

A soldier in Mosul told Defense Secretary Donald H. Rumsfeld he was worried because the American people seemed to have lost the combined will they had immediately following the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks.

Rumsfeld Thanks Troops for Service, Calls for U.S. Patience

searchitat — Sun, 10 Dec 2006 22:35:17 +1100

Defense Secretary Donald H. Rumsfeld paid a surprise visit to Iraq today to thank servicemembers for their dedication, sacrifices and patriotism.

Troops Haven't Lost Faith in Rumsfeld

searchitat — Sun, 10 Dec 2006 22:34:46 +1100

As he prepares to enter his final week in office, Defense Secretary Donald H. Rumsfeld was greeted warmly here by the men and women in uniform he has led for the past six years.

U.S. Troop Morale in Iraq High, Marine Commander Says

searchitat — Sun, 10 Dec 2006 22:34:15 +1100

Even with all the debate in the U.S. over Iraq strategy, morale on the ground here is good, the commander of Multinational Force West said today.

Transition Teams Essential to Success of Iraqi Forces

searchitat — Sun, 10 Dec 2006 22:32:38 +1100

U.S. military transition teams in Iraq and Afghanistan are making a big contribution as they not only advise and mentor local security forces, but also set an example of professionalism in daily operations, senior military officers told the House Armed Services Committee yesterday.

Early Iraq, Afghan Pullouts Would Be 'Terrible' Mistake

searchitat — Sun, 10 Dec 2006 22:31:58 +1100

An early withdrawal of U.S. forces from Iraq or Afghanistan would aid terrorists and cause more instability in those countries, Defense Secretary Donald H. Rumsfeld told military and civilian employees at the Pentagon today.

Pace Lauds Rumsfeld; Rumsfeld Expresses Confidence in Gates

searchitat — Sun, 10 Dec 2006 22:31:31 +1100

Marine Gen. Peter Pace, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, took today's Pentagon town hall meeting as an opportunity to praise the drive, energy, courage and loyalty Defense Secretary Donald H. Rumsfeld brought to his job.

Roadside Bombs Kill Three Troops; DoD Identifies Previous Casualties

searchitat — Sun, 10 Dec 2006 22:30:53 +1100

Improvised explosive devices killed three U.S. servicemembers yesterday in Baghdad, and the Defense Department released the identities of six servicemembers killed recently supporting the war on terror.

Four Insurgents Captured; Leaders Discuss Security in Iraq

searchitat — Sun, 10 Dec 2006 22:30:17 +1100

Iraqi and coalition forces captured a senior al Qaeda in Iraq leader yesterday and detained three insurgents the previous day. Earlier this week, multinational leaders met in Tikrit to discuss security operations in Iraq.

Cold War Leaders Learn About Transformation, Role in Terror War

searchitat — Sun, 10 Dec 2006 22:29:49 +1100

In today's global political environment, when something goes awry, the United States rightly or wrongly -- can often get the brunt of the blame. This was the blunt assessment of retired German army Gen. Leopold Chalupa as he explained why it is so important for he and other former European leaders to tell the story of U.S. Army, Europe.

Three Terrorists Captured; 26 Detainees Released

searchitat — Sun, 10 Dec 2006 22:29:09 +1100

Three terrorists were captured in Afghanistan yesterday, and 26 detainees were released from a Bagram facility. Earlier this week, U.S. troops provided humanitarian assistance in eastern Afghanistan.

Gates to Take Office Dec. 18

searchitat — Sun, 10 Dec 2006 22:28:41 +1100

Robert M. Gates will take over as defense secretary Dec. 18, and the department will wish current Defense Secretary Donald H. Rumsfeld farewell at a Pentagon ceremony Dec. 15, a Defense Department spokesman announced today.

Bush, Blair Affirm Commitment to Victory in Iraq

searchitat — Sun, 10 Dec 2006 22:28:16 +1100

Victory in Iraq requires doing all that's necessary to support the country's newly elected government, ensuring its regional neighbors do the same, and promoting peace between Israel and the Palestinian Authority, President Bush and British Prime Minister Tony Blair said today.

Three Navy Astronauts Set For Discovery Mission

searchitat — Sun, 10 Dec 2006 22:27:46 +1100

Three Navy astronauts are part of the crew for NASA's latest Discovery shuttle mission, which is set to launch at 9:35 p.m. Eastern Time today.

Bush: Syria, Iran Have 'Choice to Make' Regarding Iraq

searchitat — Sun, 10 Dec 2006 22:27:09 +1100

President Bush said today he welcomes closer coordination with Iraq's regional neighbors to promote peace there, but draws the line when it comes to working with countries like Syria and Iran unless they stop supporting terrorism or defying U.N. resolutions regarding nuclear weapons.

America Supports You: Trees for Troops Brings Christmas to Ike

searchitat — Sun, 10 Dec 2006 22:26:37 +1100

Sailors aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Dwight D. Eisenhower have received eight natural Christmas trees from "Trees for Troops."

12 Troops Killed in Iraq; DoD Identifies Previous Casualties

searchitat — Sun, 10 Dec 2006 22:25:56 +1100

Twelve U.S. servicemembers were killed yesterday and today in Iraq, military officials reported, and the Defense Department released the identities of 12 servicemembers killed recently supporting the war on terror.

Bush, Blair Agree Mideast Peace Needs Arab-Israeli Pact

searchitat — Sun, 10 Dec 2006 22:25:12 +1100

There has to be peace between Israel and the Palestinians as part of a greater solution in the Middle East, President Bush and British Prime Minister Tony Blair said during a White House news conference this morning.

President Praises Troops, Says Victory Only Option in Iraq

searchitat — Sun, 10 Dec 2006 22:24:42 +1100

President Bush said today he knows the U.S. and coalition will succeed in Iraq and that he would never put the nation's troops at risk if he didn't believe that and recognize how important it is to U.S. long-term security.

14 Insurgents Killed in Ramadi; More Insurgents Captured in Raids

searchitat — Sun, 10 Dec 2006 22:24:13 +1100

Fighting in Ramadi killed a coalition servicemember and 14 insurgents yesterday, and Iraqi and coalition forces captured other insurgents in three raids around Iraq this week.