Good News From Iraq

Iraqi Air Force stands up new Al Muthana Air Base

BAGHDAD, Iraq – The Iraqi Air Force, along with its Coalition partners, officially opened a new air-base in Baghdad, March 7.

The Al Muthana Air Base, near the international airport, provides a foundation on which Iraq’s Air Force can rebuild with help from its allies.

On display were two C-130E transport aircraft, paid for by both the United States and Iraqi governments as part of a U.S. and foreign military sales program, said U.S. Air Force Maj. David Barna, a deputy base unit support advisor.

The planes will be used to support the Iraqi Armed Forces in rapidly deploying equipment and personnel and monitoring Iraq’s borders, he said.

Russian-made MI- 17 helicopters, paid for by the Ministry of Defense, were also displayed at the new air base. The helicopters will be integrated into the IAF’s existing helicopter squadron and will be used in a support capacity, said Barna.

“It is important for Iraqis,” said Maj. Gen. Kamal of the base. “It is important for them to see tangible results and cooperation,” he said. “Building up an air force takes so much work, finance and dedication.”

Although Iraq’s Air Force is much smaller now compared to Saddam’s, now it is better than before, said Col. Jabber. “Now our Air Force supports the government and the people. In the past the Air Force only supported Saddam,” he said. “We are humanitarian now.”

The Iraqi Air Force flew their first cross border humanitarian mission last month taking five children to Turkey for eye surgery.

“Be patient and we will work together to restore this Air Force,” said Eidsuane. Taking on this training mission in a combat zone is not an easy task, he said. “I am confident that the future of the Iraqi Air Force is bright. They are small but proud and growing every day.”

The new Al Muthana Air Base, although operational, is still undergoing construction and will be the backbone of Iraq’s air power, said Col. Jabber.

IED manufacturing site destroyed

BAGHDAD, Iraq - Coalition Forces conducted a raid looking for an Al Qaeda in Iraq military operations leader and discovered an improvised explosive device manufacturing site approximately 10 miles east of Fallujah March 7.

The IED site was discovered in an Al Qaeda in Iraq safe house. Coalition Forces destroyed all equipment and explosives in place.

Troops detained 5 men during the raid; the men will be questioned regarding their knowledge of and involvement in terrorist activities.

Iraqi Counterterrorism Force frees Iraqi hostage

BALAD, Iraq – A late-night operation by Iraqi Counterterrorism Forces east of Taji March 6 freed one hostage and led to the detention of two others believed to be involved in the hostage taking.

Soldiers from the 2nd Counterterrorism Battalion, 1st Iraqi Special Operations Forces Brigade planned and conducted an assault that freed an Iraqi government official who, according to sources, was to be executed later that night after spending almost four days in captivity.

According to one senior U.S. Special Operations Forces advisor responsible for training the ICTF, this is the type of mission they train for.

“They were able to execute quickly and make timely decisions on the ground,” the advisor said. “It provided an outstanding situation in which to showcase the abilities of the unit.”

The hostage was handcuffed to a bed in an isolated room of the house in which he was held. He was badly beaten and bleeding from his mouth when he was discovered by the ICTF. However, he was quickly cut free and taken to another room where he received medical attention and was able to call his family to tell them that he was safe.

Two individuals were apprehended soon after ICTF forces discovered the hostage. The two are believed to be part of a kidnapping and execution cell.

No one was killed during this operation. One of the alleged kidnappers received a cut on his head. He was treated on the scene.

U.S. SOF elements are involved throughout Iraq in training and advising the Iraqi Special Operations Forces Brigade, as well as other Iraqi Security Forces, including army and police units.

Detainees released following CRRB review

BAGHDAD, Iraq – One hundred and twenty-two male detainees were released from Theater Internment Facilities on March 8. The Combined Review and Release Board reviewed their cases and recommended release.

The Iraqi-led CRRB, which was established in August 2004, consists of members from the Ministries of Human Rights, Justice and Interior, as well as officers from the Multi-National Forces.

To date, the board has reviewed the cases of more than 30,000 detainees, recommending more than 15,400 individuals for release.

CINDY SHEEHAM = A TWO FACED LYING SKANK OF THE FIRST ORDER.

Finally a little bit on raving anti Bush moonbat Cindy "doing it for my son" Sheehan, seems that she has pissed up the insurance payout on her dead son, treated herself to a new car and yet her son lacks even a marker on his grave....

http://www.lindasog.com/archives/2006/03/how_low_can_she.html
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