Good News From Iraq

The US DoD has delivered its latest quarterly report on the progress of the Iraqi people from dictatorship to self-determination.The document entitled Measuring Stability and Security in Iraq, presented to Congress yesterday, evaluates political stability, economic development and the progress of the Iraqi security forces to assess and quantify the progress the people of Iraq have made since the liberation. ** One to have a look at and use the main points to stick two fingers up at the biased howling moonbats of the left.

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7 terrorists detained in Ramadi
BAGHDAD, Iraq – Coalition forces captured seven terrorists and various bomb making materials while conducting multiple assaults in southern Ramadi May 28. The terrorists are known for improvised explosive device and vehicle borne improvised explosive device production in the region.

The troops located and detonated a VBIED and several IED making materials on location. Coalition forces encountered no resistance from the suspected terrorists during the raid. This location is the same area that six other suspected terrorists were apprehended last Friday for attacking Coalition forces conducting similar operations.

The raids were part of ongoing, coordinated efforts to eliminate al-Qaeda operations in the Al Anbar region west of Baghdad.

There were several women and children on the scene of the raids. None were harmed and all were returned to their homes once the troops ensured the area and buildings were secure.

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3 terrorists detained in Taji
BAGHDAD, Iraq – Coalition forces detained one wanted terrorist and two suspects at approximately May 28 in the vicinity of Taji. The troops detained two suspects who surrendered immediately, while a third suspect tried to escape by jumping into a nearby canal.

Once all three men were in the custody of the forces, the two compliant suspects identified the third man, who attempted to flee, as the terrorist for whom the troops were searching.

The terrorist’s vehicle was destroyed on site.

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Operation Barnstormer completes in MND-N
TIKRIT, Iraq– Operation Barnstormer, part of the Iraqi Ministry of Agriculture program to protect key staple crops from insect damage, wrapped up May 28 with a final day of aerial spraying in the northern Iraqi province of Dahuk in Task Force Band of Brothers' area of operations.

The operation began on May 16 and covered most of the major agricultural areas in the Iraqi provinces of Karbala , Wassit, Babil, Baghdad , Diyala, Ninewa and Dohuk.

The crops were sprayed with a pesticide to reduce the amount of insect damage to the country's vital wheat and date crops. This was the first aerial spraying operation conducted in Iraq in three years.

With the increased yield that is expected to result from this spraying, Iraq should see a boost in revenues from its date exports and a reduction in the amount of wheat imported to supply the Iraqi citizens.

In the provinces where Task Force Band of Brothers is located, more than 310 square miles of wheat fields and date palm groves were sprayed with pesticide.

The Ministry of Agriculture contracted with a private company to conduct the spraying. Using Soviet-designed helicopters and bi-planes, the company flew low over the trees and fields distributing the pesticide.

Iraqi Security Forces, with Coalition assistance, secured the aircraft as the spraying was conducted.

Overall, Operation Barnstormer is seen by the task force as a success for the Ministry of Agriculture, a step forward in meeting the needs of Iraqis dependent on the agricultural sector and the development of a strong and thriving economy in Iraq .

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Coalition Forces kill three terrorists in Ramadi
BAGHDAD, Iraq – Coalition Forces killed three and wounded one terrorist as they transported and attempted to emplace improvised explosive devices in the vicinity of Ramadi May 28.

The individuals have been linked to a weapons cache Coalition Forces located and destroyed in the area just south of Lake Thar Thar previously the same day. The cache inculded numerous warheads, rockets, missiles and missile launchers.

The terrorists were killed by a Coalition air strike approximately 10 kilometers northeast of Ramadi before they could complete their activity.

The weapons cache was located less than 25 kilometers from the site where the terrorists were digging a hole to place an IED.

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2 Bde, 1AD Call Forward Force Relocated to Iraq

BAGHDAD, Iraq – The Multi-National Force–Iraq Commander, General George W. Casey Jr., in coordination with the Government of Iraq, requested and received authority to relocate the Call Forward Force in support of ongoing security operations.

Two battalion task forces of the 2nd Brigade, 1st Armored Division have moved into Iraq to assist in reestablishing the conditions necessary to enable effective local and provincial governance and providing additional security for the people of Al Anbar province. The approximately 1500 Soldiers were serving in Kuwait and are trained and ready for such a mission.

“The situation in Al Anbar Province is currently a challenge but is not representative of the overall security situation in Iraq , which continues to improve as the Iraqi Security Forces increasingly take the lead,” said Lt. Col. Michelle Martin-Hing, spokesperson for Multi-National Corps-Iraq. “To date, two divisions, 15 brigades, and 68 battalions of the Iraqi Army are in the lead in their own areas of responsibility.”

The Iraqi Security Forces have demonstrated their ability to protect the public and provide security at a number of key events in the past six months such as the Ashura and Arba'een religious observances, the seating of the Council of Representatives and the inauguration of the Iraqi Government. With the support of these additional forces, they will continue to progress toward security self-reliance.

This short-term deployment will make a long-term contribution to Iraq 's security well-being and political process. Each task force is a flexible combined arms force equipped to operate across the spectrum of operations, from conducting security tasks to engaging in combat operations. This includes integral armor, mechanized infantry and engineer support.

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Early Morning Raid Nets IED Cell Leaders

BALAD, Iraq – Iraqi forces raided two targets in the Karada area of Baghdad on May 30 and detained seven individuals responsible for improvised explosive device, or IED attacks against Iraqi Security Forces.

The first target was a dormitory on the campus of the Baghdad Technical University where two student cells, operating out of dormitory rooms, built IEDs and later initiated attacks against Iraqi Army and Police forces. Iraqi forces detained four students on this target.

On the second target, an apartment building near the campus, Iraqi forces detained three cell leaders responsible for emplacing IEDs made by their student cells. All three cell leaders are believed to be Palestinians, and they were financed by a local business.

This cell is responsible for at least two attacks against Iraqi security and police forces in the Karada area. The first attack, in December 2005, resulted in no casualties. The second attack, in January of this year, killed several Iraqi police officers riding in a vehicle.

No Iraqi forces were killed or wounded during this operation.

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CRRB releases 204 detainees

BAGHDAD, Iraq – Multi-National Force - Iraq released 204 male detainees from Coalition-run theater internment facilities May 30.

The Iraqi-led Combined Review and Release Board reviewed their files and recommended release.

The CRRB was established in August 2004 and 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 39,000 detainees, recommending more than 19,600 individuals for release.

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