Central Command News (7/2/08)

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Ambassador Crocker cites positive changes in Iraq

Posted: 30 Jun 2008 04:55 AM CDT

WASHINGTON (June 30, 2008) – Iraq is enjoying political and economic progress and better security, Ambassador Ryan Crocker told CNN.

Coalition group removes mines from Afghan battlefields

Posted: 30 Jun 2008 04:29 AM CDT

BAGRAM AIRFIELD, Afghanistan (June 30, 2008) – Afghanistan was heavily mined by Soviet forces during their 10-year occupation, ending in February 1989. Then, as the Taliban and Northern Alliance fought, they continued to lay out mines to protect their supply routes, airfields, military posts and front lines.

New course prepares Afghan police for field work

Posted: 30 Jun 2008 04:15 AM CDT

KUNAR PROVINCE, Afghanistan (June 30, 2008) – Sixty Afghan men were recently trained by the Kunar provincial reconstruction team.

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Small efforts make big difference in Zabul

Posted: 29 Apr 2008 08:34 AM CDT

KABUL, Afghanistan (Apr. 29, 2008) – Afghan elders and government representatives coordinated efforts on a variety of projects to benefit hundreds of Afghans in Zabul province recently.

Coalition forces target AQI; three terrorists killed, 12 detained

Posted: 29 Apr 2008 08:25 AM CDT

BAGHDAD (29 April, 2008)– Coalition forces killed three terrorists and detained 12 suspected terrorists while targeting the al-Qaeda in Iraq network in the northern half of the country Tuesday.

Iraqi Army and MND-B Soldiers kill 22 enemy repelling attack against ISF checkpoint in Baghdad

Posted: 28 Apr 2008 09:18 AM CDT

BAGHDAD (April 28, 2008) – Iraqi Army soldiers and Multi-National Division – Baghdad Soldiers engaged and killed 22 criminals attacking an Iraqi Security Force Checkpoint April 27, in northeastern Baghdad.

12 insurgents killed, 12 more wounded in failed Kunar attack

Posted: 28 Apr 2008 09:16 AM CDT

BAGRAM AIRFIELD, Afghanistan (April 28. 2008) – A dozen insurgents were killed and a dozen more were wounded during a failed attack, Sunday, on Afghan National Army and U.S. bases in Kunar province's Korengal Valley.