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Here is one new photo of the 4-14 CAV in Rawah, Iraq.
U.S. Air Force Photo by Tech. Sgt. Andy Dunaway
Here are four new photos of the 2-1 INF conducting operations in Anah and Reehana, Iraq.
(one, two, three, four).
U.S. Air Force Photos by Tech. Sgt. Andy Dunaway
Here is one new photo of the 1-17 INF uncasing their colors, as they take over duties from the 1-24 INF in Mosul.
Link to Full Article with photo
Submitted by
1st Battalion, 17th Infantry Regiment
AL JEDEHA, Iraq - In this town where the biblical prophet Jonah once preached human kindness, Soldiers from 1st Battalion, 17th Infantry Battalion conducted a medical screening for women, children and men in this neighborhood within Mosul.
A team that included medical professionals, interpreters, Soldiers, coalition forces and a religious support team screened 234 people and provided medical treatment when necessary.
Thanks to a tip by a bulletin board member we found out that the 2-1 INF, 172nd SBCT is featured in a video segment on CNN. Click the link to launch the video.
Related Article:
Military ready to raid five western towns - Washington Times
Link to Full Article
By: George E. Beetham Jr.
During the Gulf War of 1991, then Capt. H.R. McMaster commanded Eagle Troop of the Second Squadron of the Second Armored Cavalry Division.
His troop led the armored advance into Iraq, driving in advance of the main armored divisions across miles of desert in a traditional cavalry scouting role.
Soldiers from Bravo Company, 2-1 INF, can be seen conducting operations in Anah, Iraq in this DOD photo.
Dod Photo by Tech. Sgt. Andy Dunaway, U.S. Air Force
This Defend America Photo Essay contains 9 new photos of the 4-14 CAV in Rawah.
U.S. Air Force Photos by Tech. Sgt. Andy Dunaway
Link to Full Article
Matt Misterek, The News Tribune
A group of military mothers founded in Flint, Mich., during World War II has launched a state chapter and will meet in Tacoma next month.
The Blue Star Mothers of America is made up of mothers or stepmothers who have had, or do have, children in the military. Fathers, stepfathers and other family members can join as associate members. [...]
Here are two photos (one, two) of 2nd Platoon, 4-14 CAV, conducting operations in Rawah, Iraq.
DOD Photos by Tech. Sgt. Andy Dunaway, U.S. Air Force
(TFF Press Release)
MOSUL, IRAQ (September 28, 2005) –Iraqi Army and Coalition Forces Soldiers responded to a suicide bomber attack in Tal Afar on the morning of September 28.
Iraqi citizens filing for compensation at a Civil Military Operations Center, were the target of the attack. Five civilians were killed and 30 wounded in the explosion. The wounded were evacuated to local civilian and military hospitals for treatment.
Link to Full Article
By SHAWBONG FOK, Democrat staff Writer
Sgt. Brandon Huff of Woodland, whose left leg was taken by a hidden explosive in Mosul, Iraq last April, is still being treated at Walter Reed Army Medical Center.
He has been receiving physical and occupational therapy five times week. The physical therapy has strengthened him to walk again while using a prosthetic leg. And the occupational therapy addresses his weaknesses incurred from a stroke he suffered as a result of blood clots. Doctors haven't yet figured out precisely when the blood clot happened.
Winds of Change has published its latest Iraq Report, with links to news and analysis of recent events there.
Link to Full Article
By Nicole Geary, Lansing State Journal
It's a few minutes after 9 a.m. on a typical weekday in mid-Michigan.
There's an eight-hour difference and thousands of miles between Maj. Darren Klemens in Mosul, Iraq, and his hometown of Mason.
I'm a bit tardy in posting this information, but there is a new television documentary called "Kiowa Down" that chronicles the rescue of a helicopter crew by 5-20 INF, 3/2 SBCT last September in Tal Afar. The operation was detailed in a long article last November by Matthew Cox that is a must read. Provided below is the full text of an email I received from the film's producer regarding upcoming viewings on the Military Channel and Video On Demand.
One of the nice things we were able to do last year when the 3/2 SBCT redeployed was create an album in the gallery with various photos of the homecoming ceremonies. If you attend one of the 1/25 SBCT ceremonies and have pictures it would be great to share them with other family members that perhaps were not able to attend in person.
If you are already a gallery contributor you can simply create a new album on the main photo page and we will consolidate them in one album. If you have photos to share, but need an account, you can send an email to photos (at) strykernews (dot) com and we will forward instructions.
(TFF Press Release)
MOSUL, IRAQ (September 24, 2005) – Iraqi Security Forces and Multi-National Forces from Task Force Freedom seized four weapons caches, detained 13 suspected terrorists, killed one and injured two terrorists during operations Friday and today.
Iraqi Police engaged and wounded two terrorists after receiving small arms fire in Mosul Friday. One individual fled and the other was transported to a local hospital.
Link to Full Article
By Alex Fryer, Seattle Times
Amid the handmade "Welcome Home!" signs, low-cut jeans and high expectations, there was Jamie Dillard in a white sweater and floral dress, waiting for her husband in a Fort Lewis gymnasium yesterday.
It had been a year since Spc. Charlie Dillard left for Iraq, along with about 3,800 others in the 1st Brigade, 25th Infantry Division. Thirty four weren't coming home, the victims of enemy fire, roadside bombings and other violence.
Link to Full Article (Updated w/ photos)
MICHAEL GILBERT; The News Tribune
Nearly 300 Stryker soldiers got a loud, joyous welcome home Friday afternoon at Fort Lewis as the first waves of troops from the 1st Brigade, 25th Infantry Division returned from their year in Iraq.
By late Friday – when two more flights were due – more than 1,000 of the Lancer Brigade’s 4,200 soldiers were expected to have made it home. The rest will arrive daily through next weekend.
Link to Full Article
By Jonathan Finer, The Washington Post
TAL AFAR, Iraq — The Iraqi soldiers had already searched the house, according to a sticker plastered across its gate.
But when their commanding general and a U.S. colonel arrived one afternoon last week to praise their performance and observe them in action, the troops wanted to give a demonstration. With theatrical intensity, they charged the two-story structure on the nearly deserted block, rifles at the ready, while other soldiers and two reporters watched.
The Sept. 25, 2005 edition of Anaconda Times, published by Stars and Stripes, contains an article and cover photo on the 4-14 CAV operating in Iraq. The article is on page 8.
I'm hoping this note will clear up some of the confusion regarding the usernames and password required to access certain areas of this site. When this site was originally created, the only operational part was the page you're reading now, the news section. Over time we've added the Forum and the Photo Gallery. However, each area is run by a separate piece of software, all of which require a unique username/password combination. Provided below is a quick summary of the different areas of the site, and what you'll need to access each.
TFF Press Release
MOSUL, IRAQ (September 22, 2005) – As part of the ongoing Operation Restoring Rights citizens of Tal Afar received further aid from the Iraqi government with the arrival of more essential food items there Sep. 21.
Over 250,000 pounds of food was delivered to Tal Afar by Iraqi workers as the second instillation of over $10 million of immediate reconstruction projects and aid to begin the rebuilding process there.
The Belmont Club and Bill Roggio both have an in depth analysis of recent operations in Iraq, including those in Tal Afar and Mosul.
(TFF Press Release)
MOSUL, IRAQ (September 21, 2005) – Multi-National Forces from Task Force Freedom have killed 11 terrorists, detained 52 others and seized several weapons caches since Monday.
Soldiers from Task Force Freedom killed three terrorists after receiving small arms fire in Mosul Tuesday. Soldiers from 2nd Battalion, 1st Infantry Regiment and Multi-National Forces also killed eight terrorists, wounded one, detained one and seized a weapons cache of small arms and ammunition during separate raids in Mosul Monday. Soldiers from 2-1 Infantry detained 21 individuals suspected of terrorist activity during a cordon and search in Mosul Tuesday. The unit also seized a weapons cache consisting of small arms and multiple rounds of ammunition in Mosul Tuesday. An Explosive Ordinance Team reduced the cache without incident. Soldiers from 4th Battalion, 23rd Infantry Regiment detained five individuals suspected of terrorist activity and seized a weapon with silencer and ammunition during a raid in Mosul Monday Suspects are in custody with no MNF injuries reported.
(TFF Press Release)
MOSUL, IRAQ (September 20, 2005) –Multi-National Forces from Task Force Freedom have detained 57 suspected terrorists and seized four weapons caches since Sunday.
Soldiers from 1st Battalion, 17th Infantry Regiment detained 14 individuals suspected of terrorist activity after receiving small arms fire in Mosul Monday. Also on Monday, Soldiers from 2nd Battalion, 1st Infantry Regiment detained an individual suspected of terrorist activity during a raid in Mosul. Soldiers from 2-1 Infantry also detained 21 individuals suspected of terrorist activity after receiving small arms fire in Mosul today.
(TFF Press Release)
MOSUL, IRAQ (September 20, 2005) – Governor Duraid Kashmula, governor of Nineveh province announced yesterday that operations in Tal Afar, aimed at restoring the rights of citizens and removing terrorists have been highly successful. As a result of those success the government, Iraqi Security Forces and Coalition Forces are turning their focus toward reconstruction and rebuilding.
Operation Restoring Rights in Tal Afar has resulted in at least 151 terrorists killed, 683 terrorists captured, 64 weapons caches seized, and 33 improvised explosive devices found since August 26th.
Winds of Change has published its weekly Iraq Report, with links to news and analysis of recent events there.
News photos of our Stryker Brigades have been few and far between of late. Here is one photo, however, of the 56th Stryker Brigade (Pa. National Guard), which is providing support in New Orleans.
Link to Full Article
By MARGARET FRIEDENAUER, News-Miner
Col. Robert Brown gave some insight Wednesday into what the 172nd Stryker Brigade Combat Team may face during the next 12 months of its deployment in Iraq.
Brown is the commander of the 1st Brigade, 25th Infantry Division, which will return to Fort Lewis, Wash., after 11 months in Iraq. The 172nd is taking over operations and duties in northern Iraq from the 1/25th.
Dave has posted a new Dispatch From Iraq on his site written by his friend with the 1/25 SBCT in Mosul. Previous Dispatches are linked to as well.
(TFF Press Release)
MOSUL, IRAQ (September 17, 2005) –Iraqi Security Forces and Multi-National Forces from Task Force Freedom killed a terrorist, detained 13 suspected terrorists, and seized explosives Friday and today.
BAGHDAD, Iraq (AP) - Coalition forces have arrested two alleged leaders of the al-Qaida in Iraq terrorist group, the U.S. military said Saturday.
The two men were identified as Taha Ibrahim Yasin Becher, whose alias was Abu Fatima, and Hamed Saeed Ismael Mustafa, also known as Abu Shahed. The statement said the two men, who were holding a meeting at the time of their capture, headed al-Qaida's organization in Iraq's third-largest city. ...
TFF Press Release
MOSUL, IRAQ (September 16, 2005) – Iraqi Security forces and Multi-National forces from 3rd Armored Cavalry Regiment and 172nd Infantry Brigade (Stryker Brigade Combat Team) detained seven suspected terrorists, killed two terrorists, and seized three weapons caches during operations in northern Iraq today.
As a part of Operation Restoring Rights Soldiers from 3rd Battalion, 3rd Brigade, 3rd Division Iraqi Army and Soldiers from 1st Squadron, 3rd Armored Cavalry Regiment killed two terrorists following an attack on their patrol in Tal Afar. In other operations there, Soldiers from 2nd Squadron, 3rd Armored Cavalry Regiment detained six individuals suspected of terrorist activity and seized three weapons caches during search operations. The weapons were confiscated for future destruction.
Link to Full Article
Anchorage Daily News
Four Fort Wainwright soldiers suffered minor injuries in three separate attacks in Iraq last week, Army officials said Friday.
All four soldiers were part of the 172nd Stryker Brigade Combat Team, which left Alaska last month for a yearlong assignment in the Middle East. The 3,800- person brigade started arriving in Iraq in early September after first going to Kuwait.
Link to Full Article
by Lance Cpl. Bernadette L. Ainsworth
Army News Service
Scores of insurgents were reportedly killed, detained or fled from the town of Tal Afar Sept. 11 as Coalition forces launched an offensive into the city, located about 30 miles west of Mosul in northern Iraq.
Now reconstruction and re-establishment of infrastructure in the city has been turned over to the 3rd Armored Cavalry Regiment's 401st Civil Affairs Battalion.
The civil affairs Soldiers have already been working on short-term projects in Tal Afar, including school refurbishments, supplying food, road repair, fixing electrical problems, digging wells for drinking water and starting a local newspaper.
The following is a very nice column regarding Laurie Whitham, who has been a frequent visitor to this site. Her son, SPC Chase Whitham, died in Mosul in May, 2004.
Link to Full Article
By Bob Welch, The Register-Guard
SPRINGFIELD - It goes away for the rest of us, the war in Iraq. But not for the woman at Springfield Memorial Gardens on Tuesday afternoon.
Our grief is the Monopoly equivalent of landing on "Jail" without having drawn the ominous ``Go directly to ...'' card. We're just visiting. Another roll of the dice, and we're off and playing again.
Portions of the previous article were based on a recent press briefing from Iraq by Colonel Robert Brown, Commander of the 1/25 SBCT in Mosul.
UPDATE: There is video of his briefing available at The Pentagon Channel website as well.
MR. WHITMAN: I can hear you fine here in the Pentagon briefing room in the Pentagon. Thank you very much for joining this morning. We know that you're very busy, but we also know that you're about to come to the end of your tour in Iraq with your unit, and we appreciate the opportunity to get some perspectives from the commander that's been on the ground for some time now.
Colonel H. R. McMaster, commander of the 3rd Armored Cavalry Regiment in Tal Afar, briefs the Pentagon press corps from Iraq on recent operations there.
COL. MCMASTER: Great. Okay, I'll begin by talking about the purpose of the operation and then describe the enemy that we're facing here, and then summarize the effects I think we've had on the enemy over the past couple of weeks.
First of all, the purpose of this operation is the secure the population of Tall Afar from the terrorists who have infiltrated this city and set up a safe haven support base here in Tall Afar. The whole purpose of the operation is to secure the population so that we can lift the enemy's campaign of intimidation and population -- intimidation and coercion over the population and allow economic and political development to proceed here and to return, really, to normal life.
Arthur Chrenkoff has published his final Good News From Iraq entry, with in depth coverage of positive developments there. A new site, Good News from the Front, will carry on what Arthur started.
The following articles/summaries describe in depth the recent operations in Tal Afar, which lies west of Mosul. Although (to my knowledge) no Stryker Brigade units are currently operating there, they have in the past. Additionally, the coalition troops operating there are part of Task Force Freedom, which the Stryker Brigade is part of as well.
Link to Full Article
By J.M. Simpson
MOSUL, Iraq--Over the next several weeks, members of the 4th Battalion, 11th Field Artillery, 172nd Stryker Brigade will assume combat operations at Forward Operating Base QWest in northern Iraq as its predecessor returns to Fort Lewis in Washington.
Departing soldiers have been giving members of Alaska's Stryker Brigade "right-seat rides" in their Stryker vehicles to prepare them for their mission over the next year.
"The thunder rolls and we are ready to go," said the unit's commander, Lt. Col. Scott Wuestner, as he took off his body armor following a right-seat ride through his area of operations with Lt. Col. Bradley Becker, commander of Fort Lewis' 2nd Battalion, 8th Field Artillery.
Michael Yon has updated his blog and has changed the format of his entries. It is worth the time to read the latest entry and look around the new site.
A timely reminder From U.S. Army Alaska.
Link to Full Article
Mark Hazard
Garrison Operations
U.S. ARMY ALASKA – Operations Security by definition is an analytic process used to deny an adversary information about our intentions and capabilities. We do this by identifying, controlling and protecting indicators associated with our planning processes or operations. OPSEC does not replace other security disciplines - it supplements them.
OPSEC needs to be taken seriously, and we must be cautious of what we put on the Internet. The enemy is a pro at exploiting OPSEC vulnerabilities. He reads the information we provide on open sources that knowledge against us.
BAGHDAD, Iraq (CNN) -- U.S. and Iraqi soldiers have been going from house to house in the restive northern city of Tal Afar to ferret out militants in an operation that will continue until it is "freed from insurgents," military officials said.
U.S. and Iraqi forces, traveling in Humvees and Bradley Fighting Vehicles, on Saturday swept through one-third of the city, where U.S. and Iraqi forces have been sparring with militants in recent weeks.
Provided below are a number of articles written by 1LT Dana Scott highlighting recent operations by the 2-8 FA, 1/25 SBCT.
Headlines:
Iraqi Army Preserves Security of Ninewah Province, MNF-NW DCG Meets with Local Leaders from the Tigris River Valley, Local Leaders from Al Hadr Meet to Discuss Issues in their Village, Medical Clinic Treats 30 Iraqis, NCO Academy Completes Room Clearing Phase, Civil Affairs Team Continues CMOC Opportunities for Iraqis, Qayarrah Begins Construction of Medical Clinic
This Sunday the volunteers from Hero to Hero will team up with the Tacoma Fire Department to honor the victims of 9/11 and kick off their '06 campaign. The event is open to the public - all of the details are provided in the email below.
Hero to Hero has sent shirts to a number of Stryker Brigade units the past two years, and hopefully units from the 172nd will sign up as well.
UPDATE: There are revised driving directions to the event if you are planning on attending. Send an email to todd (at) strykernews (dot) com and I will forward them to you.
TFF Press Release
MOSUL, IRAQ (September 9, 2005) – Iraqi Security Forces and Multi-National Forces from Task Force Freedom killed 11 terrorists and detained 13 suspected terrorists Thursday and today.
Iraqi Army Soldiers from 3rd Brigade, 3rd Division along with MNF Soldiers detained seven individuals suspected of terrorist activity after receiving small arms fire in Ganus Thursday.
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
SPC Jeffrey A. Williams, 20, of Warrenville, Ill., died on Sept. 5,
2005, in Tal Afar, Iraq, where an improvised explosive device detonated near his combat patrol. SPC Williams was assigned to the Support Squadron, 3rd Armored Cavalry Regiment, Fort Carson, Colo.
We would like to extend our deepest sympathies to his family, friends, and fellow soldiers. We will add any subsequent articles we find to this entry.
In the middle of a major Coalition and Iraqi Army action against anti-Iraqi insurgents in northwestern Iraq, Lt. Col. Cecil Nance of the North Carolina National Guard intervened to see a grandmother, mother and newborn baby to safety.
Midmorning on this particular early June day, soldiers reported "civilians on the battlefield," and described two adult females carrying a "package." Because this region was already a hotbed of insurgent activity and reports of suicide bombers (even using women) were on the rise, extreme caution was advised. When Nance arrived on the scene, he discovered the "package" to be a newborn baby.
(TFF Press Release)
CAMP BUEHRING, Kuwait (September 8, 2005) –On August 26th the 172nd Stryker Brigade Combat Team (SBCT) conducted a re-enlistment ceremony for 210 soldiers, which is roughly five percent of the brigade. This is the largest re-enlistment ceremony held in the history of the unit.
“The big thing for this is about half of the soldiers here re-enlisted to stay in Alaska. To me, that means when they return they have been combat seasoned for the next life cycle of the unit,” said Command Sergeant Major William J. Ulibarri, senior enlisted advisor of the 172nd Stryker Brigade Combat Team. He added, “This is patriotism.”
Here are two recent photos (one, two) of the 3-21 INF in Rawah, Iraq.
U.S. Army Photos by SSG Kyle Davis.
Lakewood Police and Crime Stoppers are asking for assistance in locating a suspect in connection with the murder of two individuals early Monday morning near Ft. Lewis. Both individuals, one a soldier, had connections to Ft. Lewis and the Stryker Brigades. Our hearts go out to the families and friends affected by this tragedy.
UPDATE: As soon as we posted this a new press release indicates that a suspect has been taken into custody.
TFF Press Release
MOSUL, IRAQ (September 7, 2005) – Multi-National Forces from Task Force Freedom detained three suspected terrorists and seized weapons caches Tuesday and today.
Soldiers from 3rd Battalion, 21st Infantry Regiment detained three individuals suspected of terrorist activity during a cordon and search in northern Mosul today. Soldiers from 1st Battalion, 5th Infantry Regiment seized a weapons cache of mortars in eastern Mosul Tuesday. An Explosive Ordinance Disposal team reduced the cache without incident.
Embedded freelance journalist Michael Yon was kind enough to particpiate in a question and answer session via email from Mosul. Provided below is the full transcript of our conversation. These questions were submitted prior to the publication of his recent dispatch, Gates of Fire.
We would like to thank Michael for taking time out of his busy schedule to respond. If you would like to support his efforts you can sponsor his dispatches by making a donation via PayPal.
Winds of Change has published its weekly Iraq Report, with links to news and analysis of recent events.
Dave has posted a new dispatch on his site from his friend Matt, a SGT with the 1-25 SBCT in Mosul.
Link to Full Article
By Jonathan Finer, Washington Post
TALL AFAR, Iraq, Sept. 3 -- After spending the night in abandoned homes, the more than 5,000 U.S. and Iraqi troops who had swept into the northern city of Tall Afar awoke Saturday morning to broadcasts from mosques calling residents to fight the invasion.
But the troops met little resistance as they continued raiding houses Saturday to gather information about the insurgents who have controlled large parts of the city for nearly a year.
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
SPC Jason E. Ames, 21, of Cerulean, Ky., died on Aug. 31, 2005, in Mosul, Iraq, from non-combat related injuries. SPC Ames was assigned to the 3rd Battalion, 21st Infantry Regiment, 1st Brigade, 25th Infantry Division (Stryker Brigade Combat Team), Fort Lewis, WA.
Our thoughts and prayers are with the family, friends and comrades he leaves behind. We will add any future articles to this entry.
Here is a photo from Camp Buehring, Kuwait, taken on Aug. 26, 2005.
U.S. Army Alaska Photo by Spc. Michael Noggle
Provided below are a number of articles written by 1LT Dana Scott highlighting recent operations by the 2-8 FA, 1/25 SBCT.
Headlines:
Iraqi Army and Iraqi Police Work Hand in Hand, Joint Operation Unearths Caches and Detains Nine, NCO Academy Goes to the Range, TF Automatic and 917th CSG Deliver School Supplies, 3/3rd Iraqi Army Detains Four Suspected Terrorists
The DoD has created an online resource for military families impacted by hurricane Katrina. Need assistance? Looking for relatives? Make this site your first stop.
This announcement is from USARAK's e-post web site.
PAO staff report
CAMP BUEHRING, Kuwait –The 172nd Stryker Brigade Combat Team has completed deployment to Kuwait enroute to Iraq.
While at Camp Buehring the Soldiers will acclimate to the heat, conduct weapons marksmanship training, prepare vehicles and equipment for movement north, and receive additional training on countering various threats they may face in theater.
The brigade has rear detachments at forts Wainwright and Richardson to work with family readiness groups. For information on how to mail letters or packages contact the rear detachment commander at 907-353-2003 or 353-2004.
Strykerdad172nd has created a new album with photos from the 172nd SBCT Deployment Ceremony on July 28, 2005.
It is with some urgency and a great deal of sadness that we pass along the following request from Steve Thorne. Steve's son, SGT Scott Thorne, was seriously injured in Mosul last September, and Steve chronicled his recovery here.
Even in the midst of the continuing losses in Iraq we thought it was necessary to pause and acknowledge the tremendous devastation on the Gulf Coast here at home. The scenes on television are reminiscent of the tsunami last December, and it sounds like it will get worse before it gets better. Our thoughts and prayers are with those directly and indirectly affected by this incredible storm. For those interested, here is a link to the Red Cross fund set up to provide assistance.
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
2LT Charles R. Rubado, 23, of Clearwater, Fla., died on Aug. 29, 2005, in Tal Afar, Iraq, when his M1A2 Abrams tank came under attack by enemy forces using small arms fire. 2LT Rubado was assigned to the 1st Squadron, 3rd Armored Cavalry Regiment, Fort Carson, CO.
Please join us in offering our sincere condolences to the loved ones he leaves behind.
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Chief Warrant Officer Dennis P. Hay, 32, of Valdosta, Ga., died on Aug. 29, 2005, in Tal Afar, Iraq, where his OH-58D Kiowa helicopter came under attack by enemy forces using small arms fire. CWO Hay was assigned to the 4th Squadron, 3rd Armored Cavalry Regiment, Fort Carson, CO.
We would like to extend our deepest sympathies to his family, friends and comrades.