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Popular Mechanics
April 13, 2018
The first one, known as BLU-119/B CrashPAD, was fielded during 2003 to support Operation Iraqi Freedom. This 2,000-pound Mk84 bomb comes loaded with a mix of high explosive and white phosphorus. The explosive ruptures drums or other containers while the phosphorus burns at high temperature,Ãâà...
Truthdig
April 6, 2018
America's military—the nation's governmental tool of choice these days—never saw a problem it couldn't “fix” or missed an opportunity to coin a slick code name for its open-ended operations. First, we had Operation Enduring Freedom (Afghanistan), then Iraqi Freedom (well, you know where), New DawnÃâà...
The National
April 3, 2018
A year later, Operation Iraqi Freedom was just a few weeks under way when the statue was torn down by US coalition forces as watching Iraqis cheered. That was 15 years ago on April 9. In this episode of Beyond the Headlines, we discuss where Iraq is now with those who remember the statue's symbolicÃâà...
Mintpress News
March 29, 2018
The American incursions into Afghanistan and Iraq were all about bringing the balm of “freedom” to oppressed peoples. Hence, the title of the U.S. war: Operation Iraqi Freedom, where cruise missiles were depicted as instruments of liberation. Bush himself distilled the Beers equation to its bizarre essence:Ãâà...
Asbury Park Press
March 25, 2018
Von Bulow was one of several hundred civilians who gathered outside the main gate of Naval Air Engineering Station Lakehurst to rally in support of American and British troops engaged in Operation Iraqi Freedom. (Photo: Daryl Stone, Asbury Park Press). “Our cause is much the same as our cause inÃâà...
Kurdistan24
March 25, 2018
March 20 marked the fifteenth anniversary of the start of Operation Iraqi Freedom (OIF). In a few places, like Kurdistan and Kuwait, it is still seen positively: better the present difficulties, than Saddam Hussein and his brutalities. Almost everywhere else, it is seen as a big mistake—what President Donald Trump recently calledÃâà...
Caravan News
March 24, 2018
The life-sized portraits of 23 members of the military who died in Operation Iraqi Freedom seem almost to be communicating with those who come to ... Who: The memorial depicts 23 members of the Columbus, Ohio-based Lima Company, one of the most heavily engaged units of Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Stars and Stripes
March 23, 2018
Americans divided over wisdom of invading Iraq in 2003, poll finds. Marines taking part in Operation Iraqi Freedom find an abandoned T-72 tank in a suburb of Baghdad, April 8, 2003. COURTESY OF U.S. MARINE CORPS. Email; Print; Reddit Ãâ÷ Tweet Ãâ÷ Share; Pinterest; More. By WYATT OLSON | STARSÃâà...
Voice of America
March 17, 2018
March 20 marks the 15th anniversary of U.S. President George W. Bush announcing the start of Operation Iraqi Freedom, with air strikes and ground troops deployed to target long-time dictator Saddam Hussein and other Iraqi leaders. But the mission and its complicated legacy have not been withoutÃâà...
Hawaii Tribune Herald
March 17, 2018
In addition to leading a submarine squadron, he was director of the Maritime Battle Center and was a major contributing author and lead editor for foundation reports on Operation Iraqi Freedom and the federal government's response to Hurricane Katrina, according to his resume and a state Department ofÃâà...
Asheboro Courier Tribune
March 17, 2018
He participated in combat campaigns to include Operations, Just Cause, Desert Shield/Desert Storm, Southern Watch, Joint Forge, Operation Iraqi Freedom, Enduring Freedom, New Dawn, Deny Flight, Joint Endeavor, Enduring Freedom, Noble Eagle and several duty assignments throughout his career.
WatertownDailyTimes.com
March 17, 2018
Tuesday marks the 15th anniversary of Operation Iraqi Freedom. With shock and awe, we attacked and invaded Iraq, supposedly in order to destroy WMD, liberate the Iraqi people, establish democracy and win our global war on terrorism. Our troops are still there and still being deployed there. And inÃâà...
Record Bee
March 16, 2018
He was deployed to Qayyarah West, Iraq, in Operation Iraqi Freedom with the “Screaming Eagles” of the 101st Aviation Airborne Division. He served eight years and was honorably discharged in 2006. There are five distinct towns — Upper Lake, Nice, Lucerne, Glen Haven and Clearlake Oaks — that lineÃâà...
Honolulu Star-Advertiser
March 16, 2018
Travis, who has ties to Hawaii, is a former national security analyst and the contributing author and senior editor of studies on Operation Iraqi Freedom and the U.S. government response to Hurricane Katrina. Maj. Gen. Arthur J. Logan, director of emergency management, said in a statement that Travis is aÃâà...
Department of Defense
March 16, 2018
Perez is a veteran of Operation Iraqi Freedom and a combatives instructor. New Jersey Air ... "We teach dismounted operations, military operations in urban terrain [and] call for fire,” she said. "We have to ... Perez, who is a veteran of operations in Iraq, knows the value of training security forces members firsthand. "MakingÃâà...
Department of Defense
March 16, 2018
Finelli said that being unable to return contaminated remains first was recognized as a gap during the first years of Operation Iraqi Freedom, but the idea of a mortuary affairs contaminated remains mitigation site has evolved over the past two to three years, as technology and procedures are constantlyÃâà...
HuffPost
March 16, 2018
The George W. Bush administration announced the Iraq war's official title, “Operation Iraqi Freedom” on March 20, 2003, according to a Scripps Howard News Service article published the same day. The operation had no individual title before that, but fell under the umbrella of the 2001 invasion ofÃâà...
The New Arab
March 16, 2018
Operation Iraqi Freedom: The death of an army. US troops ... "Operation Iraqi Freedom" ended 21 days later, on 1 May 2003. ... America's solution to cut losses and costs was the formation of the Multi-National Force (MNF-I) which in May 2004 was charged with conducting military operations nationwide.
KTVQ Billings News
March 8, 2018
(CNN) -- Here's a look at the Iraq War which was known as Operation Iraqi Freedom until September 2010, when it was renamed Operation New Dawn. In December 2011, the last US troops in Iraq crossed the border into Kuwait, marking the end of the almost-nine year war. Timeline:February 5, 2003 - USÃâà...
Murfreesboro Post
March 6, 2018
Among the areas in which she has worked are diabetes education, the Operation Iraqi Freedom / Operation Enduring Freedom office, and the hospice unit -- where supervisors said her bright personality made her a favorite with patients. “She's built relationships with these people,” said Tom Gallagher,Ãâà...
Patch.com
March 6, 2018
The unit has previously deployed to Bosnia for Operation Joint Forge 7, three times to the Middle East in support of Operation Enduring Freedom and Operation New Dawn, to Iraq during Operation Iraqi Freedom, and to Kosovo in support of Operation Joint Guardian. Another platoon from this unit withÃâà...
Argus Press
March 6, 2018
James — a former Army Ranger who flew Apache helicopters while serving in Operation Iraqi Freedom — is running to unseatt U.S. Sen. Debbie Stabenow, a Democrat. The Republican candidate, who faces a primary challenge, put his conservative ideals at the forefront Monday, telling the audience he isÃâà...
Havelock News
March 6, 2018
Allen Boyette spoke from the heart about Hardison's sacrifice to honor a creed that values duty and honor during his tour of service in Operation Iraqi Freedom and Operation Enduring Freedom in Afghanistan. “Our American way of life is special,” Boyette said. “It's different. If you've been around the worldÃâà...
In Homeland Security
March 6, 2018
Operation Iraqi Freedom, fought between 2003 and 2010, was the first time in U.S. history that the nation attacked a country that was not deemed an imminent threat to its existence. This action was labeled the Bush Doctrine. As a result of Operation Iraqi Freedom, Hussein and his two sons were eventuallyÃâà...
KPTV.com
March 5, 2018
... wild land fire suppression operations. The unit has previously deployed to Bosnia for Operation Joint Forge 7, three times to the Middle East in support of Operation Enduring Freedom and Operation New Dawn, to Iraq during Operation Iraqi Freedom, and to Kosovo in support of Operation Joint Guardian.
KTVQ Billings News
March 5, 2018
August 19, 2010 - The last US combat brigade leaves Iraq. Approximately 52,000 US troops remain in the country. September 1, 2010 - Operation Iraqi Freedom is renamed Operation New Dawn, to reflect the reduced role US troops will play in securing the country. November 25, 2010 - Al-Maliki is namedÃâà...
KGWN
March 5, 2018
F.E. Warren AFB - This weekend, the 90th Mission Support Group unveiled a new name to a memorial plaque at F.E. Warren Air Force Base. Technical Sergeant Matthew Schwartz's name was added to local personnel who died during Operation Enduring Freedom and Operation Iraqi Freedom. TSgt.
Galesburg Register-Mail
March 5, 2018
He commanded the 486th Air Expeditionary Wing Operations Group during Operation Enduring Freedom and Operation Iraqi Freedom. Robertson has a bachelor's degree in criminal justice from Bradley University, an associate's in political science technology from Illinois Central College and is a graduateÃâà...
Tuscaloosa News
March 3, 2018
In the past 13 years alone, more than 460 names representing soldiers killed in Operations Iraqi Freedom and Enduring Freedom have been added to Warriors Walk, a pastoral, tree-lined memorial on the installation. The museum features an M5 Stuart Light Tank and a Howitzer, among other smaller items,Ãâà...
U.S. News & World Report
March 3, 2018
MOBILE, Ala. (AP) — In the midst of an otherwise eerily still Theodore neighborhood, Alabama singer-songwriter Abe Partridge sits at a dining room table. With one hand, he nibbles on steamed blue crab, a delicacy coveted by his wife, Cathy, a Maryland native who swears by the dish, as it is prepared inÃâà...
KWTX
March 3, 2018
On April 1, 2006 her dad, Chief Warrant Officer Michael Lee Hartwick, Jr. was killed in action in Iraq when his helicopter was shot down during Operation Iraqi Freedom. Seven years later, the Children of Fallen Patriots program started helping Haley when she started at Baylor by paying tuition fees and theÃâà...
Valley morning Star
March 3, 2018
“I think it's vital that women veterans are recognized for our role in the defense of our country,” said former Army Sgt. Lupita Perez, an Edcouch-Elsa area resident who served in Operation Iraqi Freedom. “Women have actually been in every crisis and every war the United States has ever been in. WomenÃâà...
Dayton Daily News
March 3, 2018
Col. Robert Marks, Air Force Materiel Command surgeon, poses for a photo inside his office at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio, Feb. 2, 2018. Col. Marks has been selected for promotion to Brigadier General and will become the first male U.S. Air Force Nurse Corps chief once he pins on his new rankÃâà...
Kankakee Daily Journal
March 3, 2018
He served in Operation Iraqi Freedom 2004-05, and Operation Enduring Freedom, 2010-11. While serving, he received the Combat Action Badge and a Purple Heart. A portion of Illinois Route 336 near Macomb in western Illinois has been designated in his honor as the SSG Dustin A. Whitaker MemorialÃâà...
Brownsville Herald
March 3, 2018
“I think it's vital that women veterans are recognized for our role in the defense of our country,” said former Army Sgt. Lupita Perez, an Edcouch-Elsa area resident who served in Operation Iraqi Freedom. “Women have actually been in every crisis and every war the United States has ever been in. WomenÃâà...
Peoria Journal Star
March 3, 2018
He commanded the 486th Air Expeditionary Wing Operations Group during Operation Enduring Freedom and Operation Iraqi Freedom. Robertson has a bachelor's degree in criminal justice from Bradley University, an associate's in political science technology from Illinois Central College and is a graduateÃâà...
Chicago Tribune
March 3, 2018
Davis Sr. was a police officer in west suburban Bellwood and an Illinois National Guard veteran who served in Operation Iraqi Freedom. Diva Davis's Facebook page identified her as a real estate broker; friends said she was also a breast cancer survivor and had worked as a flight attendant. People whoÃâà...
Lincoln Journal Star
February 28, 2018
... Guard, Sobotka served in the 755th Chemical Company out of O'Neill and was deployed to Iraq in 2006-2007 in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom. ... In 2014, Sobotka took over his uncle's farm/ranch that was established by his great-grandfather in 1907 and in 2017 he purchased the operation from hisÃâà...
Common Dreams
December 31, 1999
Palestinian boys wear American flag stickers over their mouths during an anti-U.S. rally March 20, 2003 in Rafah refugee camp in the Gaza Strip. Tomahawk cruise missiles were fired on Iraqi targets early March 20 as U.S. President George W. Bush said that a war with Iraq has begun. (Photo: AbidÃâà...
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