Major Joint US-Iraqi Operation Begins

[Pale Rider]

This wil go on, forever. There will never, ever, be an end to this. The only end that will ever come for "us," is if we pull out.



Major Joint US-Iraqi Operation Begins



2008-01-08 06:46:50
By ELENA BECATOROS Associated Press Writer

BAGHDAD (AP) — U.S. and Iraqi forces launched a major operation to strike against al-Qaida in Iraq and other extremists, the U.S. military said Tuesday, in an effort to build on a recent overall reduction of violence and push militants from their strongholds.

The division and brigade-level operation, dubbed Phantom Phoenix, will cover the entire country, the military said.

"Phantom Phoenix will synchronize lethal and non-lethal effects to exploit recent security gains and disrupt terrorist support zones and enemy command and control," the military said in a statement.

Violence across Iraq has fallen dramatically in recent months, an improvement attributed to a combination of 30,000 extra troops sent into the Baghdad area; the work of U.S.-backed predominantly Sunni tribal groups who turned against al-Qaida in Iraq; and a cease-fire declared by radical Shiite cleric Muqtada al-Sadr for his Mahdi Army militia.

"Al-Qaida in Iraq is attempting to regain strength and establish new support areas in northern Iraq," said Lt. Col. James Hutton, a spokesman for the U.S. military. "AQI has fled its former sanctuaries and remains a dangerous foe."

http://charter.net/news/news_reader.php?storyid=14297858&feedid=249&storyid=14297858&feedid=249

[darin]

I dunno why, but when I saw this thread title I saw 'Major Joint' - and thought 'pot?'

Thing is - what I don't get about Media - there have many 'major combined' operations in Iraq. At least more-often than what we read.

Still - it's good news to see stuff happening in Iraq which doesn't simply highlight US Casualties.

[red states rule]

This wil go on, forever. There will never, ever, be an end to this. The only end that will ever come for "us," is if we pull out.



Major Joint US-Iraqi Operation Begins



2008-01-08 06:46:50
By ELENA BECATOROS Associated Press Writer

BAGHDAD (AP) — U.S. and Iraqi forces launched a major operation to strike against al-Qaida in Iraq and other extremists, the U.S. military said Tuesday, in an effort to build on a recent overall reduction of violence and push militants from their strongholds.

The division and brigade-level operation, dubbed Phantom Phoenix, will cover the entire country, the military said.

"Phantom Phoenix will synchronize lethal and non-lethal effects to exploit recent security gains and disrupt terrorist support zones and enemy command and control," the military said in a statement.

Violence across Iraq has fallen dramatically in recent months, an improvement attributed to a combination of 30,000 extra troops sent into the Baghdad area; the work of U.S.-backed predominantly Sunni tribal groups who turned against al-Qaida in Iraq; and a cease-fire declared by radical Shiite cleric Muqtada al-Sadr for his Mahdi Army militia.

"Al-Qaida in Iraq is attempting to regain strength and establish new support areas in northern Iraq," said Lt. Col. James Hutton, a spokesman for the U.S. military. "AQI has fled its former sanctuaries and remains a dangerous foe."

http://charter.net/news/news_reader.php?storyid=14297858&feedid=249&storyid=14297858&feedid=249

Has Harry Reid declared this joint action a lost cause yet?

[Pale Rider]

Has Harry Reid declared this joint action a lost cause yet?

No... but Murtha has accused the troops of raping and pillaging already.

[red states rule]

No... but Murtha has accused the troops of raping and pillaging already.

and John Kerry will hold a press conference later today saying the troops are uneducated terrorists