| Iraqi Forces Detain Suspected ID Card Fabricator in Fallujah BALAD (Courtesy of CJSOTF-AP, May 31, 2007) –Acting on a tip from an anonymous informant, Iraqi Army Forces conducted an operation May 29 in Al Anbar Province detaining two individuals suspected of fabricating fake identification cards for al Qaeda in Iraq. |
| Three Suspected Terrorists Captured BAGHDAD, Iraq (Courtesy of MNF-Iraq, May 31, 2007) – Iraqi and Coalition Forces detained three suspected terrorists during operations in central and eastern Iraq Thursday morning. |
| Iraqi Forces Detain Suspected Key Leader of al-Qaeda in Iraq During Operation in Mosul; Four Others Detained in Second Operation BAGHDAD (Courtesy of CJSOTF-AP, May 30, 2007)– Acting on a tip from a detained insurgent, Iraqi Security Forces captured a suspected key leader of al-Qaeda in Iraq during a raid in Mosul May 29. The targeted individual is allegedly responsible for constructing both vehicle-borne and emplaced improvised explosive devices that contain chlorine gas in order to attack and kill innocent civilians. |
| Iraqi Special Operations Forces Detain Suspected JAM Commander In Baghdad Raid BAGHDAD (Courtesy of CJSOTF-AP, May 30, 2007) – Iraqi Special Operations Forces apprehended a Jaysh al-Mahdi Special Groups commander during an early morning raid in Kadamiyah, a central suburb of Baghdad May 30. The target of this operation is alleged to be responsible for providing financial, logistical, and political support for multiple insurgent groups and terrorist organizations. |
| Iraqi Special Operations Forces detain alleged leader of terrorist cell in Baghdad BAGHDAD (Courtesy of Multi-National Corps – Iraq PAO, May 30, 2007)– Acting on a tip from local citizens, Iraqi Special Operations Forces detained a suspected terrorist cell leader during an early morning raid May 29. |
| Iraqi Forces detain 15 suspected insurgents during central Iraq operations BAGHDAD (Courtesy of Multi-National Corps-Iraq PAO, May 30, 2007) – Iraqi Forces detained 15 suspected insurgents without incident during three operations in central Iraq May 26, 27 and 28. The operations disrupted insurgent networks launching attacks on innocent civilians and Coalition Forces. |
| Iraqi Special Operations Forces Detain Alleged Leader of Terrorist Cell in Baghdad BAGHDAD (Courtesy of CJSOTF-AP, May 29, 2007) – Acting on a tip from local citizens, Iraqi Special Operations Forces detained a suspected terrorist cell leader during an early morning raid May 29. |
| Three militants detained in raids BAGRAM AIRFIELD, Afghanistan (Courtesy of CJTF-82, May 29, 2007) – Afghan and Coalition forces detained three suspected al-Qaida militants in a raid on two separate compounds early Tuesday in the Nadar Shahkot district of Khowst province. |
| Special Forces holds Memorial Day Ceremony FORT BRAGG, N.C. (USASOC News Service, May 28, 2007) — The Army Special Forces commanding general, along with the Special Forces Association, hosted the thirty ninth annual Special Forces Memorial Day Ceremony today on the Army Special Operations Forces Plaza here. |
| Iraqi Special Operations Forces Liberates Imam Held By Terrorist BAGHDAD (Courtesy of CJSOTF-AP Public Affairs, May 25, 2007) – Iraqi Special Operations Forces liberated an Imam held captive in a terrorist stronghold on May 21 in the Iskandariyah area of Baghdad during an operation to conduct a search for three captured U.S. Soldiers. |
| USASOC memorializes 42 fallen Soldiers during Fort Bragg ceremony FORT BRAGG, N.C. (USASOC News Service, May 24, 2007) — The U.S. Army Special Operations Command paid homage to their Soldiers that died in combat during the past year with a somber ceremony here May 24. The ceremony was the culmination of two full days of remembrance and understanding for the gold star families of 37 Army Special Operation Soldiers killed during combat operations in Iraq and Afghanistan and five Korean War Soldiers. |
| Night Stalkers add nine names to unit memorial FORT CAMPBELL, Ky. (USASOC News Service, May 24, 2007) – Each year just before Memorial Day, the 160th Special Operations Aviation Regiment (Airborne) holds a ceremony honoring Night Stalkers who made the ultimate sacrifice in the line of duty. |
| Coalition Forces Find Explosives Cache, Detain 15 BAGHDAD, Iraq (Courtesy of MNF-I, May 24, 2007) – Coalition Forces detained 15 suspected terrorists and destroyed a cache of explosives during operations Thursday targeting al-Qaeda in Iraq. |
| Coalition forces fend off enemy attack BAGRAM AIRFIELD, Afghanistan (Courtesy of CJTF-82, May 23, 2007) – Over 25 Taliban fighters, positioned in three compounds, attacked Coalition forces with machine gun and rocket propelled grenade fire five kilometers northeast of the Sangin District Center this morning. |
| Iraqi Special Operations Forces detain two suspects, destroy IED factories in search for missing Soldiers BAGHDAD (Courtesy of Multi-National Corps – Iraq PAO, May 23, 2007) – Iraqi Special Operations Forces detained two personnel suspected of insurgent activities, while conducting an early-morning operation in search of three missing Soldiers on May 21, south of Baghdad. |
| Iraqi Special Operations Forces Detain 2 Suspects and Destroy IED Factories in Search for Missing Soldiers BAGHDAD (Courtesy of CJSOTF-AP, May 23, 2007) – Iraqi Special Operations Forces detained two personnel suspected of insurgent activities, while conducting an early-morning operation in search of three missing Soldiers on May 21, south of Baghdad. |
| Iraqi Army Forces Detain 16 Suspected Al Qaeda Terrorists Near Samarra BALAD (Courtesy of CJSOTF-AP, May 21, 2007) – Iraqi Army Forces detained 16 members of an alleged terrorist cell during early morning raids in Samarra May 20. The targeted individuals are alleged to be members of an Al Qaeda in Iraq (AQI) foreign fighter cell which is involved in anti-Iraq forces training activities in the Samarra area. |
| ANA, Coalition forces encounter dozens of enemy fighters in Sangin BAGRAM AIRFIELD, Afghanistan (Courtesy of CJTF-82, May 21, 2007) – 1st Kandak, 1st Brigade, 209th Afghan National Army Corps soldiers and Coalition forces were attacked by an unknown amount of enemy fighters while conducting a combat patrol near the village of Putay, located 3 kilometers northeast of the Sangin District Center in Helmand Province, May 20. |
| ANP, Coalition forces withstand enemy ambush in Paktya BAGRAM AIRFIELD, Afghanistan (Courtesy of CJTF-82, May 18, 2007) – Afghan National Police and Coalition forces patrolling seven kilometers (4.2 miles) south of Chamkani, Paktya province were ambushed by 20 enemy fighters early this morning near the Pakistan border. |
| PRESS RELEASE: Army Special Forces Soldier dies in Afghanistan FORT BRAGG, N.C. (USASOC News Service, May 18, 2007) — An Army Special Forces Soldier stationed here died May 15 during a firefight near Qalat, Afghanistan. Staff Sgt. Joshua R. Whitaker, 23, a Special Forces engineer sergeant assigned to 1st Battalion, 7th Special Forces Group (Airborne), died from wounds sustained during the firefight. |
| Special operations medical team treats hundreds Maruf MARUF, Afghanistan (Courtesy of CJTF-82, May 17, 2007) – Combined Joint Special Operations Task Force – Afghanistan medical personnel performed medical relief missions to improve regional quality of life and strengthen bonds with local residents here May 8 - 10.  |
| Iraq Special Operations Forces Detain Sixteen Suspects in Search for Missing Soldiers BALAD (Courtesy of CJSOTF-AP, May 17, 2007) – Acting on tips received from the local population, Iraqi Special Operations Forces along with Coalition Forces on May 16 detained 16 individuals during a search for three U.S. Soldiers missing since May 13. The terrorist group Al Qaeda in Iraq claims to be holding the soldiers. The ISOF detained the 16 during search operations south of Baghdad. |
| Three Special Forces Soldiers receive Silver Stars FORT BRAGG, N.C. (USASOC News Service, May 16, 2007) – Three soldiers from 3rd Special Forces Group were awarded the Silver Star Medal Tuesday for gallantry in action during the unit’s 2005 rotation to Afghanistan in support of the Global War on Terror. |
| Coalition forces pursue insurgents in Sangin District BAGRAM AIRFIELD, Afghanistan (Courtesy of CJTF-82, May 15, 2007) – Coalition forces returned fire at a group of insurgents after receiving 82mm recoilless rifle fire near Jusalay village, two kilometers (1.2 miles) northeast of the Sangin District Center, in Helmand Province this morning. |
| Khowst operation targeted suicide bomber facilitators BAGRAM AIRFIELD, Afghanistan (Courtesy of CJTF-82, May 15, 2007) – Afghan and Coalition forces detained one suspected militant in an operation early Tuesday at a compound in the Mandozai district of Khowst province. |
| Iraqi Forces Detain Suspected Terrorist Leader in Adhamiyah BAGHDAD (Courtesy of CJSOTF-AP, May 14, 2007) – Iraqi Army Forces detained the suspected leader of an alleged terrorist cell during an early morning raid on 11 May in the Adhamiyah area. The targeted individual is alleged to be the emir and leader of a rogue element of the Jaysh Rashidin (JAR) which is involved in extensive improvised explosive device (IED) attacks on Iraqi and Coalition Forces. |
| Iraqi Special Operations Forces Detain Suspected Terrorist Leader in Basrah BAGHDAD (Courtesy of CJSOTF-AP, May 14, 2007) – Iraqi Special Operations Forces detained the suspected leader of an alleged terrorist cell during an early morning raid on 13 May in Basrah. The targeted individual is alleged to be the leader of a rogue element of the Jaysh al-Mahdi (JAM) which is involved in extensive improvised explosive device (IED) attacks in the Basrah area. ISOF also detained five other suspicious individuals in the area during the raid. |
| Afghan National Army soldiers clash with enemy fighters BAGRAM AIRFIELD, Afghanistan (Courtesy of CJTF-82, May 14, 2007) - 1st Kandak, 209th Afghan National Army Corps Soldiers, combat-advised by U.S. Special Forces, were fired upon by a dozen Taliban fighters while patrolling 3 kilometers northeast of the Sangin District Center in Helmand Province May 10. |
| Iraqi Special Forces Capture Three Suspected Terrorists Involved in Death Squad and Coalition Attacks in Baghdad BALAD (Courtesy of CJSOTF-AP, May 14, 2007) – Iraqi Special Operations Forces captured the alleged leader of a rogue element of the Jaysh al-Madhi militia linked to death squads and vehicle borne improvised explosive device attacks on innocent civilians and IED attacks on Iraqi and coalition forces in the Alamel area of Baghdad on May 11. |
| Iraqi SOF Detain Suspects Allegedly Responsible for EFP Attacks BAGHDAD (Courtesy of CJSOTF-AP, May 14, 2007) – Iraqi Special Operations Forces conducted an early-morning operation on May 12 south of Baghdad, capturing two suspects believed to be responsible for the explosively formed penetrators attack that killed a U.S. Soldier earlier in the week. |
| PRESS RELEASE: Special Forces Soldier killed in Iraq FORT BRAGG, N.C. (USASOC News Service, May 11, 2007) — An Army Special Forces Soldier was killed in Iraq May 9 when his convoy was ambushed near Al-Hillah, Iraq. Sgt. Maj. Bradly D. Conner, 41, a Special Forces company sergeant major assigned to Company C, 2nd Battalion, 1st Special Forces Group (Airborne) at Fort Lewis, Wash., was fatally wounded when an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) struck the M1114 in which he was riding. |
| PRESS RELEASE: Army Special Forces Soldier dies in Afghanistan FORT BRAGG, N.C. (USASOC News Service, May 10, 2007) — An Army Special Forces Soldier stationed here died May 8 as a result of a firefight with enemy fighters who attacked a combat patrol he was supporting near Helmand Province, Afghanistan. Sgt. Timothy P. Padgett, 28, a Special Forces medical sergeant assigned t 1st Battalion, 7th Special Forces Group (Airborne), died from wounds sustained during the firefight. |
| Iraqi Security Forces and Iraqi Army soldiers Conduct Cordon and Search to Detain Suspects Linked to Al-Qaeda BAGHDAD (Courtesy of CJSOTF-AP, May 10, 2007) – Iraqi security forces and Iraqi Army soldiers conducted a cordon and search operation in a Muqdadiya neighborhood in eastern Iraq, capturing 10 suspects believed to have ties with al-Qaeda and conducting attacks on Iraqi and coalition forces. |
| Iraqi SOF Detain Individuals Suspected for Sarafiyah Bridge VBIED Attack BAGHDAD (Courtesy of CJSOTF-AP, May 10, 2007) – Iraqi Special Operations Forces conducted a morning operation on May 9 in Baghdad, capturing three suspects believed to be involved in the vehicle borne improvised explosive device attack on the Sarafiyah Bridge on April 12. |
| One Coalition servicemember killed in Sangin area BAGRAM AIRFIELD, Afghanistan (Courtesy of CJTF-82, May 9, 2007) – One Coalition servicemember was killed in action when Coalition and Afghan National Army forces made contact with enemy fighters while conducting a combat patrol 25 kilometers (15.5 miles) northeast of Sangin District Center, Helmand Province this evening. |
| Coalition and ANA Soldiers attacked by Taliban in Sangin BAGRAM AIRFIELD, Afghanistan (Courtesy of CJTF-82, May 9, 2007) – Members of 1st Kandak, 1st Brigade, 209th Afghan National Army Corps combat advised by U.S. Special Forces were engaged with small-arms, mortar, and rocket propelled grenade fire from an unknown number of Taliban fighters 25 kilometers (15.5 miles) northeast of the Sangin District Center in Helmand Province on May 8. |
| Iraqi Forces Capture Five Suspected Al-Qaeda in Iraq Operatives in Samarra Linked to Attack on Iraqi Police BALAD (Courtesy of CJSOTF-AP, May 8, 2007) – Iraqi Security Forces on 7 May acting on a tip from a local informant captured five suspected terrorists connected with Al-Qaeda in Iraq. |
| Iraqi SOF Detain Alleged Terrorist Leaders in Baghdad and Diyala Province BAGHDAD (Courtesy of CJSOTF-AP, May 8, 2007) – Iraqi Special Operations Forces conducted two operations 6 and 7 May aimed at disrupting terrorist networks and attacks on innocent civilians and coalition forces. |
| Afghan civilians rid area of munitions caches BAGRAM AIRFIELD, Afghanistan (Courtesy of CJTF-82, May 7, 2007) – Local Afghan civilians reported the location of a munitions cache found in the Jaji district of Paktya province May 5 to Afghan National Police and Coalition forces operating in the province. |
| Iraqi Special Forces Detain Nine Suspected Al-Qaeda Members near Balad BALAD (Courtesy of CJSOTF-AP, May 7, 2007) – Iraqi Special Operations Forces captured a suspected terrorist cell leader near Balad Air Base on 6 May. The suspect is accused of financing al-Qaeda members for terrorist activities and kidnapping operations. |
| Taliban militants, facilitators detained in Zabul BAGRAM AIRFIELD, Afghanistan (Courtesy of CJTF-82, May 7, 2007) – Coalition forces detained five adult males after a raid on a compound in the Qalat district of the Zabul Province early this morning. |
| Incoming MNF-I Command Sergeant Major Observes ISOF in Action BAGHDAD, Iraq (Courtesy of CJSOTF-AP, May 7, 2007) – Iraqi Special Operations Forces recently demonstrated their improved capabilities during an exercise on Baghdad International Airport, which included skills in marksmanship and clearing structures. |
| Iraqi SOF Detain Six Suspected al-Qaeda Members During Raid in Radwaniyah BAGHDAD (Courtesy of CJSOTF-AP, May 4, 2007) – Iraqi Special Operations Forces capturing six suspects linked to the al-Qaeda network in Radwaniyah, who carried out attacks on local civilians and troops, during an operation conducted on 4 May. The operation was aimed at disrupting Al-Qaeda operations responsible for vehicle borne IED attacks in Baghdad. |
| Iraqi Security Forces Capture a Former Regime Officer Suspected of Corruption in Tikrit TIKRIT (Courtesy of CJSOTF-AP, May 4, 2007) – Iraqi Security Forces detained a former military officer under Saddam Hussein and an associate who are suspected of being involved in corrupt activities and illegal activity in Tikrit on May 3. Two suspected insurgents were also captured with them. |
| Soldier in Heroic Battle to Receive Silver Star BAGHDAD (Courtesy of CJSOTFAP, May 2, 2007) – “Men, you have one second in your life where you can decide if you are going to be a coward or if you are going to fight. The time to decide is now.” |
| 12 Suspected Terrorists Detained BAGHDAD, Iraq (Courtesy of the Multi-National Corps-Iraq, Public Affairs Office, May 2, 2007) – Coalition Forces detained 12 suspected terrorists Wednesday during overnight raids targeting al-Qaeda senior leaders and an improvised explosive device network in Baghdad. |
| Suspected suicide bomb facilitator detained in Khowst BAGRAM AIR BASE, AFGHANISTAN (Courtesy of CJTF-82 Public Affairs Office, May 2, 2007) – Afghan and Coalition forces detained one adult male after a raid on a house in the Tani district of the Khowst Province early this morning. |
| Afghan National Police, Coalition forces nab IED cell leaders BAGRAM AIRFIELD, Afghanistan (Courtesy of CJTF-82 Public Affairs Office, May 2, 2007) – Afghan National Police and Coalition forces detained three well-known improvised explosive device (IED) facilitators while conducting a combat operation to interdict a Taliban IED cell located 20 kilometers (12.4 miles) northwest of the city of Khowst, in Saberi district, Khowst province April 30. |
| Iraqi SOF Clash With Insurgents In Baghdad; Insurgent Network Disrupted BAGHDAD – Iraqi Special Operations Forces conducted an early morning operation in Baghdad on 1 May, capturing five suspects believed to be involved in building vehicle borne improvised explosive devices and carrying out death squad murders. |
| 5 Terrorists killed, 20 suspected terrorists detained BAGHDAD, Iraq (Courtesy of Multi-National Force-Iraq Combined Press Information Center, May 1, 2007) – Coalition forces killed five terrorists and detained 20 suspected terrorists Tuesday during overnight raids targeting senior leaders within the al-Qaeda in Iraq network. |
| Air-strike Kills Two Individuals Emplacing IED BAGHDAD (Courtesy of CJSOTF-AP, May 1, 2007) – Coalition forces launched an early morning air-strike on two insurgents setting an improvised explosive device on a local street north of Baghdad on 30 Apr. |
| Coalition members, ANP crush Taliban fighters near Shindand BAGRAM AIRFIELD, Afghanistan (Courtesy of CJSOTF-A PAO, May 1, 2007) – U.S. Special Forces, accompanied by Afghan National Police and other Coalition members, identified and engaged several Taliban fighting positions 37 miles south of Shindand, Herat Province, while conducting a reconnaissance patrol April 29. |
| ANSF, U.S. Special Forces maintain peace in Sangin BAGRAM AIRFIELD, Afghanistan (Courtesy of CJSOTF-A PAO , May 1, 2007) –Afghan National Security Forces, combat advised by U.S. Special Forces, have maintained security and peace in the Sangin District Center and surrounding areas of northern Helmand Province over the past 10 days. |
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