Saturday, May 12, 2007

Central Command News, 5/11/07

US CENTCOM Latest News Feed

Local population key in Iraqi, Coalition forces steady progress.aspx

Posted: 11 May 2007 05:35 AM CDT

BAGHDAD – The Multi-National Force - Iraq spokesman and the director of Air Component Coordination Element held a press conference at the Combined Press Information Center Wednesday.

Commander Sees Success in Iraqi Security Forces.aspx

Posted: 11 May 2007 05:33 AM CDT

WASHINGTON, May 10, 2007 – U.S. forces are continuing to see improvements in the abilities of the Iraqi security forces they are training, the commander of the Iraqi Assistance Group today told representatives of veterans service organizations during a conference call from Iraq.

Gates Hopes to Get Better Armored Vehicles to Troops Faster.aspx

Posted: 11 May 2007 05:30 AM CDT

WASHINGTON, May 10, 2007 – Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates is exploring ways to speed up the timetable for getting more Mine Resistant Ambush Protected Vehicles to troops in Iraq.

Cheney - America Will Stay on Offensive Against Terror.aspx

Posted: 11 May 2007 05:27 AM CDT

WASHINGTON, May 10, 2007 – Al Qaeda terrorists have chosen Iraq as the central front in their worldwide campaign against freedom, so America must stay in the fight to prevent them from establishing a safe haven from which to launch more attacks, Vice President Richard B. Cheney said in Iraq today.

Bush Asks for Time, Resources for Iraq Security Plan to Succeed.aspx

Posted: 11 May 2007 05:24 AM CDT

WASHINGTON, May 10, 2007 – The new security plan for Baghdad needs a chance to succeed, and troops serving in Iraq deserve the resources they need to make sure it does, President Bush said at the Pentagon today.

Iraqi Troops Train for Mass Casualties.aspx

Posted: 10 May 2007 09:14 AM CDT

KIRKUK, Iraq, May 9, 2007 — The sound of emergency sirens streaked through the K-1 Iraqi Army Base as fire trucks and ambulances, escorted by military vehicles, rushed outside the base to respond to a simulated catastrophic event with massive casualties.


US CENTCOM Press Releases

AFGHAN CIVILIANS RECEIVE TREATMENT FOR INJURIES SUFFERED IN SANGIN BATTLE

Posted: 10 May 2007 12:30 PM CDT

AIRPOWER SUMMARY FOR MAY 9

Posted: 10 May 2007 10:17 AM CDT