Wednesday, May 16, 2007

Central Command News, 5/16/07

US CENTCOM Latest News Feed

Airmen mentor Afghan depot personnel.aspx

Posted: 16 May 2007 06:25 AM CDT

KABUL, Afghanistan (AFPN) -- Airmen stationed here supporting Operation Enduring Freedom are taking the time to mentor Afghan national army soldiers at the Central Maintenance Depot in Kabul.

Search for missing Soldiers continues.aspx

Posted: 16 May 2007 06:23 AM CDT

BAGHDAD – Coalition and Iraqi Forces have been working around the clock since a pre-dawn attack Saturday that left one Iraqi and four U.S. Soldiers dead and three other U.S. Soldiers missing.

Evidence Links ‘High-Value’ Detainee to Al Qaeda.aspx

Posted: 16 May 2007 06:21 AM CDT

WASHINGTON, May 15, 2007 – A detainee at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, who previously lived in the United States, denied he had any involvement with an al Qaeda group or had planned to reenter the country to commit a terrorist act.

Sustained U.S. Presence Critical to Security, Iraqi Spokesman Says.aspx

Posted: 16 May 2007 06:18 AM CDT

WASHINGTON, May 15, 2007 – Despite a desire for U.S. forces to ultimately leave Iraq, Iraqi leaders recognize the need for international support until their military is capable of operating independently, the Iraqi government’s official spokesman said today.

Hard work creates progress in border provinces.aspx

Posted: 16 May 2007 06:01 AM CDT

PARUNS, Afghanistan – Travel far enough into Afghanistan and you’ll find independent-minded people, confident in their attitudes and behaviors. Tribesmen here brandish Rocket Propelled Grenades and Kalashnikov rifles unlike the unarmed Afghans in the more urban areas.
Romanian Soldiers Stand United with Americans in Iraq.aspx

Posted: 15 May 2007 01:44 PM CDT

LOGISTICAL SUPPORT AREA ADDER, Iraq, May 15, 2007 — There are differences in uniform, equipment and language, but to members of the Romanian Army’s 495th Infantry Battalion and their coalition partners, the similarities among troops are more important.


US CENTCOM Press Releases

AIRPOWER SUMMARY FOR MAY 14

Posted: 16 May 2007 04:56 AM CDT

COALITION FORCES PURSUE INSURGENTS IN SANGIN DISTRICT

Posted: 16 May 2007 04:51 AM CDT

SOLDIERS CONDUCTING SEARCH OPERATIONS - B ROLL TROOPS LOOK FOR MISSING COMRADES SOUTH OF BAGHDAD

Posted: 16 May 2007 04:43 AM CDT

SEARCH FOR MISSING SOLDIERS CONTINUES

Posted: 16 May 2007 04:38 AM CDT

SEARCH FOR MISSING SOLDIERS CONTINUES

Posted: 15 May 2007 01:54 PM CDT

AIRPOWER SUMMARY FOR MAY 13

Posted: 15 May 2007 09:01 AM CDT