Tuesday, May 22, 2007

Central Command News, 5/22/07

US CENTCOM Latest News Feed

Oil Initiatives, Funding Paying Off in Iraq, U.S. Engineer Official Says.aspx

Posted: 22 May 2007 07:28 AM CDT

WASHINGTON, May 21, 2007 - The $1.725 billion appropriation committed to improving Iraq's oil sector has had a major impact in building or restoring the country's crude oil, natural gas and cooking fuel capacity, a senior official in Baghdad reported.

Bush, Scheffer Discuss NATO Issues in Texas Meeting.aspx

Posted: 22 May 2007 07:27 AM CDT

WASHINGTON, May 21, 2007 - NATO operations in Afghanistan, transformation of the alliance and missile defense in Europe topped the agenda as President Bush met with NATO Secretary-General Jaap de Hoop Scheffer in Crawford, Texas, today.

Improving Fallujah’s Quality of Life.aspx

Posted: 22 May 2007 06:49 AM CDT

FALLUJAH, Iraq - Major Angel Ortiz says he and his staff have the job of rebuilding Fallujah, despite the ongoing threats. He's working in one of the most challenging areas in Iraq.

Engineering Department Keeps Shreveport Running.aspx

Posted: 22 May 2007 06:39 AM CDT

USS SHREVEPORT, At Sea - In the main machinery rooms of USS Shreveport (LPD 12), an Austin-class amphibious docking ship, earplugs are mandatory. The spaces are loud and hot, and without the continued attention of the crew, the ship simply would not go anywhere.


US CENTCOM Press Releases

ANP, COALITION FORCES WITHSTAND ENEMY AMBUSH IN PAKTYA

Posted: 21 May 2007 11:54 AM CDT

AIRPOWER SUMMARY FOR MAY 19

Posted: 21 May 2007 11:39 AM CDT

U.S. FORCES NOT INVOLVED IN KANDAHAR SHOOTINGS

Posted: 21 May 2007 11:36 AM CDT

ANA, COALITION FORCES ENCOUNTER DOZENS OF ENEMY FIGHTERS IN SANGIN

Posted: 21 May 2007 11:34 AM CDT

AIRPOWER SUMMARY FOR MAY 18

Posted: 21 May 2007 11:17 AM CDT

COALITION FORCES DETAIN NINE IN SEARCH FOR MISSING SOLDIERS

Posted: 21 May 2007 07:34 AM CDT

AFGHAN NATIONAL ARMY, COALITION SOLDIERS BATTLE ENEMY FIGHTERS IN KAPISA

Posted: 21 May 2007 07:32 AM CDT

COALITION SOLDIERS REPAIR BOMBED OUT BRIDGE ON HIGHWAY 1

Posted: 21 May 2007 07:27 AM CDT

IRAQI, MND-B TROOPS DISCOVER ABANDONED HOUSE USED FOR VIOLENCE

Posted: 21 May 2007 07:23 AM CDT

ANP, COALITION FORCES WITHSTAND ENEMY AMBUSH IN PAKTYA

Posted: 21 May 2007 07:13 AM CDT