Operations
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News Reports

Current Operations

• July 21 airpower summary: C-17s key to airlift operations AFPN 22 Jul 2007 -- Coalition airpower supported coalition ground forces in Iraq and the International Security Assistance Force in Afghanistan in operations July 21, according to Combined Air and Space Operations Center officials here.
• Iraqi, Coalition Forces Detain, Kill Numerous Terrorists; Find Weapons AFPS 22 Jul 2007 -- Iraqi and coalition forces killed and captured multiple suspected terrorists over the past three days, U.S. military officials reported.
• Afghan, Coalition Forces Capture Militants AFPS 22 Jul 2007 -- Afghan and coalition forces detained several militants in operations conducted yesterday and today, U.S. military officials reported.
• Taliban Extends Deadline For Korean Hostages RFE/RL 22 Jul 2007 -- Taliban insurgents say they have extended by 24 hours a deadline for the South Korean government to meet their demands for rescuing 23 South Koreans taken hostage south of Kabul.

Defense Policy / Programs

• Chairman Wraps Up Overseas Trip AFPS 22 Jul 2007 -- The chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff is back from an overseas trip that included an impromptu visit to a former insurgent stronghold in Iraq.
• Comfort Crew Continues Mission in Nicaragua Navy NewsStand 22 Jul 2007 -- After three port visits to Belize, Guatemala, and Panama providing thousands of people with free health care services, the hospital ship USNS Comfort (T-AH 20) is continuing its mission in Nicaragua.
• Nicaragua Gives Hospital Ship Warm Welcome Navy NewsStand 22 Jul 2007 -- With a firm handshake and a warm smile, Mayor Ernesto Méndez Zeledón of Corinto, welcomed U.S. Navy hospital ship USNS Comfort (T-AH 20) mission commander Capt. Bob Kapcio during a short ceremony at the town's cultural center July 19.

Defense Industry

Other Conflicts

News Reports

• Ruling Party Takes Huge Lead In Turkish Election RFE/RL 22 Jul 2007 -- Early results show Turkey's ruling Justice and Development Party (AKP) is leading by a large margin in Sunday's early parliamentary elections.