14 September 2008 Military News

Sept. 13 airpower summary: A-10s destroy targets AFPN 14 Sep 2008 -- Coalition airpower integrated with coalition ground forces in Iraq and the International Security Assistance Force in Afghanistan during operations Sept. 13, according to Combined Air and Space Operations Center officials here.
Light armored recon trains with mortars in Anbar USMC News 14 Sep 2008 -- The sound of thunder echoed through the desert as mortars impacted the ground here Sept. 14.
Coalition, Iraqi Forces Detain Three, Find Weapons in Baghdad AFPS 14 Sep 2008 -- Coalition and Iraqi forces detained three suspected Iranian-backed "special groups criminals" and discovered weapons during recent operations throughout Baghdad, military officials said.
Lets roll: Motor-T keeps vehicles rolling in al-Anbar province USMC News 14 Sep 2008 -- Seven Marines have become the foundation of vehicle maintenance for a battalion and other units in western al-Anbar province, Iraq.

Coalition, Afghan Forces Kill Militants, Detain Two AFPS 14 Sep 2008 -- Coalition troops and Afghan national policemen killed an unspecified number of militants and detained two suspected insurgents yesterday in Khowst province, military officials said.
2 UN Doctors Killed in Suicide Bomb Attack in Afghanistan VOA 14 Sep 2008 -- Officials in Afghanistan say a suicide car bomb attack has killed two Afghan doctors working for the United Nations.
Pakistan Air Force fighter aircraft start flights in U.S missiles-hit tribal region IRNA 14 Sep 2008 -- Fighter aircraft of Pakistan Air Force on Saturday conducted flights in the tribal region for the first time where U.S missiles attacks have killed many people in recent days, witnesses in the region said.
Pakistani President, PM discuss US forces border violations IRNA 14 Sep 2008 -- Pakistani president and the prime minister discussed the frequent violation of Pakistani airspace by US forces, which has killed scores of people in recent days, officials said.
Pakistani forces kill 85 more militants in air, ground operations: officials IRNA 14 Sep 2008 -- Pakistani security forces on Saturday killed 85 more militants in fresh air-strikes and ground operations in various parts of the tribal region of Bajaur, officials said.

Texas Guardsmen Focus on Rescue Missions in Ike's Wake AFPS 14 Sep 2008 -- Search and rescue missions began immediately yesterday in areas of Texas left in Hurricane Ike's trail and continue to be the main focus of relief efforts today, a Texas National Guard spokesperson told American Forces Press Service today by phone.

Headquarters Marines train for security mission USMC News 14 Sep 2008 -- Marines with Headquarters Company, Regimental Combat Team 5 are accustomed to performing their non-infantry jobs well, but sometimes the needs of the Marine Corps require them to get back to the basic rifleman mindset.

NATO Offers Not On The Cards For Georgia, Ukraine RFE/RL 14 Sep 2008 -- NATO's current approach to Georgia is a curious mixture of push and pull.

Abkhazia accuses Georgia over bomb attack on peacekeepers' truck RIA Novosti 14 Sep 2008 -- A Russian peacekeepers' truck in Abkhazia was hit by a roadside bomb explosion on Sunday, but no one was injured, local police said.
Nigerian Rebels Promise Retaliation for Government Attack VOA 14 Sep 2008 -- The main militant group in Nigeria's oil-rich southern region, has vowed massive retaliation for Saturday's offensive on its positions by the army. Gilbert da Costa has more in this report from Abuja.
Olmert Accuses Settlers of 'Pogrom' Against Palestinians VOA 14 Sep 2008 -- The Israeli government and Jewish settlers are on a collision course after vigilante actions in the West Bank

Thailand Lifts State of Emergency, Awaits New PM VOA 14 Sep 2008 -- The Thai government has lifted a state of emergency that was imposed 12 days ago following street demonstrations and violence

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