Military - October 2007

2007-10-16 14:40:31 · 10 answers · asked by Got milk? 3

TEHRAN, Iran - Vladimir Putin issued a veiled warning Tuesday against the USA about any attack on Iran as he began the first visit by a Kremlin leader to Tehran in six decades — a mission reflecting Russian-Iranian efforts to curb U.S. influence.

He also suggested Moscow and Tehran should have a veto on Western plans for new pipelines to carry oil and natural gas from the Caspian Sea, using routes that would bypass Russian soil and break the Kremlin's monopoly on energy deliveries from the region.

2007-10-16 14:39:29 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous

BAGHDAD - An explosives-laden sewage truck blew up near a police station and a car bomb struck an Iraqi army checkpoint Tuesday — attacks that bore the hallmarks of al-Qaida and showed extremists can still hit hard despite recent gains by U.S.-led forces.

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A U.S. military spokesman said the terror network is on the run in some areas, but it "obviously remains very lethal."

The bombings and a series of shootings mainly targeted Iraqi security forces and tribal leaders facing internal rivalries, but bystanders also were struck. At least 25 people were killed or found dead nationwide.

The deadliest attack occurred when a car blew up near a gas station across the street from an Iraqi army checkpoint, killing four civilians and two Iraqi soldiers and wounding 25 others.

Flames shot out from a military pickup as ambulances raced to the scene, driving past a long concrete barrier that recently was decorated with murals by local artists in an attempt to beautify the city.

It was the latest in a series of car bombings in the capital despite stringent security measures put in place as part of a U.S.-Iraqi military operation — now in its ninth month — and celebrations marking the end of the Islamic holy month of Ramadan.

In the northern city of Mosul, a suicide bomber in a sewage pump truck detonated his payload as he approached a police station recently rebuilt after four previous attacks, police said.

The blast collapsed most of the building, killing at least four policemen, including the station chief, and wounding 75 people, police said. A police spokesman, Brig. Gen. Mohammed al-Waqqa, said several nearby shops and cars were damaged.

Mosul, 225 miles northwest of Baghdad, has seen a rise in violence that many blame in part on an influx of militants who fled the Baghdad security crackdown.

Nobody claimed responsibility for the attacks, but both bombings bore the hallmarks of Sunni Arab insurgents, particularly al-Qaida in Iraq. The terror group had promised to step up attacks during Ramadan, which ended over the weekend with the Eid al-Fitr holiday.

Gunmen also killed a Sunni tribal leader who recently turned against al-Qaida in an ambush west of Baghdad that also left his son and another relative dead, police said.

A Shiite tribal chieftain was killed in a drive-by shooting in the southern city of Nasiriyah, the latest victim in violence between Shiite groups jockeying for power in the oil-rich region.

U.S. commanders have said the increase in troops ordered by President Bush in January — and the increased operations that followed — have left al-Qaida fractured and pushed militants into remote parts of the north and south. Additional operations have been going after those pockets of fighters.

Officials have cited a drop in suicide bombings, from more than 60 in January to some 30 a month since July, along with a decrease in the flow of foreign fighters across the borders. But they acknowledge they have been unable to stop the car bombings and suicide attacks usually blamed on al-Qaida in Iraq, which is sometimes referred to by the initials AQI.

"We are not ready to declare anything other than that we have done significant damage to AQI and it is on the run in many areas," said Col. Steven Boylan, a spokesman for the top U.S. commander, Gen. David Petraeus.

Al-Qaida in Iraq "obviously remains very lethal," Boylan said.

Another U.S. spokesman in Baghdad, Rear Adm. Greg Smith, noted the numbers of car bombs have dropped significantly and are causing fewer casualties since the security operation began.

"We have certainly taken a great deal of the network down, a lot of leaders, facilitators, financiers," he said. "But it's clear out here we've got an enemy that's got a lot of fight left in him."

Iraqis have enjoyed periods of relative calm in the past, particularly after the killing last year of al-Qaida in Iraq leader Abu Musab al-Zarqawi, but the group has proved resilient in finding new recruits and tactics to maintain its attacks.

Smith was optimistic that recent success in turning tribal leaders and other citizens against extremists would have a long-term effect, but he cautioned it was still early to declare victory.

"The trends are in the right direction," he said. "But to call it anything other than what it is — which is a tough fight — would be irresponsible at this point."

The U.S. military announced the arrest of several militants on both sides of the sectarian divide, including one of five extremists believed to be behind last week's rocket attack that killed two American soldiers at Camp Victory, the headquarters for American forces in Iraq.

The suspect was detained along with three associates early Monday by U.S. soldiers, who rousted them from the Agriculture Ministry in Baghdad where they were hiding, according to a statement.

"We have reason to believe that, through two intelligence-driven operations over the last few days, we now have detained all of the leadership and the key operatives of the indirect fire cell that attacked Victory Base last week," said Brig. Gen. Vincent Brooks, deputy commander of Baghdad operations.

The statement did not identify the militants, but the Agriculture Ministry is run by Shiite Muslims with a heavy influence by the Mahdi Army militia that is loyal to radical cleric Muqtada al-Sadr.

Separately, the military announced the capture in southern Baghdad of a suspected al-Qaida-linked militant believed to be a key leader in a car bomb network that was trying to re-establish itself after being disrupted by the U.S.-led security crackdown. Nine other suspects also were detained in that raid and others in the Baghdad area

2007-10-16 14:39:02 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous

9 years ago, I was convicted of two felonies (burglary of a habitation and burglary of a build-- a stupid high school prank). I completed my two concurrent probations without violation, and have been off of probation for almost two years now. Will I be able to enlist? the Navy and Marines said no, but maybe the Army could accept me with my record. the recruiter I've been talking to has been having issues with getting paperwork back from the state my convictions were in, so he hasn't been able to give me a definitive answer. Anyone here have any insight?

2007-10-16 14:35:23 · 7 answers · asked by Lazerus JPA 3

I am looking for ideas of items to send to at home soldiers and those in Iraq. If you have family/or friends that are in the military can you please give me specific ideas on what to send such as food, clothing needs, ect. Please be specific if it is for overseas soldiers. Thank you.

2007-10-16 14:34:22 · 6 answers · asked by ireallydoknowitall 2

http://www.prisonplanet.com/articles/october2007/161007_nist_admits.htm

The National Institute for Standards and Technology has been forced to admit that the total free-fall collapse of the twin towers cannot be explained after an exhaustive scientific study, implicitly acknowledging that controlled demolition is the only means by which the buildings could have come down.

In a recent letter (PDF link) to 9/11 victim's family representatives Bill Doyle and Bob McIlvaine, NIST states, "We are unable to provide a full explanation of the total collapse."

A 10,000 page scientific study only offers theories as to how the "collapse initiation" proceeded and fails to address how it was possible for part of a WTC structure to fall through the path of most resistance at freefall speed, completely violating the accepted laws of physics.

In addition, NIST's own studies confirmed that virtually none of the steel in either tower reached temperatures hotter than 500 degrees C.

2007-10-16 14:29:08 · 16 answers · asked by Anonymous

What determines what ship a Navy captain will command. I mean there is so many different ships from mine sweepers to aircraft carriers. I was just wondering what is the process.

2007-10-16 14:20:56 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous

Or is it possible it's even worse than what happened to the US military after Vietnam.

2007-10-16 14:15:00 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous

I don't have any family in Iraq and I don't know anyone who does. I want to organize something for my theater group -use our audience pull to get donations- but I need to get the information.

Things I've found so far have been along the lines of, "Send us fifty bucks and we'll send a package off," but I want the package to be from my group.

Also, to anyone who's been over there, what did you miss the most that a group of teenagers could send you?

2007-10-16 13:30:19 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous

Please give me the name and background info. Thanks

2007-10-16 13:12:38 · 19 answers · asked by zetetic 5

last night my fiance came home, and told me he's boss is taking his 1 week off because my fiance didn't put someone in the army for 2 months and my wedding is this friday... and i already did all the invites,cathering, and city hall schedule... by the way my fiance is an army recruiter... im very upset and im pregnant & I'm stressing... help i need advice...

2007-10-16 13:07:53 · 13 answers · asked by EvoPandaPnay 2

2007-10-16 13:06:02 · 11 answers · asked by Crypto Jew Girl 1

i am going into the air force and i was wondering if there is any way possible that my fiance can stay with me on base over night during the holidays and during the summer without us being married.He cant live with during the year bc he is in medical school and has to finish his studies as do i..and he lives in austin tx and i will be in tech school in tx so i was just wondering if i could get it approved my my commander if he could live with me during next summer until we are married in October '08.... please help me thanks...nuthin negative plz

2007-10-16 13:00:02 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous

i know the answer is "obvious"...so please no need to insult me if you are smart enough to know this...well i don`t- that`s why i am asking, just learning)

2007-10-16 12:48:58 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous

remember the torture policies he accepted which broke the geneva convention? he put the troops in prison but he gave them confirmation to treat them that way. i was head of the security council, i'll force my way in to the white house and put him on trial for war crimes. i believe in pure justice. just because he has great power doesnt mean he can abuse it!
Your opinion?

2007-10-16 12:48:27 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous

Im 28 & too old to join the Airforce but i still want be a part of it...soo Im thinkin about joining the Air National Guard..an just be full active....

2nd question...which can guaratee better paying civilian jobs......
Air National Guard or Navy Reserves.....please how much the jobs pay in civilian life

2007-10-16 12:43:42 · 6 answers · asked by Willie C 1

sorry i know this must be a retarted question to most of you,

but do the british armed forces, force service (like the us draft once did) or is it on a basis where people join like the us is currently?

2007-10-16 12:29:28 · 5 answers · asked by me 3

2007-10-16 12:29:13 · 6 answers · asked by Isaac R 1

I've been in the army for a little over a year and have absolutely no interest in it anymore. Can I get out?

2007-10-16 12:26:43 · 27 answers · asked by sportsgirl 3

Someone who's just gonna blow in, get the job done, and get out. Politics aside!

2007-10-16 12:26:17 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous

I am doing a research paper for class and I am writing about German WWII vets and their view on the war, since you rarely hear anything about that. Where can I find some info? I would really love to interview one!

2007-10-16 12:17:41 · 8 answers · asked by und_ich_fliege 4

2007-10-16 12:11:23 · 22 answers · asked by Anonymous

I am 21, he is 23. He left yesterday. We have been living together for 3 years. I just have a few questions. I know I can write letters, but can I send a few pics in the letters or is that forbidden? Am I able to go to his graduation even though I am not family? I support him and love him so much. I am proud of him, but I must confess that this is the hardest thing I have ever done.

2007-10-16 12:04:48 · 10 answers · asked by crazy_anna_2000 3

As far as I know the soldiers are the ones dying over there, I would love to hear from them directly either on the tele or over the net. It is the soldiers who should decide when enough is enough, not some stuck up pollie sitting behind a huge desk, I say let the soldiers finish their job as no-one likes to leave a job half done.

2007-10-16 11:57:26 · 10 answers · asked by carcotacisim2001 1

whats YOUR opinion?....Everyone one from military intelligence up, involved with Abu Ghraib from 2003 until it's closure should be tried for crimes against humanity.

2007-10-16 11:50:31 · 14 answers · asked by dexy 2

I need the answer as quickly as possible!

2007-10-16 11:27:23 · 3 answers · asked by James 2

if so what happeneed

2007-10-16 11:23:36 · 7 answers · asked by mcsailor25 2

EVEN if he was shooting at me". Brown was honorably discharged. Would gunlovers like to start living up to the standards of their religion now?

2007-10-16 11:18:56 · 10 answers · asked by JiveMan 2

2007-10-16 11:18:18 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

Anyone know how I can prove to my local authorities that I've been trained in Pistol marksmanship and safety. Is there a Form (DD) that I can print proving what I say is true?

I'm currently active duty and my home state of South Carolina requires 8 hours of training before they'll issue me the permit, but I've been trained by DOD

2007-10-16 11:03:28 · 6 answers · asked by BAG B 3