From news.com.au
More than 300 militants are dead after a pitched battle against US and Iraqi troops today.Apparently a leader named Ahmed Hassani al-Yemeni had a set to at a checkpoint which turned into an all out firefight….with al-Yemeni eventually running for his life, as his “militants” had the living shit were pounded out of them by a joint fighting force.
One helicopter was lost, with two dead US soldiers, as well as three policemen dead and thirty wounded.
The Iraqi forces stood their ground and fought like lions, this engagement amongst others can only serve to boost their morale and prove that they are ready to take the field themselves. This is their nation, their destiny, and I could not be prouder to see them standing toe to toe with “militants” whose sole objective was to kill as many Iraqis as they could.
In another section of Iraq today, A neighborhood north of Ramadi celebrated the reopening of a school Tuesday.
The school temporarily closed in November for renovations. Tribal leader Sheik Taher, who oversaw the renovations, led the group of military and community leaders on a brief tour of the building after the ribbon cutting.
We’re making progress day after day,” said 1st Lt. Stuart Barnes, civil affairs team leader, Company B, 486th Civil Affairs Battalion. Barnes said school attendance proves the increase in stability there.
The school, which began holding classes again earlier this month, has an estimated 200 to 300 students, Barnes said.
In other news, residents of the Adhamiyah section of eastern Baghdad picked up needed supplies this week following a visit by Soldiers of the 2nd Infantry Division’s 2nd Brigade Combat Team and their Iraqi Army counterparts.
U.S. Forces and Iraqi troops cooperated with the Adhamiyah district council to deliver clothes, toys, vitamins and toiletries to more than 500 residents.
“Soccer balls and comic books were especially popular with the children,” said Capt. Drew Corbin, 1st Battalion, 26th Infantry Regiment. “This would have been impossible without cooperation between both the Iraqi’s and the Americans.
The Iraqi police were very helpful today. They provided security and helped distribute the humanitarian assistance bags.”
And from the MSM…as usual…silence.
In another operation in Tal Afar, students from the Kawla and Darar Primary Schools received an assortment of winter clothing, school supplies, and additional treats from Tal Afar’s Mayor Najim, Iraqi Police officers, and Soldiers of the 3rd Squadron, 4th Cavalry Regiment, during Operation Warm-Up Jan. 22.
Mayor Najim and the delegation traveled from classroom to classroom, providing the students with winter clothing and Iraqi flags. In addition, the school headmaster at each location received a first-aid kit and instructions for medication.
Oh yeah, silly me…they’re too busy making a big fuss of Hanoi Jane Fonda.
Assholes. 
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