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No. 875-09 November 06, 2009 DOD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom. Staff Sgt. Amy C. Tirador, 29, of Albany, N.Y., died November 4th in Kirkush, Iraq, of injuries sustained from a non-combat related incident. She was assigned to the 209th Military Intelligence Company, 1st Squadron, 14th Cavalry Regiment, 3rd Stryker Brigade Combat Team, 2nd Infantry Division, Fort Lewis, Wash. The circumstances surrounding the incident are under investigation. For more information media may contact the Fort Lewis public affairs office at 253-967-0152, 253-967-0147.
No. 874-09 November 06, 2009 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was supporting Operation Enduring Freedom. Spc. Julian L. Berisford, 25, of Benwood, W.V., died November 4th in Paktika province, Afghanistan, of wounds suffered when insurgents attacked his unit using small arms and rocket-propelled grenade fires.He was assigned to the 3rd Battalion, 509th Parachute Infantry Regiment, 4th Brigade Combat Team (Airborne), 25th Infantry Division, Fort Richardson, Alaska. For more information the media may contact the U.S. Army, Alaska, public affairs office at 907-384-2072.
. U.S. Department of Defense Office of the Assistant Secretary of Defense (Public Affairs)
SPECIAL REPORT: Deadly MASS SHOOTING Ongoing at Fort Hood, Texas Thursday, November 05, 2009 3:00pm CST . At least 7 people are reported dead with up to 30 more wounded .. ******************************************** UPDATE: 4:00pm CST . Lieutenant General Robert Cone, the Commanding General of Fort Hood, just gave us a live Briefing and he reported: 12 Dead - 31 Wounded One of the dead was the Shooter There were3 suspects in alland all were US Soldiers The primary gunman used 2 handguns in shootings. . * Alleged Killer's Name:* US Army Major Malik Nadal Hasan
He was 39 years old and is reported to have been a licensed psychiatrist out of Silver Spring, Md. ............................... Watch LIVE Video COVERAGE HERE ...........................................
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Gunmen Kill 12, Wound 31 on Fort Hood
Thursday, November 05, 2009
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President Barack Obama condemned the fatal shooting rampage today on Fort Hood, Texas, that left 12 soldiers dead and another 31 wounded, and promised full-scale support to get to the bottom of what happened and help the Fort Hood community recover from the tragedy.
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More than one gunmen – two being held as suspects and another believed to be among those killed -- fired shots at about 1:30 p.m. Central Time at the post’s Soldier Readiness Processing Center and Howze Theater, Fort Hood officials confirmed.
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The incident reportedly occurred as soldiers were conducting their final preparations for deployment.
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“These are men and women who have made the selfless and courageous decision to risk, and at times, give their lives to protect the rest of us on a daily basis,” the president said.
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“It's difficult enough when we lose these brave Americans in battles overseas,” he said. “It is horrifying that they should come under fire at an Army base on American soil.”
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Obama said he is in close coordination with Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates and Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Adm. Mike Mullen in monitoring the situation.
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Meanwhile, the White House is working with the Pentagon, FBI and Department of Homeland Security to ensure Fort Hood is secure.
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Obama said his thoughts and prayers are with the wounded and families of the fallen, and the Fort Hood community.
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“We will continue to support the community with the full resources of the federal government,” he said. “We will make sure that we get answers to every single question about this horrible incident.”
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Obama said he has no greater honor than serving as commander and chief, but also recognizes the responsibility that entails in ensuring servicemembers are properly cared for and that their safety is assured while they are at home.
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“So we are going to stay on this,” he said. “But I hope in the meantime that all of you recognize the scope of this tragedy, and keep everybody in their thoughts and prayers.”
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Speaking to reporters at Fort Hood, Army Lt. Gen. Robert W. Cone, commander of 3rd Corps and Fort Hood, credited quick response by police forces with bringing down a gunman after he opened fire at the soldier readiness unit.
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“There were several eyewitness accounts that there was more than one shooter,” he said, noting that two additional soldiers had been taken into custody.
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“The soldiers and family members are absolutely devastated,” he said. “It’s a terrible tragedy,” he said, but offered assurances, “We will work through it.”
Taken from a DoD news article that was written by Donna Miles, American Forces Press Service
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Secretary Gates on Ft. Hood Shooting
Thursday, November 05, 2009
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“I am deeply saddened by the tragic events today at Fort Hood.My thoughts and prayers are with the families of the fallen, the wounded, and all those touched by this incident.There is little we can say at this point to alleviate the pain or answer the many questions this event raises, but I can pledge that the Department of Defense will do everything in its power to help the Fort Hood community get through these difficult times.”
Taken from DoD’s Office of the Assistant Secretary of Defense (Public Affairs) - Press Release #872-09
Army Secretary McHugh Expresses Ft. Hood Shooting Condolence
Thursday, November 05, 2009
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"This is a terrible tragedy that we will know more about in the coming days.For now our focus is squarely on taking care of our soldiers and their families," said Secretary of the Army John M. McHugh.
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"Our thoughts and prayers are with the families and friends of those who have been killed and wounded.The leadership at Fort Hood is marshalling the medical support and counselors necessary to take care of our soldiers and their families and to notify the next of kin."
Taken from DoD’s Office of the Assistant Secretary of Defense (Public Affairs) - Press Release #871-09
UPDATE: 8:20pm CST . Lieutenant General Robert Cone just gave his second Briefing today and here’s a little of what he had to say: > Alleged Killer US Army Major Malik Nadal Hasan who was reported dead earlier... is actually in custody tonight... alive and in stable condition at a local hospital. > A female first responder who shot Major Hasan multiple times at the scene... and who was also previously thought to be dead... is now being reported alive too. > Sadly... Cone’s is still reporting 12 people dead - 31 wounded. > Preliminary reports now indicate there was only one shooter. > The three other suspects that were initially taken into custody for interviews have all been cleared and released. . ................................................... . That’s it for me tonight... I will start a new post in the morning and get us back up to date... I’ll end the post with this: Our thoughts and prayers go out to all those killed and wounded... and to all their families and friends. God bless you all... AubreyJ.........
Israel: On Ground Updates Israeli Navy Intercepts and Seizes 500 Tons of Hezbollah-Bound Iranian Weapons Wednesday, November 04, 2009 . About above photo: Weapons unloaded from the Karin A ship which was intercepted by the Navy in 2002 Photo: Archives, IDF Spokesperson .
* Bloomberg.com brings us the following report and it starts off like this...The Israeli Navy intercepted a ship heading for Syria and seized an unprecedented 500-ton haul of weapons from Iran intended for the Shiite Muslim Hezbollah militia in Lebanon, the army said... “This is the largest cache of smuggled weapons ever to be seized by Israel,” an army spokeswoman, Avital Leibovitz, said in a phone interview today. “The cache includes thousands of rockets as well as hand grenades and mortar shells.”... Iranian Foreign Minister Manouchehr Mottaki and his Syrian counterpart, Walid Muallem, rejected Israel’s allegations during a joint press conference in Tehran today, Iran’s state-run Press TV reported... Israel seized the ship 100 miles (160 kilometers) off its Mediterranean coast and discovered 40 containers carrying the weapons, Leibovitz said. The vessel was flying the flag of Antigua and was stopped late yesterday due to “suspicions” about the vessel, she added... Read the full report at link below... Israel Seizes 500 Tons of Hezbollah-Bound Iran Arms . * JPost.com has this take...Hundreds of tons of weaponry, ten times the size of the Karine A shipment of 2002, were seized in an overnight raid Tuesday by the Israeli navy, some 100 nautical miles west of Israel, officials said... Defense officials said the 140-meter long Francop, intercepted near Cyprus, was carrying arms sent by Iran and destined for Syria and possibly also Hizbullah... The weapons seized on the ship, which was sailing under an Antiguan flag, included some 3,000 rockets of various types, as well as bullets and ammunition... The transfer of such large amounts of weapons out of Iran could "create a balance of power" between Israel and terrorist organizations, assessed Brigadier General Rani Ben-Yehuda, deputy commander of the Israeli navy, at a press conference following the seizures... Read this report in full at link below... Weapons bound for Syria, Hizbullah >Also from JPost.com is the following report... PM: Ship proves Iran's support for terror organizations
About this News Video: Israeli commandos seized a ship Wednesday that defense officials said was carrying hundreds of tons of weapons from Iran bound for Lebanon's Hezbollah guerrillas -- the largest arms shipment Israel has ever commandeered. This video posted on YouTube by AssociatedPress ................................................................. . Israel Navy Intercepts Iranian Weapons en route to Hezbollah, November 4th
About this News Video: The Israel Navy intercepted the "Francop" cargo ship, which was laden with roughly 500 tons of weapons hidden amongst civilian cargo. The 36 weapons containers were sent from Iran and meant for the Hezbollah terrorist organization in Lebanon. For further information on how the interception occurred and what was uncovered, see... - Official IDF Announcement at link below- Massive Arms Shipment Intended for Hezbollah Intercepted by Israel Navy …………................…………
. To all those involved in this weapon seizure, I say this --
No. 864-09 November 03, 2009 DoD Identifies Marine Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a Marine who was supporting Operation Enduring Freedom. Sgt. Cesar B. Ruiz, 26, of San Antonio, Texas, died October 31st while supporting combat operations in Helmand province, Afghanistan. He was assigned to Marine Forces Reserve, New Orleans. For additional background information on this Marine, news media representatives may contact the Marine Forces Reserve public affairs office at 504-678-6539.
No. 863-09 November 03, 2009 DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced todaythe death of a soldier who was supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom. Spc. Jonathon M. Sylvestre, 21, of Colorado Springs, Colo., died November 2nd in Kut, Iraq, of injuries sustained from a non-combat related incident. He was assigned to the 1st Battalion, 10th Field Artillery Regiment, 3rd Heavy Brigade Combat Team, 3rd Infantry Division, Fort Benning, Ga. The circumstances surrounding the incident are under investigation. For more information the media may contact the Fort Benning public affairs office at 706-545-3367.
. U.S. Department of Defense Office of the Assistant Secretary of Defense (Public Affairs)
How much truth about the REAL President Barack Hussein Obama has become evident over the last Year?"I Invented the Internet, Episode 1: The Audacity" tried to warn the American people on what they were electing last year for President. Sadly... just over HALF of those that voted did not listen... And we’re SOOO paying for it now! ... * REPOST* "I Invented the Internet, Episode 1: The Audacity" Note:I rate this video asMature:Some VERY Graphic Images within .
About this year old video: Lorne Baxter explores the life of Barack Hussein Obama, Jeremiah Wright and the theology behind it. This video is just over 13 minutes long. Posted on EyeBlast.TV by Illuminati Pictures Produced by Illuminati Pictures (www.illuminati.tv) - Music by Intelligentzia
About this video: You do not hear much talk like this anymore out of Hollywood, the White House or even from the ones that run Congress today! This video posted on YouTube by almciv . ............................................... . Sadly -- Our Country is looking more and more like a Socialist Country... than anything our Founding Fathers had ever envisioned for us. All of this of course is complements of the FAR Left... The election of the most dangerous... left of left President we have ever seen, Barack Obama... The election of probably the weakest Vice President in our history, Joe Biden... and the elections of ALL those ‘Rubber Stamp’ Dems that we have in charge of the House and Senate today. . My friends -- We got to take our Country back and FAST!!! Before it is too late!!! May ALL the Dems Lose in Tuesday’s elections... That would be a good start. . Now – If we could just find a few brave men and women out there... with the hearts of the likes of Ronald Regan and John Wayne... to lead our Party and Country back to the way our Founding Fathers had envisioned for us... AubreyJ.........
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Spc. Christopher M. Cooper, 28, of Oceanside, Calif., died October 30th in Babil province, Iraq, of injuries sustained from a non-combat related incident. He was assigned to the 2nd Battalion, 28th Infantry, 172nd Infantry Brigade, Schweinfurt, Germany. The circumstances surrounding the incident are under investigation.
For more information the media may contact the U.S. Army Europe and Seventh Army public affairs office at 011-49-6221-57-8694, or via e-mail at ocpa.pi@eur.army.mil.
No. 859-09 November 02, 2009
DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Pfc. Lukas C. Hopper, 20, of Merced, Calif., died October 30th, southeast of Karadah, Iraq, of injuries sustained during a vehicle roll-over. He was assigned to the 1st Battalion, 505th Parachute Infantry Regiment, 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 82nd Airborne Division, Fort Bragg, N.C. The circumstances surrounding the accident are under investigation.
For more information the media may contact the 82nd Airborne Division public affairs office at (910) 432-0661.
No. 858-09 November 02, 2009
DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom. Spc. Adrian L. Avila, 19, of Opelika, Ala., died October 29th at Khabari Crossing, Kuwait, of injuries sustained from a non-combat related accident. He was assigned to the 1343rd Chemical Company, 151st Chemical Biological Radiological and Nuclear Battalion, 115th Fires Brigade of the Alabama Army National Guard, in Fort Payne, Ala. The circumstances surrounding the incident are under investigation.
For more information the media may contact the Alabama National Guard public affairs office at 334-271-7244.
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U.S. Department of Defense
Office of the Assistant Secretary of Defense (Public Affairs)
* Photo for the Day*Panjshir PRT Delivers Material Assistance to Remote Village Army Staff Sgt. Anani Quezada, and the Panjshir Provincial Reconstruction Team, delivers pencils to children of Yakabed village, Dara distract, in Panjshir Province, Afghanistan, during a recent Material Assistance mission on Oct. 26th. The supplies are part of the effort by the provincial government to provide essential services to the people. Photo by Capt. John T. Stamm - Combined Joint Task Force - 82 PAO
No. 875-09 November 06, 2009
No. 874-09 November 06, 2009
