The key to turning [Anbar] around was the shift in allegiance by tribal sheiks. But the sheiks turned only after a prolonged offensive by American and Iraqi forces, starting in November, that put al-Qaida groups on the run.
– The New York Times, July 8
Finally, after four terribly long years, we know what works. Or what [...]

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Poland seeks to establish an air force training base in cooperation with the Czech Republic in Deblin, some 90 km south-east of Warsaw.  The intention was debated in Warsaw by Czech and Polish defence ministry officials.  The Polish defence ministry is now considering that the Czech L-159 aircraft would be used for the training, but [...]

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On July 10 and July 11, 2007, Al-Qaeda’s media company Al-Sahab issued two audio messages by Ayman Al-Zawahiri, in which he threatened Britain with further terrorist attacks and urged the Pakistanis to wage jihad against their government.
The following are excerpts from the messages.
To view this Special Dispatch visit:http://www.memri.org/bin/opener_latest.cgi?ID=SD165507 
 
The Middle East Media Research Institute (MEMRI) is [...]

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By John J. Kruzel
American Forces Press Service

WASHINGTON, July 13, 2007 – Now at full strength, the U.S. troop surge in Iraq is showing "definitive progress" and the number of forces serving [...]

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By Carmen L. Gleason
American Forces Press Service

WASHINGTON, July 13, 2007 – It will take time and considerable resources to rebuild Iraq following more than 25 years of neglect under Saddam Hussein’s [...]

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By Fred W. Baker III
American Forces Press Service

WASHINGTON, July 13, 2007 – Al Qaeda has become a "franchised" organization that has emerged most recently in North Africa, Defense Secretary Robert M. [...]

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By Linda D. Kozaryn
American Forces Press Service

WASHINGTON, July 13, 2007 – Following an incident in Baghdad today where Iraqi police engaged U.S. troops in a firefight, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs [...]

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By Gerry J. Gilmore
American Forces Press Service

WASHINGTON, July 13, 2007 – Ongoing anti-insurgent operations conducted in and around Baghdad and to the south of Iraq’s capital city are achieving continued success, [...]

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American Forces Press Service

WASHINGTON, July 13, 2007 – Coalition forces killed two terrorists and detained 19 suspects during combat operations in central and western Iraq today.
Forces targeted al Qaeda in [...]

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NNS070713-15. FFSC Provides Support to IA Family Readiness
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NNS070713-20. Seabee Equipment Delivered to Sao Tome
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NNS070713-19. Sailors Depart for Air Cargo Handling Mission in Iraq
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NNS070713-18. Bonhomme Richard ESG Sailors Receive Survival Training
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NNS070713-17. Naval Health Clinic Hawaii, Makalapa Participates in Operation Lightning Rescue
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http://www.news.navy.mil/search/display.asp?story_id=30565

NNS070713-16. NAVSTA Everett Culinary Specialists Learn From Local Chef
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http://www.news.navy.mil/search/display.asp?story_id=30562

NNS070713-14. Top Mine Warfare Leadership Visits Sasebo-based Mine [...]

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