Round-up of Press Releases 8/17/2006

I would like to remind you that if you do not see much posted here, there is probably much posted over at DoD Daily News-2. Sometimes I forget to transfer it over to here, or I get too tired and fall asleep on the computer. lol. Either way, here are some press releases you will be impressed with, and some NGAUS information.

General: Trust key to Baghdad security. Release date: August 13, 2006.

BAGHDAD — The Coalition commander responsible for operations in the Iraqi capital is optimistic about what he has seen since operations to quell sectarian violence here started.

NGAUS Notes: Aug. 11, 2006.

Guard Called Up to Airport Security after Foiled U.K. Terror PlotThree governors activated National Guardsmen to augment airport security in the wake of yesterday's announcement by British authorities of the arrest of several people involved in a plot to blow up commercial airliners bound for the United States.

Legislative Alert: Aug. 11, 2006.

Things to Do! NGAUS AlertsCheck our two new legislative alerts on the NGAUS website http://www.ngaus.org/. The National Defense Enhancement and National Guard Empowerment Act of 2006 and #06-14 and #06-13 Voicing Strong Opposition to Section 511 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2007. (Section 511 language pulls command and control of the Guard from the Governors during, certain emergency operations).

Horn of Africa in the GWOT. (This is on a .pdf file, and it can be found on pages 8 and 9. It is a must read.)

It's no accident that the Horn of Africa is a military front in the Global War on Terror. Four countries from that region--Djibouti, Kenya, Ethiopia and Eritrea--have liaison offices serving at US Central Command to help build a bright future for their corner of the globe.

Joint statement by Ambassador Khalizad & Gen. Casey on 4th IAD handover.

Today, in another sign of progress toward a stable and secure Iraq, the Fourth Iraqi Army Division Headquarters officially assumed the lead in its area of responsibility from the 101st Airborne Division. This achievement represents the Division halfway mark of our joint goal of putting all Iraqi Security Forces in the lead in coordinating, planning and conducting security operations in Iraq. We congratulate the Iraqi people and the Government of Iraq on this important milestone.

4th Iraqi Army to take the lead.

Today, in another sign of progress toward a stable and secure Iraq, the Fourth Iraqi Army Division Headquarters officially assumed the lead in its area of responsibility from the 101st Airborne Division. This achievement represents the Division halfway mark of our joint goal of putting all Iraqi Security Forces in the lead in coordinating, planning and conducting security operations in Iraq. We congratulate the Iraqi people and the Government of Iraq on this important milestone.

Please remember, for the longer versions I tend to write them over on the 2nd page first. Don't forget to look over there.

Thank you so very much for all that you for all of us. I am very proud of you, and I want to honor you. The best way I know how is to bring a bigger picture of what is really happening. Have a great day, and stay safe.


Category: Press Release and NGAUS.