Convoy hit by gunfire (Baghdad, 1 soldier killed)

[Eugene]

Source: MNF Iraq

RELEASE No. 20070625-12
June 25, 2007

Convoy hit by gunfire
Multi-National Division – Center PAO

BAGHDAD — A Task Force Marne Soldier died in a small arms fire attack today.

The Soldier’s name is being withheld pending notification of the next of kin.


Read more: http://www.mnf-iraq.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=12535&Itemid=128

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Related: FACTBOX-Security developments in Iraq, June 25 - Reuters

Reported Sunday:
Small arms fire targets MND-B patrol - MNF Iraq
MND-B Soldiers attacked - MNF Iraq

[maddezmom]

1. U.S. soldiers killed Monday

U.S. soldiers killed Monday
BAGHDAD (CNN) -- Two U.S. soldiers were killed Monday in Iraq, the military announced.

One soldier died in a small arms attack in southeast Baghdad, and the other was killed when a roadside bomb detonated near a military vehicle during combat operations in an eastern section of the capital.

The deaths follow a deadly weekend for U.S. forces: 12 troops died Saturday, 10 of them in attacks, mostly in Baghdad, the military said.

http://www.cnn.com/2007/WORLD/europe/06/25/monday/index.html

[maddezmom]

2. U.S. military deaths in Iraq at 3,562

As of Monday, June 25, 2007, at least 3,562 members of the U.S. military have died since the beginning of the Iraq war in March 2003, according to an Associated Press count. The figure includes seven military civilians. At least 2,906 died as a result of hostile action, according to the military's numbers.

The AP count is 24 higher than the Defense Department's tally, last updated Monday at 10 a.m. EDT.


http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20070626/ap_on_re_mi_ea/iraq_us_deaths;_ylt=AooX6U4QmHQdkUzIG3NrkuILewgF

[Binka]

3. Ah Fuck! This surge is a fucking flop just like every thing Chimp touches

Bring them home NOW!