Iraq Military Newswire

Iraq war 20 years on: how the role of empire and imperialism in the Middle East has been misconstrued

Before the US-led coalition’s occupation of Iraq starting in March 2003, there was at least one subject upon which certain advocates and opponents of the war agreed: that the invasion was imperialistic. Both sides weaponised the historical role western …

Bush Doesn’t Second-Guess Himself on Iraq. Even if Everyone Else Does.

DALLAS — Twenty years later, veterans are reflecting on their service and remembering fallen comrades. Iraqis are talking about how their country has changed and how it has not. American lawmakers are debating whether to finally repeal the legislation …

Kurds remain biggest winners from US-led invasion of Iraq

IRBIL, Iraq (AP) — Complexes of McMansions, fast food restaurants, real estate offices and half-constructed high-rises line wide highways in Irbil, the seat of the semi-autonomous Kurdish region in northern Iraq.Many members of the political and business …

On This Day: Pfc. Jessica Lynch, 6 other soldiers captured in Iraq ambush

Pilot recalls moment he rescued 23 Iraqis set for beheading from torture chamber

Alan Mack, who also hunted for Osama Bin Laden in Afghanistan, describes the stroke of luck that led him and his team to rescue 23 innocent people from a torture house in Iraq Alan Mack, from Orange County, served as a member of the elite 160th Special …

Woman who saw 6 brothers slaughtered in Iraq demands justice for ISIS genocide victims

A woman who saw six brothers slaughtered in Iraq has called for justice for ISIS genocide victims. Twenty years ago, Nadia Murad was eight when former Prime Minister Sir Tony Blair ordered British troops to war with the US-led coalition. They overthrew the …

Twenty Years After the U.S. Invasion of Iraq

It's been two decades since, on March 19, 2003, United States forces invaded Iraq. President George W. Bush ordered the invasion to neutralize what he said was the threat of weapons of mass destruction posed by Iraqi dictator Saddam Hussein. Except it …

On the frontlines of the Iraq war 2003-08 – in pictures

An American soldier attached to the 2nd Stryker Cavalry Regiment, gives cover as others try to put out a fire in an overturned Bradley fighting vehicle in the Sunni neighbourhood. The vehicle was hit by an IED, improvised explosive device, killing six …

Iraqi, Turkish defense ministers discuss cooperation and security

Turkish National Defense Minister Hulusi Akar met his Iraqi counterpart Thabet Mohammad Saeed al-Abbasi on 21 March for talks concerning bilateral and regional security issues and cooperation in the defense industry, Anadolu Agency reported. Defense …

Iraqi journalist who hurled his shoes at George W. Bush has one regret

Two decades after the U.S. led the invasion of Iraq, one of the most memorable moments for many in the region remains the 2008 news conference in Baghdad when an Iraqi journalist stood up and hurled his shoes at then-U.S. President George W. Bush. As the U …

Epitaph for a ‘Cake Walk’: An Iraq Case Study

NOTE: The following is “back-story” to yesterday’s post, which I was tempted to title “All You Ever Wanted to Know About the Attack on Iraq and Now Want to Forget.” I do encourage you to give that posting a look before reading what follows. The attack was …

Don’t Let The Media Cheerlead Us Into More Wars Like It Did in Iraq

Twenty years ago on this coming weekend, I was in Mongolia as the Deputy US Ambassador. After writing a Dissent Cable in early March 2003 on the pending US war on Iraq to my boss Secretary of State Colin Powell, I made the decision to resign from the US …

Iraq War Anniversary: Never Back Down on the Only Important Fact

In March of 2003, the United States launched an illegal war of aggression against Iraq. The US regime promoted that illegal war of aggression, starting well in advance, through the manufacture and repetition of falsehoods for the purpose of cultivating …

How Team Bush Escaped Justice Over Iraq

For 20 years the leaders of the U.S. and the U.K. have avoided criminal accountability, writes Marjorie Cohn. But just one year after Putin’s invasion of Ukraine, the International Criminal Court charged him with war crimes. Nov. 24, 2004: U.S. Secretary …

More B-21s Would Help America Field a Two-War Military, New Mitchell Paper Says

The future U.S. bomber force could provide a way for the Pentagon to simultaneously deter conflict with peer adversaries in two geographically disparate theaters, said Mark Gunzinger, the director of future concepts and capability assessments at AFA’s …

Coloradan looks back on experience building democracy in Iraq

This week marks 20 years since the start of the U.S.-led invasion of Iraq when airstrikes and cruise missiles lit up the night skies over Baghdad. It was known as the Iraq War and also called the Second Persian Gulf War. Efforts to create a democracy in …

Mum of soldier, 19, killed in Iraq war bomb says Tony Blair 'murdered my son'

Exclusive: Speaking to the Mirror to mark the 20th anniversary of the invasion in Iraq, Rose Gentle has said the memories of her son, Fusilier Gordon Campbell Gentle, will never die but that Sir Tony Blair is to blame for his death Video LoadingVideo …

Still voting on the Iraq War

With help from Olivia Beavers and Jordain Carney in Orlando and Daniella Diaz and Anthony Adragna in Washington NOT OVER ‘TILL IT’S OVER — After 20 years, the Senate is still considering the Iraq War. The chamber will take a second procedural vote tonight …

Iraq war hero recalls seeing 'disembodied foot in flip flop' during invasion horrors

Exclusive: Sergeant Major John Thompson, 43, a single dad-of-three from Devon, was with the Royal Marines' Delta unit when they touched down on the sands of Iraq, with him later earning medals for his gallantry while in the country Video LoadingVideo …

Core Scientific Creations Ltd. Brings Attention to its Hemostatic Gauze, a Life-Saving Solution for Bleeding Control

Breakthrough technology provides rapid, stable, and effective hemorrhage control solution for a wide range of medical and emergency situations. BAY HARBOR ISLANDS, FLORIDA, USA, March 24, 2023 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Core Scientific Creations Ltd …

Military and Commercial Helicopters Market Size, Share, Growth Analysis and Forecast 2023-2032

Military and Commercial Helicopters Market Size, Share, Growth Analysis By Type, Applications, Key Players, And Geographical Regions. NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, March 24, 2023 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Military and Commercial Helicopters …

Top-Rated Naugle Logging Announces Its Affordable Logging Services in Fostoria, Ohio

Naugle Logging is proud to announce its affordable logging services to the people of Fostoria, Ohio. The company has been in operation for over a decade. FOSTORIA, OHIO, USA, March 23, 2023 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Naugle Logging has established a …

STARRS: ‘What People are Saying’ about Radicalism in the Military

STARRS is a 501(c)3 organization operating to provide educational information related to racism and radicalism in the military. COLORADO SPRINGS, COLORADO, UNITED STATES, March 23, 2023 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- STARRS (Stand Together Against Racism …

Top Veteran Committed Employers Invite Military Veterans/Spouses to Business Networking & Career Event March 30, 2023

20 veteran committed companies will gather in person on March 30, 2023 from 11-1:30 PHOENIX, AZ, USA, March 23, 2023 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- BestCompaniesAZ will host its 9th Annual Veteran Business Networking and Career Event in conjunction with …

Kingsman need help to locate U.S. Navy Sailor, Seamus Gray

Kingsman need the public's help to locate U.S. Navy Sailor, Seamus Gray. Missing from Waukegan, Illinois since the night of St. Patrick’s Day. WAUKEGAN, ILLINOIS, USA, March 23, 2023 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Kingsman need the public's help …

PAC CEO JOINS PEARL HARBOR AVIATION MUSEUM AS NEW BOARD MEMBER

HONOLULU, HI, UNITED STATES, March 14, 2023 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Pacific Air Cargo Chief Executive, Tanja Janfruechte has been confirmed as the one of five new members of the Pearl Harbor Aviation Museum (PHAM) Board of Directors. Tanja takes up …

Lovell Government Services Announces Partnership with Ironbound Boxing

Social Enterprise Aims to Expand its Commitment to Inner-City & Young Adults in Newark, NJ, through Support from Lovell Government Services NEWARK, NEW JERSEY, UNITED STATES, March 23, 2023 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Committed to creating social …

Purple Heart Homes Hosts Mission Complete Ceremony at Grand Opening of Camp Centurion

GASTONIA, NORTH CAROLINA, USA, March 23, 2023 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- On Saturday, March 25, 2023 at 11:00am, Purple Heart Homes will host a Mission Complete Ceremony at the Grand Opening of Camp Centurion, a transitional housing facility for …

Author Promotes eBooks to Raise Awareness of Systemic Risks in the Banking Industry and Support Women in Leadership

Shamina Burch, PhD is passionate about raising awareness of the systemic risks in the banking sector and empowering women to succeed in leadership roles. ATLANTA, GEORGIA, UNITED STATES, March 23, 2023 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Shamina Burch, PhD a …

Lucinetic Revolutionizes Cover Letter Writing with AI-Powered Tool on Letters Platform

Lucinetic's Letters platform unveils AI tool enabling job seekers to create swift, personalized, attention-grabbing cover letters in the competitive job market. PASADENA, CALIFORNIA, USA, March 23, 2023 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Lucinetic, the …

Guard Dog Solutions Inc. Appoints Scott Robison to Corporate Advisory Board

Special Forces Veteran leads Government Technology Partnership Providing Simplified CyberSecurity Resilience to Government Agencies Critical Mission Success SALT LAKE CITY, UT, UNITED STATES, March 23, 2023 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Guard Dog …

Third Annual CrossFit Sea Dog Summer Showdown to Benefit Warriors Choice Foundation on April 1-2 in Jupiter, Florida

Third annual event is the first time adaptive athletes are participating in the competition and features a demonstration by renowned dog trainer Cody Tallent. JUPITER, FLORIDA, USA , March 23, 2023 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The third annual Sea Dog …

Anti Phishing Protection in Various AV Products and Browsers: AV-Comparatives Test Results are In

AV-Comparatives' test in Feb 2023 revealed browser and AV products' protection against phishing attacks. INNSBRUCK, TYROL, ÖSTERREICH, March 23, 2023 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Phishing remains the number one attack vector for cybercriminals. …

Vighter is Leveraging Technology to Improve Travel Healthcare Staffing

Vighter’s Enhancing Efficiency and Satisfaction in Travel Healthcare Staffing for Vendor Management System Clients through Software and Automation Solutions SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS, USA, March 23, 2023 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Vighter is excited to …

EuroJobsites acquires Space-Careers.com to expand leadership position in European job boards for senior STEM candidates

EuroJobsites, the leader in niche jobsites, now offers recruiters the ability to attract top space-industry talent through its acquisition of Space-Careers.com. BRUSSELS, BELGIUM, March 23, 2023 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- EuroJobsites Ltd. (" …

Bringing the Virtual World into Reality

While the Osprey can land on an aircraft carrier in the traditional fashion via approaching the flightdeck and landing, its tilt-rotor capability allows it to also take off and land vertically on carriers and other ship classes, as would a helicopter. But …

VAW-121 Changes Command in the Mediterranean

“Cmdr. Whitmore did an amazing job leading our most valuable asset – our people - through a rigorous pre-deployment work up cycle and for the duration of the 2022 to 2023 deployment,” said Hampton. “His relentless efforts to maintain peace and stability in …

Bi-Annual Exercise Resolute Hunter Provides Real-World Partner-Nation and U.S. Joint Force Interoperability

Navy, Air Force (USAF), Marine Corps, Army and Air National Guard (ANG) members participated in the exercise alongside partner-nation representatives from the U.K. Royal Navy (RN), U.K. Royal Air Force (RAF), British Army, Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF …

Pearland PD Leverages WhiteFox technology to Achieve First Ever DFR BLVOS Approval without Visual Observers

Ensuring safe drone as first responder operations using advanced technology from WhiteFox Defense and Iris Automation SAN LUIS OBISPO, CALIFORNIA, UNITED STATES, March 22, 2023 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Pearland Police Department has been awarded a …