Posted on 01/11/2008 2:02:36 PM PST by Ernest_at_the_Beach
FORWARD OPERATING BASE KALSU, Iraq – More than 40 targets were hit Jan. 10 after precision air strikes destroyed reported al-Qaeda safe havens in Arab Jabour. Thirty-eight bombs were dropped within the first 10 minutes, with a total tonnage of 40,000 pounds.
This is the biggest air strike in some time with more bombs being dropped in 10 minutes than in the entire previous month.
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The precision air strikes supported Operation Phantom Phoenix, the overarching operation that includes Operation Marne Thunderbolt.
A joint operation between the Air Force and Soldiers of the 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 3rd Infantry Division required extensive planning to prevent collateral damage and to deny the use of the area for attacks into Baghdad and against Coalition Forces.
Two B-1 Bombers and four F-16 fighter jets, directed bombs at three large target areas. Each bomber made two passes and the F-16s followed to complete the set. Coordination between the Army and Air Force was essential in making the operation a success.
Operation Marne Thunderbolt is an ongoing operation aimed at flushing out remaining al-Qaeda extremists operating in the southern Arab Jabour area, and to create conditions for improved security.
Soldiers from 2nd Brigade, 3rd Infantry Division will join Iraqi Security Forces and Concerned Local Citizens to continue these offensive operations to keep pressure on the enemy.
SRC: MNF IRAQ
By Dr. Rusty Shackleford at January 10, 2008 03:25 PM
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For your viewing pleasure.
CBS reports at 10:00 - rigggghhhhtttt!
Which parts? the bombs or the bombshell narrating that?
Me? I liked both!
Here is the message to AQ: If you kill six of ours, we will kill you back ten thousand fold.
God Bless Our American Forces. Death to Terrorists Everywhere.
Your not going to see that on TV.
Hot-cha-cha indeed!
Nothing says good morning like a 500 pounder on the overhead.
Love the video.
Sgt. Kristy is a cutie!
What’s the name for these Friday equivalents of gun porn threads?
I warched it twice...nice looking chick...
One has to wonder if the use of massive, no possibility of survival, ordinance on these targets can't be attributed directly to the ACLU and their ilk.
Works for me....
Pickup truck, meet Mr. Hellfire Missile. Mr. Hellfire Missle, meet Mr. Pickup Truck.
I have never seen anything like this before. It struck me as somewhat surreal to see a military person reporting on a bomb drop...almost Saturday Night Live feel to it. I kept waiting for a punch line or something, especially when that little truck was running away and detonated.
Seeing that truck blown to smithereens makes my day.
To have used the term “Precision bombing” when speaking of the Air Force - would have caused wild laughing in my era...
I guess things have changed -— I hope!
That should be the JAWA REPORT.....geez...
Great post Ern. Always nice to see our tax dollars going to GREAT effect.
I like the Idea of having a cool looking chick supply the narration....
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