3 soldiers killed near Baghdad

[Eugene]

Source: Associated Press

3 soldiers killed near Baghdad

Updated 1h 30m ago

BAGHDAD (AP) — Three U.S. soldiers and two Iraqi translators were
killed in two attacks south of Baghdad, the military said on Friday.
Eight soldiers were wounded.

In the worst of the two attacks Thursday, two soldiers were killed
and seven wounded in an attack on their base south of the capital.
The two Iraqi interpreters died in that attack.

The military statement said U.S. forces dispatched a quick reaction
force and attack helicopters to relieve the unit.

In a second attack Friday, the military said, one soldier was killed
and one wounded in a roadside bombing, also south of Baghdad.

The names of those killed and wounded were withheld until family
could be notified, the military said.


Read more: http://www.usatoday.com/news/world/iraq/2007-04-13-iraq-casualties_N.htm?csp=34

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Related: FACTBOX-Security developments in Iraq, April 13 - Reuters

[jmc247]

1. So Sad

:(

[DavidDvorkin]

2. How big is such a base?

Small and lightly protected, or large and heavily protected? If it's the latter, then this is an important development.

[Eugene]

3. According to MNF press release, it is a patrol base.

Patrol bases are part of the new security strategy behind the "surge."
Cordon off the neighborhood, search it, and set up a permanent base there.

Source: MNF Iraq

MND-B patrol base comes under attack

-snip-

BAGHDAD — Two MND-B Soldiers were killed and seven others were wounded
when their patrol base came under attack by anti-Iraqi forces south of
Baghdad April 12. Two Iraqi interpreters were also killed in the attack.

-snip-

http://www.mnf-iraq.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=11380&Itemid=128

[DavidDvorkin]

5. Thanks

Not significant in a military sense, then. However, it may mean that setting up such bases is not a good idea.

[Breeze54]

8. Cripes...the numbers are climbing rapidly...

My son was stationed at a large base just south of Baghdad. They were attacked on a daily basis
with IED's being lobbed over the walls. In his first two weeks there, the PX and the gym were
blown up and soldiers were killed...pretty damn scary.

According to http://icasualties.org/oif/

U.S. Deaths Confirmed By The DoD: - 3292
Reported U.S. Deaths Pending DoD Confirmation: - 5
Total - 3297

04/13/07 wchstv: Two Indiana families informed of soldiers' deaths
The family of 20-year-old Specialist Cody Putman, who lived in the Lafayette area,
was also informed of his death in Iraq yesterday. Putman was home on leave just
two weeks ago.His mother, Pam Mow, says her son was sent to Iraq last October...

04/13/07 wchstv: Two Indiana families informed of soldiers' deaths
The Army gave them little information about the death of Specialist Jason Beadles of LaPorte.
The family was told the 22-year-old died yesterday. Beadles was a heavy equipment operator in Iraq.

Two more National Guardsmen killed.... :banghead:

04/13/07 AP: 3 soldiers, 2 interpreters killed, 8 soldiers wounded in two attacks
Three U.S. soldiers and two Iraqi translators were killed in two attacks south of Baghdad,
the military said on Friday. Eight soldiers were wounded.

:cry:

[rodeodance]

12. oh my--so so terrrible for the families.

[Flagg]

4. Well, the chimp wanted them to be brought on

He got what he asked for.
That's proof of the undeniable success story that Iraq has become.

[saigon68]

9. Yup ----- "Bring Em On" shouted the chimp

[alcibiades_mystery]

6. Sounds to me like they damn near got overrun in a BetrayUs Base

So much for interfacing with the locals...

:eyes:

[Ilsa]

7. 3299 per icasualties.org CNN reported four soldiers killed, including

one from non-hostile causes.

[maddezmom]

10. MND-B security patrol ends with small arms fire

MND-B security patrol ends with small arms fire
Friday, 13 April 2007
Multi-National Corps – Iraq
Public Affairs Office, Camp Victory
APO AE 09342

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
RELEASE No. 20070412-02
April 13, 2007

MND-B security patrol ends with small arms fire
Multi-National Division – Baghdad PAO

BAGHDAD — An MND-B Soldier died when a patrol was attacked with small arms fire north of the Iraqi capital. The unit was conducting a security patrol when the attack occurred.

No other Soldiers were wounded during the attack.

This unit has been successful in reducing sectarian violence in this area by finding, dismantling and destroying numerous improvised explosive devices.

Increased combined security has aided in reducing the overall number of IEDs and murders in the area north of the Iraqi capital.


http://www.mnf-iraq.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=11370&Itemid=21

[maddezmom]

11. MND-B loses Soldier to non-battle death

MND-B loses Soldier to non-battle death
Friday, 13 April 2007
Multi-National Corps – Iraq
Public Affairs Office, Camp Victory
APO AE 09342


FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
RELEASE No. 20070413-01
April 13, 2007

MND-B loses Soldier to non-battle death

Multi-National Division – Baghdad PAO

BAGHDAD — A Multi-National Division – Baghdad Soldier died April 12 due to a non-battle related cause.

The deceased Soldier’s name is being withheld pending notification of next of kin and release by the Department of Defense.

The incident is under investigation.

http://www.mnf-iraq.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=11369&Itemid=21

[rodeodance]

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