Three more US soldiers die in Iraq

[maddezmom]

Source: AFP

BAGHDAD - Three more American soldiers have been killed in action in Iraq, the military said Saturday, after the deadliest month for US forces here in two-and-a-half years.


Two of the soldiers died on May 30, statements said, bringing that month’s death toll to 121, the worst since US marines famously stormed the insurgent city of Fallujah in November 2004.

A third soldier was shot dead in Baghdad on Friday, becoming June’s first casualty, according to US command.

These latest fatalities bring the number of US soldiers who have died in combat and from other causes in Iraq since the March 2003 invasion to 3,482, according to an AFP count based on Pentagon figures.



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Soldier dies of wounds from IED strike
Saturday, 02 June 2007
Multi-National Corps – Iraq
Public Affairs Office, Camp Victory
APO AE 09342

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
RELEASE No. 20070601-14
June 1, 2007

Soldier dies of wounds from IED strike
Multi-National Division – Baghdad PAO

BAGHDAD – While conducting combat operations in the southwest section of the Iraqi capital, a Multi-National Division-Baghdad Soldier was seriously wounded when an improvised explosive device detonated May 30.

The Soldier was taken to the Combat Support Hospital, but died of those wounds.

In the past week, elements of this unit have detained two suspected insurgents and found weapons caches including small arms weapons, ammunition, and rocket-propelled grenades.


MND-B patrol targeted by small arms fire
Saturday, 02 June 2007
Multi-National Corps – Iraq
Public Affairs Office, Camp Victory
APO AE 09342

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
RELEASE No. 200700601-04
June 1, 2007

MND-B patrol targeted by small arms fire
Multi-National Division – Baghdad PAO

BAGHDAD – While conducting combat security operations in the Iraqi capital, one Multi-National Division – Baghdad Soldier was killed and one wounded when their patrol was attacked with small arms fire May 30.

One interpreter was also wounded in the attack.

In the past few weeks the unit has performed several security patrols and clearing operations netting four weapons caches, helping to provide safer living conditions for the Iraqi people.

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


MNC-I Soldier attacked
Saturday, 02 June 2007
Multi-National Corps – Iraq
Public Affairs Office, Camp Victory
APO AE 09342

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
RELEASE No. 20070601-07
June 1, 2007

MNC-I Soldier attacked
Multi-National Corps – Iraq PAO

BAGHDAD – One MNC-I Soldier was killed by small arms fire at approximately noon June 1 in the vicinity of Zawiyah.

The name of the Soldier is being withheld pending notification of next of kin and release from the Department of Defense.


http://www.mnf-iraq.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=12123&Itemid=21

[maddezmom]

1. Five Deaths Are Added To U.S. Toll

BAGHDAD, June 1 -- The U.S. military on Friday announced the deaths of five more service members.

The military said three American soldiers had been killed by small-arms fire in Baghdad over the past three days. Another soldier died Thursday at a hospital in Maryland, two weeks after he was seriously wounded by a sniper. A fifth soldier died of wounds suffered in a roadside bombing in Baghdad on Wednesday.


At least 126 American troops were killed in Iraq in May, the third-deadliest month for U.S. forces since the war began in 2003.

more:
http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2007/06/02/AR2007060200177.html

[xchrom]

2. starting the month off with a bang, baby! -- but just think of the cheap

sunglasses and rugs they could buy.

[maddezmom]

3. another soldier killed : Small arms fire targets MND-B patrol

Small arms fire targets MND-B patrol
Saturday, 02 June 2007
Multi-National Corps – Iraq
Public Affairs Office, Camp Victory
APO AE 09342

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
RELEASE No. 200700601-05
June 1, 2007

Small arms fire targets MND-B patrol
Multi-National Division – Baghdad PAO

BAGHDAD – Baghdad Soldier was killed when a patrol was attacked with small arms fire in the eastern section of the Iraqi capital May 31.

In the past week, elements of this unit have found weapons caches including homemade explosives, small arms weapons, ammunition and a nearly completed vehicle borne improvised explosive device.

Finding these weapons caches helps reduce the threat of terrorist attacks and aids in providing a more secure and safe living environment for the Iraqi people.

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


http://www.mnf-iraq.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=12118&Itemid=21

[Massachusetts]

4. FUBAR!

May OUR Troops RIP.