Dispatches From the Front, Thu 21 Sep. 2006

U.S. Army Sgt. Chris Walsh and Spc. Ishmael Campbell take up security positions on the roof of a police station in Sinyia, Iraq, Sept. 16, 2006. The Soldiers are from 2nd Battalion, 300th Field Artillery Regiment, Wyoming Army National Guard. DoD photo by Spc. Billy Brothers, U.S. Army. (Released)

NEWSBYTES
Iraq takes charge of Dhi Qar province
By Zalmay Khalilzad, U.S. Ambassador to Iraq , and Gen. George W. Casey Jr., Commanding
21 September 2006
BAGHDAD (CENTCOM) -- “Today’s transfer of security responsibility in Dhi Qar province from the Multi-National Force – Iraq to the Government of Iraq and civilian controlled Iraqi Security Forces is another sign of progress toward a stable and secure Iraq. Dhi Qar is the second of 18 Provinces to be transitioned. This is an important milestone along the successful path toward Iraq ’s capability to govern and protect itself as a sovereign nation.

Gen. Abizaid interview w/ Jim Lehrer of PBS's Newshour
U.S. General Says Iraq Will Move Toward Stability
(PBS) -- Army Gen. John Abizaid, commander of U.S. Central Command, expressed optimism about the situation in Iraq, saying the country is moving toward stability despite reports of growing sectarian violence.

Video: Camp Fallujah 2-Minute Report
This edition features stories on a Marine Military Transition Team training and mentoring an Iraqi Army Brigade. Hosted by Spc. Kirk Bell.

Video: OIF Today 481
This edition features headlines on Generals visiting Baghdad, terrorists being captured, and a weapons cache discovered in a Mosque. Hosted by Pfc. John Sheldon.

Audio: C-130 Carries the Load for NAVCENT
Audio file about how a single C-130 moves 40 percent of NAVCENT's air cargo

Audio: Boots on the Ground 79
Command Sgt. Maj. Ralph Beam travels throughout the country to assess the situation in Iraq. Produced by Sgt. Tom Conning.

What Extremists are Saying
Translation: Al-Zawahiri Calls on Muslims to Wage 'War of Jihad', Reject UN Resolutions
On 11 September 2006, a jihadist website attributed to the Islamic Renewal Organization posted several links to Al-Sahab Media Production's 76-minute interview with Ayman al-Zawahiri, second-in-command in Al-Qa'ida.

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