AP: Two U.S. soldiers killed in fighting in Anbar province, military says

[Eugene]

Two U.S. soldiers killed in fighting in Anbar province, military says

The Associated Press
Published: February 3, 2007

BAGHDAD, Iraq: Two U.S. soldiers were killed in fighting in the volatile Anbar province,
the military said Saturday, raising to 10 the number of American troops killed so far
this month.

The soldiers assigned to Multi-National Force — West died Friday from wounds sustained
due to enemy action in the province, a vast insurgent stronghold west of Baghdad,
according to a statement.

The soldiers' names were withheld pending notification of relatives.

The deaths raise to at least 3,094 members of the U.S. military who have died since the
Iraq war started in March 2003, according to an Associated Press count.

Ten U.S. troops have been killed in the first three days of February, according to the
military, including two who died in a helicopter crash Friday northwest of Baghdad.

http://www.iht.com/articles/ap/2007/02/03/africa/ME-GEN-Iraq-US-Casualties.php

Related: FACTBOX-Security developments in Iraq, Feb 3 - Reuters

Yesterday: U.S. military reports six troops killed, including two in fighting in Anbar province - AP

[Skittles]

1. it just wears me down

the senselessness of it - I'm getting to where when I come across a g.d. bush supporter now I want to physically attack, it sickens me so much

[xchrom]

2. welcome to the surge.

[Eugene]

3. Centcom: ROADSIDE BOMB STRIKES MND-B PATROL (2 dead)

Title: ROADSIDE BOMB STRIKES MND-B PATROL

Release Date: 2/3/2007

Release Number: 07-01-03P

Description:

BAGHDAD, Iraq - Two Multi-National Division - Baghdad Soldiers died
when an improvised explosive device detonated near a patrol south
of the Iraqi capital Feb 2.

The unit was conducting an assessment of battle positions in the area
when the roadside bomb detonated, killing the two Soldiers and
wounding another.

Earlier this week, members of the unit assisted in several Iraqi Army-led
raids in southern Baghdad to minimize sectarian violence and disrupt militia
activity resulting in the detention of 23 suspected insurgents.

The deceased Soldiers' names are being withheld pending notification of
next of kin.

-snip-

Full article: http://www.centcom.mil/sites/uscentcom2/Lists/Current%20Press%20Releases/DispForm.aspx?ID=4476&Source=http%3A%2F%2Fwww%2Ecentcom%2Emil%2Fsites%2Fuscentcom2%2FLists%2FPress%2520Releases%2FCurrent%2520Releases%2Easpx

Related: FACTBOX-Security developments in Iraq, Feb 3 - Reuters

[Flagg]

4. Is this the downfall of the American Empire ?