Tag Archives: iraq

18JUN2018 /23:26 UTC-07 Tango 06 (29 Khordad 1397/05 Shawwal 1439/06 Wu-Wu 4716)

“Such efforts are to be noted, not only do they enforce the law they serve as a sense of historic justice, and they help in the fight against criminal and terrorist networks.“-Fareed Yasseen, Iraqi Ambassador to the United States

Not even a year after first getting into trouble, the co-owners of Hobby Lobby/Museum of the Bible are in trouble again.

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) is returning more than 3-thousand smuggled Sumerian/Babylonian/Ancient Iranian (primarily from the Ur III and Old Babylonian period, 2100-1600 BCE) artifacts to Iraq. The tablets and cylinders were illegally acquired by the ‘christian’ owned Hobby Lobby for its new Bible Museum in Washington DC.

On 02MAY2018 the Iraqi ambassador to the U.S. signed documents with ICE for the return of archaeological items, bought by Hobby Lobby which inadvertently(?) provided $1.6-million USD of funding for Islamic extremists.

The ‘christians’ who run Hobby Lobby tried to smuggle in the artifacts by labeling the boxes as Tile Samples. The criminal act was discovered by ICE Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) Special Agents, in conjunction with Assistant U.S. Attorneys at United States District Court for the Eastern District of New York, investigating funding ops for DAIISH (Islamic State). U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) intercepted the smuggled items.

Hobby Lobby must now pay a $3-million fine, plus other punitive actions. This isn’t the first time ICE returned stolen artifacts to Iraq.

Smithsonian: Hobby Lobby’s Smuggled Artifacts May Come From Lost Sumerian City

Live Science: Lost City of Irisagrig Comes to Life in Ancient Stolen Tablets

International, U.S.

America Spread Thin: West Asia, April 2018

Video May 28, 2018 Hutchins AAron

West Asia, or as the U.S. Department of Defense calls it Southwest Asia. Iran, Iraq and Turkey are sometimes considered part of West Asia and sometimes Central Asia. I consider Iraq and Turkey part of West Asia and Iran is part of Central Asia.

The following is a smidgen of what the United States is involved in, in the Middle East, during April 2018:

On 04APR2018 an honor guard from MacDill Air Force Base, Florida, receive the body of Major Andreas B. O’Keeffe, who was killed in Iraq while flying an HH-60 Pave Hawk for the 106th Rescue Wing.

At Patrick Air Force Base, Florida, the body of para-rescueman Master Sergeant William Posch, killed in Iraq, was brought home:

Another Florida resident, Staff Sergeant Carl Enis, was also killed in Iraq.

Hawaii Army National Guard personnel with 1st Battalion, 171st Aviation Regiment, deployed to somewhere in South West Asia.

At Fort Shafter, Hawaii, 47 USA (U.S.Army) personnel with the 8th Human Resources Sustainment Center, 8th Theater Sustainment Command, returned from supporting ops in Qatar, Kuwait, Iraq and Afghanistan.

On 15APR2018, the Louisiana Air National Guard honored 16 Airmen from the 259th Air Traffic Control Squadron for their service in Iraq: “These 16 Airmen went over there and basically took charge of airfield operations. They did an outstanding job delivering sorties and increasing the payload of goods coming in and out to support our warfighters. The thing that impressed me is that they increased the MedEvac time by 75%!”-Major General Glenn Curtis

North Carolina Army National Guard‘s 449th Combat Aviation Brigade, along with British empire United Kingdom-NATO personnel, conduct aeromedical evacuation (MedEvac) training at Camp Taji, Iraq. The North Carolina National Guard, and Vanderbilt University, donated medical books to the Iraqi Army Hospital, Camp Taji, at the end of March.

Between the end of March and beginning of April, about 285 personnel from Ohio National Guard‘s 2nd Battalion, 174th Air Defense Artillery Regiment, returned from a year-long deployment to Afghanistan and Iraq.

At Fort Hood, Texas, the U.S. Army 3rd Cavalry Regiment deploying to Iraq:

On 03APR2018, a Wisconsin Air National Guard 128th Air Refueling Wing KC-135 refuels USAF E-3 Sentry AWAC as it conducts missions over Syria, Iraq and Afghanistan.

Wisconsin National Guard soon deploying personnel to Kuwait, Jordan, Saudi Arabia, Oman and the United Arab Emirates.

A missile armed MQ-1C Gray Eagle Unmanned Aircraft System at an undisclosed location (secret) returns sans one missile after an anti-ISIS (DAIISH) mission over Iraq

‘Undisclosed Location’: Official video USAF 336th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron says good-bye to SouthWest Asia:

USAF F-15E Strike Eagle gets refueld from a KC-10 Extender, somewhere over SouthWest Asia, 21APR2018

Bahrain:

U.S. 5th Fleet observes Denim Day in Manama, Bahrain, 25APR2018

Iraq:

Iraqi Army fast rope training from U.S. taxpayer funded Russian made Mil Mi-17 helicopter, U.S. taxpayer funded contractors are also maintaining the Russian helicopters for Iraq

U.S. Army, 2011: Army equipping Afghans, Iraqis on Mi-17s

U.S. Army conducts Combat LifeSaver course for Iraqi Army personnel

Israel:

U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo meets Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in Jerusalem, 29APR2018

South Carolina National Guard take part in change of command ceremonies for the 13th Missile Defense Battery in Israel, 10APR2018

Jordan: Jordan is increasingly being drawn into the influence of NATO.

Closing ceremonies for NATO – Jordan Planning Course, 04APR2018

Official USMC/USN video explainer of Eager Lion 18:

U.S. Army town clearing video, 19APR2018:

Kingdom of Saudi Arabia:

U.S. military leaders meet with Royal Saudi military leaders at Ministry of Defense Officer’s Club, Riyadh, KSA, 19APR2018

Kuwait:

More than 45 U.S. and Kuwait Land Forces soldiers took part in CBRN training, Camp Patriot, Kuwait, 25APR2018

U.S. Army combat engineers employ the Talon Robot, and VMR/2 Mine Hound, at Camp Patriot, Kuwait, 10APR2018

Qatar:

Mom and daughter with Pennsylvania Air National Guard deployed to Qatar; Staff Sergeant Victoria Moran and Senior Master Sergeant Michelle Mersing

Official video of Pennsylvania Air National Guard rapid repair training at Al Udeid Air Base, Kuwait:

Syria:

USAF C-17 moves cargo between undisclosed (secret) locations from Iraq to Syria, 13APR2018

A Syrian contractor demonstrates to U.S.-NATO advisers that the Zir Water Pumping Station, near Busayrah, is now working, 21APR2018

Video of Tomahawk cruise missile launch against Syria from USS Monterey, 14APR2018:

USAF F-15C Eagle refuels during mission over Syria, 14APR2018

Video of NATO airstrike against supposed DAIISH headquarters in Abu Kamal, 17APR2018:

(BRITISH EMPIRE, LET SLIP THE DOGS OF WAR: ISLAMIC STATE DAIISH)

Turkey: Official video of NATO operated AWACs based at FOB (Forward Operating Base) Konya, and used over Iraq and Syria:

United Arab Emirates:

USAF F-22 Raptor based at Al Dhafra Air Base, UAE, gets refueled inflight, 01APR2018

Official video, U.S. Army and UAE deployment of high mobility artillery rocket system (HiMARS):

AMERICA SPREAD THIN: NORTH AMERICA, APRIL 2018

AMERICA SPREAD THIN: WEST ASIA, MARCH 2018

International

America Spread Thin: West Asia, March 2018

Video April 7, 2018 Hutchins AAron

U.S. Army’s Alpha Company, 1st Battalion, 6th Infantry Regiment conducted building clearance training, Camp Buehring, Kuwait, 20MAR2018

On 13MAR2018, the U.S. Army, U.S. Air Force, British empire’s New Zealand Army, and the British empire’s Australian Army joined together with Iraqi ‘security forces’ (puppet paramilitaries) Forward Air Control trainees to promote the concept of combined air/ground ops: “Our goal is to help demonstrate the capacities of attack rotary wing assets and show the effectiveness of operating jointly with air and ground maneuver elements.”-Major Warren Green, assistant future operations officer (yep, that was part of his title given in the news release)

Video of U.S. taxpayer funded military equipment being transferred to Iraqi Border Patrol:

Official U.S. Army Corps of Engineers recruitment video reveals the U.S. is building more permanent bases in Iraq:

The Oklahoma Army National Guard helped build a new Troop Medical Clinic in Iraq.

AMERICA SPREAD THIN: NEW YORK MILITIA KILLED IN IRAQ!

The U.S. Army’s 74th Engineer Dive Detachment conducted underwater inspections of ships at Kuwait Naval Base, Kuwait: “The inspections dives and video captured on two LCUs, one large tugboat, and a BD crane will provide valuable information to the Army’s watercraft units for sustaining their operational readiness.”-Captain Barrett LeHardy

Wisconsin Army National Guard’s 157th Military Engagement Team deployed to Kuwait, Jordan, Saudi Arabia, Oman and the United Arab Emirates: “We are trying to form bonds so that when we work together in coalitions, we can work together better and the overall security of the region and the world is better.”-Lieutenant Colonel Jeffrey Kurka

In Syria, a U.S. Master Sergeant was killed by a land mine (‘roadside bomb’) along with a British empire Red Coat. U.S. ops in Syria began under the Obama regime. Up until now the United Kingdom’s monarchy controlled Ministry of Defence refused to confirm that Red Coats were operating in Syria. The incident apparently happened the same day that U.S. president Donald Trump stated, at a rally in Ohio, “We’re knockin’ the hell outta ISIS, we’ll be coming outta there very soon. Let the other people take care of it now.”

Video of your tax dollars at work; United States Air Forces Central Command band performing in United Arab Emirates:

The U.S. Army’s 259th Human Resources Company’s postal platoon deployed from Hawaii for a nine month tour supporting Operation Inherent Resolve and Operation Spartan Shield.

The U.S. Air Force’s 28th Bomb Wing deployed from South Dakota to Qatar on 30MAR2018.

AMERICA SPREAD THIN: 2-thousand U.S. personnel now in ISRAEL

AMERICA SPREAD THIN: EUROPE, MARCH 2018

International

America Spread Thin: New York Militia killed in Iraq!

March 18, 2018 Hutchins AAron

18MAR2018 (14:04 UTC-07 Tango 06) 27 Esfand 1396/01 Rajab 1439/02 (second month) Yi-Mao 4716

“It is with great sadness that I report the loss of four of our wing members….”-Colonel Michael Bank, 106th Rescue Wing, New York Air National Guard

Four New York Air National Guard personnel were killed in Iraq, 15MAR2018, when their HH-60G Pave Hawk crashed.

“Our National Guard family mourns the loss of the seven combat search and rescue Airmen in the HH-60 crash…. …This loss reminds us of the tremendous risks we take in serving our nation every day.”-Major General Anthony German, Adjutant General of New York

A total of seven U.S. military personnel were killed in the crash near the city of Al-Qa’im. Department of Defense says it was not shot down, but is investigating because it’s currently unknown why the helicopter crashed.

HH-60G Pave Hawks of New York’s 106th Rescue Wing responding to Hurricane Irma

The 106th Rescue Wing also took part in the response to hurricanes Harvey and Irma, helping to rescue at least 2-thousand people.

“We are going to have to stop being the policemen of the world.”-Donald Trump, August 2015 interview with Hugh Hewitt

AMERICA SPREAD THIN: ISRAEL, more than 2-thousand U.S. personnel deployed!

Technology

NATO Vehicle I-D: French CAESAR invades Germany!

Video March 8, 2018 Hutchins AAron

U.S. Army photo by Markus Rauchenberger, 05MAR2018.

NATO France has invaded the U.S. Army’s Grafenwoehr, in Deutschland, with Camion Equipé d’un Système d’Artillerie (CAESAR).

USA photo by Markus Rauchenberger, 05MAR2018.

CAESAR uses a 155mm gun. The self propelled artillery gun system is also used by Indonesia, Saudi Arabia and Thailand.

USA photo by Markus Rauchenberger, 05MAR2018.

France is taking part in the NATO Dynamic Front 18 war games.

USA photo by Markus Rauchenberger, 05MAR2018.

U.S. Army (USA) video, by Christoph Koppers, of CAESAR en action, 05MAR2018:

USA photo by Markus Rauchenberger, 05MAR2018.

In 2018, Caesar also deployed to Iraq.

U.S. Army photo by Specialist Zakia Gray, 16MAY2018.

NATO France Ceasar during Operation Roundup, in Al Quim, Iraq, 16MAY2018.

Vehicle I-D: MLRS, BRITISH RED COATS INVADE U.S. ARMY BASE IN GERMANY!

Vehicle I-D: PANZERHAUBITZE 2000

U.S.

Great Reneger: Florida & Massachusetts Militia deploy to Middle East, join Iowa!

Image February 16, 2018 Hutchins AAron

“We are going to have to stop being the policemen of the world.”-Donald Trump, August 2015 interview with Hugh Hewitt

In January 2018, Florida National Guard’s 164th Air Defense Artillery Brigade, 3rd Battalion, 116th Field Artillery Regiment deployed to Southwest Asia (Kuwait/Iraq?).

This month (February), Massachusetts National Guard’s 188th Engineering Detachment also deployed, to Kuwait, for Operation Spartan Shield.

Currently the Iowa National Guard’s 248th Aviation Support Battalion is in Kuwait: “It’s been the largest deployment of the Iowa National Guard [since 2011]…”-Major General Timothy Orr, February 2018

These increased National Guard deployments to Southwest Asia coincide with a ‘Army Day’ Task Force Spartan exercise ordered by U.S. Central Command (CentComm) at Udairi Range, Kuwait.

NEW WAR ON DRUGS: COAST GUARD HAULS IN ANOTHER HUGE CATCH OFF FLORIDA!

GREAT RENEGER: OKLAHOMA MILITIA DEPLOYS TO AFGHANISTAN!

International

South Dakota Militia deploys to Middle East!

Image September 28, 2017 Hutchins AAron

“We’re here today to thank you for answering the difficult call to leave the comfort of your homes, to leave the embraces of your families and to serve your country.”-Gov-na Dennis Daugaard, South Dakota

More than 90 personnel of South Dakota Army National Guard’s Company C, 1st Battalion, 189th Aviation Regiment deploying to the Middle East, to provide aerial medevac ops.

They held a deployment ceremony on 27 SEP 2017. Rapid City Mayor Steve Allender pointed out that many of those deploying work as emergency responders or law enforcement personnel at their ‘civilian’-local government jobs.

Military sources say its the third deployment to the Middle East for the South Dakota Guard unit.

NEW OIL WAR: TRUMP DEPLOYS COMBAT TROOPS TO PHILIPPINES? FACEBOOK ASKED TO HELP!

TRUMP DEPLOYS YET ANOTHER OKLAHOMA MILITIA UNIT!

U.S.

Washington Militia returns from deadly mission in Iraq!

Video January 5, 2017 Hutchins AAron

05 January 2017 (04:34 UTC-07 Tango 06) 16 Dey 1395/06 Rabi ‘ath-Thani 1438/08 Ji Chou 4714

On 31 December 2016 a small ceremony was held in the city of Kent to welcome home the 179th Engineer Company, Washington National Guard.

On 30 March 2016, the 179th deployed to Iraq, several of their personnel are single parents. On 06 May 2016, Lieutenant David Bauders was killed at the Al Asad Air Base in Iraq. At the time the U.S. Department of Defense said Bauders’ death was being investigated as a ‘noncombat incident’. So far no further details have been released to the public.

The 179th’s deployment to Iraq was its first combat deployment, however, the 179th is routinely deployed to the Kingdom of Thailand as part of the U.S. National Guard Bureau’s State Partnership Program.

Idaho, International, U.S.

Idaho Strike Eagles deploy to Middle East!

Video October 29, 2016 Hutchins AAron

29 October 2016 (03:54 UTC-07 Tango 01) 08 Aban 1395/27 Muharram 1438/29 Wu Zu 4714

It’s been revealed that F-15E Strike Eagles based at Mountain Home Air Force Base, in Idaho, recently deployed to an undisclosed location in the Middle East (aka Southwest Asia).

Official USAF deployment explainer: