al-Zarqawi Killed in Raid

JB 330ci · 06-08-2006, 04:31 AM

Looks like we finally managed to catch him this time, he has had some close calls after we missed him in Al Qaim, IZ.

I won't say how we identified the remains of course. I was waiting for the Iraqi's to announce it during our press conference so I could disseminate it out.

It will likely hit the major networks within the hour.

Kamando · 06-08-2006, 06:31 AM

for everyone invloved in the strike

Robin_NL · 06-08-2006, 07:53 AM

Congrats

gscone · 06-08-2006, 09:09 AM

It's about time. Now they need to work on OBL and those cowards in hiding.

deutschmann59 · 06-08-2006, 01:21 PM

I just have to give a huge congrats and thank you to all our brave men and women in the service. This is a huge accomplishment!

pawarrant · 06-08-2006, 02:33 PM

Congrats to US Special Operations Command, the CIA, other coalition forces, and especially the two Viper drivers of the US Air Force involved in today’s victory!

ScBlacksunshine · 06-08-2006, 02:59 PM

We still forget we haven't done squat about Bin Laden..for some reason I think there's much more then meets the eyes (Saudi oil tide with Bush...etc)

JB 330ci · 06-08-2006, 03:32 PM

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Originally Posted by ScBlacksunshine

We still forget we haven't done squat about Bin Laden..for some reason I think there's much more then meets the eyes (Saudi oil tide with Bush...etc)

Zarqawi was much easier to find than Bin Laden considering the location and other countries which were involved in the process of finding and killing him. Their (Jordan) press statement said of security cooperation in the raid...I think anyone knows what that means. It was a combined effort of US, Iraqi, Jordanian intelligence which lead to his demise.

On the other hand Bin Laden remains elusive in the areas of Afghanistan and Pakistan. The major battlefield for the war on terror is in Iraq so this is where most of the intelligence assets are located. Pakistan believes he is extremely sick and rarely ventures out so trying to find a person who has fanatical loyal subjects will be a extremely hard task. However we can close to killing Ayman Al-Zawahiri because he is still moving around in the area.

Oz · 06-08-2006, 03:54 PM

Good thing that he was finally found. But remember that one dies and another leader pop ups so it doesn't really solve anything out there imo

KC Bimmer · 06-08-2006, 05:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Oz

Good thing that he was finally found. But remember that one dies and another leader pop ups so it doesn't really solve anything out there imo

That's like saying, "Every time you take a shit it doesn't really solve anything because another shit will be waiting for you tomorrow."

thedean786 · 06-08-2006, 05:38 PM

That was so clever.

Oz · 06-08-2006, 05:48 PM

Sad but true.

e90rocks · 06-08-2006, 08:12 PM

Politically - I think that because of his involvement in the insurgency and anti-Shiite activities that his demise will be important during this very vulnerable time of Iraqi government formation. The sooner that government gets weaned, the sooner we can get out of there.

Psychologically - It's important to the morale of our troops as well. My cousin is in Special Forces busting his ass trying to kill or capture insurgents and victories like this and tangible results are always positive. Recently he took out some beheaders, IED makers, and some people who worked with 'Dr. Germ'. He was wounded a few weeks ago, but he's trying to push the rehab schedule so that he can be out with his unit and not miss any missions!

Operationally - I think that catching a mastermind is also a big deal because while it's true that there are lots of radicals, and that there are lots (OK, a decent amount) of brilliant people, there aren't very many brilliant radicals, and it takes a while for them to develop their own skills and infrastructure.

My prayers are with all of you guys overseas.

docbolo · 06-08-2006, 11:46 PM

What a wonderful day for our troops and intel!! This is what we are fighting for!

There is no victory without sacrifice - God bless our awesome troops!

Silver bullet · 06-09-2006, 01:59 PM

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Originally Posted by docbolo

What a wonderful day for our troops and intel!! This is what we are fighting for!

There is no victory without sacrifice - God bless our awesome troops!

I'll second that,

doc

E91 Dude · 06-11-2006, 09:03 AM

OPSEC.

AskNiko · 06-11-2006, 11:42 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Oz

Good thing that he was finally found. But remember that one dies and another leader pop ups so it doesn't really solve anything out there imo

It does help. When you take out the first string players, second string players take over. You take out the second string, the third string players gets to play.

Eventually, the level of play diminishes.

06-11-2006, 01:41 PM

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Originally Posted by docbolo

What a wonderful day for our troops and intel!! This is what we are fighting for!

There is no victory without sacrifice - God bless our awesome troops!

And I'll 3rd this.

lumbergh · 06-11-2006, 06:19 PM

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Originally Posted by CMD

And I'll 3rd this.

Here's a 4th!

THANKS TO THE TROOPS FOR YOUR SERVICE!!!!!!!!!!!!

I bet it was a sad day for you dean.

and to those who don't think killing this evil person helps...

I really like the example above, that was great! but saying this doesn't help is like saying we should not put murderers in jail because another will just pop up.

nyyankee · 06-11-2006, 10:37 PM

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Originally Posted by JB 330ci

Looks like we finally managed to catch him this time, he has had some close calls after we missed him in Al Qaim, IZ.

I won't say how we identified the remains of course. I was waiting for the Iraqi's to announce it during our press conference so I could disseminate it out.

It will likely hit the major networks within the hour.

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