Comments on: Arab Jabour

By: 13F

13F — Sun, 12 Sep 2010 04:16:55 +0000

I was there with A co. and will always remember what we went through….i see articles in the stars and stripes once in awhile about arab jabour and all that gain in the area was lost. AQI have moved back into the area and have killed many SOIs the battalion use to work with. Its sad to know that has happened to an area where 16 soldiers lost their lives.

By: David Tate

David Tate — Wed, 11 Aug 2010 01:35:33 +0000

I think of you guys often. Usually when I see a gold star, unfortunately. So sorry for your losses. On a side note: I have a very nice camping spot on a nice creek with a nice covered deck in the mountains of Virginia. You, or any combat vet for that matter, who wants to decompress in such an environment are welcome to use it whenever they wish. Please contact me. Bow hunting is also an option for the fall.

May you all find peace one day.

By: David Tate

David Tate — Wed, 11 Aug 2010 01:30:47 +0000

Thanks for the addition. I am just one set of eyes and ears with 1-2 days to absorb. Your afterthoughts help validate the article and continue laying out the history of that AO. Thanks for your thoughts.

By: White 1

White 1 — Wed, 21 Jul 2010 22:19:16 +0000

David,

Thank you for a well written page. Unfortunately I was the PL on site when that house blew up. This isnt going to be a sob post but isnt a day that I dont wish I could go back and redo it all over again.

To my 3ID brothers in C/4/64, I feel for you and can finally relate to someone.

God bless the troops and 3ID

By: SSG Springer(White 5)

SSG Springer(White 5) — Wed, 21 Jul 2010 08:28:14 +0000

This is a good article. But it doesn’t talk about Bco being the mane effort, the ones always in contact with the enemy. Bco 1/30 was in fire fights or cleaning up after the IED’s while the rest of the battalion was pulling security. Many times it was 2nd PLT that was called in to rescue or clear a section for another company. Bravo company 1/30th took 90% of all the casualties. We fought house to house for months with out any help. Just one company cleared and recorded 95% of Arab Jabour. It wasn’t until opperation Marne Tourch did it really become a battalion effort. Bco eventually pushed out and set up or own Patrol Base.

By: Cyclone Red One

Cyclone Red One — Tue, 13 Apr 2010 10:33:47 +0000

It was far too late that we recognized the danger associated with Arab Jabour. 3rd ACR took several casualties and lost numerous vehicles in the area before we were called down to patrol the area. We were restrained during our operations there. That restraint was lifted somewhat when 3 of my soldiers were killed. Later when I had the privilege of conversing one on one with GEN Petraeus he acknowledeged the enemy’s grasp on the area and used three BN’s to clear it. Unfortunately, as often happens, we appreciated the enemy’s capabilities only after a lethal strike.

The soldiers of C/4-64 AR will always be remembered and honored for their immense bravery in this incredibly hostile region.

By: Dwight Arceneaux

Dwight Arceneaux — Fri, 26 Feb 2010 10:41:23 +0000

Hey thanks for this article, sir. I served as part of Task Force Black and was with LTC Adgie on his personal security detachment when not on those missions. To those who gave all, your sacrifices will never be forgotten, especially my brother Lui Tumanuvao and my brothers from White Platoon, B Co.

Spc Dwight Arceneaux “Doc Ace” HHC 1-30 IN, 2BCT, 3ID

By: Cyclones, 4/64 AR

Cyclones, 4/64 AR — Sun, 08 Mar 2009 04:12:08 +0000

This area was patroled in 2005 by C Co, 4-64 AR from 3 ID. They were attached to the 184th IN, a NG battalion from CA. The Cyclones lost 4 soldiers in Arab Jabour and many wounded. PB Murray is beside (north) what was OP Thorn. OP Thorn was attacked daily with direct and indirect fire from Nov 05 to Jan 06. The armor company held tough until they conducted TOA with the 101st Airborne. The 101st was tasked with too large an area and gave up OP Thorn. OP Thorn was not destroyed until a soldier was killed by a sniper who was using the fortified house at OP Thorn for cover. The 101st then dropped a 500 lb bomb on OP Thorn. Glad an entire battalion finally fixed Arab Jabour. Godspeed Cyclones for your pain and sacrifices!

By: dje dja

dje dja — Sat, 07 Feb 2009 01:27:19 +0000

It is the americans who brought destruction and hell to Irak and created the so called Qaida groups in response to their occupation. To calm the game(play), the president Bush knew how, He bribed the same so called criminels to win the battle of Arab jabour
As it is said in a proverb: Money make ways in the sea

By: Ed

Ed — Fri, 02 Nov 2007 20:57:33 +0000

David,
My son was one of the five soldiers killed August 11th by a sniper-attack/housebomb in Arab Jabour. I found your post very interesting and would like to chat with you offline if you feel like it.

Thanks and I hope to hear from you, my email is edkirkpatrick@verizon.net

Ed Kirkpatrick

Proud Father of Sgt. Scott Lange Kirkpatrick
KIA 8-11-2007 Arab Jabour, Iraq, #3717
Bronze Star, Purple Heart, Missed terribly