April 08

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The following are events related to the Global War On Terrorism (GWOT) that took place on this day.

2003

  • Elements of the 1st Marine Division expanded a bridgehead over the Diyala River and captured the Rashid military airport on the eastern rim of Baghdad.
  • 3d Infantry Division makes second “Thunder Run” into Baghdad; Marines approach Baghdad from the east; British secure Al Basrah.

2004

  • The Commandant of the Marine Corps General Michael Hagee and Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps SgtMaj John Estrada paid a visit to the Marines serving in Iraq two days after visiting those serving in Afghanistan. Both trips were well received by the troops as the Commandant promised the entire weight of the Corps remained behind the deployed Marines and both offered thanks for a continuing job well done.
  • Operation Resolute Sword in Iraq

2005

  • Marines of the reserve unit 2d Battalion, 24th Marines, began returning home from Iraq. The unit lost 12 Marines during its seven-month deployment to the region known as the Sunni Triangle.

 

Casualties on April 08:

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