Most Recent Dog Face Daily Newsletters

All Messages from Dog Face Daily

Dog Face Daily - 27 May 2008Tuesday, 27 May 2008Iraqi girl travels to U.S. in effort to see for first time; Ministry of Agriculture conducts air campaign; Plaque Dedication honors fallen Soldiers...

Dog Face Daily - 26 May 2008Monday, 26 May 2008Memorial plaque dedication to honor fallen comrades; Marne 6 Sends: Memorial Day - A date for us to remember; Caches continue to pour in to Coalition forces; 2nd Brigade keeps water, now traffic flowing...

Dog Face Daily - 24 May 2008Saturday, 24 May 2008Iraqi Police graduates move on to the force; Ribbon-cutting ceremony marks re-opening of school; Battlefield promotions award extraordinary Soldiers; Rakkasans distribute supplies to Iraqi schools...

Dog Face Daily - 23 May 2008Friday, 23 May 20082nd Brigade lets facts tell its story of success; Soldiers at all levels must understand, respect local culture; Government of Iraq works to improve life in Wasit; Soldiers receive gift of golf...

Dog Face Daily - 22 May 2008Thursday, 22 May 2008Sayafiyah celebrates change; Cavalry unit prepares for move following Iraq deployment; National Police detain four suspected insurgents in raid...

Dog Face Daily - 21 May 2008Wednesday, 21 May 2008Medical aid heals wounds of war; Piledriver comes to an end, projects continue...

Dog Face Daily - 20 May 2008Tuesday, 20 May 2008Soldiers send special Happy Birthday wishes; Government of Iraq funds canal cleaning; Racing Heroes Tour visits 4-27th FA soldiers...

Dog Face Daily - 19 May 2008Monday, 19 May 2008Marne Soldiers prepare IA for battle; Soldiers distribute donated school supplies; Army commits to doing more for families of fallen...

Dog Face Daily - 17 May 2008Saturday, 17 May 2008Sledgehammer Brigade hands reins to Striker; 703rd BSB hosts 8th IA Logistics Conference; Clearing agents on prowl for prohibited items...

Dog Face Daily - 16 May 2008Friday, 16 May 2008Bridge linking Busayefi to Hawr Rajab opened; Falcon Brigade flight hours exceed 100,000; 1-35 Armor Regt. takes command at COP Cashe...

Dog Face Daily - 15 May 2008Thursday, 15 May 20083ID Soldier and NCO of the year announced; Marne Dauntless to improve quality of life, eliminate extremists; 4-27 FA takes over command at COP Salie...

Dog Face Daily - 14 May 2008Wednesday, 14 May 2008US, Georgian troops work toward peaceful Iraq; Hatched chicks kick start poultry industry; Reins at Combat Outpost Carver change over...

Dog Face Daily - 13 May 2008Tuesday, 13 May 2008International Relief and Development meeting held in Khidr; Ceremony marks completion of school construction; Soldier leaves All-Army Softball team to deploy...

Dog Face Daily - 12 May 2008Monday, 12 May 2008Salvadoran forces celebrate 184th birthday; Captains of the battle watch over aircraft within battalion; Soldier spends another Mother's Day away from daughter...

Dog Face Daily - 10 May 2008Saturday, 10 May 2008Rakkasans prepare to patrol waterways; Transition team gives Iraqi Army hands-on training;200 students graduate from Iskandariyah vo-tech...

Dog Face Daily - 9 May 2008Friday, 09 May 2008Soldiers visit windmills in al-Zatir and Hollandia; 3rd Combat Aviation Brigade welder is one-of-a-kind; Military Spouses Day proclaimed by President...

Dog Face Daily - 8 May 2008Thursday, 08 May 2008Chicken farming gets a new boost in Hawr Rajab; Women's committee reps meet in Mahmudiyah; ...

Dog Face Daily - 7 May 2008Wednesday, 07 May 2008Kalsu opens distance learning center for Soldiers; Two high value individuals captured in Mussayib area; First Iraqi comedy in Wasit since Saddam's era; Karada Vocational Training Center provides new start for Iraqis...

Dog Face Daily - 6 May 2008Tuesday, 06 May 2008Weapons cache found in Wardia; Time Sensitive Target platoon follows tip; Dem Dudes take basketball championship...

Dog Face Daily - 5 May 2008Monday, 05 May 2008Coalition forces bring aid to village; Iraqi, Coalition leaders discuss Piledriver progress; 26th Brigade Support Battalion maintains the surge...

Dog Face Daily - 3 May 2008Saturday, 03 May 2008Under Secretary of Defense visits Village of Hope; Iraqi Security Forces, Coalition forces distribute food, toys; Machinist saves Army time, money...

Dog Face Daily - 2 May 2008Friday, 02 May 2008Iron Brigade Soldiers – boots on the ground; ePRT facilitates Mada’in Agricultural Exposition; Arafia Canal opens with Ribbon Cutting Ceremony...

Dog Face Daily - 1 May 2008Thursday, 01 May 2008MND-C extends a hand to Iraqi children; Arctic-tough engineers build Rakkasans’ capacity; MND-C recognizes Rule of Law 50th anniversary...

Dog Face Daily - 30 April 2008Wednesday, 30 April 2008Tip leads to anti-aircraft gun, ammunition in Jurf; Success not just a big-fish tale in Task Force Marne; Sons of Iraq help secure Fuhail Village; Teaching means improved health care...

Dog Face Daily - 29 April 2008Tuesday, 29 April 2008Iraqi Police hone skills with Coalition forces help; Mahmudiyah radio station ready for first broadcast; Family support extends to Iraqi children; Doctors gain valuable skills with Coalition training...

Dog Face Daily - 28 April 2008Monday, 28 April 2008Task Force Marne helps hatch an industry; Hammer leaders reflect as role in Iraq comes to an end...

Dog Face Daily - 26 April 2008Saturday, 26 April 2008Farming resolutions receive national, local attention; Internet initiative connects Iraqi students with world; Holocaust ceremony to provoke thought...

Dog Face Daily - 25 April 2008Friday, 25 April 2008IA lieutenant gets prosthetic limb from Coalition forces; Soldiers hand out clothes, shoes to Iraqi children...

Dog Face Daily - 24 April 2008Thursday, 24 April 2008Iraqi students enhance skills at English Day; Coalition forces help Iraqi child with medical care; Soldiers work to repair Arab Jabour schools...

Dog Face Daily - 23 April 2008Wednesday, 23 April 2008Fish farms make a comeback in Babil; Texas native keeps Delta’s shelves stocked...

Dog Face Daily - 22 April 2008Tuesday, 22 April 2008Iraqis displaced from homes now returning in droves; Mahmudiyah Soccer Stadium opens with tourney; TCPs disrupt enemy movement in Wasit...

Dog Face Daily - 21 April 2008Monday, 21 April 2008Rakkasans run for breast cancer cure; Cuscatlan Battalion delivers wheelchairs, gives hope; Microgrants keep Arab Jabour clinic open...

Dog Face Daily - 19 April 2008Saturday, 19 April 2008Vanguard therapist connects with Alma Mater; Iron Rakkasans welcome Daughters of Iraq; Iraqi CID collects evidence against AQI; Town Hall opens in Jurf as Sahkr...

Dog Face Daily - 18 April 2008Friday, 18 April 2008Soldiers distribute school supplies; Informant tip yields weapons cache; SoI lead Coalition forces to weapons cache; Town Hall opens in Jurf as Sahkr...

Dog Face Daily - 17 April 2008Thursday, 17 April 2008203rd BSB takes on Eagle Challenge; SoI lead Coalition forces to weapons cache; Iraqi Army takes lead in Marne Piledriver...

Dog Face Daily - 16 April 2008Wednesday, 16 April 2008Soldier re-enlists 340 feet off the ground; Rocket cache found by Coalition, Iraqi Security Forces; CF, Babil Province leadership meet with governor of Babil...

Dog Face Daily - 15 April 2008Tuesday, 15 April 2008MND-C launches major capacity-building operation; National Police seize cache southeast of Baghdad; Hypnotist puts aviators under his spell...

Dog Face Daily - 14 April 2008Monday, 14 April 2008Foreign-Born Troops Become U.S. Citizens; Congressmen visit Yusifiyah; Sewing Center opens, provides employment...

Dog Face Daily - 12 April 2008Saturday, 12 April 2008Never Too Deep; Chicken industry a spark to economic progress in Iraq; Artesian well pumps clean water for Zambraniya, Bayjia...

Dog Face Daily - 11 April 2008Friday, 11 April 2008Fitness center named in honor of fallen hero; IA, CF show positive working relationship; 3rd HCBT leaders receive medals for service in Iraq...

Dog Face Daily - 10 April 2008Thursday, 10 April 2008Operations in Mahmudiyah; New rule of law expert meets Mada’in judges; GT Improvement course improves Soldiers’ chances for success

Dog Face Daily - 9 April 2008Wednesday, 09 April 2008Sunni, Shia march in unity through Mahmudiyah; Coalition forces visit water company in Kut; Op Estonia reels in numerous criminal, caches found...

Dog Face Daily - 8 April 2008Tuesday, 08 April 2008IA keeps peace in Mahmudiyah, deters criminals; Maderiyah secondary school opens its doors

Dog Face Daily - 7 April 2008Monday, 07 April 2008ISF find largest cache to date in MND-C; Gilbert wins MacArthur Leadership Award; Village of Hope gives Iraqis new perspective...

Dog Face Daily - 5 April 2008Saturday, 05 April 2008Bravery under fire: Remembering SFC Paul R. Smith; Cuscatlan Battalion delivers medical supplies in Kut

Dog Face Daily - 4 April 2008Friday, 04 April 2008Abu Amer residents receive medical treatment; Coalition Soldiers visit Kutimiyah school

Dog Face Daily - 3 April 2008Thursday, 03 April 2008Soldiers clear road of IEDs, residents to return home; Aviation takes fight to criminals; Coalition, ISF conduct combined operation

Dog Face Daily - 2 April 2008Wednesday, 02 April 2008Soldiers clear road of IEDs, residents to return home; Aviation takes fight to criminals; Coalition, ISF conduct combined operation...

Dog Face Daily - 1 April 2008Tuesday, 01 April 2008CF provide assistance to ISF in Kut; Fallen Soldier serves as inspiration for family’s donations; Iraqi Army leads push to restore security in Mahmudiyah...

Dog Face Daily - 31 March 2008Monday, 31 March 2008MEDEVAC unit supports fight south of Al Hillah; Cavalry unit responds to extremist activity; Soldiers assess orchards in al Buaytha...

Dog Face Daily - 29 March 2008Saturday, 29 March 2008Dog Face Daily - 29 March 2008

Dog Face Daily - 28 March 2008Friday, 28 March 2008Dog Face Daily - 28 March 2008

Dog Face Daily - 27 March 2008Thursday, 27 March 2008Dog Face Daily - 27 March 2008

Dog Face Daily - 26 March 2008Wednesday, 26 March 2008Dog Face Daily - 26 March 2008

Dog Face Daily - 25 March 2008Tuesday, 25 March 2008Dog Face Daily - 25 March 2008

Dog Face Daily - 24 March 2008Monday, 24 March 2008Dog Face Daily - 24 March 2008

Dog Face Daily - 22 March 2008Saturday, 22 March 2008Dog Face Daily - 22 March 2008

Dog Face Daily - 21 March 2008Friday, 21 March 20083ID completes re-up goal in unprecedented time; Knighthawk pilot overcomes injury to succeed in career...

Dog Face Daily - 20 March 2008Thursday, 20 March 2008Marne Rugged continues in honor of fallen; Soldiers help Iraqi boy get prosthetic leg...

Dog Face Daily - 19 March 2008Wednesday, 19 March 2008U.S. Senators walk the streets of Iskandariyah; Night raid leads to capture of high-value target; Microgrants enable tailors to tackle tall order...

Dog Face Daily - 18 March 2008Tuesday, 18 March 2008New bridge reconnects communities; Water pump station open in 2 BCT area...

Dog Face Daily - 17 March 2008Monday, 17 March 2008Soldiers meet with sheikhs, chase insurgents; 3rd CAB reaches yearly re-up goal in 6 months...

Dog Face Daily - 15 March 2008Saturday, 15 March 2008Soldier improves quality of life with carpentry skill; Marne Rugged to eliminate extremists, build capacity; 1-15 Inf. Regt. leaders hold first security council meeting...

Dog Face Daily - 14 March 2008Friday, 14 March 2008Dog Face Daily - 14 March 2008

Dog Face Daily - 13 March 2008Thursday, 13 March 2008Dog Face Daily - 13 March 2008

Dog Face Daily - 12 March 2008Wednesday, 12 March 2008Dog Face Daily - 12 March 2008

Dog Face Daily - 11 March 2008Tuesday, 11 March 2008Dog Face Daily - 11 March 2008

Dog Face Daily - 10 March 2008Monday, 10 March 2008Coalition forces, IA conduct operation in al Lej; MoE repairs tower on Baghdad's power belt; Village of Hope aims to boost Hawr Rajab economy

Dog Face Daily - 8 March 2008Saturday, 08 March 2008Local sheiks meet at FOB Hammer to discuss agriculture; Iskandariyah vocational school benefits residents; Keep running race, finish deployment well

Dog Face Daily - 7 March 2008Friday, 07 March 2008SoI, Soldiers find, raid torture house; Soldiers bring water for citizens of Narhwan; Long-awaited PX now open on FOB Delt

Dog Face Daily - 6 March 2008Thursday, 06 March 2008Crazy Horse III garners trust in Janabi Village; Soldiers care for well-being of fellow aviators

Dog Face Daily - 5 March 2008Wednesday, 05 March 2008Iraqis celebrate road, CP reopening; Obedi region safer thanks to CF, IA...

Dog Face Daily - 4 March 2008Tuesday, 04 March 2008Windmills erected to bring Iraqis clean water; Farmers union focuses on revitalization

Dog Face Daily - 3 March 2008Monday, 03 March 2008Dog Face Daily - 3 March 2008

Dog Face Daily - 1 March 2008Saturday, 01 March 2008Dog Face Daily - 1 March 2008

Dog Face Daily - 29 February 2008Friday, 29 February 2008Dog Face Daily - 29 February 2008

Dog Face Daily - 28 February 2008Thursday, 28 February 2008Dog Face Daily - 28 February 2008

Dog Face Daily - 27 February 2008Wednesday, 27 February 2008Dog Face Daily - 27 February 2008

Dog Face Daily - 26 February 2008Tuesday, 26 February 2008Dog Face Daily - 26 February 2008

Dog Face Daily - 25 February 2008Monday, 25 February 2008On the Road Again: Mechanic brings Iraqi Humvees back to life; Government center opens in Salman Pak...

Dog Face Daily - 23 February 2008Saturday, 23 February 2008IED, IDF cells disrupted by cache find; New restaurant opens at Hammer; Think OPSEC when sharing information on the Web; Lithuanian platoon impacts Wasit

Dog Face Daily - 22 February 2008Friday, 22 February 2008MoE reconstructs power line towers; IA, Iron Rakkasans discover caches

Dog Face Daily - 21 February 2008Thursday, 21 February 2008Mahmudiyah women seek advancement; 5-7 Cav., ePRT look to help Sayifiyah farmers...

Dog Face Daily - 20 February 2008Wednesday, 20 February 2008‘The birds will last forever,’ 3rd CAB Chinooks still going strong; ‘Grand Slam’ targets dwindling insurgent forces

Dog Face Daily - 19 February 2008Tuesday, 19 February 2008Mahmudiyah hosts business expo; Arab Jabour businessman opens restaurant

Dog Face Daily - 18 February 2008Monday, 18 February 2008Logistics Soldiers surpass milestone; Wasit province training course helps Iraqi doctors; MND-C Soldiers take it to the mat

Dog Face Daily - 16 February 2008Saturday, 16 February 2008Dog Face Daily - 15 February 2008

Dog Face Daily - 15 February 2008Friday, 15 February 2008Dog Face Daily - 15 February 2008

Dog Face Daily - 14 February 2008Thursday, 14 February 2008Dog Face Daily - 14 February 2008

Dog Face Daily - 13 February 2008Wednesday, 13 February 2008Dog Face Daily - 13 February 2008

Dog Face Daily - 12 February 2008Tuesday, 12 February 2008Dog Face Daily - 12 February 2008

Dog Face Daily - 11 February 2008Monday, 11 February 2008Dog Face Daily - 11 February 2008

Dog Face Daily - 9 February 2008Saturday, 09 February 2008IA, Rakkasans organize VETCAP; Leaders meet to plan future ops; Whenever you fight the law, the law will win

Dog Face Daily - 8 February 2008Friday, 08 February 2008Salman Pak leaders work to revitalize local hospital; 3rd HBCT finds more caches in Mada’in Qada; 3-7th Infantry detains 14 suspected AQI in Khidr

Dog Face Daily - 7 February 2008Thursday, 07 February 2008Spartans work with Sons of Iraq during Marne Thunderbolt; Plant provides water to local community; Medics help young Iraqi burn victim

Dog Face Daily - 6 February 2008Wednesday, 06 February 2008Group to transition Sons of Iraq; Sayifiyah residents enter local Sons of Iraq program; 1-10 FA Regt. holds clinic in Fursan

Dog Face Daily - 5 February 2008Tuesday, 05 February 2008Apache crew chiefs perform on-the-spot troubleshooting; State Dept. reps examine power station; ‘Fred’ takes one in the chest for training

Dog Face Daily - 4 February 2008Monday, 04 February 20081-15 Inf. helps to improve market; Weapons cache found, destroyed; Families returning to Zambraniyah; Joint raids yield massive caches for IA, Rakkasans

Dog Face Daily - 2 February 2008Saturday, 02 February 2008Support battalion enables Marne Round-up; CME treats hundreds in Khidr; Ash Wednesday: initiating our journey into Lent

Dog Face Daily - 1 February 2008Friday, 01 February 2008Dog Face Daily - 1 February 2008

Dog Face Daily - 31 January 2008Thursday, 31 January 2008Dog Face Daily - 31 January 2008

Dog Face Daily - 30 January 2008Wednesday, 30 January 2008Dog Face Daily - 30 January 2008

Dog Face Daily - 29 January 2008Tuesday, 29 January 2008Dog Face Daily - 29 January 2008

Dog Face Daily - 28 January 2008Sunday, 27 January 2008Dog Face Daily - 28 January 2008

Dog Face Daily - 26 January 2008Saturday, 26 January 2008Dog Face Daily - 26 January 2008

Dog Face Daily - 25 January 2008Friday, 25 January 2008Insurgents out, combat outpost in: With al-Qaeda cleared from Zambraniyah, base construction now underway; Aviation unit preps new Army leaders

Dog Face Daily - 24 January 2008Thursday, 24 January 2008Pump station opens near Jisr Diyala; Tax season is upon us — are you ready?; New decision-making council forms in Yusufi yah, Abu Farris

Dog Face Daily - 23 January 2008Wednesday, 23 January 2008Troopers do heavy lifting at Patrol Base Assassin; Bringing color to the bland: Aviation Soldier paints Army pride on military buildings, equipment

Dog Face Daily - 22 January 2008Tuesday, 22 January 2008MEDEVAC crews brave enemy to save Soldiers; Christian band Third Day visits Liberty

Dog Face Daily - 21 January 2008Monday, 21 January 2008THUNDERBOLT STRIKES; Night air raid destroys dozens of targets in Arab Jabour; Spartan BCT celebrates MLK Jr.

Dog Face Daily - 19 January 2008Saturday, 19 January 2008Dog Face Daily - 19 January 2008

Dog Face Daily - 18 January 2008Friday, 18 January 2008Dog Face Daily - 18 January 2008

Dog Face Daily - 17 January 2008Thursday, 17 January 2008Dog Face Daily - 17 January 2008

Dog Face Daily - 16 January 2008Wednesday, 16 January 2008Dog Face Daily - 16 January 2008

Dog Face Daily - 15 January 2008Tuesday, 15 January 2008Dog Face Daily - 15 January 2008

Dog Face Daily - 14 January 2008Sunday, 13 January 2008Dog Face Daily - 14 January 2008

Dog Face Daily - 12 January 2008Saturday, 12 January 2008Dog Face Daily - 12 January 2008

Dog Face Daily - 11 January 2008Friday, 11 January 2008Air strikes hit more than 40 targets in Arab Jabour; Rakkasans help local sheiks, workers form utilities committee; Foundation for police station laid in Arab Jabour

Dog Face Daily - 10 January 2008Thursday, 10 January 20087 Nations Mission: Coalition Forces find common ground at range; Spartan infantrymen take on Operation Mauser

Dog Face Daily - 9 January 2008Wednesday, 09 January 200826th BSB supplies front lines; Cavalry unit logs 20,000 flight hours in Iraq; NP, Coalition medics conduct medical operation in Tameem

Dog Face Daily - 8 January 2008Tuesday, 08 January 2008Key leaders band against insurgents; Sheik meeting leads to information on al-Qaeda in Iraq; Talent show highlights Kalsu’s brightest

Dog Face Daily - 7 January 2008Monday, 07 January 2008Health clinic now open in Maderiyah; Soldiers compete for Audie Murphy induction.

Dog Face Daily - 4 January 2008Friday, 04 January 2008Dog Face Daily - 4 January 2008

Dog Face Daily - 3 January 2008Thursday, 03 January 2008Dog Face Daily - 3 January 2008

Dog Face Daily - 2 January 2008Wednesday, 02 January 2008Dog Face Daily - 2 January 2008

Dog Face Daily - 1 January 2008Tuesday, 01 January 2008Dog Face Daily - 1 January 2008

Dog Face Daily - 31 December 2007Monday, 31 December 2007Dog Face Daily - 31 December 2007

Dog Face Daily - 29 December 2007Saturday, 29 December 2007Arab Jabour governance center opens; Rule of Law gains strength in Iraq; Keep relationships strong with 10 simple steps

Dog Face Daily - 28 December 2007Friday, 28 December 2007Progress made at PB Warrior’s Keep; Aviaton Soldiers manage aircraft equipment for safety

Dog Face Daily - 27 December 2007Thursday, 27 December 2007Chaplain enriches life through Army career; Base named for hero who died securing area...

Dog Face Daily - 26 December 2007Wednesday, 26 December 2007Dog Face Daily - 26 December 2007

Dog Face Daily - 25 December 2007Tuesday, 25 December 2007Dog Face Daily - 25 December 2007

Dog Face Daily - 24 December 2007Monday, 24 December 2007Dog Face Daily - 24 December 2007

Dog Face Daily - 22 December 2007Saturday, 22 December 2007Dog Face Daily - 22 December 2007

Dog Face Daily - 21 December 2007Friday, 21 December 2007Dog Face Daily - 21 December 2007

Dog Face Daily - 20 December 2007Thursday, 20 December 2007Dog Face Daily - 20 December 2007

Dog Face Daily - 19 December 2007Wednesday, 19 December 2007Dog Face Daily - 19 December 2007

Dog Face Daily - 18 December 2007Tuesday, 18 December 2007Dog Face Daily - 18 December 2007

Dog Face Daily - 17 December 2007Monday, 17 December 2007Dog Face Daily - 17 December 2007

Dog Face Daily - 15 December 2007Saturday, 15 December 2007Dog Face Daily - 15 December 2007

Dog Face Daily - 14 December 2007Friday, 14 December 2007Dog Face Daily - 14 December 2007

Dog Face Daily - 13 December 2007Thursday, 13 December 2007Dog Face Daily - 13 December 2007

Dog Face Daily - 12 December 2007Wednesday, 12 December 2007Dog Face Daily - 12 December 2007

Dog Face Daily - 11 December 2007Tuesday, 11 December 2007Dog Face Daily - 11 December 2007

Dog Face Daily - 10 December 2007Monday, 10 December 2007Dog Face Daily - 10 December 2007

Dog Face Daily - 8 December 2007Saturday, 08 December 2007Dog Face Daily - 8 December 2007

Dog Face Daily - 7 December 2007Friday, 07 December 2007Iranian rockets found: Iraqi Civil Defense turns over 107mm munitions to Kazakhstani soldiers; 3-1 Cav., CLCs open headquarters; 203rd BSB welcomes new company cdr.; CLC support yields big November cache rollup

Dog Face Daily - 6 December 2007Thursday, 06 December 2007A need for seed: Rakkasans, State Dept. distribute crop food to Mahmudiyah residents; Georgian soldier lives dream alongside father; Aviation Brigade celebrates Hanukkah; Red Bull pulls nativity ad; Day-release convicts caught with drug crop...

Dog Face Daily - 5 December 2007Wednesday, 05 December 2007Soldiers help injured Iraqi girl; Move eliminates dangers for Delta Soldiers; 703rd BSB holds ceremony to don 3rd Inf. Div. combat patch; Air force red-faced after botched test; China: moon photos not fake; Fluorescents as ‘state bulb’

Dog Face Daily - 4 December 2007Tuesday, 04 December 20071-15th Inf. finds cache in haystack; Cache found, destroyed after tip from CLCs; Aviation Brigade streamlines tactical operations; Employee worked to death; Police say two’s a crowd; Merry Christmas, we’re stealing your pork