June 2008 - Iraq Special Weapons News

18 June 2008 - Iraq Special Weapons News

PRESS CONFERENCE: Maj. Gen. Bergner, Maj. Gen. (Sel) Bash, June 18, 2008 MNF-I 18 Jun 2008 -- Maj. Gen. Kevin Bergner, MNF-I, and Maj. Gen. (Sel.) Brooks Bash, Coalition Air Force Training Team, provide an operational update and discuss the building of Iraq’s Air Force
U.S., Iraqi Troops in Northern Iraq Kill One, Detain 23 AFPS 18 Jun 2008 -- U.S. and Iraqi troops killed one enemy fighter and detained 23 suspected terrorists during recent operations in northern Iraq, military officials said.
June 17 airpower summary: F-15Es deter enemy activities AFPN 18 Jun 2008
NMCB 3 Convoy Security Element Provide Safe Passageway on Iraqi Roads Navy NewsStand 18 Jun 2008 -- Convoy Security Elements (CSE) assigned to Naval Mobile Construction Battalion 3 have been playing a crucial role in providing safe movement for personnel and supplies throughout the Anbar Province of Iraq in direct support of Operation Iraqi Freedom.

Iraqi Foreign Minister Cites US Flexibility on Security Deal VOA 18 Jun 2008 -- Iraqi Foreign Minister Hoshyar Zebari said Wednesday prospects for an early agreement on the future of the American troop presence in Iraq have improved because of what he says is more flexibility on the U.S. side
Rebuilding Continues in Iraq Despite Setbacks AFPS 18 Jun 2008 -- Coalition construction worth about $2.5 billion is under way in Iraq, despite attacks that have injured workers and damaged buildings, development delays caused by land-deed disputes, and low-level corruption.
Iraqi Air Force Makes Great Strides, General Says AFPS 18 Jun 2008 -- The Iraqi air force is making great strides as it continues to train and begins supporting Iraqi army and police forces, the U.S. advisor to the force said today.
US: Shi'ite Militants Ordered Baghdad Bomb Attack to Incite Violence VOA 18 Jun 2008 -- The U.S. military says a renegade Shi'ite group ordered Tuesday's deadly car bomb attack on a Shi'ite neighborhood in Baghdad to incite sectarian violence against Sunnis.

IRAQ: Disappearing lake a blow to livelihoods IRIN 18 Jun 2008 -- Iraq’s Lake Hamrin in the northeastern province of Diyala has shrunk to nearly half its size and could dry up in a month or two, ruining the livelihoods of many farmers and fishermen, according to a local official and residents.