May 2004 - Iraq Special Weapons News

01 May 2004 - Iraq Special Weapons News

Task Force Olympia Soldier Dies of Wounds from April 30 Attack May 1, 2004
Task Force Olympia Soldier Dies from Injuries Following IED Attack May 1, 2004
Task Force Olympia Soldier dies from injuries following RPG attack (040501d Update)
Two Sailors Killed May 1, 2004
Two Marines Killed May 1, 2004
Iraqi Force Begins Patrols in Fallujah VOA News 01 May 2004 -- A newly formed Iraqi security force has begun patrolling the restive city of Fallujah, one year after President Bush declared an end to major combat in Iraq.
MARINES OFFER MOSQUE REPAIRS, RADIOS TO Al ANBAR; MAKE MEDICAL ASSESSMENT VISIT CENTCOM Release 01 May 2004-- Marines in Ramadi met with the governor of the Al Anbar Province and 51 Imams at the government center to present an offer for Marines to assist in repairs and improvements to mosques.
Dust abatement success for expeditionary airfields Marine Corps News 01 May 2004-- The solution of a disturbing and dangerous problem for pilots and aircrew flying in the talcum-powder dust of the Iraqi desert has been implemented into the expeditionary airfields plan for airfield improvements.

BUSH IRAQ VOA 01 May 2004 -- One year ago today, President Bush declared an end to major combat operations in Iraq. Since then, nearly 600 U-S soldiers have been killed, and Democrats say the president lacks a clear strategy for getting out of Iraq.
U.S., Britain Condemn Abuse of Iraqi Prisoners RFE/RL 01 May 2004 -- British and U.S. officials are condemning the reported abuse of some Iraqi prisoners by coalition soldiers.

BRITAIN / IRAQ VOA 01 May 2004 -- Britain is investigating allegations that its soldiers abused an Iraqi prisoner whose fate is now uncertain. The allegations have surfaced after similar reports of prisoner abuse by U-S soldiers in Iraq.

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