August 2006 - Iraq Special Weapons News

17 August 2006 - Iraq Special Weapons News

CENTAF releases airpower summary for Aug. 17 AFPN 17 Aug 2006 -- U.S. Central Command Air Forces officials have released the airpower summary for Aug. 17.
Violence in Iraq at Highest Level Since Invasion VOA 17 Aug 2006 -- Despite an increased U.S. military presence in Baghdad, there was more sectarian violence Thursday
Iraqi Forces Capture Wanted Terrorists in Separate Baghdad Raids AFPS 17 Aug 2006 -- Iraqi forces captured two wanted men in separate operations in and near Baghdad yesterday. Both operations were part of Operation Together Forward, the recent security crackdown in the Baghdad area.
Gainey: Stryker Brigade Extension Offers Lessons to All Commanders AFPS 17 Aug 2006 -- The most important thing military leaders can offer their people is an up-front assessment of what they're facing, as exemplified by the way the 172nd Stryker Brigade Combat Team's leaders informed the troops about their extension in Iraq, DoD's top enlisted adviser told American Forces Press Service.
Data Shows Iraq Insurgency at Highest Level Since US Invasion VOA 17 Aug 2006 -- Data compiled by American military authorities in Baghdad show that violence in Iraq is at its highest level since the U.S. invasion in 2003, despite the assassination of al-Qaida leader Abu Musab al-Zarqawi in June.

Iraqi Army Brigade Takes Lead in Mahmudiyah AFPS 17 Aug 2006 -- The 4th Brigade, 6th Iraqi Army Division, officially assumed responsibility for security in parts of Mahmudiyah, Yusufiyah and Lutufiyah, Iraq, earlier this week.

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