August 2006 - Iraq Special Weapons News

18 August 2006 - Iraq Special Weapons News

Transcript: DoD News Briefing with Col. Beech from Iraq 18 Aug 2006 -- Presenter: Commander, 4th Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division, Col Michael Beech
CENTAF releases airpower summary for Aug. 18 AFPN 18 Aug 2006 -- U.S. Central Command Air Forces officials have released the airpower summary for Aug. 18.
Iraqi Forces Continue to Build on Successes AFPS 18 Aug 2006 -- Iraqi forces captured two wanted men in separate early morning raids yesterday.
Coalition Forces in Iraq Seize Several Weapons Caches, Detain Eight Suspects AFPS 18 Aug 2006 -- U.S. soldiers in Iraq seized several large weapons caches and detained eight terrorist suspects in operations yesterday.

Stryker Soldiers to rejoin 172nd in Iraq Army News 18 Aug 2006 -- In a press conference Aug. 14 between the Pentagon and Forts Wainwright and Richardson, U.S. Army Alaska announced the decision to return 301 Soldiers from the 172nd Stryker Brigade Combat Team - who recently redeployed to Alaska - back to Iraq to join the 172nd in Baghdad.

Report: US Marines May Have Tampered With Evidence in Haditha Incident VOA 18 Aug 2006 -- A U.S. newspaper says U.S. Marines involved in the alleged murders of 24 Iraqi civilians last November appear to have withheld or destroyed evidence related to the incident.
Trust, Cooperation of Iraqi Citizens Key to Baghdad Security AFPS 18 Aug 2006 -- Combined U.S. and Iraqi operations in Baghdad have done much to reduce violence and bring stability to the area, but the ultimate solution depends on the Iraqi people's willingness to reject violence and cooperate with Iraqi security forces, a U.S. military commander in the area said today.
Iraqis' Trust in Their Forces Key to Lasting Security Washington File 18 Aug 2006 -- Iraqi army and police units are gaining the trust and support of area residents in one of Baghdad's toughest neighborhoods, prompting optimism from U.S. Army Colonel Michael Beech of Multi-National Division Baghdad.
US Officials Claim Progress Amid Continuing Violence in Baghdad VOA 18 Aug 2006 -- U.S. Defense Department officials say American and Iraqi forces are making progress toward bringing security to Baghdad