November 2007 - Iraq Special Weapons News

16 November 2007 - Iraq Special Weapons News

Nov. 15 airpower summary: Crew chiefs keep missions flying AFPN 16 Nov 2007
US Military Searches for Militants Believed Linked to Soldiers' Kidnapping VOA 16 Nov 2007 -- The U.S. military says it launched pre-dawn raids south of Baghdad Friday to hunt for militants believed to be linked to the kidnapping of two American soldiers.
Team Helps to Build Iraqi Joint Headquarters Capabilities AFPS 16 Nov 2007 -- As Iraqi security forces become increasingly capable in the counterinsurgency fight, their leaders are looking to the future, too, and striving to build long-term institutional capabilities, a U.S. military officer supporting that effort told online journalists today.
Coalition Forces Kill 2, Detain 12 Terrorists in Iraq AFPS 16 Nov 2007 -- Coalition forces killed two terrorists and detained 12 suspects during operations today targeting terrorist networks in central and northern Iraq.

US Senate Fails to Approve Funding Bill for Wars in Iraq, Afghanistan VOA 16 Nov 2007 -- The U.S. Senate has failed to approve additional funding that the Bush administration wants for the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan
Commander Sees Security Gains East of Baghdad AFPS 16 Nov 2007 -- The commander of U.S. soldiers posted east of Baghdad has seen tangible security improvements in his area of operations since his unit deployed there in March as part of the surge in forces.