November 2007 - Iraq Special Weapons News

17 November 2007 - Iraq Special Weapons News

Nov. 16 airpower summary: C-17s deliver troops, cargo AFPN 17 Nov 2007
Operation Marne Courageous: Coalition Forces establish presence west of the Euphrates MNF-I 17 Nov 2007 -- Operation Marne Courageous began Nov. 16 in a joint effort of Coalition Forces, Iraqi Army and Concerned Local Citizens near the border of Anbar province to drive out al-Qaeda in Iraq.
Iron Hammer successful in pursuit of al-Qaeda in Iraq (Tikrit) MNF-I 17 Nov 2007 -- Iraqi Security Forces and Multi-National Division - North Soldiers have made significant progress against al-Qaeda in four provinces in northern Iraq after two weeks of Operation Iron Hammer.
At Least 30 Bodies Found in Mainly Sunni Arab Area of Baghdad VOA 17 Nov 2007 -- Iraqi police say at least 30 bodies have been found in a mainly Sunni Arab area of Baghdad.

Bush Urges Congress to Pass 'Clean' War Funding Bill VOA 17 Nov 2007 -- American lawmakers are divided over funding the war in Iraq. President Bush says opposition Democrats are endangering troops in the field by not passing his request for funding