January 2008 - Iraq Special Weapons News

07 January 2008 - Iraq Special Weapons News

Transcript: DoD News Briefing with Vice Adm. Cosgriff at the Pentagon, Arlington, Va. 07 Jan 2008 -- Presenter: U.S. Naval Forces Command and U.S. 5th Fleet Vice Adm. Kevin Cosgriff
Iranian Boats Provoke 'Serious Incident' in Strait of Hormuz AFPS 07 Jan 2008 -- Three U.S. Navy vessels took evasive actions after five Iranian boats buzzed the ships transiting the Straits of Hormuz yesterday, Pentagon spokesman Bryan Whitman said today.
Admiral Details Iranian Challenge to U.S. Ships AFPS 07 Jan 2008 -- The commander of the U.S. 5th Fleet in the Middle East today called the behavior of Iranian Revolutionary Guard boats that buzzed three U.S. Navy vessels in the Strait of Hormuz yesterday "unduly provocative."

Transcript: DoD News Briefing with Col. Flynn from the Pentagon, Arlington, Va. 07 Jan 2008 -- Presenter: U.S. Army Commander of the 1st Brigade, 82nd Airborne Division Col. Charles Flynn
Jan. 6 airpower summary: F-16 supports Iraqi missions AFPN 07 Jan 2008
Airmen design everything from bridges to buildings for Army AFPN 07 Jan 2008 -- Airmen here are helping their Army brethren everyday in different parts of Iraq, improving their quality of life by creating the blueprints for what may be the next place the Soldiers rest.
Coalition Troops in Iraq Detain 6 Suspects During Raids AFPS 07 Jan 2008 -- Coalition forces detained six suspected terrorists yesterday during operations targeting al Qaeda in Iraq networks along the Tigris River Valley, military officials said.
Iraqi Soldiers Train With U.S. Marines AFPS 07 Jan 2008 -- Iraqi soldiers are learning to fight and win on the battlefield thanks to the efforts of U.S. Marines here.
Sheik Meeting Leads to Information on al Qaeda in Iraq AFPS 07 Jan 2008 -- In a vital and encouraging boost to the fight against al Qaeda in Iraq, local sheiks met with coalition forces officials Jan. 4 to discuss future concerned citizen programs.
Double Bombing in Baghdad Kills 14, Wounds 20 VOA 07 Jan 2008 -- Iraqi police say a double suicide bomb attack in a northern district of Baghdad has killed 14 people and wounded 20 others.

Guard's 76th Brigade Mobilizes for Iraq Army News 07 Jan 2008 -- The RCA Dome has crowned five NCAA championships and stood home to the Indianapolis Colts, but on Jan. 2, the dome hosted the largest going away party in Indiana's history.

Police Assume Security Mission in Anbar Province City AFPS 07 Jan 2008 -- How many Marines does it take to secure Baghdadi?
Violence Eases in Southern Iraq, Brigade Commander Says AFPS 07 Jan 2008 -- Violence has dropped in southern Iraq, but Iranian-influenced "special groups" remain a concern, the commander of the U.S. brigade that provides theater security said today.

Mechanics Training for Iraqi Army Fuels Engine for Change Washington File 07 Jan 2008 -- One hundred and eighty-nine smiling Iraqi jundi (soldiers) received certificates for successfully completing a rigorous 10-week mechanics course December 30, 2007, knowing they will now play an integral role as engines for change powering their army.
Health Clinic Opens in Former Insurgent Stronghold AFPS 07 Jan 2008 -- The Jan. 3 opening of a medical clinic in Maderiyah, Iraq, brought health care access to a community that had not seen a doctor since Operation Iraqi Freedom began in 2003.

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