January 2008 - Iraq Special Weapons News

23 January 2008 - Iraq Special Weapons News

PRESS CONFERENCE: Phantom Phoenix Update: Maj. Gen. Bergner, Jan. 23, 2008 MNF-I 23 Jan 2008 -- Maj. Gen. Kevin J. Bergner, Multi-National Force-Iraq spokesman, provides an operational update of Operation Phantom Phoenix
Jan. 22 airpower summary: F-15s conduct show of force AFPN 23 Jan 2008
Ammo keeps fighters supplied in quest for Iraqi freedom AFPN 23 Jan 2008 -- Airmen can fly, fight and win in any wartime situation, but being able to do that is only possible if pilots are properly equipped with the right munitions for their target.
Troops Kill 20 Suspected Terrorists, Nab 16 AFPS 23 Jan 2008 -- Coalition and Iraqi forces killed 20 suspected terrorists, detained 16 others and destroyed several weapons caches in Iraq during the past two days, military officials said.

Army Chief Information Officer Visits MND-C Brigades Army News 23 Jan 2008 -- The Army's chief information officer visited three Multi-National Division - Central communication operations sections Jan. 19 to get a feel for the way communications are being run in the Task Force Marne area of operations.
Last Jump: XVIII Airborne Corps Heads Out Door Army News 23 Jan 2008 -- The XVIII Airborne Corps Special Troops Battalion performed its last pre-deployment jump Jan. 15 at Sicily drop zone on Fort Bragg - heading out the door of a C-130 high-performance aircraft before heading to Baghdad.

Commander in Iraq Cites Progress, Warns Against Withdrawing Too Fast AFPS 23 Jan 2008 -- The commander of coalition troops in central Iraq said today he's dismayed that the American people aren't getting word about progress in Iraq. At the same time, he insisted it's too soon to declare victory and give Iraq's enemies an opportunity to retake it.
Iraq Troop Surge Helped Set Stage for Success, General Says AFPS 23 Jan 2008 -- The U.S. troop surge and the contributions of improved Iraqi security forces and concerned local citizens' groups have combined to tip the scales against al Qaeda in Iraq and other insurgents, a senior U.S. military officer said today.

Iraqi Army receives vehicle shipment through FMS (Al Muthana) MNF-I 23 Jan 2008 -- The Iraqi Army received 45 military support vehicles at Al Muthana Vehicle Warehouse Jan. 23 through the Foreign Military Sales program here.
U.S. Marine Colonel Excited About Iraqi Navy Progress AFPS 23 Jan 2008 -- Over the past year, NATO members have been working to train the Iraqi navy and its petty officers, a U.S. Marine involved in that training said yesterday.
Iraq: Parliament Approves New Flag, But Only Temporarily RFE/RL 23 Jan 2008 -- In a rare moment of unity, Iraq's parliament on January 22 voted to adopt a temporary national flag.

Kurds to protest against Turkish military actions in N.Iraq IRNA 23 Jan 2008 -- Germany-based Kurds are to demonstrate in Berlin on Saturday against Turkey's ongoing military operations in northern Iraq, the press reported Wednesday.
Russia says date for troop withdrawal from Iraq needed RIA Novosti 23 Jan 2008 -- The Russian foreign minister said on Wednesday that setting a timetable for the withdrawal of foreign troops from Iraq could help stabilize the situation in the country.

Explosion Kills 15, Wounds 132 in Northern Iraq VOA 23 Jan 2008 -- The U.S. military in Iraq says a massive explosion in northern Iraq Wednesday killed 15 people, mostly civilians, and wounded at least 132 other civilians.

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