July 2008 - Iraq Special Weapons News

16 July 2008 - Iraq Special Weapons News

Coalition, Iraqi Forces Detain 18, Find Weapons AFPS 16 Jul 2008 -- Coalition forces detained 18 suspected terrorists and discovered weapons caches during recent operations in Iraq, military officials said.
Bradley Mechanics Keep Missions on Track AFPS 16 Jul 2008 -- On a sweltering hot July morning, the soldiers of Company B, 2nd Battalion, 6th Infantry Regiment, are hard at work on two of the company's Bradley fighting vehicles.
Economic Reconstruction Programs Boost Iraqi Payrolls, Businesses AFPS 16 Jul 2008 -- Two U.S.-military sponsored economic reconstruction programs are helping to put thousands of Iraqi citizens into productive jobs while boosting the country's business activity, a senior U.S. military officer posted in Iraq said today.
July 15 airpower summary: F-15Es disrupt enemy activities AFPN 16 Jul 2008

Transcript: DoD Press Briefing with Secretary of Defense Robert Gates and Adm. Mike Mullen from the Pentagon, Arlington, Va. 16 Jul 2008 -- Presenter: Secretary of Defense Robert M. Gates and Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Navy Adm. Mike Mullen
Top US Officer Sees More US Troop Cuts in Iraq VOA 16 Jul 2008 -- The top U.S. military officer says if current trends continue he expects to recommend further U.S. troop reductions in Iraq
Multinational Force Transfers 10th Province to Iraqi Control VOA 16 Jul 2008 -- The U.S.-led Multinational Force turned over security responsibility for Qadisiyah province, also known as Diwaniyah, to Iraq on Wednesday

In Iraq, UN welcomes efforts to include women in election party lists UN News Centre 16 Jul 2008 -- The United Nations Assistance Mission for Iraq (UNAMI) today said it was encouraged by steps taken to include protections in a draft election law ensuring that women have the opportunity to serve

PRESS CONFERENCE: 'Iraqi First' Economic Programs: Maj. Gen. McHale, July 16, 2008 MNF-I 16 Jul 2008 -- Maj. Gen. Tim McHale, Director of Personnel, Logistics and Resources for MNF-I, discusses 'Iraqi First' contracting and purchasing programs that are stimulating the development of Iraqi businesses and job creation for Iraqis
IRAQ: Call for more help for Iraqi refugees IRIN 16 Jul 2008 -- A group of Iraqi non-governmental organisations (NGOs) appealed on 14 July for more support from the Iraqi government, the UN and the international community for Iraqi refugees in neighbouring countries.

JORDAN: Government stops issuing residency permits to Iraqis IRIN 16 Jul 2008 -- The authorities in Amman have said they will no longer issue or extend residency permits to Iraqis who are resident in the kingdom legally or illegally.

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