July 2008 - Iraq Special Weapons News

31 July 2008 - Iraq Special Weapons News

Trancript: DoD News Briefing with Secretary of Defense Robert Gates and Adm. Mullen from the Pentagon, Arlington, Va. 31 Jul 2008 -- Presenter: Secretary of Defense Robert M. Gates and Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Navy Adm. Mike Mullen
Coalition Forces in Iraq Capture Suspected Terrorists AFPS 31 Jul 2008 -- Coalition forces in Iraq detained 12 suspected terrorists yesterday and today, including a suspect linked to the planning of al-Qaida suicide bombings, during operations in Baghdad and in the central and northern parts of the country, military officials said.

Camp Lejeune Marines slated for 2009 deployment to Iraq USMC News 31 Jul 2008 -- The II Marine Expeditionary Force (Forward) was established to spearhead Marine efforts in Iraq in 2009.

Bush Hails Security Progress in Iraq VOA 31 Jul 2008 -- U.S. President George Bush says enough progress is being made in Iraq to enable the Pentagon to consider further reductions in force levels and cut troop tours. VOA White House Correspondent Paula Wolfson reports.

Conditions in Iraq Improving; Results 'Mixed' in Afghanistan AFPS 31 Jul 2008 -- While some troops will deploy to Afghanistan in the near future, large units must wait until an assessment of needs in Iraq is completed, Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates said today.

Shi'ite Cleric Urges Iraqi Govt to Reject US Troop Deal VOA 31 Jul 2008 -- Radical Iraqi Shi'ite cleric Moqtada al-Sadr is urging the Iraqi government to reject a deal that would allow U.S. troops to remain in Iraq.

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