August 2008 - Iraq Special Weapons News

11 August 2008 - Iraq Special Weapons News

Aug. 10 airpower summary: B-1Bs bomb enemy compound AFPN 11 Aug 2008 -- Coalition airpower integrated with coalition ground forces in Iraq and International Security Assistance Force in Afghanistan during operations.

Transcript: DoD News Briefing with Maj.Gen. Hertling from the Pentagon 11 Aug 2008 -- Presenter: Commander of Multinational Division-North and 1st Armored Division, Maj. Gen. Mark Hertling
U.S. Soldiers Detain 'Special Groups' Suspect in Baghdad Raid AFPS 11 Aug 2008 -- U.S. soldiers detained a suspected Iranian-trained "Special Groups" leader during an operation in the Rusafa district of Baghdad.
Northern Iraq Security Improving, but Not Ready for Iraqi Control AFPS 11 Aug 2008 -- While the security situation in northern Iraq improved, none of the governors of the four provinces believe it is time for Iraqi control.

U.S. military aircraft bring 800 Georgian troops home from Iraq RIA Novosti 11 Aug 2008 -- U.S. military aircraft have flown Georgian troops and a number of armored vehicles from Iraq amid a conflict in South Ossetia.
U.S. to Complete Redeployment of Georgian Forces from Iraq AFPS 11 Aug 2008 -- The U.S.-assisted redeployment of Georgian troops from Iraq to their home country should be completed today, a Pentagon spokesman said.