August 2008 - Iraq Special Weapons News

15 August 2008 - Iraq Special Weapons News

Coalition, Iraqi Forces Detain 10 Suspects, Find Weapons Caches AFPS 15 Aug 2008 -- Coalition and Iraqi forces detained 10 suspected terrorists and found numerous weapons caches in operations in Baghdad and other areas of Iraq.
Iraq Increases Karbala Security After Another Pilgrim is Killed VOA 15 Aug 2008 -- A roadside bomb killed a Shi'ite pilgrim heading to the holy city of Karbala.
Iraqi, U.S. Forces Pick Up Georgians' Missions in Iraq's Wasit Province AFPS 15 Aug 2008 -- Iraqi security forces will partner with the U.S. Army's 41st Fires Brigade and occupy the checkpoints and patrol bases in Iraq's Wasit province that 1st Georgian Brigade manned before the unit members redeployed home during their country's domestic crisis.
Security Improvements Amplify Stability in Iraqi Province AFPS 15 Aug 2008 -- Citizens of Iraq's Babil province feel secure, and overall quality of life in the area is improving due to the efforts of Iraqi and coalition forces, a U.S. commander said yesterday.

Iraqi army confident in ability to defend Army News 15 Aug 2008 -- Iraqis taking care of Iraqis -- this is the shape of things to come here.
UAVs role key ingredient to success in Iraq Army News 15 Aug 2008 -- Since the dawn of aviation more than 100 years ago, militaries throughout the world have continuously pursued the development of unmanned aerial vehicles to give them an edge over the enemy when conducting combat operations.

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