September 2008 - Iraq Special Weapons News

09 September 2008 - Iraq Special Weapons News

Sept. 8 airpower summary: A-10s bomb anti-Afghan forces AFPN 09 Sep 2008 -- Coalition airpower integrated with coalition ground forces in Iraq and International Security Assistance Force in Afghanistan during operations Sept. 8, according to Combined Air and Space Operations Center officials here.
3rd Bn., 7th Marines welcomed to Iraq USMC News 09 Sep 2008 -- Marines with Company L, 3rd Battalion, 4th Marine Regiment, Regimental Combat Team 5 conducted a patrol to introduce Marines from Company L, 3rd Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment to key leaders in the area of operations that the battalion will inherit.
Coalition Troops Kill Enemy Fighter, Detain Two Suspects AFPS 09 Sep 2008 -- Coalition forces killed one enemy fighter and detained two suspects during operations targeting al-Qaida in Iraq's attack and facilitation networks in the Baghdad area today.

Bush Sending More Troops to Afghanistan VOA 09 Sep 2008 -- U.S. President George Bush is sending more U.S. troops to Afghanistan while withdrawing about 8,000 troops from Iraq
Bush Announces Iraq Troop Cut AFPS 09 Sep 2008 -- The United States will continue to reduce its troop strength in Iraq, but will increase its footprint in Afghanistan, President Bush said here today.
Coalition, Iraqi Surge Was Keystone to Success in Iraq AFPS 09 Sep 2008 -- At the end of 2006, Iraq seemed on the verge of a civil war.

President Bush Visits National Defense University's Distinguished Lecture Program, Discusses Global War on Terror The White House 09 Sep 2008