October 2008 - Iraq Special Weapons News

09 October 2008 - Iraq Special Weapons News

Oct. 8 airpower summary: F-15Es deter enemy activities AFPN 9 Oct 2008 -- Coalition airpower integrated with coalition ground forces in Iraq and International Security Assistance Force in Afghanistan during operations.

DoD News Briefing with Col. Battaglia from Iraq US Dept. of Defense 09 Oct 2008 -- Presenter: Commander, 4th Brigade, 1st Cavalry Division Col. Philip Battaglia
Troops Detain Two Suspected Terrorists in Mosul Area AFPS 9 Oct 2008 -- Coalition forces detained two suspected terrorists during operations, further dismantling al-Qaida in Iraq's network in and around Mosul.
Roadside Bomb Kills Senior Shi'ite Lawmaker in Iraq VOA 9 Oct 2008 -- The Iraqi Shi'ite faction led by cleric Moqtada al-Sadr says one of its senior lawmakers has died of wounds suffered in a bomb attack in Baghdad.
Iraq Security Sustainable, Challenges Remain, Commander Says AFPS 9 Oct 2008 -- Forces have been successful in setting the conditions for sustainable security in Iraq, but significant challenges remain.

Turkish Leaders Mull Iraq Buffer Zone VOA 9 Oct 2008 -- Turkish officials are discussing new measures against separatist Kurdish rebels following two deadly attacks on security forces.