December 2008 - Iraq Special Weapons News

16 December 2008 - Iraq Special Weapons News

Dec. 15 airpower summary: F-16s watch over ground forces AFNS 16 Dec 2008 -- Coalition airpower integrated with coalition ground forces in Iraq and International Security Assistance Force in Afghanistan during operations Dec. 15, according to Combined Air and Space Operations Center officials here.
Coalition, Iraqi Forces Kill Three, Capture 31 in Iraq AFPS 16 Dec 2008 -- Coalition and Iraqi forces killed three insurgents and captured 31 others, including a key Iranian-backed suspect, in operations in Iraq today and yesterday, military officials reported.
Water Facility Reopens South of Baghdad AFPS 16 Dec 2008 -- Local Iraqi leaders and U.S. soldiers celebrated the reopening of the Bawi water pump and filter facility Dec. 13 in Salman Pak, south of Baghdad.
Solar power helping light streets of Iraq Army News 16 Dec 2008 -- Mostly desert and a lot of sun, it makes sense there's a place for solar power in Iraq.

Iraqi Army achieves milestone at Bayji National Ammo Depot MNF-I 16 Dec 2008 -- The Iraqi Army achieved a new milestone in their path towards self-sufficiency on Dec. 14 when Multi-National Security Transition Command - Iraq's Coalition Army Advisory Training Team - Logistics Military Advisory Team contingent departed Bayji National Ammunition Depot

Iraqi Envoy Urges Further US Support VOA 16 Dec 2008 -- Iraq's ambassador to the United States has urged the next U.S. administration not to abandon his country, saying if Iraq becomes a failed state, it will pose a threat 100 times worse than Somalia.

Thousands Of Iraqis Demand Release Of 'Shoe' Journalist RFE/RL 16 Dec 2008 -- Thousands of Iraqis have been protesting to demand the release of a reporter who threw his shoes at U.S. President George W. Bush in anger

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