January 2009 - Iraq Special Weapons News

09 January 2009 - Iraq Special Weapons News

Jan. 8 airpower summary: A-10s deter anti-Afghan forces AFNS 09 Jan 2009 -- Coalition airpower integrated with coalition ground forces in Iraq and the ISAF in Afghanistan during operations.
Jan. 7 airpower summary: C-130s provide supplies AFNS 09 Jan 2009 -- Coalition airpower integrated with coalition ground forces in Iraq and the ISAF in Afghanistan during operations.

Iraqi, U.S. Forces Seize Weapons Stockpiles AFPS 09 Jan 2009 -- Iraqi and U.S. soldiers, Iraqi police and "Sons of Iraq" civilian security group members seized several weapons caches in Baghdad this week.

US Studies Withdrawing More Troops from Iraq VOA 09 Jan 2009 -- Top American commander: Could be a further reduction in the US troop presence in Iraq, based on recommendations from field commanders.

Petraeus Cites US-Iran 'Common Interests' on Afghanistan, Iraq VOA 09 Jan 2009 -- The commander of US forces in the Middle East and Central Asia: May be possible to work with Iran on some issues.

Backgrounder: Finding a Place for the ‘Sons of Iraq’ cfr.org 09 Jan 2009
Coalition Ensures Long-term Employment for 'Sons of Iraq' AFPS 09 Jan 2009 -- The coalition will follow through with its commitment to place "Sons of Iraq" civilian security group members into permanent jobs.
New Division celebrates Iraqi Army’s birthday MNF-I 09 Jan 2009 -- The Iraqi Army's newly established 12th Infantry Division celebrated the 88th annual Iraqi Army Day with a ceremony and lunch for local leaders at its division headquarters in Kirkuk, Jan. 6

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