January 2009 - Iraq Special Weapons News

22 January 2009 - Iraq Special Weapons News

Jan. 21 airpower summary: Predators provide tactical reconnaissance AFNS 22 Jan 2009 -- Coalition airpower integrated with coalition ground forces in Iraq and ISAF in Afghanistan during operations.

U.S. Military Signs Over Camp Ramadi to Iraqis AFPS 22 Jan 2009 -- US military officials signed over Camp Ramadi to the Iraqi government, signifying another step toward increased Iraqi responsibility and control.

Transcript: DoD News Briefing with Secretary of Defense Robert Gates and Chairman Joint Chiefs of Staff Adm. Michael Mullen DoD 22 Jan 2009 -- Presenter: Secretary of Defense Robert M. Gates and Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Adm. Michael Mullen
Gates: 16-Month Iraq Timetable Just One Option VOA 22 Jan 2009 -- US Defense Secretary Gates: President Obama's plan to withdraw US combat troops from Iraq in 16 months is one option.
Obama Directs Military to Plan 'Responsible' Iraq Drawdown AFPS 22 Jan 2009 -- President Obama directed key defense and military officials to come up with plans for "a responsible military drawdown in Iraq."
Obama Calls for Plan on Withdrawing US Troops from Iraq VOA 22 Jan 2009 -- US President Obama has told military leaders to draw up any additional plans necessary for a responsible US withdrawal from Iraq.

IRAQ: Returning IDPs lack decent public services - NGOs IRIN 22 Jan 2009 -- Internally displaced persons (IDPs) returning home lack decent public services and the resources with which to repair their damaged houses, local and international NGOs have said.

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