March 2009 - Iraq Special Weapons News

13 March 2009 - Iraq Special Weapons News

March 12 airpower summary: F-15Es interrupt mortar attack AFNS 13 Mar 2009 -- Coalition airpower integrated with coalition ground forces in Iraq and the ISAF in Afghanistan during operations.
On the Ground: U.S. Forces Perform Dual Role in Securing, Developing Iraq AFPS 13 Mar 2009 -- U.S. forces in Iraq increasingly are working on civil affairs projects to develop the country, while continuing to provide security so that progress can happen throughout, military officials report.
Battlespace command, control center protects region AFNS 13 Mar 2009 -- USAF's newest Battlespace, Command and Control Center officially opened Feb. 26 adding new systems and upgraded capabilities.
Air Guard engineers prepare for involuntary deployment AFNS 13 Mar 2009 -- Air National Guard civil engineer squadrons will involuntary deploy overseas in historic numbers and scope during next 2 years.

Baghdad's New Security Steps In North Worry Kurds RFE/RL 13 Mar 2009 -- Iraqi PM al-Maliki turning his attention to northern regions where tensions are high between Arab Sunnis, Turcomans, and Kurds.
Turkish Warplanes Strike Kurdish Rebels in Iraq VOA 13 Mar 2009 -- Turkish military officials said warplanes have hit Kurdish rebel targets in northern Iraq.

Iraqi Government Invites Baathists To Join Political Process RFE/RL 13 Mar 2009 -- Senior official has praised PM al-Maliki's message encouraging former Baathists to join the country’s political process.

Chinese Company Launches $3 Billion Oil Project In Iraq RFE/RL 13 Mar 2009 -- A Chinese firm has kickstarted a $3 billion project to develop a major oil field south of Baghdad.

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