June 2009 - Iraq Special Weapons News

30 June 2009 - Iraq Special Weapons News

June 29 airpower summary: KC-135s fuel the fight AFNS 30 Jun 2009 -- Coalition airpower integrated with coalition ground forces in Iraq and ISAF in Afghanistan during operations.

DoD News: Security Agreement Implementation Announced DoD 30 Jun 2009 -- The Department of Defense announced today that, in accordance with the security agreement between the United States and Iraq signed last year, U.S. combat forces have left Iraqi cities, villages and localities
Transcript: DoD News Briefing with Gen. Ray Odierno at the Pentagon Briefing Room via Teleconference From Iraq DoD 30 Jun 2009 -- Presenter: Commander, Multi-National Forces-Iraq Gen. Ray Odierno
Top US General says Withdrawal Complete from Iraqi Cities VOA 30 Jun 2009 -- Top US military commander in Iraq: American combat forces completed planned withdrawal from urban areas.
Forces in Iraq Detain Suspected Terrorists AFPS 30 Jun 2009 -- Iraqi forces, aided by coalition advisors, arrested suspected terrorists June 28 in operations in Iraq, military officials reported.
Alaska's Sherpas sustain Coalition forces across Iraq Army News 30 Jun 2009 -- C-23 Sherpa aircraft deliver cargo and transport service members around Iraq every day to sustain Coalition forces.
Iraq Takes Control of Cities and Towns as US Withdraws VOA 30 Jun 2009 -- Iraqi forces officially assumed control of Baghdad and other cites across the country, following withdrawal of US combat troops.
Tuz Joint Communication Center focal point of the "Way Ahead" Army News 30 Jun 2009 -- As concern over Tuz's security situation dwindles, efforts to improve police station and communication center redoubling.

4ID CAB brings 100 percent aviators, aircraft home from war Army News 30 Jun 2009 -- 4th Infantry Division's Combat Aviation Brigade return from a successful year-long deployment in support of OIF.
Mission ends for mobile engineers Army News 30 Jun 2009 --For the 515th Engineer Company (Sapper) learning the routes changed a remarkable four times during the course of their 15 month deployment.
Quartermaster Co. completes mission Army News 30 Jun 2009 -- 590th Quartermaster Company, a field service company deployed in March 2008, transferred its authority to the 855th Quartermaster Company.

Departing top UN envoy congratulates Iraq on gains in consolidating democracy UN News Centre 30 Jun 2009 -- UN envoy to Iraq Staffan de Mistura congratulated Government on strides toward consolidation of democracy and restoration of sovereignty.

Obama: US Pullback From Iraq 'Important Milestone' VOA 30 Jun 2009 -- US President Obama: Withdrawal of American combat forces from all Iraqi cities on Tuesday is "an important milestone."
Withdrawal Marks Historic Day for Future of Iraq, General Says AFPS 30 Jun 2009 -- In accordance with US-Iraq security agreement, Iraqi forces now have full ownership of security in cities, towns and villages.
Gates Buoyed by al-Qaida's Failure to Stoke Sectarian Violence AFPS 30 Jun 2009 -- Defense Secretary Gates heartened that al-Qaida hasn't been able to reignite sectarian violence in Iraq.

Constuction near completion on IA/U.S. operations center Army News 30 Jun 2009 -- U.S. engineers are completing construction of a Joint Operations Center for both Iraqi and Coalition forces.
5,000th M1114 HMMWV transferred to Iraqi forces Army News 30 Jun 2009 -- The 5,000th M1114 HMMWV was transferred to their inventory during a late-spring ceremony at Taji National Maintenance Depot, Iraq.
The "Silo" begins its transition Army News 30 Jun 2009 -- US Forces met with a Salah ad-Din provincial director generalto discuss the transfer of Forward Operating Base Brassfield-Mora back to the citizens of Iraq.
Army, Air Force team up to train Iraqi Air Force Army News 30 Jun 2009 -- 1st ACB, 1st Cavalry Div teamed up with Airmen from CAFTT, 721st Air Expeditionary Advisor Squadron, to teach the Iraqi air force.

Iraqi Oil Auction Draws Strong Foreign Interest RFE/RL 30 Jun 2009 -- Iraq is expected to disclose which foreign oil companies have won contracts to develop eight of its massive oil and gas fields.
Iraq Opens Bids for Oil Fields VOA 30 Jun 2009 -- Iraq auctioned contracts to run eight huge oil and gas fields Tuesday in an effort to raise more oil revenue to rebuild the battered nation.

As U.S. Meets Withdrawal Deadline, Baghdad Declares Holiday AFPS 30 Jun 2009 -- As the US completed its withdrawal in accordance with deadline, Baghdad commemorated the milestone with a national holiday.
Bombing in Kirkuk, as Iraqi Security Forces Assume Control of Cities VOA 30 Jun 2009 -- A car bomb has killed at least 15 people on the day that Iraqi forces officially assume control of security in urban areas.

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