21 July 2009 - Iraq Special Weapons News |
Operations
Deployments
US Policy
United Nations
Reconstruction Issues
Foreign Reactions
News Reports
Current Operations
- OIF/OEF Casualty Update 21 Jul 2009 [PDF]
- July 20 airpower summary: C-130s transport troops, cargo AFNS 21 Jul 2009 -- Coalition airpower integrated with coalition ground forces in Iraq and ISAF in Afghanistan during operations.
- Transcript: DoD News Briefing with Maj. Gen. Bolger from Iraq DoD 21 Jul 2009 -- Presenter: Commander, Multi-National Division Baghdad Maj. Gen. Daniel Bolger
- Iraqi Air Force rides with Air Cav on joint air assault Army News 21 Jul 2009 -- As the Iraqi military continues to take control, the ongoing joint training between themselves and the U.S. Army is more critical than ever.
- Old Hickory Soldiers receive combat patch Army News 21 Jul 2009 -- Soldiers of 252nd Combined Arms Battalion, 30th Heavy Brigade Combat Team, received the coveted combat patch.
Deployments
- Portland Soldiers participate in new MRAP training, prepare for Iraq roads Army News 21 Jul 2009 -- Soldiers from the A/2-218th Field Artillery participating in a special drivers training in Kuwait.
US Policy
- Iraqi Authority Proceeding After Initial Frustrations, Commander Says AFPS 21 Jul 2009 -- Top US commander in the Iraqi capital: Friction is giving way to a smoother transition of power.
- U.S. Military Says Iraqis Ready To Take Over Detention Facility RFE/RL 21 Jul 2009 -- US military official in Baghdad says Iraqi prison personnel are preparing to take over the Camp Cropper detention facility.
United Nations
Reconstruction Issues
- Iraqi Military: No Need for US Troops' Help in Security Mission VOA 21 Jul 2009 -- Iraqi military and security forces are saying they have not needed to call upon US troops since their pullback from Iraqi cities.
- IRAQ: Displaced women dig in their heels IRIN 21 Jul 2009 -- Displaced Iraqi women are reluctant to return home, despite relatively improved security in the country and the tough conditions in camps, because of continuing uncertainties, says an NGO advocating for displaced people.
Foreign Reactions
News Reports
- 11 Killed in Iraq Bombings VOA 21 Jul 2009 -- Iraqi officials: Series of bombings killed at least 11 people in Baghdad and Ramadi, 3 weeks after Iraqi forces formally assumed security responsibilities in urban areas.
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