August 2009 - Iraq Special Weapons News

04 August 2009 - Iraq Special Weapons News

Aug. 3 airpower summary: F-15E provides cover for disabled convoy AFNS 04 Aug 2009 -- Coalition airpower integrated with coalition ground forces in Iraq and ISAF in Afghanistan during operations.

Paratroopers own night in air assault mission Army News 04 Aug 2009 -- Operation Am Lyia Laith Mejnaha Arba'ah is nothing new to the paratroopers of the 5/73rd Cavalry.
1st ACB ground maintainers take to the skies of Iraq Army News 04 Aug 2009 -- One might not expect to find vehicle mechanics, truck drivers and petroleum supply specialists working as aviation crew members.
Senators hear of Guard chemical exposure in Iraq Army News 04 Aug 2009 -- Former National Guard members told a Senate committee they were exposed to a deadly chemical while serving in Iraq.

Iraq: new UN envoy voices cautious optimism, but cites potential dangers UN News Centre 04 Aug 2009 -- New top UnN envoy for Iraq voiced cautious optimism as the country regains its sovereignty.

Iraqi National Police Become 'Federal' AFPS 04 Aug 2009 -- The Iraqi National Police has changed its name to the Federal Police.

Analysts: Iraq's Arab-Kurd Dispute Could Be Greatest Stability Threat VOA 04 Aug 2009 -- Iraq's PM flew to Northern Iraq's Kurdish region to try to ease tensions that threaten fragile stability country has achieved.

Iraqi Media Group Seeks Passage Of Freedom Of Information Act RFE/RL 04 Aug 2009 --Director of an Iraqi media watchdog: Organization pushing to have a Freedom of Information Act passed in parliament.

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