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• OIF/OEF Casualty Update 09 Dec 2009 [PDF]
• Dec. 8 airpower summary AFNS 09 Dec 2009 -- Coalition airpower integrated with ground forces in Iraq and the International Security Assistance Force in Afghanistan during operations Dec. 8 according to Combined Air and Space Operations Center officials here.
• Iraqis Arrest 8, Including Terrorist Leader AFPS 09 Dec 2009 -- A senior leader of the Promised Day Brigade terrorist group was among eight people Iraqi security forces arrested in three operations today, military officials reported.
• Providers, civilian contractors work together to drawdown from Iraq Army News 09 Dec 2009 -- Civilian contractors have come together with 49th Transportation Battalion Soldiers to provide assistance to the countless units reducing personnel and equipment in country, as the drawdown from Iraq approaches.
• 264th CSSB Takes Alternative Approach To Feed Its Flock Army News 09 Dec 2009 -- The 264th Combat Sustainment Support Battalion, 15th Sustainment Brigade, 13th Sustainment Command (Expeditionary), unit ministry team at Contingency Operating Base Speicher offers constructive ways for troops to cope with life issues and remain resilient during adversity.

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• Iraq PM Urges Patience as Lawmakers Call Special Session VOA 09 Dec 2009 -- Iraqi Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki is calling on Iraqis to remain patient and steadfast, as lawmakers and citizens alike criticize Iraqi officials for security failures in the capital.

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• Iraqis Say Al-Qaeda Suspected After Bombs Kill 127 RFE/RL 09 Dec 2009 -- Iraqi officials say Al-Qaeda militants are suspected of involvement in a series of up to five vehicle bomb attacks in the capital, Baghdad, that are reported to have killed at least 127 people and wounded more than 500 others.