December 2009 - Iraq Special Weapons News

15 December 2009 - Iraq Special Weapons News

Dec. 14 airpower summary AFNS 15 Dec 2009 -- Coalition airpower integrated with ground forces in Iraq and the International Security Assistance Force in Afghanistan in operations.

Iraqi Forces Arrest 9 Terrorism Suspects AFPS 15 Dec 2009 -- Iraqi security forces arrested nine suspected terrorists in four operations today, military officials reported.
Bombings in Baghdad, Mosul Kill 8; Many Wounded VOA 15 Dec 2009 -- Iraq police say three blasts in Baghdad have killed four people and wounded 14 others.
Mississippians inoculate against H1N1 flu virus at Q-West Army News 15 Dec 2009 -- Mississippi Army National Guard members began receiving vaccinations for the H1N1 flu virus at Contingency Operating Location Q-West, Iraq

Community gathers to open season, wish 1st AD well on its way to Iraq Army News 15 Dec 2009 -- Community members gathered to wish Soldiers of the 1st Armored Division well as they prepare to deploy for 12 months to Iraq.

Conway Notes Importance of Iraq Mission AFPS 15 Dec 2009 -- Despite new US strategy for Afghanistan that entails sending 30,000 additional American forces, the more important operation for the Marine Corps is Iraq.

General Dynamics Awarded $14 Million for Iraqi Abrams Tank Work General Dynamics 15 Dec 2009 -- The U.S. Army Tank and Automotive Command has awarded General Dynamics Land Systems, a business unit of General Dynamics (NYSE: GD), a contract worth $14 million to purchase long-lead materials for the production of 140 M1A1 SA (Situational Awareness) tanks for the Iraq program.
15th Sust. Bde. gives Iraqi Army 26th Inf. Bde. helping hand Army News 15 Dec 2009 -- Mechanics of the 15th Special Troops Battalion, 15th Sustainment Brigade, 13th Sustainment Command (Expeditionary), helped the train mechanics of the Iraqi Army's 26th Infantry Brigade.

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