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Current Operations

• OIF/OEF Casualty Update 18 Dec 2009 [PDF]
• Dec. 17 airpower summary AFNS 18 Dec 2009 -- Coalition airpower integrated with ground forces in Iraq and International Security Assistance Force troops in Afghanistan during operations Dec. 17 according to Combined Air and Space Operations Center officials here.
• Iraqi Forces Target Assassination Cell AFPS 18 Dec 2009 -- Iraqi security forces arrested two suspected members of an al-Qaida in Iraq cell responsible for making bombs and attacking government officials.
• Mullen Points Out Progress in Iraq AFPS 18 Dec 2009 -- Iraq has made remarkable progress in a short while, the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff said during a news conference.
• Civilian Team Leaders Praise Advise, Assist Brigade AFPS 18 Dec 2009 -- The “advise and assist brigade” concept is a hit with leaders of the provincial reconstruction teams in southern Iraq.

Deployments

US Policy

• Mullen Discusses Elections, Logistics in Iraq AFPS 18 Dec 2009 -- Discussions about upcoming elections and the withdrawal of American troops are highlighting Navy Adm. Mike Mullen’s visit to Iraq.
• Oasis International Waters facilities hydrate Iraq Army News 18 Dec 2009 -- The Oasis International Waters water purification facility at Contingency Operating Location Adder, Iraq, is one of six such facilities providing clean drinking water to service members, civilians and contractors working throughout the country.

United Nations

Reconstruction Issues

• Iraqi Ministry of Justice receives key to new training center (Baghdad) MNF-I 18 Dec 2009 -- Holding a 3-foot wooden key—a symbol of a future of hope and the development of a safe and secure Iraq—Multi-National Forces - Iraq transferred on Dec. 15 control of the new multi-million dollar training facility from U.S. forces to the Ministry of Justice, the Iraqi Corrections System, and ultimately to the people of Iraq
• ITAM- Air Force opens new Headquarters Building (CAMP STRYKER) MNF-I 18 Dec 2009 -- Iraq Training and Advising Mission-Air Force recognized the grand opening of their new headquarters building here Dec. 17

Foreign Reactions

News Reports

• Iraq Says Iran Oil Well Takeover Violates Sovereignty RFE/RL 18 Dec 2009 -- Iraq: Takeover of a disputed oil well by a group of armed Iranians who crossed the border is a violation of the country's sovereignty.
• Iraq says Iranian troops must withdraw from oil well RIA Novosti 18 Dec 2009 -- Iraq demanded that Iranian troops occupying an oil well in a disputed oilfield in the south of the country withdraw immediately.