January 2010 - Iraq Special Weapons News

08 January 2010 - Iraq Special Weapons News

U.S. officials give base to Iraq's government AFNS 08 Jan 2010 -- U.S. Forces-Iraq gave control of Hawk Base back to the Government of Iraq and the Iraqi air force Jan. 1, as part of the U.S. drawdown and transfer of responsibility from U.S. forces to the Government of Iraq security forces.
U.S. Soldiers Assist Iraqi Construction Projects AFPS 08 Jan 2010 -- Because their work contributes to reconstruction efforts, generates business and promotes growth, local contractors are a key component of the rebuilding process in Iraq.
Distribution hub saves lives, money, extra luggage AFNS 08 Jan 2010 -- One of the missions of the 379th Air Expeditionary Wing is to be a hub for Air Force personnel, Department of Defense civilians and contractors deploying downrange.

US to Review Court Decision on Blackwater VOA 08 Jan 2010 -- The U.S. State Department says it will review a recent U.S. court ruling that dismissed charges against five American private security guards accused of killing at least 17 Iraqi civilians in 2007.

Prominent Sunni Opposition Party Barred from Iraq Election VOA 08 Jan 2010 -- Iraqi officials said Thursday a prominent secular Sunni lawmaker and his party have been barred from participating in the upcoming parliamentary election because of ties to the previous regime.

Turkish army shells northern Iraq - reports RIA Novosti 08 Jan 2010 -- The Turkish army has carried out an artillery attack on Kurdistan Workers Party (PKK) positions in northern Iraq, Turkish media said on Friday.

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