July 2010 - Iraq Special Weapons News

04 July 2010 - Iraq Special Weapons News

Support battalion delivers new low cost means of supplying Iraqi Soldiers Army News 04 Jul 2010 -- Soldiers from 307th Brigade Support Battalion, 1st Advise and Assist Brigade, 82nd Airborne Division at Al Asad Air Base, not only have an inexpensive way to deliver small items like ammunition, food and water, they have trained members of 9th Regional Commando Bn., 2nd Bde., Iraqi Special Operations Forces, 7th IA Div., how to do it themselves.
Troop safety aided by accurate information Army News 04 Jul 2010 -- Good leaders make sure their troops are squared away before they roll outside the wire. They check for water, ammunition and protective equipment. They check the little things to prevent big problems.
TF Gunslinger, engineers refresh AGI skills Army News 04 Jul 2010 -- As a ground force convoy travels to its destination it receives enemy fire. This complex attack threatens the mission and aviation assets are called in for a Close Combat Attack.

US Vice President Biden Meets Iraqi Leaders During Baghdad Visit VOA 04 Jul 2010 -- U.S. Vice President Joe Biden met with American troops in Baghdad to celebrate Independence Day, before meeting with Iraqi political leaders to try and coax them into speeding up the process of forming a new government.
Bidens Celebrate Independence Day With Troops in Iraq AFPS 04 Jul 2010 -- As Americans back home celebrated with fireworks and festivities, Vice President Joe Biden and his wife, Dr. Jill Biden, opted to spend their Fourth of July holiday in Iraq, thanking U.S. troops for the service and sacrifice that help to ensure the nation remains free.