November 2010 - Iraq Special Weapons News

24 November 2010 - Iraq Special Weapons News

Iraq-Deployed Louisiana Guard Troops See Gains AFPS 24 Nov 2010 -- Members of the Louisiana National Guard’s 256th Infantry Brigade Combat Team have at least two things to be thankful for this Thanksgiving.
US Forces help get water flowing in Numaniyah Army News 24 Nov 2010 -- After seven years of sporadic operation, farmers in Numaniyah recently received new water pumps for a pumping station that helps irrigate 1,500 farms.
Soldiers in Iraq design mud guards to protect MRAPs Army News 24 Nov 2010 -- On patrols lasting up to 10 hours, mine-resistant ambush-protected vehicles can fall victim to damaged condensers, clogged air conditioners, and a loss of visibility through the windshields given the coarse dirt roads of southern Iraq.
Army brigade creates leader development program in Iraq Army News 24 Nov 2010 -- An Army aviation brigade now deployed to Iraq has created a seven-day program designed to develop the full spectrum of leadership skills for future noncommissioned officers.

Soldiers in Afghanistan, Iraq to be in U.S. Soon Army News 24 Nov 2010 -- About 75 Soldiers who have lived and worked in Afghanistan and Iraq for nearly a year will be home within a couple of weeks, North Dakota National Guard leadership announced today.

Iraq paves way for UN treaty on enforced disappearance to enter into force UN News Centre 24 Nov 2010 -- The United Nations human rights chief today welcomed the approaching entry into force of a landmark new treaty to deter enforced disappearance after Iraq became the 20th State to ratify the convention, paving the way for it to become effective in the next 30 days.

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