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Date: Mar 31, 2009 11:26 AM
Subject: news articles for 3/31
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ISOF conducts first MEDEVAC with Iraqi Air Force
BAGHDAD – The Iraqi Special Operations Forces and their Iraqi Air Force partners teamed up to conduct their first medical evacuation from the Iraqi capital March 20.
Trauma training prepares Iraqis for medical service
BAGHDAD – Fourteen members of the Iraqi Army under the Ministry of Defense graduated from the Ibn Sina Trauma Training Class sponsored by the 10th Combat Support Hospital and the Surgeon General of Iraq here on Monday, March 30, 2009.
IA, U.S. forces patrol together, build friendships
FORWARD OPERATING BASE WARRIOR, KIRKUK, Iraq - Iraqi Security Force patrols with the U.S. Army in a supporting role are becoming routine since the historic January 1, 2009 Security Agreement signed by Iraq and the United States. What is noteworthy is just how routine they have become.
On the Ground: U.S. Forces in Iraq Build Schools, Provide Job Training
WASHINGTON, March 30, 2009 – U.S. forces in Iraq increasingly are focused on educating Iraqis as they move toward returning Iraq to national sovereignty. In recent days, they have overseen job skills training of former “Sons of Iraq” civilian security group members and taken part in the reopening of two schools.
Afghan, Coalition Forces Kill 11 in Southern, Western Afghanistan
WASHINGTON, March 30, 2009 – Afghan and coalition forces killed 11 insurgents in separate firefights March 27 in southern and western Afghanistan, military officials said.
Face of Defense: Captain Mentors Teens in Senate Youth Program
WASHINGTON, March 30, 2009 – Students participating in the U.S. Senate Youth Program recently toured government buildings including the Pentagon, met their elected representatives and learned about the foundations of democracy.
Vets Bring Encouragement, Example to Newly Disabled Comrades
SNOWMASS VILLAGE, Colo., March 31, 2009 – Someone who has lived with a disability for more years than he cares to count knows exactly what newly disabled veterans of the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan are going through.
Circus Helps Group Ship Care Packages to Deployed Troops
WASHINGTON, March 31, 2009 – Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus recently presented a $12,636 check to American Recreational Military Services to help the troop-support group ship care packages overseas to deployed servicemembers.
Chairman Recognizes Civil Servants for Defense Contributions
WASHINGTON, March 30, 2009 – The chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff today recognized eight civil servants for their positive impact on national security and their efforts in support of the Joint Staff throughout the past year.
You can't keep a good Tea Party down!
"Freedom Works.org, an advocacy organization that fights for lower taxes, less government and more freedom and is headed by former House Majority Leader Dick Armey, has stepped in with an organizer and an insurance policy to save the Cape Coral, Fla., Tea Party.
U.S. offers olive branch to non-violent Taliban
THE HAGUE (Reuters) – The United States offered Taliban fighters who renounce violence in Afghanistan an "honorable form of reconciliation" on Tuesday as part of a revamped strategy to tackle a deepening insurgency.
Electrical 'Smart Grid' Not Yet Smart Enough to Block Hackers
President Obama's plans to accelerate the development of an electrical "smart grid" could leave the nation's power supply dangerously vulnerable to attacks by computer hackers, security analysts are warning.
TSA Warns Truckers Of Violence In Mexico
Drivers in cross-border operations to Mexico and along the U.S. Southwest border are being advised to take precautions to avoid being caught in the drug violence in the region, a Transportation Security Administration contractor said.
Russia, China cooperate on new currency proposals
Russia and China are coordinating proposals on a new global currency that could replace the US dollar as a reserve currency to prevent a repeat of the global economic crisis, the Kremlin said on Monday.
North Korea Threatens War Against Japan Over Missile
March 31 (Bloomberg) -- North Korea’s government vowed to wage war against Japan if Japanese defense forces try to shoot down a missile that the communist nation says will carry a communications satellite.
Spy Agencies Believe North Korea Has Nuke Warheads
Intelligence agencies have information that North Korea has assembled several nuclear warheads for its medium-range Rodong missiles capable of targeting Japan, an analyst said Tuesday.
EMP Threat - A Single Nuke Could Destroy America
A sword of Damocles hangs over our heads. It is a real threat that has been all but ignored. On Feb. 3, Iran launched a “communications satellite” into orbit. At this very moment, North Korea is threatening to do the same. The ability to launch an alleged communications satellite belies a far more frightening truth. A rocket that can carry a satellite into orbit also can drop a nuclear warhead over any location on the planet in less than 45 minutes.
Don't like CFLs? Ask your pet about them
Compact fluorescent light bulbs, or CFLs, are packaged with promises of energy savings that have prompted the federal government to dictate their use, but consumers of the new technology are finding the product doesn't always live up to the promise.
Here is today's break from all the serious stuff.
Bacon Cupcakes, Bacon Cake? Why Not?
When it comes to bringing home the bacon, literally, that is, Americans are near-professionals. Last year Americans ate more than $2 billion worth of bacon.
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