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08 February 2008 Military News

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  • Military Commissions Charges Referred 09 Feb 2008 -- The Office of Military Commissions announced today that three charges have been sworn against Guantanamo detainee Ali Hamza Ahmad Suliman al Bahlul.
  • Military Commissions Charges Referred 09 Feb 2008 -- The Defense Department has announced that charges were referred to a military commission in the case of Ibrahim Ahmed Mahmoud al Qosi, aka "Abu Khobaib al Sudani," by the Convening Authority, Office of Military Commissions, Susan J. Crawford.
  • Cope Tiger wraps up in Thailand AFPN 08 Feb 2008 -- Exercise Cope Tiger 2008 came to an end with a closing ceremony here Feb. 5.
  • CMSAF testifies on quality of life AFPN 08 Feb 2008 -- The chief master sergeant of the Air Force, along with the senior-ranking enlisted members from each branch of service, testified before the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Military Construction and Veterans Affairs about quality of life issues in the Air Force Feb. 7 at the Capitol.
  • HSM-41 Celebrates 25th Anniversary Navy NewsStand 08 Feb 2008 -- Sailors from Helicopter Maritime Strike Squadron (HSM) 41 celebrated their 25th anniversary, Feb. 6 at Naval Air Station North Island.
  • USS Augusta Inactivated After 23 Years of Protecting the Frontier Navy NewsStand 08 Feb 2008 -- The Los Angeles class fast-attack submarine USS Augusta (SSN 710) conducted an inactivation ceremony at the Naval Submarine Base New London's Shepherd of the Sea chapel Feb. 7.
  • Team Argo Takes to the Skies Once Again Navy NewsStand 08 Feb 2008 -- Marking the end of an era and the beginning of a new one, the "Argonauts" of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 147 completed their transition from F/A-18C Hornets to newer, advanced F/A-18E Super Hornets.
  • C-17 crews support missions in Europe, Africa AFPN 08 Feb 2008 -- In a coordinated effort with U.S. Air Forces in Europe and Air Mobility Command, the Air Force Reserve Command is providing dedicated aircrews to fly C-17 Globemaster III strategic airlift missions in Europe and Africa.
  • New USAFE commander explains road ahead AFPN 08 Feb 2008 -- Hundreds of Royal Air Force Lakenheath Airmen gathered to welcome the new U.S. Air Forces in Europe commander Feb. 1 here.
  • Officials Urge NATO to Save Afghanistan, Future of Alliance VOA 08 Feb 2008 -- There has been no shortage of dire predictions recently of the potentially disastrous consequences if NATO does not pull together to put more troops and equipment on the ground in Afghanistan
  • Russia warns NATO missile defense plans could harm relations RIA Novosti 08 Feb 2008 -- NATO's plans to integrate U.S. missile defense elements into a North Atlantic security system would harm relations with Moscow, Russia's first deputy defense minister said on Friday.
  • Daily Press Briefing US Dept. of State 11 Feb 2008
  • Press Gaggle by Scott Stanzel The White House 08 Feb 2008

Defense Industry

  • DoD News: Contracts for February 08, 2008
  • U.S. Army Awards General Dynamics $39 Million for Abrams Upgrades General Dynamics 08 Feb 2008 -- The U.S. Army TACOM Lifecycle Management Command has awarded General Dynamics Land Systems, a business unit of General Dynamics (NYSE: GD), a multi-year contract to upgrade 435 M1A1 Abrams main battle tanks.
  • Defense Logistics Agency Recognizes AM General AM General 08 Feb 2008 -- AM General, creator and manufacturer of Humvees for U.S. military forces, has received the Defense Logistics Agency’s Outstanding Readiness Support Award in the large business category for outstanding support to on-going U.S. military operations. The annual award recognizes “extraordinary customer support, service and product provided directly in response to a crisis situation,” according to DLA.
  • Rheinmetall intends to take a stake in South Africa's Denel Munitions Rheinmetall Defence 08 Feb 2008 -- Germany's Rheinmetall Group today (8 February) signed an agreement with Denel (Pty) Ltd, indicating its intention to take a majority equity stake in Denel Munitions. The agreement was signed in Pretoria by Mr Armin Papperger, President Rheinmetall Waffe Munition and Denel's Group Executive, Ms Lana Kinley.

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