31 May 2008 Military News

May 30 airpower summary: Reaper patrols skies AFPN 31 May 2008
Suicide Bombing West of Baghdad Kills At Least Nine VOA 31 May 2008 -- Iraqi officials say at least nine people were killed Saturday in a suicide bombing in a town west of Baghdad.

Suicide Bombers Target Military Convoy in Eastern Afghanistan VOA 31 May 2008 -- NATO officials in Afghanistan say four coalition soldiers have been wounded in a bomb blast targeting a military convoy in the eastern part of the country.

Service Dress Khaki Wear Test Commences Navy NewsStand 31 May 2008 -- Wear testing for the proposed Service Dress Khaki uniform has commenced in six major Navy communities as per NAVADMIN 070/06.
Operation Pacific Angel leaves lasting impression AFPN 31 May 2008 -- When temperatures approach 90 degrees with 90 percent humidity by 6 a.m. in the rural Cambodian province of Kampong Chhnang, excitement fills the air
Bush Urges Congressional Action on War Funding, GI Bill Expansion AFPS 31 May 2008 -- With Congress preparing to return from its Memorial Day recess, President Bush used his weekly radio address this morning to urge lawmakers to pass various pieces of pending legislation.
Gates: U.S. Hopes for More Openness, Transparency From China AFPS 31 May 2008 -- Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates expressed hope today that ongoing discussions between the United States and China will lead to greater openness and transparency about China's military intentions and capabilities.
U.S. Will Stand By Deep Commitments in Asia, Gates Pledges AFPS 31 May 2008 -- The United States has deep, historic ties to Asia and the Pacific and has no intention of turning its back on the region now or in the future, Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates reassured Asian leaders here today.

Gates Laments Burma's Refusal to Accept Cyclone Recovery Aid AFPS 31 May 2008 -- While the United States and the international community have reached out to Burma, the generals ruling the country "have kept their hands in their pockets," Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates said here today.
US Defense Secretary: Burma's Aid Delays Cost 'Thousands' Of Lives VOA 31 May 2008 -- U.S. Defense Secretary Robert Gates says the Burmese military government's rejection of aid soon after the May second cyclone may have cost the lives of 'tens of thousands' of people

Russia opposes NATO expansion in principle - PM Putin RIA Novosti 31 May 2008 -- Russia is against NATO expansion toward its borders in principle, the prime minister said in an interview with French daily Le Monde released on Saturday.

Russia's Ground Forces to hold over 140 exercises in H2 2008 RIA Novosti 31 May 2008 -- Russia's Ground Forces will conduct over 140 operational and tactical field exercises in the second half of this year, an aide to the Ground Forces commander said on Saturday.

UN refugee agency welcomes adoption of pact to ban cluster bombs UN News Centre 31 May 2008 -- The United Nations refugee agency has added its voice to the chorus of support greeting yesterday's adoption of an international convention to end the manufacture, use and stockpiling of cluster bombs.

10 rebels killed as Sri Lankan army captures LTTE base IRNA 31 May 2008 -- Sri Lankan army captured a "critical" Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) base in the embattled northern region of the island nation as fierce clashes between the two sides left at least 10 Tamil Tigers dead, officials here said today.
Georgia: Security Council Head Says Russia Can Play 'Dignified Role' In Abkhaz Solution RFE/RL 31 May 2008 -- EU foreign policy chief Javier Solana travels to Tbilisi and Sukhumi on June 5-6 to urge a resolution of the crisis over breakaway Abkhazia
Georgia accuses Russia of plans to invade Abkhazia RIA Novosti 31 May 2008 -- Georgia's Foreign Ministry accused Russia on Saturday of plotting a military invasion of its breakaway region of Abkhazia following reports that units of the Russian Railroad Troops entered Abkhazia to help rebuild its railroad infrastructure.
Russia completes rotation of peacekeepers in Abkhazia RIA Novosti 31 May 2008 -- Russia has finished a regular rotation of its peacekeepers in the conflict zone of Georgia's breakaway republic of Abkhazia, an aide to the Ground Forces commander said on Saturday.

Moldova: Back In The Kremlin's Shadow RFE/RL 31 May 2008 -- One way of looking at the recent flurry of diplomatic activity between Russia and Moldova is that Moscow is proposing a straightforward and mutually beneficial deal: You scratch my back and I'll scratch yours
Zimbabwe Herald: Top Army General Urges Soldiers to Back Mugabe VOA 31 May 2008 -- A senior military officer in Zimbabwe is quoted as calling on the country's troops to vote for President Robert Mugabe in the upcoming presidential runoff election against opposition leader Morgan Tsvangirai

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