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• OIF/OEF Casualty Update 03 Jul 2008 [PDF]
• PRESS CONFERENCE: GOI Update: Dr. Ali Al Dabbagh, July 3, 2008 MNF-I 03 Jul 2008 -- Dr. Ali Al Dabbagh, Government of Iraq spokesman, provides an update on the Government of Iraq's achievements and progress
• July 2 airpower summary: F-15Es perform shows of force AFPN 03 Jul 2008
• Iraqi air force soars through U.S.-guided exercise AFPN 03 Jul 2008 -- Members of the Coalition Air Force Training Team assigned to the 370th Air Expeditionary Advisory Squadron here have been training and mentoring Iraqi air force members in their functional areas for years.
• Helmick Takes Helm of Training Mission in Iraq AFPS 03 Jul 2008 -- Army Lt. Gen. Frank Helmick assumed command of Multinational Security Transition Command Iraq and the NATO training mission in Iraq during a ceremony at the Iraqi Cultural Center here today.
• Forces in Iraq Kill Enemy Fighters, Detain Suspects, Find Weapons AFPS 03 Jul 2008 -- Coalition forces in Iraq killed enemy fighters, detained terrorism suspects and found illegal weapons stockpiles in operations over the last three days, military officials reported.
• U.S. Grants NATO Request to Extend Marine Unit's Afghanistan Tour AFPS 03 Jul 2008 -- Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates has approved a NATO-led International Security Assistance Force request that the 2,200 Marines of 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit remain in Afghanistan a month longer than planned.
• US Extends Stay of Marines Stationed in Afghanistan VOA 03 Jul 2008 -- The U.S. military has extended the stay of 2,200 Marines currently stationed in southern Afghanistan.
• Troops in Afghanistan Kill, Detain Enemy Fighters AFPS 03 Jul 2008 -- Coalition forces in Afghanistan killed several enemy fighters and detained eight others in recent days, military officials said.
• AFGHANISTAN: Top UN official highlights plight of children IRIN 03 Jul 2008 -- Nowhere in the world are children suffering as much as in Afghanistan, a top UN official has said.
• UN Official Urges Regional Cooperation to Stabilize Afghanistan VOA 03 Jul 2008 -- A senior United Nations official says greater cooperation between Afghanistan and Pakistan is key to stabilizing the region.
• Airmen's support of California fires goes into seventh day AFPN 03 Jul 2008 -- Airmen of the 302nd Air Expeditionary Group here have launched their seventh day of support missions July 2 in a coordinated effort to control wildfires in northern California.

Defense Policy / Programs

• Surface Warfare Center Provides Electronic Warfare Training Navy NewsStand 03 Jul 2008 -- Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA) presented an introductory course on electronic warfare at the Washington Navy Yard in May.
• Vandegrift Returns from Milestone Deployment to Philippines Navy NewsStand 03 Jul 2008 -- Friends and family gathered at Naval Base San Diego to welcome back USS Vandegrift (FFG 48) Sailors returning to their home port July 3 after a six-month deployment to the 7th Fleet in support of Joint Special Operations Task Force - Philippines.
• New policies to manage expanding WTU population Army News 03 Jul 2008 -- The Army has announced plans to increase staffing at Warrior Transition Units, revise WTU admission and exit criteria and streamline Medical and Physical Evaluation Boards.
• Leaders discuss new joint unmanned aerial operations Army News 03 Jul 2008 -- Army and Air Force leaders met Monday to discuss developing a new joint unmanned aerial system concept of operations.
• Transition team experience makes officers competitive for promotion Army News 03 Jul 2008 -- The chief of staff of the Army recently acknowledged the importance of service by Army officers on military transition and provincial reconstruction teams in Iraq and Afghanistan.
• Momsen Sailors Work, Train During Seychelles Port Visit Navy NewsStand 03 Jul 2008 -- USS Momsen (DDG 92) departed Victoria, Seychelles, July 1, where the crew spent five days exploring its culture and conducting community relations projects.
• Successful CARAT Singapore Ends; Plans Begin for 2009 Exercise Navy NewsStand 03 Jul 2008 -- The Singapore phase of Cooperation Afloat Readiness and Training (CARAT) 2008 ended with a closing ceremony, July 3.
• Bush Attends Groundbreaking for New US Military Medical Facility VOA 03 Jul 2008 -- The U.S. military is about to begin construction on a new state-of-the-art medical facility in the Washington, D.C. suburbs
• Evacuation system continues improving to get troops home AFPN 03 Jul 2008 -- Since October 2001, more than 48,000 Soldiers, Marines, Sailors and Airmen have been aeromedically evacuated in support of the war on terrorism for both battle and nonbattle injuries.
• Air Force seeks more efficient fuel practices to conserve energy AFPN 03 Jul 2008 -- As oil prices continue to soar, Air Mobility Command officials here are looking for ways to lower the amount of aviation fuel used by the command's fleet of airlifters and tankers.
• Montana Guard Starts Pilot Program on Post-Deployment Stress AFPS 03 Jul 2008 -- TriWest and the Montana Army and Air National Guard recently launched a pilot program to help Guard members and their families deal with post-deployment stress.
• USS Ronald Reagan Carrier Group Departs Philippines After Helping Typhoon Victims Navy NewsStand 03 Jul 2008 -- The aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76) departed the Sulu Sea and the waters around the Philippine island of Panay, July 3, after assisting the Philippine government's humanitarian relief operation.
• NAVCENT Commander Addresses Gulf Naval Commander's Conference Navy NewsStand 03 Jul 2008 -- Commander, U.S. Naval Forces Central Command, addressed the first-ever Gulf Naval Commanders' Conference (GNC) in Abu Dhabi, July 2.
• Free On-Line Foreign Language Training Materials Now Available Navy NewsStand 03 Jul 2008 -- Chief of Naval Personnel announced free on-line foreign language training materials are available for active duty Sailors, Reservists and Navy civilians in NAVADMIN 178/08, June 27.
• 10,000th MRAP Delivered To DoD 03 Jul 2008 -- The rapid response by the Department of Defense to protect the warfighters reached a major milestone today when the 10,000th Mine Resistant Ambush Protected (MRAP) vehicle rolled off the assembly line and into government hands.
• Construction of The Walter Reed National Military Medical Center Begins 03 Jul 2008 -- Department of Defense officials participated in a ground-breaking ceremony to begin construction of the new Walter Reed National Military Medical Center (WRNMMC) at the National Naval Medical Center (NNMC) in Bethesda today.
• Data-At-Rest Tiger Team Wins Multiple Awards 03 Jul 2008 -- The DoD and General Services Administration's (GSA) Data-At-Rest Tiger Team (DARTT) has been recognized with several awards for superior performance and accomplishment.
• Bush Breaks Ground for New Bethesda Military Medical Center AFPS 03 Jul 2008 -- President Bush officially kicked off construction of the new Walter Reed National Military Medical Center during a groundbreaking ceremony in Bethesda, Md., today
• Navy Diver Global Fleet Station Underway Navy NewsStand 03 Jul 2008 -- Military Sealift Command (MSC) rescue and salvage ship USNS Grasp (T-ARS-51) got underway June 27 and headed for the Caribbean Sea, marking the beginning of Navy Diver-Global Fleet Station (ND-GFS).
• Poland, U.S. agree on missile shield terms RIA Novosti 03 Jul 2008 -- Poland and the U.S. have reached a tentative agreement on the deployment of an American missile base in Poland, a leading Polish TV channel reported.
• Press Briefing by Dana Perino The White House 03 Jul 2008

Defense Industry

• DoD News: Contracts for July 03, 2008
• First three Russian military helicopters delivered to Indonesia RIA Novosti 03 Jul 2008 -- The first three Russian Mi-17-B5 Hip H medium assault/transport helicopters were delivered to Indonesia on Thursday.
• CARRIER MISSION SYSTEM CONTRACT FOR BAE SYSTEMS BAE Systems 03 Jul 2008 -- The Ministry of Defence has awarded BAE Systems a £275M contract for the design and supply of the mission system which will underpin the warfighting capabilities of the Royal Navy's two new aircraft carriers.
• BAE SYSTEMS WELCOMES SIGNING OF AIRCRAFT CARRIER CONTRACT BAE Systems 03 Jul 2008 -- BAE Systems welcomed today's contract signing between the UK Ministry of Defence and new Joint Venture (JV), BVT Surface Fleet (BVT), on behalf of the Aircraft Carrier Alliance.
• CACI Awarded $23 Million Contract to Support U.S. Army Project Director, Signals Warfare CACI 03 Jul 2008 -- CACI International Inc (NYSE:CAI), announced today that the U.S. Army has awarded the company a $23 million contract to continue its support for the Army Project Director, Signals Warfare (PD SW).
• Northrop Grumman Introduces New Desktop Marine Radar Northrop Grumman 03 Jul 2008 -- Northrop Grumman Corporation's (NYSE:NOC) Sperry Marine business unit has recently unveiled a new integrated desktop marine radar designed to meet the latest International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) performance standards.
• Thales UK welcomes contract signature for new aircraft carriers Thales 03 Jul 2008 -- Defence Secretary Des Browne said in a Written Ministerial Statement: "This is a historic day for everyone in defence. The two aircraft carriers will provide our forces with the world-class capabilities they will need over the coming decades. They will support peace-keeping and conflict prevention, as well as our strategic operational priorities.

Other Conflicts

• DAILY PRESS BRIEFING BY THE OFFICE OF THE SPOKESPERSON FOR THE SECRETARY-GENERAL United Nations 03 Jul 2008
• Former commander of Bosnian Muslim forces acquitted by UN tribunal UN News Centre 03 Jul 2008 -- The United Nations war crimes tribunal set up to deal with war crimes committed during the Balkan conflicts of the 1990s has overturned the conviction of a former commander of Bosnian Muslim forces who was found guilty two years ago of failing to prevent the murder and torture of Serb captives in Srebrenica.
• International Criminal Court orders release of Congolese rebel leader UN News Centre 03 Jul 2008 -- The Trial Chamber of the International Criminal Court (ICC) today ordered the release of Thomas Lubanga Dyilo, after ruling that the Congolese rebel militia leader accused of recruiting child soldiers could not receive a fair trial.
• African war crimes suspect transferred to International Criminal Court UN News Centre 03 Jul 2008 -- Belgian authorities today transferred Jean-Pierre Bemba Gombo, charged by the International Criminal Court (ICC) with multiple counts of war crimes and crimes against humanity, including murder and rape, to the Court's detention centre in The Hague.
• DRC Rebel Leader Bemba Transferred to Hague Court VOA 03 Jul 2008 -- Officials with the International Criminal Court say former Congolese rebel leader Jean-Pierre Bemba has been transferred to the Hague to face war crimes charges.
• Despite progress, West Africa faces challenges in consolidating peace - Ban UN News Centre 03 Jul 2008 -- Although West Africa has made strides towards shoring up peace, the region must still overcome such obstacles as youth unemployment, rapid urbanization and irregular migration, Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon said in a new report made public today.
• Israel Closes Border Crossings into Gaza After Rocket Fire VOA 03 Jul 2008 -- The Israeli military has closed the border crossings into the Gaza Strip, after a rocket was fired from the Hamas-controlled territory into southern Israel.
• SOMALIA: Displaced return as fighting subsides in central town IRIN 03 Jul 2008 -- Life is returning to normal in Guri-Eil in Galgadud region, central Somalia, as thousands of displaced people make their way back to the town after fleeing fighting between Ethiopian forces and insurgents.
• Yugoslavia war crimes tribunal acquits Bosnian Muslim RIA Novosti 03 Jul 2008 -- A UN tribunal overturned a conviction on Thursday for a former Bosnian Muslim commander, Naser Oric, sentenced to a prison term for war crimes against Serbs in 1992-1993 during the Bosnian War.

News Reports

• Armenia's Long, Hot Political Summer RFE/RL 03 Jul 2008 -- With the onset of a traditionally hot summer, Armenia remains susceptible to months of political volatility.
• Mongolia must ensure basic human rights during state of emergency - UN UN News Centre 03 Jul 2008 -- United Nations human rights officials have called on authorities in Mongolia, where a state of emergency has been imposed in the wake of post-electoral violence, to exercise restraint and ensure that fundamental human rights are protected.
• Two months after deadly cyclone struck Myanmar, devastation remains - UN UN News Centre 03 Jul 2008 -- Two months after Cyclone Nargis struck Myanmar, much of the destruction left in its wake is still evident, with flooded farmland and considerably damaged infrastructure, the United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) said today.
• US Hails Colombian Military Hostage Rescue VOA 03 Jul 2008 -- The State Department says it is overjoyed by the Colombian military rescue of 15 hostages - including three U.S. military contractors - held captive for years by FARC guerrillas
• Analyst Says Rushed International Criminal Court Trials Need Rethinking VOA 03 Jul 2008 -- While one former Congolese warlord has been ordered released by the International Criminal Court at The Hague, proceedings are just beginning against another one
• What's Behind The Mongolian Unrest? RFE/RL 03 Jul 2008 -- Just a day after the July 1 unrest in Mongolian was quelled, Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov expressed Moscow's concern that the government of another former communist neighbor may fall to a popular uprising.
• 3 contractors rescued in Colombia, return to U.S. AFPN 03 Jul 2008 -- Three military contractors held captive by the leftist Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia were rescued by the Colombian military and returned to the U.S. July 2.
• Colombian Military Rescues Hostages, Including U.S. Contractors AFPS 03 Jul 2008 -- Colombia's military yesterday rescued 15 hostages, including three U.S. government contractors, from leftist revolutionary captors who had imprisoned the group in jungle camps since 2003.
• ZAMBIA: Reports of the President's death "erroneous" IRIN 03 Jul 2008 -- The Zambian government insisted today that President Levy Mwanawasa was alive - denying media reports he had died in a Paris hospital - and described South African President Thabo Mbeki's minute of silence in respect of his counterpart at a rally in Pretoria as "erroneous".
• ZAMBIA: Reports of Zambian president's death disputed IRIN 03 Jul 2008 -- Reports that Zambian President Levy Mwanawasa died in a hospital on 3 July in the French capital of Paris, have been denied by the country's information minister.
• Medvedev Trying to Carve Out New Role as President to Help Modernize Nation cfr.org 03 Jul 2008
• Medvedev says Russia Needs More Political Competition VOA 03 Jul 2008 -- Russian President Dmitri Medvedev says his country needs more political competition, but only under continued rule by a strong president