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• OIF/OEF Casualty Update 23 Jun 2009 [PDF]
• June 22 airpower summary: KC-135s keep coalition aircraft in the fight AFNS 23 Jun 2009 -- Coalition airpower integrated with coalition ground forces in Iraq and ISAF in Afghanistan during operations.
• Old Hickory Soldiers sweep palm grove for weapons caches Army News 23 Jun 2009 -- Aggressive effort by National Guardsmen of 30th HBCT to search for weapons caches near the Doura neighborhood.
• Combined U.S., Iraqi patrol strengthens partnership Army News 23 Jun 2009 -- As part of the Security Agreement signed between US and Iraq all operations must be led by Iraqi Security Forces.
• A new day, a new mission dawns for Guardsmen with 113th Field Artillery Army News 23 Jun 2009 -- Every day brings a different mission for Soldiers of B/1-113th Field Artillery on dismounted patrols.
• PSD Marines, sailor use combat experience for current duty in Iraq USMC News 23 Jun 2009 -- 2nd Marine Logistics Group (Forward) commanding general's PSD perform a particularly specialized mission.
• Airmen take reins on Army cargo movement mission AFNS 23 Jun 2009 -- A small group of Airmen from the 22nd Movement Control Team took the reins of the Army's 258th MCT mission June 14.
• IRAQ: Timeline of violence in 2009 IRIN 23 Jun 2009 -- With just a week left until all US forces must leave Iraq’s major cities, violence in the war-battered country appears to be on the rise once again.
• Kirkuk self-help project protects airfield assets, saves money AFNS 23 Jun 2009 -- Members from every 506th Air Expeditionary Group unit joined forces for a self-help project to improve airfield security.
• Teamwork drives JSS Khadra transfer of authority Army News 23 Jun 2009 -- Iraqi Soldiers held a ceremony at Joint Security Station Kahdra to celebrate the transfer of authority.
• Base Transfer Ceremony honors fallen warrior, recognizes bright future Army News 23 Jun 2009 -- Iraqi Soldiers raised the flag to signify the change of FOB Paliwoda into the Iraqi-led Balad JCC.
• Transcript: DoD News Briefing with Col. Spiszer at the Pentagon Briefing Room via Teleconference from Afghanistan DoD 23 Jun 2009 -- Presenter: Commander, 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 1st Infantry Division, Col. John Spiszer
• NATO Troops Stage Air Assault on Taliban Stronghold in Southern Afghanistan VOA 23 Jun 2009 -- British soldiers in Afghanistan have moved into one of the last Taliban strongholds with a major air assault.
• Afghan Forces Destroy Narcotics, Weapons Caches AFPS 23 Jun 2009 -- Afghan army and public protection forces led several operations that removed drugs, weapons and explosives in eastern Afghanistan.
• Georgian military company to head for Afghanistan in fall RIA Novosti 23 Jun 2009 -- One company of the Georgian Defense Ministry's second brigade will head to Afghanistan by the fall.
• 5 Killed in Afghanistan Blasts VOA 23 Jun 2009 -- Afghan authorities say five civilians were killed in two bomb attacks Tuesday.
• U.S., Kyrgyzstan Reportedly Draft New Deal On Manas RFE/RL 23 Jun 2009 -- Washington and Bishkek have reached a last-minute accord that could allow US troops to continue using Manas air base.
• US, Kyrgyzstan Reach Deal on Continued Use of Manas Air Base VOA 23 Jun 2009 -- US and Kyrgyzstan reached a deal on the continued use of air base to transport supplies for the U.S. military in Afghanistan.
• US, Kyrgyzstan Reach Deal on Airbase VOA 23 Jun 2009 -- Kyrgyz official: US and Kyrgyzstan reached deal that will allow US to continue using a Kyrgyz airbase to transport supplies for the U.S. military to Afghanistan.
• Kyrgyz parliament committee approves U.S. transit center at Manas RIA Novosti 23 Jun 2009 -- Kyrgyz parliament committee unanimously approved establishment of a transit center former US base.
• Rival of Pakistani Taliban Chief Killed VOA 23 Jun 2009 -- Police in Pakistan say a militant leader opposed to Pakistani Taliban chief Baitullah Mehsud was shot dead Tuesday in northwest Pakistan.

Defense Policy / Programs

• Press Conference by the President, 6-23-09 The White House 23 Jun 2009
• North Korea closes coastal waters for 16 days over military drills RIA Novosti 23 Jun 2009 -- North Korea is to close for shipping its coastal waters near the port of Wonsan due to military exercises in the area.
• North Korea Bans Shipping Off East Coast VOA 23 Jun 2009 -- Japanese coast guard officials say North Korea has banned ships from sailing off its east coast for 16 days starting this Thursday.
• US Deployment of Forces in Waters around Korean Peninsula KCNA 23 Jun 2009 -- US 7th fleet combat group led by nuclear-powered carrier Ronald Regan to immediately go into action in the waters around the Korean Peninsula.
• US, Russia Hold Arms Talks in Geneva VOA 23 Jun 2009 -- U.S. and Russian arms negotiators met Tuesday for a third round of talks on replacing the landmark 1991 Strategic Arms Reduction Treaty.
• Gates Calls on Persian Gulf States to Help More in Iraq, Afghanistan VOA 23 Jun 2009 -- US Defense Secretary Gates called on Persian Gulf States and other Middle Eastern powers Tuesday to do more to help stabilize Iraq and Afghanistan, and to work together to counter Iranian influence.
• Gates: Gulf Nations' Support of Iraq Contains Iran AFPS 23 Jun 2009 -- Defense Secretary Gates today urged Persian Gulf countries to work together and with US on securing Iraq and containing Iran.
• US Will Restrict Afghan Air Strikes to Reduce Civilian Casualties VOA 23 Jun 2009 -- New US commander in Afghanistan will sharply restrict the use of air strikes in an effort to reduce civilian casualties.
• Command, control relationships critical to close-air-support mission AFNS 23 Jun 2009 -- America and its coalition partners own the sky over Iraq and Afghanistan.
• DoD News: DoD Announces Transferability Options For “Post 9/11 Gi Bill” DoD 23 Jun 2009 -- The Defense Department announced today its policy for transferring educational benefits to the spouses and children of service members under the "Post 9/11 GI Bill," which takes effect Aug. 1, 2009
• DESRON 50 Change of Command Navy NewsStand 23 Jun 2009 -- Capt. Bradley Mai assumed command of Destroyer Squadron (DESRON) 50 during a ceremony held aboard USS Chinook (PC 9) in Manama June 23.
• DoD News: Senior Executive Service Appointments & Reassignments DoD 23 Jun 2009 -- Secretary of Defense Robert M. Gates announced the following Department of Defense Senior Executive Service, senior leader, and scientific and professional appointments and reassignments
• DoD News: Future Combat System (FCS) Program Transitions to Army Brigade Combat Team Modernization DoD 23 Jun 2009 -- The Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition, Technology and Logistics issued an acquisition decision memorandum (ADM) today that implements decisions regarding the Future Combat Systems Brigade Combat Team (FCS BCT) program announced by Secretary Robert M. Gates in April
• Aviation Program Executive Outlines Objectives Army News 23 Jun 2009 -- Brig. Gen. Tim Crosby described Army aviation's goal of establishing a single voice to guide the science and technology community on how to best support current and future fleets.
• NECC Participates in 2009 Multi-Agency Craft Conference Navy NewsStand 23 Jun 2009 -- Navy Expeditionary Combat Command (NECC) participated in the 2009 Multi-Agency Craft Conference (MACC) June 17-18 at Naval Amphibious Base Little Creak (NABLC).
• Elite team provides security for airlift assets AFNS 23 Jun 2009 -- An elite team of hand-picked security forces Airmen tasked with providing security for airlift assets in unsecure CENTCOM locations.
• Bataan Transits Suez Canal, Enters 5th Fleet Navy NewsStand 23 Jun 2009 -- Sailors aboard the multi-purpose amphibious assault ship USS Bataan transited the Suez Canal June 20, entering 5th Fleet's Area of Operations and relieving the USS Boxer Amphibious Group.
• HSL 48 Det 10 Returns Home Mid-Deployment for CMAV Navy NewsStand 23 Jun 2009 -- Helicopter Anti-Submarine Squadron Light (HSL) 48 Detachment (Det) 10 returned to Mayport June 14 after more than two months on deployment in Latin America.
• SEALs train with Army pilots in Northern Edge Army News 23 Jun 2009 -- Thirteen operators from a west-coast based SEAL team performed final checks on their equipment as a one-minute warning bell rang shrilly throughout the hull of the CH-47D "Chinook."
• Trident Warrior Kicks Off Aboard Nassau Navy NewsStand 23 Jun 2009 -- The first phase of Trident Warrior 2009 (TW09) started with a series of briefings for stakeholders, industry and media aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Nassau (LHA 4) in Norfolk.
• Modification allows KC-135 to carry more critical patients AFNS 23 Jun 2009 -- AMC officials tested KC-135 modification that could multiply the number of injured warfighters an aeromedical evacuation crew can carry.
• Recovery Act Contract Awarded to Renovate Camp Pendleton Quarters Navy NewsStand 23 Jun 2009 -- Naval Facilities Engineering Command (NAVFAC) Southwest awarded Barnhart, Inc. of San Diego a $7.2 million American Reinvestment and Recovery Act (ARRA) funded contract here June 18.
• F-16 crashes, search for pilot ongoing AFNS 23 Jun 2009 -- An F-16 Fighting Falcon crashed at the Utah Test and Training Range around 10:25 p.m. June 22, and Hill Air Force Base emergency responders are conducting a search for the pilot.
• Maritime Cooperation a Key Theme for CARAT Malaysia 2009 Navy NewsStand 23 Jun 2009 -- Diverse group from the armed forces of Malaysia and the US will train together during the 15th annual Cooperation Afloat Readiness and Training exercise.
• US, China Hold Defense Talks VOA 23 Jun 2009 -- US and Chinese defense officials met in Beijing for their highest-level bilateral military talks in 18 months.
• U.S., Georgia Report Progress In First Talks Of Strategic Partnership RFE/RL 23 Jun 2009 -- US has held its first bilateral meetings with a delegation from Georgia under the auspices of the new US-Georgia Charter on Strategic Partnership.
• US Reaffirms Backing for Georgian Territorial Integrity VOA 23 Jun 2009 -- Obama administration reaffirmed support for Georgia's sovereignty and territorial integrity while it pursues better relations with Russia - Georgia's adversary in last year's military conflict.
• Moscow says European security treaty not aimed against NATO RIA Novosti 23 Jun 2009 -- Moscow's proposal for a new European security treaty is not aimed against NATO or other organizations.
• GLOBAL: Do the Geneva Conventions still stand up? IRIN 23 Jun 2009 -- One hundred fifty years ago the battle of Solferino left 40,000 soldiers and civilians either wounded or killed.
• Daily Press Briefing US Dept. of State 23 Jun 2009

Defense Industry

• DoD News: Contracts for June 23, 2009
• Boeing AH-64D Apache Block III Demonstrates Level IV UAS Control Boeing 23 Jun 2009 -- Boeing [NYSE: BA] today announced that the AH-64D Apache Block III prototype helicopter successfully demonstrated Level IV unmanned aircraft system (UAS) connectivity on June 8 during a flight test over the Arizona desert.
• EADS Defence & Security: successful flight acceptance of digital map generator EADS 23 Jun 2009 -- The Digital Map Generator System (DMGS) from EADS Defence & Security (DS) has been certified for use on board the A400M military transport aircraft in good time.
• Raytheon Awarded $154.8 Million Phalanx Weapon System Overhaul and Conversion Contract Raytheon 23 Jun 2009 -- Raytheon Company (NYSE: RTN) has been awarded a $154.8 million contract from the Canadian Navy to conduct 30 sets of overhauls and convert 21 Phalanx close-in weapon systems.
• Lockheed Martin Installs Next Evolution Of Aegis Ballistic Missile Defense System On Cruiser USS Lake Erie Lockheed Martin 23 Jun 2009 -- Lockheed Martin [NYSE: LMT] installed the latest evolution of the Aegis Ballistic Missile Defense (BMD) System – which includes a new ballistic missile defense signal processor, Aegis BSP – on the cruiser USS Lake Erie (CG-70).

Other Conflicts

• Israel frees Hamas parliament speaker after 3 years in jail RIA Novosti 23 Jun 2009 -- Israel released Hamas speaker of Palestinian parliament paving way for possible release of a soldier held by Gaza militants.
• Security Council extends UN force in Golan Heights for further six months UN News Centre 23 Jun 2009 -- Security Council extended the mandate of UN force in the Golan Heights.
• All sides confirm attendance at Moscow Mideast conference RIA Novosti 23 Jun 2009 -- All parties, including the new Israeli government, have agreed to attend the Middle East peace conference due to be held in Moscow by the end of 2009.
• Russian President Pushes for Mideast Conference VOA 23 Jun 2009 -- Russian President Dmitri Medvedev is continuing to push for a Middle East peace conference to be held in Moscow by the end of this year.
• S.Russian republic's leader in serious condition after attack RIA Novosti 23 Jun 2009 -- The president of Russia's volatile southern republic of Ingushetia remains in a serious condition after injuries sustained in an assassination attempt.
• DRC: Rebel activity halts exams for hundreds of children IRIN 23 Jun 2009 -- Rebel activity in parts of eastern and northeastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has forced the postponement of secondary school leaving exams for hundreds of children, officials have said. At least 403,000 students nationally are expected to sit the exams.
• Insurgent Court in Somalia Delays Amputations for Theft Suspects VOA 23 Jun 2009 -- A court under the control of a Somali Islamist insurgent group al-Shabab has ordered four young men suspected of stealing guns and mobile phones to have a hand and a leg amputated, but the punishment was postphoned.
• US Convenes Conference to Re-Invigorate Sudan Peace Process VOA 23 Jun 2009 -- The Obama administration convened a conference of more than 30 countries and international organizations Tuesday aimed at supporting implementation of Sudan's north-south peace process.
• Liberia: expert panel urges Security Council to extend UN mission UN News Centre 23 Jun 2009 -- Group of experts monitoring UN sanctions on Liberia has called for the extension of peacekeeping mission in the West African country.
• Ukraine rotates peacekeepers in Liberia RIA Novosti 23 Jun 2009 -- Ukraine started on Tuesday a planned rotation of its peacekeeping contingent in Liberia.
• Opinion Survey Finds Kashmiris say They are Being Used by India and Pakistan VOA 23 Jun 2009 -- Two US based research institute have conducted a survey in Indian and Pakistani Kashmir regions on what Kashmiris want.
• India's West Bengal State Agrees to Ban Maoists VOA 23 Jun 2009 -- In India, the West Bengal state government has banned the Maoist rebels, whose movement has been declared a terrorist organization.
• Kyrgyz Security Officer Killed In Shoot-Out RFE/RL 23 Jun 2009 -- Two people have reportedly been killed in a shoot-out in southern Kyrgyzstan, RFE/RL's Kyrgyz Service reports.
• Five militants killed in special operation in south Kyrgyzstan RIA Novosti 23 Jun 2009 -- Five militants have been killed in a special operation conducted by law enforcement agencies in southern Kyrgyzstan.
• RWANDA: Jury still out on effectiveness of `Gacaca' courts IRIN 23 Jun 2009 -- Rwanda’s traditional `Gacaca’ courts, set up in 2001 to try some of those responsible for the 1994 genocide and to decongest the prison system, wind up on 30 June, but questions remain as to how much they achieved.
• Co-Prosecutor of UN-backed tribunal trying Khmer Rouge leaders steps down UN News Centre 23 Jun 2009 -- The international Co-Prosecutor of the United Nations-backed tribunal in Cambodia trying Khmer Rouge leaders accused of mass killings and other crimes three decades ago announced his resignation today.

News Reports

• US Lawmakers React to Obama Statement on Iran VOA 23 Jun 2009 -- President Obama's latest remarks on Iran have met with praise but also some continuing criticism from members of Congress.
• Britain Expels 2 Iranian Diplomats in Tit-for-Tat Move VOA 23 Jun 2009 -- Britain is expelling 2 Iranian diplomats in retaliation for Iran ordering 2 British diplomats to leave Tehran in a dispute over Iran's election.
• Iran president, govt. to be sworn in between July 26 and Aug. 19 RIA Novosti 23 Jun 2009 -- Iran's controversially re-elected president and new cabinet will be sworn in between July 26 and August 19.
• Iran Will Not Annul Election Results VOA 23 Jun 2009 -- Iran's Guardian Council ruled out annulling the disputed June 12 presidential election. Opposition supporters are also calling for a general strike, Tuesday.
• Influential Iranian Cleric Asks 'Why Shoot The People?' RFE/RL 23 Jun 2009 -- Abdollah Noori is a well-known Iranian reformist cleric who has spent months in prison.
• Iran Jams Foreign Satellite News In Bid To Isolate Public RFE/RL 23 Jun 2009 -- At RFE/RL's Radio Farda, the e-mails and phone calls come in continuously from Iran.
• Iran Accuses UN Chief of Meddling in Election Dispute VOA 23 Jun 2009 -- Iran is accusing UN Secretary-General Ban of meddling in its affairs after he urged the Islamic state to stop its crackdown on protesters.
• Obama Administration Defends Response to Iranian Crisis VOA 23 Jun 2009 -- US officials have defended the Obama administration's handling of the Iranian election crisis.
• Latvia Reports 1st Confirmed Case of Swine Flu VOA 23 Jun 2009 -- Health authorities in Latvia said their country has registered its first confirmed case of swine influenza A-H1N1.
• Air France flight recorders located in Atlantic RIA Novosti 23 Jun 2009 -- Signals from the flight data recorders of the Air France airliner that crashed into the Atlantic killing all 228 people on board have been located.
• Guinea-Bissau Election Campaign Enters Final Days VOA 23 Jun 2009 -- Presidential candidates in Guinea-Bissau are campaigning hard across the country ahead of Sunday's vote.
• National Republics Resist Moscow's Demand To Amend Constitutions RFE/RL 23 Jun 2009 -- Three of the four national republics the Russian Constitutional Court earlier this month ordered to drop references in their constitutions to republic sovereignty and citizenship are dragging their feet.
• Widow Of Slain Balloonist Still Seeking Answers From Belarus RFE/RL 23 Jun 2009 -- Almost 14 years have passed since Belarusian soldiers aboard a helicopter gunship killed her husband.