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• OIF/OEF Casualty Update 30 Jun 2009 [PDF]
• DoD News: DoD Identifies Army Casualty
• MND-B Soldiers’ deaths (Baghdad)
• June 29 airpower summary: KC-135s fuel the fight AFNS 30 Jun 2009 -- Coalition airpower integrated with coalition ground forces in Iraq and ISAF in Afghanistan during operations.
• DoD News: Security Agreement Implementation Announced DoD 30 Jun 2009 -- The Department of Defense announced today that, in accordance with the security agreement between the United States and Iraq signed last year, U.S. combat forces have left Iraqi cities, villages and localities
• Transcript: DoD News Briefing with Gen. Ray Odierno at the Pentagon Briefing Room via Teleconference From Iraq DoD 30 Jun 2009 -- Presenter: Commander, Multi-National Forces-Iraq Gen. Ray Odierno
• Top US General says Withdrawal Complete from Iraqi Cities VOA 30 Jun 2009 -- Top US military commander in Iraq: American combat forces completed planned withdrawal from urban areas.
• Iraq Takes Control of Cities and Towns as US Withdraws VOA 30 Jun 2009 -- Iraqi forces officially assumed control of Baghdad and other cites across the country, following withdrawal of US combat troops.
• Forces in Iraq Detain Suspected Terrorists AFPS 30 Jun 2009 -- Iraqi forces, aided by coalition advisors, arrested suspected terrorists June 28 in operations in Iraq, military officials reported.
• Alaska's Sherpas sustain Coalition forces across Iraq Army News 30 Jun 2009 -- C-23 Sherpa aircraft deliver cargo and transport service members around Iraq every day to sustain Coalition forces.
• 4ID CAB brings 100 percent aviators, aircraft home from war Army News 30 Jun 2009 -- 4th Infantry Division's Combat Aviation Brigade return from a successful year-long deployment in support of OIF.
• Mission ends for mobile engineers Army News 30 Jun 2009 --For the 515th Engineer Company (Sapper) learning the routes changed a remarkable four times during the course of their 15 month deployment.
• Quartermaster Co. completes mission Army News 30 Jun 2009 -- 590th Quartermaster Company, a field service company deployed in March 2008, transferred its authority to the 855th Quartermaster Company.
• The "Silo" begins its transition Army News 30 Jun 2009 -- US Forces met with a Salah ad-Din provincial director general to discuss the transfer of Forward Operating Base Brassfield-Mora back to the citizens of Iraq.
• Tuz Joint Communication Center focal point of the "Way Ahead" Army News 30 Jun 2009 -- As concern over Tuz's security situation dwindles, efforts to improve police station and communication center redoubling.
• Army, Air Force team up to train Iraqi Air Force Army News 30 Jun 2009 -- 1st ACB, 1st Cavalry Div teamed up with Airmen from CAFTT, 721st Air Expeditionary Advisor Squadron, to teach the Iraqi air force.
• Bombing in Kirkuk, as Iraqi Security Forces Assume Control of Cities VOA 30 Jun 2009 -- A car bomb has killed at least 15 people on the day that Iraqi forces officially assume control of security in urban areas.
• Forces Target Terrorist Networks in Afghanistan AFPS 30 Jun 2009 -- Afghan and coalition forces disrupted Taliban and Haqqani terrorist activities in recent operations in Afghanistan, military officials reported.
• Air Strikes in Afghanistan Kill 12 Militants VOA 30 Jun 2009 -- U.S. forces in Afghanistan said air strikes have killed at least 12 militants allegedly involved in sneaking foreign fighters from Pakistan into Afghanistan.
• Coalition Air Strikes in Afghanistan Kill 12 Militants VOA 30 Jun 2009 -- US-led coalition forces: Air strikes killed at least 12 militants involved in sneaking foreign fighters from Pakistan into Afghanistan.
• Militants in Pakistani Tribal Region Abandon Truce VOA 30 Jun 2009 -- Taliban militants in Pakistan's North Waziristan along the Afghan border say they are abandoning a months-long truce with the government.

Defense Policy / Programs

• Obama: US Pullback From Iraq 'Important Milestone' VOA 30 Jun 2009 -- US President Obama: Withdrawal of American combat forces from all Iraqi cities on Tuesday is "an important milestone."
• Withdrawal Marks Historic Day for Future of Iraq, General Says AFPS 30 Jun 2009 -- In accordance with US-Iraq security agreement, Iraqi forces now have full ownership of security in cities, towns and villages.
• Gates Buoyed by al-Qaida's Failure to Stoke Sectarian Violence AFPS 30 Jun 2009 -- Defense Secretary Gates heartened that al-Qaida hasn't been able to reignite sectarian violence in Iraq.
• Constuction near completion on IA/U.S. operations center Army News 30 Jun 2009 -- U.S. engineers are completing construction of a Joint Operations Center for both Iraqi and Coalition forces.
• 5,000th M1114 HMMWV transferred to Iraqi forces Army News 30 Jun 2009 -- The 5,000th M1114 HMMWV was transferred to their inventory during a late-spring ceremony at Taji National Maintenance Depot, Iraq.
• Interview: McChrystal Says Solution In Afghanistan Is Developing Governance RFE/RL 30 Jun 2009 -- US General Stanley McChrystal recently assumed position as commander of ISAF and US forces in Afghanistan.
• Stavridis to Urge More Allied Contribution in Afghanistan AFPS 30 Jun 2009 -- New commander of US European Command “very interested in finding additional and alternative ways for allies to contribute.”
• New US Commander Takes Over at Key Moment VOA 30 Jun 2009 -- New commander has taken charge of US forces in Europe, and will take command of all NATO forces, as the alliance makes a new Afghan push.
• Stavridis Assumes Top European Command Post From Craddock AFPS 30 Jun 2009 -- Adm. James Stavridis today became the first Navy officer to assume the top post at U.S. European Command.
• Afghanistan: UN envoy sees potential to end conflict UN News Centre 30 Jun 2009 -- Current situation in Afghanistan is extremely complex, but if managed well could also become a turning point.
• Moscow hopes Russian-U.S. arms deal on track RIA Novosti 30 Jun 2009 -- Moscow hopes progress will be made during the US president's visit on both on missile defense and strategic arms cuts.
• Press Conference with Secretary Gates En Route From Germany DoD 30 Jun 2009 -- Presenter: Secretary of Defense Robert Gates
• Undersea Warfare Training Range Final OEIS/EIS Released Navy NewsStand 30 Jun 2009 -- Navy released a Final Overseas Environmental Impact Statement/Environmental Impact Statement that examined potential effects of an Undersea Warfare Training Range.
• New Pacific Strategy Builds on Partnerships, Commander Says AFPS 30 Jun 2009 -- Partnership, readiness and presence are cornerstones of US Pacific Command’s new strategy.
• ADA colors uncased at Fort Sill Army News 30 Jun 2009 -- Ceremonies at Fort Sill Tuesday, officially uncased the Air Defense Artillery Center colors and established the ADA School and its commandant as part of the Fires Center of Excellence.
• NSWC Crane Personnel Team With Australia to Complete Nulka Certification Navy NewsStand 30 Jun 2009 -- Naval Surface Warfare Center, Crane Division personnel recently traveled to Australia for MK-234 Nulka active electronic decoy assembly and testing certification.
• Expeditionary Equipment Contract Awarded by NFELC Navy NewsStand 30 Jun 2009 -- Naval Facilities Expeditionary Logistics Center awarded contract for the overhaul, preventive maintenance, and services of civil engineer support equipment.
• Air Force Project Takes Shape Army News 30 Jun 2009 -- A building of 69,000 square feet may seem to be rather large for a painting facility, but you have to understand that it's a special type of painting facility.
• General Counsel Looking Into 'Don't Ask, Don't Tell,' Gates Says AFPS 30 Jun 2009 -- Defense Secretary Gates: Defense Department lawyers exploring ways to make it more flexible until the law is changed.
• Beale officials use AFSO 21 to improve munitions training process AFNS 30 Jun 2009 -- Members of the 9th Munitions Squadron conducted a value stream mapping event June 23 thru 26 here to streamline the squadron's process of handling munitions for training classes.
• New Air Force commerical highlights unmanned aircraft system AFNS 30 Jun 2009 -- An Air Force commercial highlighting the technology of the unmanned aircraft systems is airing nationally.
• Byrd Critical to Pacific Partnership 2009 Navy NewsStand 30 Jun 2009 -- USNS Richard E. Byrd to bring medical, dental and veterinary care, and engineering support to five allied island nations in the Pacific.
• Capabilities Surface During Navy Diver-Southern Partnership Station 2009 Navy NewsStand 30 Jun 2009 -- Members of Mobile Diving Salvage Unit 2 Company 23 participated in a capabilities demonstration aboard Barbados Coast Guard Station.
• Crewmember stable after Airmen assist in rescue over Atlantic AFNS 30 Jun 2009 -- Crewmember who required immediate medical attention on board a ship 400 miles off the coast of Ireland reported to be in stable condition after USAF units participated in his rescue.
• Fairchild Airmen rescue hikers AFNS 30 Jun 2009 -- Airmen of the 36th Rescue Flight rescued a hiker who tumbled more than 1,000 feet down a mountain just west of Wenatchee, Wash.
• BOOST Program Disestablished Navy NewsStand 30 Jun 2009 -- Broadened Opportunity for Officer Selection and Training, a program intended to help junior Sailors become officers, was officially disestablished June 30, after being incorporated into the Seaman to Admiral-21 Program.
• Cases of Aerial Espionage against DPRK on Steady Increase KCNA 30 Jun 2009 -- US the south Korean perpetrated aerial espionage against the DPRK in June by mobilizing reconnaissance planes.
• U.S. Base in Honduras on Shut-down Following Uprising AFPS 30 Jun 2009 -- There are no current threats to U.S. servicemembers serving in Honduras following last week’s ouster of the Honduran president, U.S. Southern Command officials said today.
• US Looks to Expand Development Aid to Strategic Partner Ethiopia VOA 30 Jun 2009 -- The Obama administration is signaling its intention to keep Ethiopia as a key strategic partner, despite concerns about the country's slide toward authoritarianism.
• Russian troops prepare for anti-terror drills with China RIA Novosti 30 Jun 2009 -- Russian troops participating in joint Russian-Chinese antiterrorism exercises will arrive in the deployment area by July 14.
• Arab countries agree to set up own anti-piracy force RIA Novosti 30 Jun 2009 -- 11 littoral states of the Persian Gulf and Red Sea have agreed to create an all-Arab naval task force to prevent piracy.
• Daily Press Briefing US Dept. of State 30 Jun 2009
• Briefing by White House Press Secretary Robert Gibbs, 6-30-09 The White House 30 Jun 2009

Defense Industry

• DoD News: Contracts for June 30, 2009
• CACI Awarded $125 Million Prime Contract to Provide Software Engineering Support for Deployed U.S. Army Systems CACI 30 Jun 2009 -- CACI International Inc (NYSE:CACI) announced today that it has been awarded a $125 million prime contract to support the U.S. Army's Communications-Electronics Command's (CECOM) Fires Software Engineering Division (FSED) in providing software engineering support for fielded fire support systems.
• General Dynamics Awarded $10 Million Contract Extension by U.S. Army to Produce MK19 Grenade Machine Guns General Dynamics 30 Jun 2009 -- General Dynamics Armament and Technical Products, a business unit of General Dynamics (NYSE: GD), has been awarded a $10 million contract extension by U.S. Army TACOM-ARDEC for the production of MK19 grenade machine guns.
• Lockheed Martin Delivers First Target Sight System Production Unit to The U.S. Marine Corps Lockheed Martin 30 Jun 2009 -- Lockheed Martin [NYSE: LMT] marked the delivery of the first Target Sight System (TSS) production unit at a ceremony held at its Orlando, FL, facility today.
• Northrop Grumman-built Aegis Destroyer Dewey (DDG 105) Completes Successful "Super Trial" Northrop Grumman 30 Jun 2009 -- Northrop Grumman Corporation's (NYSE:NOC) Aegis guided missile destroyer Dewey (DDG 105) successfully completed her combined super trial last week in the Gulf of Mexico.
• Northrop Grumman Successfully Demonstrates CANES Capabilities Northrop Grumman 30 Jun 2009 -- The team led by Northrop Grumman Corporation (NYSE:NOC) validated the capabilities of its CANES Surface Platform Prototype for U.S. Navy representatives during demonstrations this month.
• Raytheon $167 Million AIM-9X Block I & II Contract Gives Warfighters Edge Raytheon 30 Jun 2009 -- The U.S. Navy awarded Raytheon Company (NYSE: RTN) a $166.9 million contract for Lot 9 production and delivery of the AIM-9X infrared-guided air-to-air missile.
• Lockheed Martin Awarded Concept Development Contract for U.S. Air Force Space Fence Lockheed Martin 30 Jun 2009 -- The U.S. Air Force has awarded Lockheed Martin [NYSE:LMT] a $30 million contract to begin concept development for Space Fence, a system of land-based S-Band radars and supporting operations centers that will detect and report on objects and debris orbiting the Earth.
• Oshkosh Corporation Awarded $1.05 Billion Delivery Order to Supply M-ATV to Soldiers, Marines Oshkosh 30 Jun 2009 -- The U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) announced today it has selected Oshkosh Corporation (NYSE:OSK) to supply MRAP All Terrain Vehicles (M-ATV) for its fighting forces. Oshkosh has received an initial delivery order from the U.S. Army Tank-automotive and Armaments Command (TACOM) Life Cycle Management Command (LCMC) for 2,244 M-ATVs valued at $1.05 billion, following months of government testing on multiple production-ready vehicles.
• 'Team Thales' initiative strengthens relationships with SMEs Thales 30 Jun 2009 -- Thales will be using this week’s Defence + Industry Conference and Exhibition in Adelaide to strengthen relationships with Small and Medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) under its ‘Team Thales’ initiative.
• Northrop Grumman Completes First Flight of Land-Based MQ-8B Fire Scout Northrop Grumman 30 Jun 2009 -- A Northrop Grumman Corporation (NYSE:NOC) MQ-8B Fire Scout Vertical Unmanned Aircraft System (VUAS), designated P7, has successfully completed first flight operations at Yuma Proving Grounds, Ariz.

Other Conflicts

• DAILY PRESS BRIEFING BY THE OFFICE OF THE SPOKESPERSON FOR THE SECRETARY-GENERAL United Nations 30 Jun 2009
• ISRAEL-OPT: By the numbers IRIN 30 Jun 2009 -- A new report by the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) paints a grim picture of life in the Gaza Strip: insufficient housing, damaged infrastructure, limited access to clean water and the discharge of raw sewage into the sea.
• As Violence Subsides, Concrete Pours in West Bank VOA 30 Jun 2009 -- Israel has said it wants to boost the economy of the Palestinian territories as a way to bring peace.
• Darfur's rebel movements ready to resume peace talks, UN-AU official says UN News Centre 30 Jun 2009 -- A number of armed rebel movements in Darfur are ready to resume peace talks with the Sudanese Government.
• Sudan Peace Progress Concerns Former Rebels VOA 30 Jun 2009 -- A former Sudan rebel group is expressing concern that the lack of progress over renewal of a 2005 peace agreement could cause instability.
• Over 170,000 Somalis uprooted by clashes in capital since May, UN reports UN News Centre 30 Jun 2009 -- More than 170,000 people have been displaced from the Somali capital, Mogadishu, since early May when fresh fighting broke out.
• Implementation of peace process in eastern DR Congo a 'mixed bag' - UN envoy UN News Centre 30 Jun 2009 -- Although strides have been made in implementing the peace process, the UN Special Envoy for the Great Lakes region said progress remains slow.
• Despite mission's withdrawal, UN to continue engagement in Georgia - Ban UN News Centre 30 Jun 2009 -- In spite of the start of the withdrawal of the UN Observer Mission in Georgia, Secretary-General Ban reaffirmed that the world body will remain engaged in the region.
• SOUTH AFRICA: No rest for weary peacekeepers IRIN 30 Jun 2009 -- Peace in Burundi might mean South African National Defence Force peacekeepers can finally go home.
• Senior militant killed in Chechen police operation RIA Novosti 30 Jun 2009 -- Senior militant was killed during a special operation in Russia's North Caucasus Republic of Chechnya.
• Kyrgyz Forces Kill Fourth Suspected Militant RFE/RL 30 Jun 2009 -- A suspected Islamic militant was has been killed by Kyrgyz special forces in southern Kyrgyzstan, the fourth since June 27.
• Timor-Leste police take over duties from UN in second district UN News Centre 30 Jun 2009 -- Police in another district in Timor-Leste have taken over law enforcement duties from the UN.
• Victims of Former Chadian Dictator Seek Justice from African Union VOA 30 Jun 2009 -- On July 2, 2006, the AU mandated Senegal to put former Chadian President Hissene Habre on trial.
• Kosovo ex-premier Ceku heads home after Interpol warrant arrest RIA Novosti 30 Jun 2009 -- Former Kosovo PM Ceku, detained on an Interpol warrant, has said he plans to return to Kosovo.

News Reports

• Iraqi Oil Auction Draws Strong Foreign Interest RFE/RL 30 Jun 2009 -- Iraq is expected to disclose which foreign oil companies have won contracts to develop eight of its massive oil and gas fields.
• Iraq Opens Bids for Oil Fields VOA 30 Jun 2009 -- Iraq auctioned contracts to run eight huge oil and gas fields Tuesday in an effort to raise more oil revenue to rebuild the battered nation.
• Hondurans March in Support of New Government VOA 30 Jun 2009 -- Thousands of Hondurans have marched in support of the new government that replaced ousted leader Manuel Zelaya earlier this week.
• UN General Assembly Condemns Honduran Coup VOA 30 Jun 2009 -- The UN General Assembly has condemned coup in Honduras that expelled President Manuel Zelaya from the country and has called for his restoration to power.
• General Assembly condemns coup in Honduras UN News Centre 30 Jun 2009 -- General Assembly condemned coup d’état in Honduras, calling for the restoration of the democratically-elected President and constitutional Government.
• Deposed Honduran President Addresses UN General Assembly VOA 30 Jun 2009 -- Deposed Honduran President Manuel Zelaya addressed the UN General Assembly, appealing for international support for his reinstatement.
• Ousted Honduran President Plans Return VOA 30 Jun 2009 -- Ousted Honduran President Manuel Zelaya says he plans to return to the country Thursday, four days after he was arrested and expelled by the military.
• Iranian authorities declare presidential election vote valid RIA Novosti 30 Jun 2009 -- Iran's Guardian Council confirmed the result of the country's disputed presidential election after finishing a partial recount.
• New Case of Swine Flu Resistant to Key Drug VOA 30 Jun 2009 -- Scientists have found a case of the influenza A-H1N1 virus that is resistant to one of two key drugs being used to prevent it from spreading.
• BANGLADESH: Country well prepared for swine flu, says government IRIN 30 Jun 2009 -- Nine people have been confirmed with A(H1N1) influenza, but the government says it is well prepared to combat the disease.
• Spain Reports 1st Swine Flu Death; Mauritius Reports First Case of Disease VOA 30 Jun 2009 -- Spanish authorities say a pregnant 20-year-old woman has died from the H1N1 swine flu virus.
• Spanish woman dies of swine flu after giving birth RIA Novosti 30 Jun 2009 -- A 20-year-old woman has died of swine flu in Spain after giving birth to child by Caesarean section.
• Navy Updates Confirmed Cases of H1N1 Navy NewsStand 30 Jun 2009 -- The Navy updated its confirmed cases of H1N1 influenza June 30 to 357 Sailors, of which, 307 have returned to duty.
• Japan Gears Up for Election VOA 30 Jun 2009 -- A new political party could take the reins in Japan for the first time in than more than a decade.
• Russian deserter Glukhov granted refugee status in Georgia RIA Novosti 30 Jun 2009 -- A Russian soldier who deserted his unit in South Ossetia in late January and requested asylum in Georgia has been granted refugee status.
• Lukashenka Pardons Imprisoned U.S. Lawyer RFE/RL 30 Jun 2009 -- The Belarusian government has announced a presidential pardon for Emmanuel Zeltser, imprisoned for nearly a year on espionage charges.
• Belarus offers to restore ties with U.S. if sanctions lifted RIA Novosti 30 Jun 2009 -- Lukashenka: Belarus ready to restore diplomatic relations with US if sanctions are lifted.
• Ingush president's condition 'improving' RIA Novosti 30 Jun 2009 -- Ingush President Yunus-bek Yevkurov is showing signs of improvement, but remains in a serious condition after surviving an assassination attempt.