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Current Operations

• Marines, Afghan's Continue Operation Khanjar USMC News 03 Jul 2009 -- US Marines and Afghan soldiers and police are continuing clearing operations in key population centers along the Helmand River valley.
• Marines, Afghans Establish Bases in Helmand AFPS 03 Jul 2009 -- U.S. Marines and Afghan security forces are continuing Operation Khanjar in Afghanistan’s Helmand province.
• US Forces Settle into Afghan Taliban Heartland VOA 03 Jul 2009 -- US-led push to confront militants and win-over local Afghans in the Taliban-controlled south continued, with troops moving into remote villages.
• US Marines Suffer First Casualties in Afghan Offensive VOA 03 Jul 2009 -- US Marines have suffered their first casualties of a new major offensive in Taliban-controlled parts of southern Afghanistan.
• Renaming Ceremony Restores Iraqi Tradition, Honors Fallen Army News 03 Jul 2009 -- Commander of the STB, 3rd IBCT, 25th Infantry Division, partnered with Commander of the Iraqi Army's 16th Brigade to restore Forward Operating Base Bernstein back to its original name - Matar al-Saddiq.
• U.S. patrol base renaming ceremony in Samarra honors sacrifice, productive future Army News 03 Jul 2009 -- 2-35th Infantry changed the name of Patrol Base Olson to Fond'k Albo Hera, June 30.

Defense Policy / Programs

• US Vice President Encourages Reconciliation in Iraq VOA 03 Jul 2009 -- Vice President Biden visiting US soldiers and Iraqi political leaders on the first trip by a top US leader since the June 30 withdrawal.
• Pakyo Tests Joint Region Marianas Typhoon Readiness Navy NewsStand 03 Jul 2009 -- Joint Region Marianas tested its ability to respond to a natural disaster during a typhoon exercise held in Guam June 9-10.
• USS Normandy Combat Team Earns Radar Navigation Cert Navy NewsStand 03 Jul 2009 -- USS Normandy (CG 60) operation specialists (OS) certified in radar navigation (RADNAV) June 24 at the Center for Surface Combat Systems (CSCS) Dam Neck training site.
• Oak Hill Supports Southern Exchange 2009 in Argentina Navy NewsStand 03 Jul 2009 -- USS Oak Hill (LSD 51) departed Puerto Belgrano, Argentina, July 1 after a five-day port call in support of the U.S. Marine Corps Forces South (USMARSOUTH) combined multinational amphibious exercise known as Southern Exchange 2009.
• Makin Island Completes Critical Certification Navy NewsStand 03 Jul 2009 -- Makin Island (LHD 8) passed its first security force assessment June 20 with a final proficiency score topping 97 percent.
• USS New York Sets Sail for the First Time Navy NewsStand 03 Jul 2009 -- The future USS New York (LPD 21) was put to sea for the first time June 27, transiting down the Mississippi River to conduct builder's trials.
• Navy's 1,000th Vertical Launch Anti-submarine Rocket Missile Produced Navy NewsStand 03 Jul 2009 -- Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA) recognized the 1,000th vertical launch anti-submarine rocket (VLA) (ASROC) missile produced June 30 during a ceremony at Lockheed Martin Integrated Systems, Inc., in Akron, Ohio.
• Underway Replenishment Ensures Navy's Flexibility, Forward Presence Navy NewsStand 03 Jul 2009 -- Amphibious assault ship USS Bonhomme Richard (LHD 6) conducted an underway replenishment (UNREP) with the Fleet Replenishment Oiler USNS Yukon (T-AO-202) July 1.
• Truman Conducts Final RAS of COMPTUEX Navy NewsStand 03 Jul 2009 -- Harry S. Truman (CVN 75) underwent replenishment at sea (RAS) with USNS Laramie (T-AO 203) during her current underway for composite training unit exercise (COMPTUEX) June 27.
• Oak Hill Carries on Navy Tradition while Crossing the Line Navy NewsStand 03 Jul 2009 -- Sailors aboard USS Oak Hill (LSD 51) took part in a historical Navy tradition when the ship held a "crossing the line" ceremony while deployed to the U.S. 4th Fleet Area of Responsibility June 19.
• Salvadoran Translators Key to Continuing Promise Success Navy NewsStand 03 Jul 2009 -- Translators aboard USNS Comfort (T-AH 20) are critical to mission success during Continuing Promise 2009 (CP09).
• Putin: US-Russia Ties Will Improve if US Halts Missile Defense Plans VOA 03 Jul 2009 -- Russian PM: US-Russian relations will move forward if the United States gives up missile defense system in Central Europe.
• Russia needs new arms reduction deal as much as U.S. - diplomat RIA Novosti 03 Jul 2009 -- Russia and the U.S. will both benefit from a new strategic arms reduction agreement.
• Kremlin confirms Russia, U.S. to sign framework arms control deal RIA Novosti 03 Jul 2009 -- Kremlin confirmed Russian and US presidents would sign a key framework arms control agreement.
• Top Medvedev Advisor: US, Russia to Sign Framework Arms Document VOA 03 Jul 2009 -- Top Russian official: US President and his Russian counterpart will sign a framework declaration on arms reductions.
• Russia, U.S. to sign military cooperation, Afghan transit deals RIA Novosti 03 Jul 2009 -- Russia and the US will sign deals expanding bilateral military ties and on transit of supplies to US troops in Afghanistan.
• Ahead Of Visit, Obama Calls On Russia To Break From The Past RFE/RL 03 Jul 2009 -- US President: Russia must understand that it's time to end "old Cold War approaches."
• Tank force reductions or statistical juggling RIA Novosti 03 Jul 2009 -- Anonymous Defense Ministry source: Tank force will be reduced more than ten-fold, from over 20,000 tanks to just 2,000 tanks.
• Russia to send investigators to Gulf of Aden to fight piracy RIA Novosti 03 Jul 2009 -- Russia setting up a permanent investigation mission in the Gulf of Aden to participate in international efforts to fight piracy.
• At least 26 killed in Pakistan helicopter crash RIA Novosti 03 Jul 2009 -- At least 26 Pakistani service personnel were killed on Friday in a helicopter crash in a tribal area near the border with Afghanistan.
• Pakistani Military Helicopter Crash Kills 26 VOA 03 Jul 2009 -- Pakistan's military says a transport helicopter has crashed because of a technical failure, killing 26 security personnel on board.

Defense Industry

• F-35 Radar's Electronic Protection Capabilities Validated During Northern Edge 2009 Exercise Northrop Grumman 03 Jul 2009 -- Northrop Grumman Corporation (NYSE:NOC) has announced that it successfully demonstrated key electronic protection capabilities of the F-35 Lightning II's AN/APG-81 radar during the recent Northern Edge 2009 (NE09) joint military exercise.

Other Conflicts

• Somalia Insurgents Reject AU Peacekeeping Proposals VOA 03 Jul 2009 -- Militants fighting Somalia's UN-backed government condemned talks considering giving AU mission a stronger mandate.
• Russian probe finds 5,315 harmed by Georgia attack on S.Ossetia RIA Novosti 03 Jul 2009 -- Russian investigations have found that the onslaught killed, injured or damaged the homes of a total of 5,315 people.
• Darfur Rebels, Sudanese Opposition Party Sign Agreement VOA 03 Jul 2009 -- Main rebel group in Darfur and a key Sudanese opposition party have signed an agreement calling for new transitional government.
• Congo Civilians Suffering Abuse from All Sides of Conflicts VOA 03 Jul 2009 -- Human rights group says civilians in eastern and northern Democratic Republic of Congo are under increasing attack from all sides of the conflicts raging there between Congolese and rebel forces.
• Chechen Rebel Chief Umarov Says He's Alive, Planning Attacks RFE/RL 03 Jul 2009 -- Veteran Chechen guerrilla leader Doku Umarov says he is alive and planning future attacks on the territory of the Russian Federation.
• SENEGAL: Casamance residents warn of attacks’ impact IRIN 03 Jul 2009 -- In Senegal’s Casamance region one youth remains missing five days after armed men attacked a group of people collecting cashews, one of the region’s main cash crops.
• Financing tops discussion among administrative heads of UN-backed tribunals UN News Centre 03 Jul 2009 -- The Registrars, or top administrative officials, of the International Criminal Court (ICC), United Nations tribunals and courts backed by the world body wrapped up a meeting today focusing on funding and resources.

News Reports

• Syria Extends Informal Invitation to Obama VOA 03 Jul 2009 -- Syrian President Bashar al-Assad is praising U.S. President Barack Obama and says he would like to "welcome" the U.S. leader to Syria.
• Iran's Ultra-Conservatives May See Chance To Revive 'Wilting' Revolution RFE/RL 03 Jul 2009 -- The hard-line camp of Iran's ruling establishment has so far quashed a major challenge by reformists.
• Iran Pursuing Doctor Who Helped Neda, But Interpol Denies Knowledge RFE/RL 03 Jul 2009 -- Iran's police chief: Doctor present at the death of a young Iranian woman during opposition protests under investigation.
• EU Recalls Iranian Envoys in British Embassy Dispute VOA 03 Jul 2009 -- European Union nations have summoned Iranian ambassadors to protest the detention of British Embassy staff in Tehran.
• US Conservatives Support Ouster of Honduran President VOA 03 Jul 2009 -- Organization of American States and most governments in the world have condemned the ouster of Honduran President Zelaya as a coup d'etat.
• EU nations withdraw ambassadors over Honduras coup RIA Novosti 03 Jul 2009 -- EU member states have withdrawn their ambassadors from Honduras in protest against coup.
• Venezuela suspends oil supplies to Honduras RIA Novosti 03 Jul 2009 -- Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez: Country is suspending oil supplies to Honduras over the recent coup in the Central American country.
• Poll Gives Netanyahu Positive Marks Despite Rift with US VOA 03 Jul 2009 -- Israel's new right-wing government is about to complete its first 100 days in power marked by tension with Washington over how to advance the peace process with the Palestinians.
• Japan, Hong Kong Find Tamiflu-Resistant Swine Flu Cases VOA 03 Jul 2009 -- Japan and Hong Kong have each identified cases of the swine influenza A-H1N1 virus that are resistant to the anti-viral drug Tamiflu.
• Liberia's TRC Recommends Blocking President Sirleaf and Others from Holding Future Offices VOA 03 Jul 2009 -- Liberians and perhaps the rest of the world are still trying to come to grip with the political impact of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission's final report recommendations.
• UN Chief Begins Talks with Burmese Military Rulers VOA 03 Jul 2009 -- UN Secretary-General Ban meeting with Burma's top military ruler, General Than Shwe.
• UN Chief Asks Burmese Junta for Meeting with Aung San Suu Kyi VOA 03 Jul 2009 -- UN Secretary-General Ban: Head of Burma's military government has not yet answered his request to meet with jailed pro-democracy leader Aung San Suu Kyi.
• Thai Government Criticizes Campaign for Royal Pardon for Ousted PM VOA 03 Jul 2009 -- Thai Prime Minister Abhisit Vejjajiva has criticized moves to seek a royal pardon for exiled leader Thaksin Shinawatra.
• Ingush president regains consciousness after attack RIA Novosti 03 Jul 2009 -- Ingush President Yunus-Bek Yevkurov, who was badly injured in a roadside bomb on June 22, has regained consciousness.