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• OIF/OEF Casualty Update 03 Aug 2009 [PDF]
• DoD News: DoD Identifies Army Casualty
• Aug. 2 airpower summary: HH-60G transports medevac patients AFNS 03 Aug 2009 -- Coalition airpower integrated with coalition ground forces in Iraq and ISAF in Afghanistan during operations.
• Ironhorse clears routes with Iraqi Army Army News 03 Aug 2009 -- Soldiers from 1st Brigade Special Troops Battalion, 1st BCT, 1st Cavalry Division have performed many route clearance missions.
• Soldiers Shift Gears From Combat to Security AFPS 03 Aug 2009 -- Soldiers of A/2-29th Field Artillery have been learning new skills and taking on new challenges as they adapt to a different mission in Iraq.
• 277th Engineers build bridges, bridge gaps Army News 03 Aug 2009 -- Clouds of dust hang in the air and hulking machines transform the landscape in preparation for a new bridge.
• Aircraft recovery team trains on chop saw Army News 03 Aug 2009 -- The early morning stillness is broken by the growl of a chainsaw-like engine and the screech of tearing iron.
• Paxton Rangers teach marksmanship to IA Army News 03 Aug 2009 -- In spirit of the cooperation that has continued past Security Agreement deadline, US Soldiers are working with their Iraqi partners.
• Texas Arrowhead Soldiers bid "adios" as 41st IBCT takes reins Army News 03 Aug 2009 -- More than 240 days passed since the 56th Infantry Brigade Combat Team took responsibility of Base Defense Operations.
• Iraq entering crucial period ahead of national elections UN News Centre 03 Aug 2009 -- Secretary-General Ban: Iraq entering crucial transition period, highlighted by increased security responsibility and elections.
• Afghan soldiers, 2/8 Marines conduct key security operation in Helmand USMC News 03 Aug 2009 -- Afghan National Army soldiers and US Marines executed a "cordon and knock" operation July 28.
• Every Marine with a rifle chips in to security patrols around PB Jaker USMC News 03 Aug 2009 -- Marines with HSC, 1/5th Marines have been defending their position from enemy insurgents since their arrival.
• Patrol Base Jaker - Under construction USMC News 03 Aug 2009 -- When 1/5th Marines' HSC arrived at this location in mid-June, 40 British soldiers were harassed daily by insurgent gunfire.
• Commander Briefs Gates, Mullen on Afghanistan AFPS 03 Aug 2009 -- Defense Secretary Gates and Navy Adm. Mullen, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, received an update on the situation in Afghanistan.
• Gates Holds Afghan War Command Summit VOA 03 Aug 2009 -- US Defense Secretary Gates made an unannounced trip to Belgium for a secret meeting with his top commanders on the situation in Afghanistan.
• Pre-election Operation Disables Enemy in Afghanistan AFPS 03 Aug 2009 -- Afghan and US forces completed an operation aimed at improving security for Afghanistan’s upcoming presidential election.
• Airpower delivers 'critical' ammunition to Afghanistan National Army soldiers on the ground AFNS 03 Aug 2009 -- Classic example of airpower supporting ground forces, primarily the Afghanistan National Army.
• Explosion injures 2 Airmen AFNS 03 Aug 2009 -- Two Airmen were injured in a landmine explosion Aug. 2 about 12:30 p.m. at an off-base location near Kandahar Airfield, Afghanistan.
• Afghan Police: Bomb Kills 12 in Herat VOA 03 Aug 2009 -- Afghan police say a roadside bomb killed 12 people and injured some 30 others in the western city of Herat.
• Police escort attacked in Afghanistan, 12 killed RIA Novosti 03 Aug 2009 -- Twelve people died and more than 20 were wounded in a terrorist attack in western Afghanistan.
• Afghan Election Poses Policy Dilemmas for US VOA 03 Aug 2009 -- Afghanistan's August 20th presidential election features a crowded field of candidates.
• Top UN official in Afghanistan stresses need for reconciliation UN News Centre 03 Aug 2009 -- Political reconciliation efforts in Afghanistan must accelerate after this month's presidential elections.
• Pakistani Christians Close Schools Over Killings VOA 03 Aug 2009 -- Pakistani Christians closed their schools to protest the killings of 7 members of the minority religious group in riots by majority Muslims.

Defense Policy / Programs

• US Considering New Prison for Guantanamo Inmates VOA 03 Aug 2009 -- US officials: Obama administration considering moving suspected terrorists to a prison in the United States.
• Navy Announces Decision On Undersea Warfare Training Range DoD 03 Aug 2009 -- The Department of the Navy announced today that it will locate an undersea warfare training range (USWTR) in the Jacksonville, Fla. operating area
• Navy Announces Decision on Undersea Warfare Training Range Navy NewsStand 03 Aug 2009 -- Navy formally decided that it will locate an undersea warfare training range in the Jacksonville Operating Area.
• Army BCT Modernization: Soldier input crucial in Army's acquisition process Army News 03 Aug 2009 -- The Army's Brigade Combat Team Modernization strategy continues to put Soldiers at the forefront of weapon system acquisition.
• Warrior Battalion, Tiger Brigade team up for mobile training Army News 03 Aug 2009 -- Soldiers of the 162nd Infantry Brigade gearing up to train combat advisors.
• Silver Flag provides contingency training for USAFE Airmen AFNS 03 Aug 2009 -- U.S. Air Forces in Europe Airmen participated in a week-long contingency operations training exercise here July 27 through 31.
• Conference Touts Logistics Planning, Collaboration as Key to Global Ops, Maritime Strategy Navy NewsStand 03 Aug 2009 -- Naval Supply Systems Command leaders and major stakeholders met July 28-29 to discuss progress achieved to date on topics critical to supporting the NAVSUP 2009 Commander's Guidance.
• Essex Comes up from Port Visit Down Under to Continue Maritime Security Ops Navy NewsStand 03 Aug 2009 -- The forward-deployed amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2) departed Brisbane, Australia, after a scheduled four-day port visit Aug. 1.
• Oak Hill Wraps Up Southern Partnership Station '09, Begins Transit Home Navy NewsStand 03 Aug 2009 -- The dock-landing ship USS Oak Hill (LSD 51) officially completed operations for Southern Partnership Station (SPS) '09 and began its transit home July 31.
• Group Sail Sharpens Critical Skills Necessary for Mission Accomplishment, Global Deployment Navy NewsStand 03 Aug 2009 -- Destroyer Squadron (DESRON) 9 set sail July 20 for a three-day group sail off the coast of Washington to hone skills Sailors need when executing the nation's maritime strategy.
• USS Paul Hamilton Visits Hong Kong Navy NewsStand 03 Aug 2009 -- After six months of deployment, USS Paul Hamilton moored in Hong Kong July 31.
• Background on the Post-9/11 GI Bill The White House 03 Aug 2009
• New GI Bill Renews Commitment to Troops, Obama Says AFPS 03 Aug 2009 -- President Obama saluted the implementation of the Post-9/11 GI Bill during a ceremony at George Mason University.
• Obama Hails New Education Benefits for US Veterans VOA 03 Aug 2009 -- President Obama has hailed program that pays college tuition for US veterans who have served since the September 11 terrorist attacks.
• President Obama Celebrates New 'GI Bill' VOA 03 Aug 2009 -- US President Obama celebrating new "GI Bill" that allows everyone serving in the military since September 11, 2001, to receive a free college education.
• 44th Expeditionary Signal Battalion establishes in Schweinfurt Army News 03 Aug 2009 -- The 44th Expeditionary Signal Battalion unfurled its colors in Schweinfurt, marking its official relocation.
• Air Force officials focus on information protection AFNS 03 Aug 2009 -- The recent spate of cyber attacks against government systems has gotten the attention of the administration and the DOD.
• Corps of Engineers delivers San Diego border security project Army News 03 Aug 2009 -- US Army Corps of Engineers helped mark the completion of a $59 million border infrastructure project in San Diego County.
• US must ensure that private contractors do not infringe rights - UN experts UN News Centre 03 Aug 2009 -- A group of UN experts on mercenaries voiced concern over the limited scrutiny of private security contractors by the US Government.
• Yury Dolgoruky sub to undergo 5-6 tests before commissioning RIA Novosti 03 Aug 2009 -- Russia's newest Borey class submarine will undergo up to six more sea trials before being commissioned.
• Russian missile chief fired amid speculation RIA Novosti 03 Aug 2009 -- Col. Gen. Nikolai Solovtsov, commander of the Strategic Missile Forces, has been replaced by his deputy, Lt. Gen. Andrei Shvaichenko.
• Russian president appoints new Missile Forces commander RIA Novosti 03 Aug 2009 -- Col. Gen. Nikolai Solovtsov, commander of the Strategic Missile Forces, has been replaced by his deputy.
• New NATO Chief Outlines Priorities In Afghanistan, Russia RFE/RL 03 Aug 2009 -- NATO's new chief has staked his reputation on achieving concrete advances in Afghanistan, Balkans, and in relations with Russia.
• NATO's new secretary general starts work RIA Novosti 03 Aug 2009 -- Anders Fog Rasmussen, who was inaugurated as NATO's new secretary general on Saturday, started work.
• Russia hopes Rasmussen is 'predictable' - Moscow's NATO envoy RIA Novosti 03 Aug 2009 -- Russia's envoy to the military alliance hopes NATO's new secretary genera will be predictable.
• Uzbekistan against new Russian military base in Kyrgyzstan RIA Novosti 03 Aug 2009 -- Uzbekistan is against the deployment of a new Russian military base in southern Kyrgyzstan.
• U.S. Department of State Daily Press Briefing US Dept. of State 03 Aug 2009
• Briefing by White House Press Secretary Robert Gibbs, 8/3/09 The White House 03 Aug 2009

Defense Industry

• DoD News: Contracts for August 03, 2009
• Northrop Grumman Delivers Final, First Stage Rocket Motor Under Land-Based ICBM Propulsion Modernization Program Northrop Grumman 03 Aug 2009 -- Northrop Grumman Corporation (NYSE:NOC) delivered the final, first stage solid rocket motor for the Minuteman Intercontinental Ballistic Missile (ICBM) July 23 to the U.S. Air Force under the Propulsion Replacement Program (PRP). The delivery represents a significant milestone in the continuing modernization of the ICBM land-based arsenal.
• ATK Awarded $86 Million Contract to Produce LW30mm M789 HEDP ATK 03 Aug 2009 -- Alliant Techsystems (NYSE: ATK) has been awarded an $86 million, base with option, contract to provide lightweight (LW) 30mm M789 High Explosive Dual Purpose (HEDP) tactical ammunition for the AH-64D Apache attack helicopter.
• General Dynamics Ordnance and Tactical Systems Fields Light Strike Vehicle General Dynamics 03 Aug 2009 -- General Dynamics Ordnance and Tactical Systems, a business unit of General Dynamics (NYSE: GD), announced today that it has successfully fielded the Internally Transportable Vehicle (ITV), also known as the Light Strike Vehicle (LSV).
• Lockheed Martin Team Submits LCS FY10 Proposal to U.S. Navy Lockheed Martin 03 Aug 2009 -- The Lockheed Martin [NYSE: LMT]-led industry team submitted its proposal for the Littoral Combat Ship (LCS) fiscal year 2010 contract to the U.S. Navy on July 31.
• New Mexico's Crew Moves Aboard, Eats First Meal Northrop Grumman 03 Aug 2009 -- Northrop Grumman Corporation (NYSE:NOC) reached a milestone in the life of the newest Virginia-class submarine, New Mexico (SSN 779), as the crew began moving aboard and ate the first meal prepared in the ship's galley on July 28.
• Successful Demonstration in Brazil of IAI's Heron UAV Israel Aerospace Industries 03 Aug 2009 -- A successful demonstration of Israel Aerospace Industries' (IAI) Heron Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) System took place last week in Brazil. The demonstration was done at the request of the Brazilian federal police, which is testing UAV use for several purposes, including border security, and smuggling, natural resource theft, and drug trafficking concerns.
• Raytheon Awarded Navy Contract for Future Air and Missile Defense Radar Raytheon 03 Aug 2009 -- Raytheon Company (NYSE: RTN) received a $9.9 million contract to perform concept studies for the U.S. Navy's Air and Missile Defense Radar (AMDR).
• SAIC Awarded U.S. Air Force Contract to Provide Worldwide Force Protection Security Services SAIC 03 Aug 2009 -- Science Applications International Corporation (SAIC) (NYSE: SAI) today announced it was awarded a prime contract by the U.S. Air Force to provide force protection security services and support at Air Force and other Department of Defense sites worldwide.
• CACI Awarded $133 Million in Previously Unannounced Contracts to Support National Security and Intelligence CACI 03 Aug 2009 -- CACI International Inc (NYSE:CACI) announced today that it has been awarded approximately $133 million in previously unannounced contracts with federal government clients in the national security and intelligence communities.

Other Conflicts

• International Community Concerned About Jerusalem Evictions VOA 03 Aug 2009 -- The European Union joined the United States, the United Nations and Palestinian officials in expressing concern about Israeli moves to evict Palestinians from homes in East Jerusalem.
• UN envoy speaks out against Israel's 'unacceptable' evictions of Palestinians UN News Centre 03 Aug 2009 -- Senior United Nations envoy has deplored Israel's "unacceptable" evictions of Palestinian refugee families from the homes in East Jerusalem.
• Egypt opens border crossing with Gaza for 3 days RIA Novosti 03 Aug 2009 -- Egypt opened the Rafah border crossing with the Gaza Strip, beginning a three-day break in the Palestinian enclave's isolation.
• Armenia denies gun running for Hezbollah RIA Novosti 03 Aug 2009 -- Armenia denied on Monday reports that an airliner that crashed on July 15 was carrying arms for the Lebanon-based radical Hezbollah group.
• Russian Troops Try To Shift South Ossetia Border Markers RFE/RL 03 Aug 2009 -- Russian soldiers based in the breakaway Georgian region of South Ossetia have attempted to relocate a section of the de facto border between the region and the rest of Georgia.
• Saakashvili Says Survival Against Russia Is 'Miraculous' RFE/RL 03 Aug 2009 -- Georgian President Mikheil Saakashvili says he fears that Russia remains intent upon crushing Georgian statehood.
• Eduard Kokoity: I rule out a new Georgian aggression RIA Novosti 03 Aug 2009 -- S. Ossetian President Kokoity: Who is awaiting Georgian President Mikheil Saakashvili in Tskhinval.
• S.Ossetians bring 2,500 lawsuits against Georgia in ECHR, ICC RIA Novosti 03 Aug 2009 -- Lawsuits filed in the European Court of Human Rights in Strasbourg and the UN International Criminal Court in The Hague.
• Faded Rose: Can Georgia's Democratic Dream Be Revived? RFE/RL 03 Aug 2009 -- Many thought they had reached the Promised Land in November 2003, only to be disappointed when the ideals of the Rose Revolution faded.
• SUDAN: Call for disarmament after massacre IRIN 03 Aug 2009 -- The weekend inter-ethnic attack that has left dozens of women and children dead near Akobo in Southern Sudan's Jonglei State demonstrated the urgent need to disarm communities in the region, an official said.
• UN extends aid to victims of deadly new violence in southern Sudan UN News Centre 03 Aug 2009 -- Secretary-General Ban ordered UN officials to extend all possible assistance to the victims of the latest "heinous" surge of violence in southern Sudan.
• Officials: Tribal Clash Kills 160 in Southern Sudan VOA 03 Aug 2009 -- Officials say renewed tribal clashes in southern Sudan have killed more than 160 people.
• Police Ambushed in Russia's Chechnya and Dagestan Regions VOA 03 Aug 2009 -- Rebels have mounted a series of deadly attacks in Russia's North Caucasus, killing at least nine policemen and officials.
• 15 Colombian Soldiers Sentenced in Extrajudicial Killings VOA 03 Aug 2009 -- Colombian prosecutors: Judge sentenced 15 soldiers to as many as 30 years in prison for killing 2 falsely identified as rebels.
• Congo Militias Target of Virunga Park Ranger Crackdown VOA 03 Aug 2009 -- In the eastern DRC, armed park rangers have completed an offensive against illegal charcoal-making operations run by armed militias.

News Reports

• Police Clash With Demonstrators in Tehran VOA 03 Aug 2009 -- Iranian riot police and opposition supporters clashed in Tehran, hours after Ahmadinejad was endorsed as president for a second term.
• As Mass Trial Continues, Hard-Liners Demand Arrests Of Musavi And Khatami RFE/RL 03 Aug 2009 -- Main leader of Iran's opposition, defeated presidential candidate Mir Hossein Musavi, so far remains a free man.
• Clinton Appeals to Iran for Information About Missing Hikers VOA 03 Aug 2009 -- US Secretary of State Clinton urging Iran to provide information about 3 missing American tourists believed detained in Iran.
• Iran's Opposition Leaders Boycott Ahmadinejad Endorsement Event VOA 03 Aug 2009 -- Iran's Supreme Leader formally gave his blessing to incumbent President Ahmadinejad for a second term.
• Ahmadinejad set to be confirmed as Iranian president RIA Novosti 03 Aug 2009 -- Iran's supreme leader expected to officially confirm Ahmadinejad as the winner of the country's disputed June elections.
• Central Asian States Profess Unity, But Grow Farther Apart RFE/RL 03 Aug 2009 -- While the five states of Central Asia often try to project an image of regional unity, they are increasingly going their own ways, which in turn harms their ability to jointly dictate their future.
• Israeli FM Vows to Quit if Indicted for Corruption VOA 03 Aug 2009 -- A corruption scandal is threatening to topple Israel's foreign minister.
• Bakiyev Inaugurated as Kyrgyz President for Second Term VOA 03 Aug 2009 -- Kyrgyzstan's President Kurmanbek Bakiyev was inaugurated for his second term in office Sunday, following his landslide win in July 23 elections that the opposition has dismissed as fraudulent.
• Global swine flu claims 1,247 lives RIA Novosti 03 Aug 2009 -- The number of confirmed deaths from swine flu in the world has risen to 1,247.
• India Confirms its First Swine Flu Death VOA 03 Aug 2009 -- Health officials in India have reported the country's first death from the H1N1 swine flu virus.
• South Africa Reports First Swine Flu Death VOA 03 Aug 2009 -- South African officials are reporting the country's first death from the H1N1 "swine flu" virus.
• Russia reports 55 official swine flu cases RIA Novosti 03 Aug 2009 -- A total of 55 people have been diagnosed with the swine flu virus in Russia.
• Russia's top doc warns fans from Wales trip over swine flu fears RIA Novosti 03 Aug 2009 -- Russia's chief sanitary official: Flu outbreak in the UK meant a trip during World Cup qualifier could threaten fans' health.
• Niger Ready for Referendum to Allow President to Run for 3rd Term VOA 03 Aug 2009 -- The government of Niger says it is expecting a big win in Tuesday's referendum to change the constitution to allow the president to run for a third term.
• Experts: Global Wave of Anti-Semitism in Early 2009 Was Most Violent in Years VOA 03 Aug 2009 -- The US-based Anti-Defamation League rights group says U.S. police appear to have foiled the latest in a series of anti-Semitic plots in the country by arresting seven men in North Carolina last week.
• Rights Agencies: Surge in Anti-Semitism Shows Need for Action on Hate Crimes VOA 03 Aug 2009 -- International organizations and rights activists say the global outbreak of anti-Semitism earlier this year highlights the need for many countries to take stronger action against hate crimes.
• Thousands Gather for Former Philippine President VOA 03 Aug 2009 -- Yellow confetti rained from buildings, as tens of thousands of people lined the streets of the Philippine capital to bid farewell to former President Corazon Aquino.