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13 November 2009 Military News

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Current Operations

  • OIF/OEF Casualty Update 13 Nov 2009 [PDF]

  • Airpower Summary: November 12 AFNS 13 Nov 2009
  • Forces Arrest Terrorism Suspects in Iraq AFPS 13 Nov 2009 -- Iraqi forces, aided by U.S. advisors, arrested terrorism suspects and a suspected terrorist cell leader in Iraq in recent days, military officials reported.

  • Obama says Afghan Decision to Come Soon VOA 13 Nov 2009 -- U.S. President Barack Obama says a decision on a revised Afghanistan strategy will come soon, and he vows the United States military commitment there will not be open-ended. Mr. Obama talked about the strategy review process in Tokyo where he met with Japanese Prime Minister Yukio Hatoyama.
  • Time on Afghan Strategy is Well-spent, Petraeus Says AFPS 13 Nov 2009 -- The time President Barack Obama is taking to nail down the strategy in Afghanistan is time well spent, the commander of U.S. Central Command said today.
  • Brown: Britain Will Send More Troops to Afghanistan VOA 13 Nov 2009 -- Britain's prime minister says the UK will send more troops to Afghanistan if other allies do the same. Speaking on British radio, BBC's Radio Four, Gordon Brown said he's confident of that support.
  • Afghanistan Suicide Attack Wounds More Than 20 VOA 13 Nov 2009 -- Afghan officials say more than 20 people have been wounded in a suicide car bomb attack on a convoy of vehicles near a U.S.-run NATO military base in Kabul.
  • Forces Arrest Suspected Militants, Taliban Commander AFPS 13 Nov 2009 -- Combined Afghan and international security forces detained several suspected militants, including an alleged Taliban commander, in operations in Afghanistan today and yesterday, military officials reported.
  • Afghan Leaders Discuss Reconciliation AFPS 13 Nov 2009 -- Four provincial governors and a 21-member executive committee from the eastern Afghanistan peace and development jirga – a group of elders -- met in the Nangarhar governor’s compound Nov. 10 to discuss the group’s charter and its top priorities.
  • 3/11 arty returns from Afghanistan deployment USMC News 13 Nov 2009 -- As the stars rose, portable heaters kept Combat Center friends and family of 3rd Battalion, 11th Marine Regiment, warm as they waited at the unit's parking lot for their Marines and sailors to return home from a seven month deployment Nov 7.
  • Commentary: Washington may lose itself in Afghanistan RIA Novosti 13 Nov 2009 -- A new scandal over leaked confidential information has shaken Washington. It is not in every country that confidential messages to top government officials are published in the leading media within a week

  • Bomber Attacks Pakistani Intelligence Agency; 10 Dead RFE/RL 13 Nov 2009 -- Pakistan's restive northwest region was rocked this morning by deadly suicide car-bombings that targeted an office of the country's elite intelligence agency and a police station.
  • Twin Suicide Bombings Hit Northwest Pakistan VOA 13 Nov 2009 -- Pakistani security officials say two suicide car bombings killed at least 16 people and wounded scores of others in northwestern Pakistan on Friday. The attacks come as U.S. National Security Advisor Jim Jones is in the country for meetings with civilian and military leaders.
  • Pakistani intelligence agency blast death toll rises to 10 RIA Novosti 13 Nov 2009 -- The death toll from a suicide bomb attack in Pakistan's north-western city of Peshawar on Friday has risen to 10, with over 30 injured, national media reported.

  • Guard Members in Three States Respond to Flooding AFPS 13 Nov 2009 -- More than 160 National Guard members in three states have responded to flooding caused by heavy rains from Tropical Storm Ida today.

Defense Policy / Programs

  • Transcript: Attorney General Announces Forum Decisions for Guantanamo Detainees US Dept. of Justice 13 Nov 2009
  • Departments of Justice and Defense Announce Forum Decisions for Ten Guantanamo Bay Detainees US Dept. of Justice 13 Nov 2009
  • Trial Decision Brings Guantanamo Closer to Closing AFPS 13 Nov 2009 -- Today’s decision to pursue the prosecution of 10 detainees held at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, paves the way toward resolving the disposition of others there and eventually closing the detention facility, a senior Defense Department official said today.
  • US To Try 9/11 Suspects In Civilian Court VOA 13 Nov 2009 -- U.S. officials announced Friday that the alleged mastermind of the September 11th, 2001 terrorist attacks on the United States, Khalid Sheikh Mohammed, will face a civilian trial in a courthouse in New York City, just blocks away from the site of what was the World Trade Center. The decision to try the alleged 9/11 conspirators in a federal civilian court represents a major shift in legal approach by the administration of President Barack Obama.
  • Departments of Defense and Justice Announce Forum Decisions for Ten Guantanamo Bay Detainees DoD 13 Nov 2009 -- The Departments of Defense and Justice today announced forum decisions for ten detainees at Guantanamo Bay whose cases were previously charged in military commissions, including five detainees accused of conspiring to commit the Sept. 11, 2001 terror attacks and a detainee accused of orchestrating the attack on the USS Cole
  • 9/11 Suspects to Be Tried in New York Court VOA 13 Nov 2009 -- U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder says the alleged mastermind of the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks, Khalid Sheik Mohammed, will be tried in a federal civilian court in New York.

  • Tajik National Says He Prefers Guantanamo To Returning Home RFE/RL 13 Nov 2009 -- Tajik citizen Umar Abdullaev, who's been held at the controversial U.S. detention facility at Guantanamo Bay for nearly eight years, says he's in no hurry to be released -- if it means returning to his homeland

  • DoD News: Army Releases October Suicide Data DoD 13 Nov 2009 -- The Army today released suicide data for the month of October. Among active-duty soldiers, there were 16 potential suicides, all of which are pending determination of the manner of death
  • Army Reports Possible Increase in Suicides for October AFPS 13 Nov 2009 -- The Army is investigating 16 potential suicides among active-duty soldiers in October, about twice the number reported among the same population in September, Army officials said.

  • Navy Public Health Center Web Site Offers Flu-Related Info Navy NewsStand 13 Nov 2009 -- The Navy and Marine Corps Public Health Center (NMCPHC) in Portsmouth, Va., manages a comprehensive influenza Web site that offers up-to-date guidance about influenza infection.

  • DoD News: Army Orders Probe at Arlington National Cemetery, Releases Investigation Findings DoD 13 Nov 2009 -- Secretary of the Army John McHugh announced today that he has ordered an investigation into allegations of lost accountability of some graves, poor record keeping and other issues at Arlington National Cemetery
  • Navy Exceeds Fiscal Year 2009 Re-enlistment Goals Navy NewsStand 13 Nov 2009 -- Navy achieved 108 percent of its re-enlistment goals for fiscal year (FY) 2009, in addition to decreasing attrition rates due to "strong command and deckplate leadership," according to a Navy message released Nov. 2.
  • Private Pilot Makes Emergency Landing at NAS Brunswick Navy NewsStand 13 Nov 2009 -- The pilot of a civilian aircraft made an emergency landing at Naval Air Station (NAS) Brunswick Nov. 10 after experiencing loss of power in his Cessna 172 single-engine plane.
  • USS Chancellorsville Holds Change of Command Ceremony Navy NewsStand 13 Nov 2009 -- The pilot of a civilian aircraft made an emergency landing at Naval Air Station (NAS) Brunswick Nov. 10 after experiencing loss of power in his Cessna 172 single-engine plane.
  • Everett Hosts MSRON 9 Field Exercise Navy NewsStand 13 Nov 2009 -- Maritime Expeditionary Security Squadron (MSRON) 9 conducted a quarterly field exercise at Naval Station Everett. Nov. 6-8.
  • Navy Working Uniform Roll-out Accelerated Navy NewsStand 13 Nov 2009 -- Navy Exchange Command is accelerating its distribution schedule of the Navy Working Uniform (NWU), due to sufficient inventory of the most in-demand sizes, as early as next week, according to NAVADMIN 328/09.
  • Stennis Strike Group Commences SUSTAINEX Navy NewsStand 13 Nov 2009 -- The John C. Stennis Carrier Strike Group departed San Diego to begin a sustainment exercise (SUSTAINEX) Nov. 6.
  • DON Civilians Receive High Praise and Thanks from Military Leaders Navy NewsStand 13 Nov 2009 -- The Department of the Navy (DON) Senior Executive Corps was lauded by the department's most senior military leaders at its 2009 Leadership Seminar held recently in Washington D.C.
  • Some 20th-Century Navy Records Published On Line Navy NewsStand 13 Nov 2009 -- Ancestry.com, in cooperation with the Naval History and Heritage Command (NHHC) and Naval Historical Foundation (NHF), added more than 600 Navy cruise books to its online collection of military records at the start of November 2009.
  • Wasp Continues INSURV Preparations Navy NewsStand 13 Nov 2009 -- USS Wasp (LHD 1) is currently preparing to undergo a scheduled March 2009 Board of Inspection and Survey (INSURV) assessment.
  • U.S.-China military cooperation key to peace, Air Force general says AFNS 13 Nov 2009 -- Progress in military-to-military cooperation between the United States and China will help both nations deal with common challenges to peace and prosperity, according to a senior U.S. Air Force commander speaking in Beijing Nov. 6.
  • USAFE command chief builds partnership in Bulgaria AFNS 13 Nov 2009 -- The top enlisted advisor to U.S. Air Forces in Europe visited Bulgaria Nov. 2-6 to explore cooperation opportunities for enlisted professional military education.
  • Officials expand 2010 ACP to growing mission needs AFNS 13 Nov 2009 -- Details on the fiscal 2010 Aviator Continuation Pay Program released by officials Nov. 13 continue to emphasize the Air Force's retention efforts in critical, rated career fields while recognizing the growing significance of remotely piloted aircraft.
  • Reports Find Improvements, Challenges to Morale AFPS 13 Nov 2009 -- The number of U.S. soldiers in Iraq reporting psychological problems is at its lowest since 2004, while morale among military units in Afghanistan has fallen significantly over the past two years, according to Army reports released today.
  • Joint Typhoon Warning Center Marks 50 Years of Service AFPS 13 Nov 2009 -- This year marks the 50th anniversary of the Joint Typhoon Warning Center, a joint Navy and Air Force office that provides tropical cyclone reconnaissance and forecasting to support the safety of military and other government assets in the U.S. Pacific Command and U.S. Central Command areas of responsibility.
  • Unmanned Aircraft Crews Strive to Support Warfighters AFPS 13 Nov 2009 -- As Pentagon officials look for ways to increase intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance support for warfighters in Afghanistan, the Air Force’s first unmanned aircraft systems wing already is on the case in its never-ending quest to provide more and better intelligence through the systems they fly.
  • All Services Meet or Exceed October Recruiting Goals AFPS 13 Nov 2009 -- All active-duty and reserve-component military branches met or exceeded their recruiting goals for October, Defense Department officials said.
  • Airmen fly C-5M into U.S. record books AFNS 13 Nov 2009 -- Airmen flew a C-5M Super Galaxy into the official record books Oct. 30 when a previous world-record-attempt flight was certified by U.S. National Aeronautic Association officials.
  • Obama Promises Strategy, Clear Mission, Public Support For Troops VOA 13 Nov 2009 -- President Barack Obama has told U.S. troops he will not send them into conflict without adequate support. The president spoke to a military audience in the state of Alaska Thursday while heading to Asia.
  • President visits Elmendorf Airmen AFNS 13 Nov 2009 -- President Barack Obama visited Elmendorf Air Force Base and spoke to more than 1,500 servicemembers and civilians Nov. 12 here.
  • More options at end of enlistments USMC News 13 Nov 2009 -- Not all Marines plan to spend 20 years in the Corps. Some decide to get out after their initial enlistment to pursue other endeavors but still have the desire to wear the eagle, globe and anchor
  • Army reservists train like Marines USMC News 13 Nov 2009 -- Marines at the Combat Center hosted soldiers from the U. S. Army Reserve 358th Civil Affairs Group from Riverside, Calif., for pre-mobilization training at the installation's Battle Simulation Center at Camp Wilson Nov. 5 and 6.
  • IronWorks Gym indoor pool now open USMC News 13 Nov 2009 -- The IronWorks Gym indoor pool here reopened Nov. 4 after four months of renovations

  • Washington, Tokyo at odds on military base closures RIA Novosti 13 Nov 2009 -- U.S. President Barack Obama and Japanese Prime Minister Yukio Hatoyama are still at odds on a U.S. marine base on Okinawa.

  • Blasts at Russian mil. depot kill 2 firefighters, injure seven RIA Novosti 13 Nov 2009 -- Two firefighters died and seven soldiers were injured during blasts at a Russian military depot in the city of Ulyanovsk in the Volga Region, the Defense Ministry said Friday.

  • Iran urges Russia to deliver overdue missiles RIA Novosti 13 Nov 2009 -- A top Iranian military official on Friday urged Russia to honor its bilateral military contract and deliver the promised S-300 surface-to-air missiles, the Mehr news agency reported.

  • U.S. Department of State Daily Press Briefing US Dept. of State 13 Nov 2009

Defense Industry

Other Conflicts

  • Daily Press Briefing by the Office of the Spokesperson for the Secretary-General United Nations 13 Nov 2009

  • DPRK Takes Merciless Action to Defend MDL KCNA 13 Nov 2009 -- The head of the north side delegation to the North-South General-Level Military Talks on Friday sent the following notice to the south side, clarifying the truth behind the recent armed provocation in the West Sea and the principled stand of the Korean People's Army on it in connection with the south side's sophism making profound confusion of right and wrong over the incident:

  • Increasing number of Yemenis fleeing embattled north, UN agency reports UN News Centre 13 Nov 2009 -- The United Nations refugee agency reported today that an increasing number of civilians are fleeing embattled Sa'ada province in northern Yemen as the fighting between Government troops and Al Houthi rebels rages on.
  • More Civilians Flee War-Torn Yemen VOA 13 Nov 2009 -- United Nations and International aid agencies say the plight of civilians in Yemen is worsening amid the increasing conflict along the Yemeni-Saudi border. The agencies say camps for internally displaced people are becoming overcrowded as more and more people who have fled their homes arrive.

  • Sarkozy Leads Charge in Reinvigorating Stalled Mideast Peace Talks VOA 13 Nov 2009 -- French President Nicolas Sarkozy has been pushing the stalled Middle East peace process this week, holding talks with Middle East leaders including Syrian President Bashar al-Assad on Friday. But Mr. Assad, for one, has dismissed the idea of direct talks with Israel for the moment.
  • Palestinian Elections Postponed Indefinitely VOA 13 Nov 2009 -- Palestinian elections, originally set for early next year, will not take place on schedule.

  • Cyprus leaders centre ongoing UN-backed talks on property issues UN News Centre 13 Nov 2009 -- Greek Cypriot and Turkish Cypriot leaders met today to discuss property rights issues during the latest round of United Nations-backed talks aimed at reunifying the Mediterranean island.
  • NEPAL: Government must act on extrajudicial killings IRIN 13 Nov 2009 -- The government’s continued failure to investigate and prosecute extrajudicial killings during Nepal’s civil war (1996-2006) is ruining lives and devastating victims’ families, while creating a culture of impunity, the UN and rights activists say.
  • Banditry jeopardizing humanitarian work in eastern Chad, warns UN UN News Centre 13 Nov 2009 -- Humanitarian assistance to tens of thousands of people in eastern Chad is under threat from banditry, which has led several aid agencies to temporarily halt their operations in the face of attacks, the United Nations relief wing reported today.
  • Ivory Coast Elections Delayed Again VOA 13 Nov 2009 -- Election officials in Ivory Coast have said the country's presidential poll will once again be pushed back.
  • Somalia Terrorist Group Suspected in Killing of Puntland Judge VOA 13 Nov 2009 -- Security forces in Somalia's northern semi-autonomous region of Puntland say three people have been arrested in connection with the fatal shooting of a judge late Wednesday in the commercial port town of Bosasso. The assassination may be linked to a Puntland cell of al-Shabab, a militant group linked with al-Qaida.

News Reports

  • U.S. Seeks Assets of Islamic Foundation Thought To Be Iranian-Controlled RFE/RL 13 Nov 2009 -- U.S. federal prosecutors say they are moving to seize more than $500 million in assets of a nonprofit Muslim organization that is accused of being secretly controlled by the Iranian government.
  • US Moves to Seize Mosques, Properties of Group Linked to Iran VOA 13 Nov 2009 -- Federal prosecutors continued legal action on Friday to seize properties, including several mosques, owned by a non-profit Muslim organization with alleged ties to the Iranian government.
  • U.S. extends Iran sanctions for another year RIA Novosti 13 Nov 2009 -- President Obama has renewed U.S. economic sanctions against Iran for another year, the White House has said.

  • WHO Urges Doctors To Use Antiviral Drugs Sooner To Prevent Swine Flu Deaths RFE/RL 13 Nov 2009 -- The World Health Organization (WHO) is urging doctors to administer antiviral drugs sooner to patients suffering from swine flu

  • UN counter-terrorism measures must adapt to evolving threat, Security Council told UN News Centre 13 Nov 2009 -- The threat posed by terrorist groups such as Al-Qaida and the Taliban is evolving and United Nations efforts to combat the scourge must keep up to date through effective counter-measures such as sanctions and reinforced regional cooperation to prevent the smuggling of materials for weapons of mass destruction, the Security Council was told today.

  • Obama to Outline Asia Approach in Tokyo Speech VOA 13 Nov 2009 -- U.S. President Barack Obama is set to deliver a speech in Tokyo that aides say will lay out his approach to American relations with Asia.
  • Obama Opens Asia Tour With Talks in Tokyo VOA 13 Nov 2009 -- The United States and Japan are vowing to keep their alliance strong at a time of change in both Washington and Tokyo. The Japanese capital was the initial stop on Barack Obama's first trip to Asia as President of the United States.
  • Clinton Says Burmese Elections Not Legitimate Without National Dialogue VOA 13 Nov 2009 -- U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton said Friday elections planned in Burma next year will not be seen as legitimate unless the military government engages in dialogue with the country's opposition and ethnic minorities. Clinton spoke with VOA in Manila in advance of joining President Obama in Singapore for multi-lateral meetings that could include U.S. interaction with Burmese leaders.
  • ECOWAS Resumes Talks on Niger's Political Crisis VOA 13 Nov 2009 -- The mediator appointed by the West African regional bloc ECOWAS has been meeting with a coalition of Niger's opposition and civil society groups in Abuja in a bid to find a solution to the West African country's constitutional crisis.



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