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14 July 2010 Military News

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OIF/OEF Casualty Update 14 July 2010 [PDF]

Airpower Summary for July 11 AFNS 14 Jul 2010
Airpower Summary for July 10 AFNS 14 Jul 2010
Airpower Summary for July 9 AFNS 14 Jul 2010
Airpower Summary for July 8 AFNS 14 Jul 2010
Airpower Summary for July 7 AFNS 14 Jul 2010
Airpower Summary for July 6 AFNS 14 Jul 2010

Iraqis Arrest 4 Suspects in Combined Operations AFPS 14 Jul 2010 -- Iraqi security forces arrested four suspected criminal associates of al-Qaida in Iraq members during combined operations with U.S. advisors.
2-25th CAB crew chiefs provide 'eyes and ears' for aircraft Army News 14 Jul 2010 -- A crew chief carries an immense amount of responsibility, ranging from maintenance to assisting the pilots in maneuvering the aircraft.
US Turns Over High-Profile Iraqi Prisoners VOA 14 Jul 2010 -- The United States has turned over some of its highest-profile Iraqi prisoners to the Iraqi government.
U.S. Hands Over Former Iraq Deputy PM Tariq Aziz RFE/RL 14 Jul 2010 -- US authorities have handed over Iraq's former Deputy Prime Minister Tariq Aziz, along with 55 other members of Saddam Hussein's former regime.
1st Medical Brigade Welcomes Back 68; More to Come Army News 14 Jul 2010 -- The Soldiers were a part of the Professional Filler System that the Army uses to fill voids in units for deployments.

Officials Report on Operations, Insurgent Attacks AFPS 14 Jul 2010 -- Coalition officials in Afghanistan have released details of recent operations and insurgent attacks.
Militant Attacks Kill 13 in Southern Afghanistan VOA 14 Jul 2010 -- Eight U.S soldiers and five civilians have been killed in attacks in southern Afghanistan, including a Taliban assault on a police compound.
Three NATO Troops, Five Civilians Die In Attack On Kandahar Police HQ RFE/RL 14 Jul 2010 -- NATO says three of its troops and five civilians have been killed in an attack on police headquarters in the southern Afghan city of Kandahar.
Another British soldier killed in Helmand IRNA 14 Jul 2010 -- A Royal Marine has been shot dead by small arms fire while on foot patrol in Helmand province, Afghanistan.
US Push To Blacklist Taliban Networks RFE/RL 14 Jul 2010 -- The administration of US President Obama is reportedly considering blacklisting major Taliban factions.
Pentagon Defends Afghan Local Police Plan VOA 14 Jul 2010 -- The Pentagon is defending a controversial plan that was approved by Afghanistan's National Security Council, to create local police units in villages.
Karzai Approves Plan to Keep Taliban Out of Villages AFPS 14 Jul 2010 -- Afghan President Karzai has approved a program that will set up local police forces in towns and villages.
Petraeus planning civil war in Afghanistan, reports say IRNA 14 Jul 2010 -- Media reports in Pakistan say that NATO/ISAF commander General David Petraeus, is working on a plan to foment civil war in Afghanistan.
Pakistan, U.S defence bodies hold dialogue IRNA 14 Jul 2010 -- Top defence institutions of Pakistan and the United States are holding dialogue in Islamabad ‘to foster understanding’ between the two forums and the respective countries.
Expect more troop casualties in Afghanistan IRNA 14 Jul 2010 -- German Defense Minister Guttenberg warned public to expect more German casualties in Afghanistan in coming weeks.

Defense Policy / Programs

DOD News Briefing with Geoff Morrell from the Pentagon DoD 14 Jul 2010
US, ROK Navies Will Exercise in Yellow Sea Despite Chinese Objections VOA 14 Jul 2010 -- The US announced that exercises planned with ROK forces will be held in the Yellow Sea, in spite of Chinese concerns.
U.S., South Korean Leaders to Meet in Seoul AFPS 14 Jul 2010 -- The defense and foreign ministers of the United States and South Korea will meet next week to discuss joint exercises between the two nations.

Lack of Supplemental Funding Poses Problems for Pentagon AFPS 14 Jul 2010 -- Because Congress has yet to pass a supplemental funding bill, DoD must start taking measures to ensure uninterrupted war operations.
Hickam's total force integration, F-22s strengthen warfighting might in Pacific AFNS 14 Jul 2010 -- Total force integration set the stage for the Hawaii National Guard as they marked the arrival of the first pair of F-22 Raptors.
The Navy's Newest Dry Cargo/Ammunition Ship Delivered to MSC Navy NewsStand 14 Jul 2010 -- The Lewis and Clark-class of dry cargo/ammunition ships grew July 14 when Military Sealift Command accepted delivery of the 10th ship in the class, USNS Charles Drew (T-AKE 10).
USS Peleliu Begins 5th Fleet Deployment Navy NewsStand 14 Jul 2010 -- Amphibious assault ship USS Peleliu (LHA 5), the command ship of the Peleliu Amphibious Ready Group (ARG), and embarked Marines from the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) arrived in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility (AOR) July 14.
USS Curts Returns to San Diego Navy NewsStand 14 Jul 2010 -- The guided-missile frigate USS Curts (FFG 38) will return to San Diego July 16 completing an independent, six-month deployment to the 5th and 7th Fleet areas of responsibility (AOR).
Experiment Introduces Sailors, Marines to New Technology AFPS 14 Jul 2010 -- Members of U.S. Fleet Forces Command find new and innovative ways to properly equip warfighters with the latest technologies.
TACP: Joint effort puts bombs on target AFNS 14 Jul 2010 -- In the joint forces war that is fought today, the tactical air control party is the glue that brings air and ground power together.
Air Force officials launch new uniform website AFNS 14 Jul 2010 -- Air Force officials launched a new public website this month to help educate and inform Airmen about the service's dress and appearance standards and policies.
Electronic Systems Center team completes Bulgarian navigational aid effort, enhances NATO compatibility AFNS 14 Jul 2010 -- An Electronic Systems Center team has completed a foreign military sales effort in Bulgaria.
US Military Sees Surge in Asian-American Recruits VOA 14 Jul 2010 -- The all-volunteer U.S. army - like the United States itself - is an ethnic mix.
Indiana farm creates training realism for Soldiers, agriculture teams Army News 14 Jul 2010 -- The farm was started just over a year ago in order to help train not only troops, but agricultural development teams who are headed to Iraq and Afghanistan.
Course marks 45 years of turning students into leaders Army News 14 Jul 2010 -- Waves of college students striving to become U.S. Army officers are spending an intense month at Fort Knox this summer with the annual Leader's Training Course, which marks its 45th anniversary this year.
Vinson Celebrates 200,000 Traps Navy NewsStand 14 Jul 2010 -- USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70) reached a historic milestone with the success of its 200,000th trap on its flight deck July 13.
Royal Carrier Strike Task Group Joins Kearsarge ARG for COMPTUEX Navy NewsStand 14 Jul 2010 -- HMS Albion hosted 18 Sailors and Marines from USS Kearsarge, Amphibious Squadron 4 and the 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit for a tour of their ship July 11.
U.S., Malaysia launch exercise Keris Strike 2010 Army News 14 Jul 2010 -- A bilateral command-post exercise sponsored by U.S. Army, Pacific designed to strengthen the relationship between the United States and Malaysia officially got under way this week in Malaysia with an opening ceremony at Camp Kuantan, here.
Bonhomme Richard Conducts MISSILEX for RIMPAC 2010 Navy NewsStand 14 Jul 2010 -- USS Bonhomme Richard conducted a live-fire missile exercise July 9 while underway for Rim of the Pacific 2010.
USS Pearl Harbor Arrives in Trincomalee Navy NewsStand 14 Jul 2010 -- Sailors and Marines aboard USS Pearl Harbor (LSD 52) arrived in Trincomalee, Sri Lanka, July 13 to participate in exercise Benevolent Phoenix 2010.
Multinational Divers Take to the Water During Sea Breeze 2010 Navy NewsStand 14 Jul 2010 -- Danish, Ukrainian and U.S. Navy divers took to the water for one of many dive evolutions during the multinational exercise Sea Breeze 2010 at the Ukrainian Western Naval Base in Odessa, Ukraine, July 14.
US, Partner Nation Navies Engage in Subject Matter Expert Exchanges Navy NewsStand 14 Jul 2010 -- Embarked navy and marine officers from partner nations engaged in subject matter expert exchanges (SMEE) July 12 on board USS New Orleans (LPD 18) during Amphibious-Southern Partnership Station(A-SPS) 2010.
Fleet Survey Team Fuels Partnership with Cambodia Navy NewsStand 14 Jul 2010 -- Seven members of the Fleet Survey Team conducted a safety of navigation hydrographic survey June 15 of Sihanoukville Commercial Port and Ream Naval Base, Cambodia.
First Army Soldiers arrive for duty at Rock Island Arsenal Army News 14 Jul 2010 -- The soldiers spent their first week in-processing and assisting with set-up duties at a temporary personnel reception space on the newly renovated third floor, west wing, of First Army's forward headquarters.
Guard Apprenticeship Program Initiative (GAPI) Army News 14 Jul 2010 -- GAPI is an "earn while you learn" experience whereby Soldiers learn new concepts and skills and also obtain national certification in one of over 100 trades while earning wages.
56th Medical Group Airmen provide medical support in Haiti AFNS 14 Jul 2010 -- Airmen with the 56th Medical Group provided general medical health care at the US Army South New Horizons-Haiti 2010 Task Force Kout Men Ennery medical assistance site.
Base salon recycles hair, helps clean up oil spill AFNS 14 Jul 2010 -- The base exchange beauty salon began collecting hair clippings in June to assist in the clean up of the oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico.
Italy battalion supports USAID resupply mission Army News 14 Jul 2010 -- The 3rd Battalion, 405th Army Field Support Brigade completed a resupply operation in support of the U.S. Agency for International Development's U.S. Office of Foreign Disaster Assistance May 28.
Korean War MIA Ensign Buried with Full Honors at Arlington Navy NewsStand 14 Jul 2010 -- In the most solemn of ceremonies, a nearly sixty-year old chapter was closed when the remains of a Navy ensign was buried with full honors at Arlington National Cemetery July 12.

Russia sets up four strategic commands RIA Novosti 14 Jul 2010 -- Russian President Medvedev has issued a decree establishing 4 strategic commands in the Armed Forces and an integrated logistic system.
Heat forces Russian Army to halt use of certain ammo, ease dress code RIA Novosti 14 Jul 2010 -- The Russian Army will temporarily refrain from using incendiary ammunition during military training exercises.

KCNA on Japan and RIMPAC KCNA 14 Jul 2010 -- Japan recently decided to dispatch its Maritime "Self-Defence Force" to the US-led RIMPAC multinational military exercises to be staged in the Pacific.

Press Briefing by Press Secretary Robert Gibbs, 7/14/2010 The White House 14 Jul 2010
U.S. Department of State Daily Press Briefing, 07/14/10 US Dept. of State 14 Jul 2010

Defense Industry

DoD News: Contracts for July 14, 2010
ATK Delivers First Production Advanced Anti-Radiation Guided Missiles (AARGM) to the United States Navy ATK 14 Jul 2010 -- Alliant Techsystems (NYSE: ATK) announced today that the United States Navy has accepted the initial deliveries of AGM-88E Advanced Anti-Radiation Guided Missile (AARGM) production missiles. The missiles were delivered to the U.S. Navy by ATK at its Allegany Ballistics Laboratory (ABL) facility located in Rocket Center, WV. The AARGM team has previously completed both the Developmental and Operational Assessment test phases of the program.
Boeing NewGen Tanker Win Would Bring 1,100 Jobs, $57 Million to Illinois Boeing 14 Jul 2010 -- The Boeing Company [NYSE: BA] today announced that Illinois will benefit from an estimated 1,100 total jobs and generate an estimated $57 million in annual economic impact if the Boeing NewGen Tanker is selected as the U.S. Air Force's next aerial refueling aircraft.
General Dynamics NASSCO Delivers USNS Charles Drew General Dynamics 14 Jul 2010 -- General Dynamics NASSCO, a wholly owned subsidiary of General Dynamics (NYSE: GD), today delivered USNS Charles Drew (T-AKE 10) to the U.S. Navy. The ship is named in honor of Dr. Charles R. Drew (1904-1950), the African American surgeon and hematologist who pioneered the procedures for the safe storage and transfusion of blood.
U.S. Army Natick Soldier Center Awards Lockheed Martin Contract To Perform HULC™ User Testing Lockheed Martin 14 Jul 2010 -- Lockheed Martin [NYSE: LMT] has received a $1.1 million contract from the U.S. Army Natick Soldier Center for test and evaluation of its next-generation HULC™ advanced robotic exoskeleton, designed to augment Soldiers’ strength and endurance, as well as reduce load carriage injuries.
SAIC Awarded Contract By the Space and Naval Warfare Systems Center - Atlantic SAIC 14 Jul 2010 -- Science Applications International Corporation (SAIC) (NYSE: SAI) today announced it has been awarded a prime contract by the Space and Naval Warfare Systems Center (SPAWARSYSCEN) Atlantic, Business Systems / Enterprise Information Systems Division to support U.S. Marine Corps mass notification systems. The multiple-award, indefinite-delivery/indefinite quantity contract has a one-year base period of performance, four one-year options, and a total value of more than $45 million for all awardees, if all options are exercised.
Northrop Grumman's Fire Scout Vertical Unmanned System Successfully Completes Testing Under Extreme Environmental Conditions Northrop Grumman 14 Jul 2010 -- With the support of the United States Navy, Northrop Grumman Corporation (NYSE:NOC) and its industry partners (Sikorsky/Schweizer, Rolls-Royce, Raytheon, FLIR Systems, Cubic, Kearfott, Rockwell-Collins, General Electric, Sierra Nevada, Telephonics, and L-3 Communications) today successfully completed a rigorous set of flight demonstrations of the MQ-8B Fire Scout vertical unmanned aerial system (VUAS) in the United Arab Emirates under extreme environmental conditions.
Northrop Grumman's Fire Scout Vertical Unmanned System Rises to the Test Under Extreme Environmental Conditions Northrop Grumman 14 Jul 2010 -- Desert Trials Add Momentum to System Readiness for Domestic, International Evaluation
Raytheon Delivers Third Advanced SUV-based Radiation Detection System to Florida Raytheon 14 Jul 2010 -- Raytheon Company (NYSE: RTN) delivered its third Mobile Nuclear Radiation Detection System (MNRDS) to Florida's Department of Transportation.

Other Conflicts

Daily Press Briefing by the Office of the Spokesperson for the Secretary-General, 14 July 2010 United Nations 14 Jul 2010

Russia's Lavrov calls for calm over ROK ship sinking RIA Novosti 14 Jul 2010 -- Russian FM: Negotiators from the 6 party talks on North Korea's nuclear disarmament should avoid the escalation of emotions.
S. Korea's Dependence on Foreign Forces KCNA 14 Jul 2010 -- During his recent junket to countries in the Americas Lee Myung Bak called for "international cooperation and support" over the case of warship sinking.
Thorough Probe into Truth behind "Cheonan" Case Called for KCNA 14 Jul 2010 -- The United Nations Security Council recently issued its presidential statement in which it takes note of the stand of the DPRK.
Kim Il Sung Moves Up Victory in War with Three Strikes KCNA 14 Jul 2010 -- President Kim Il Sung moved up the final victory in the Fatherland Liberation War by completely smashing the U.S. imperialists'.

Gaza-bound aid ship enters Egyptian waters after Israeli warning RIA Novosti 14 Jul 2010 -- A Libyan-chartered ship carrying humanitarian aid to the Gaza Strip entered Egyptian waters after it was intercepted.
Libyan Aid Ship Sails to Egypt Instead of Gaza VOA 14 Jul 2010 -- A potential confrontation on Wednesday was averted off the coast of the blockaded Gaza Strip.
Libyan Aid Ship Resumes Voyage to Egypt VOA 14 Jul 2010 -- The Libyan ship carrying aid for Gaza has resumed moving toward an Egyptian port as Israeli military vessels shadow the ship's movement.
Israeli parliament cuts lawmaker's privileges over Freedom Flotilla action RIA Novosti 14 Jul 2010 -- The Israeli parliament deprived lawmaker of key privileges for participating in the Gaza-bound Freedom Flotilla.
Israel still holding media equipment seized from Gaza flotilla IRNA 14 Jul 2010 -- The UK government is continuing to press Israel for the return of electronic and media equipment seized during its attack on the Gaza Freedom Flotilla.
Four years after end of Israel-Hizbollah war, more progress needed UN News Centre 14 Jul 2010 -- The Security Council resolution that ended the war between Israel and the Lebanese group Hizbollah 4 years ago this week has helped to ensure stability.

SOMALIA: Conditions worsen for IDPs in and around Mogadishu IRIN 14 Jul 2010 -- Conditions IDPs in and around Mogadishu continue to worsen daily, with hunger, disease and lack of shelter taking their toll.
Background Briefing by Senior Administration Officials on Al Shabaab Terrorist Organization The White House 14 Jul 2010
Security Tight As Kampala Buries Bomb Victims VOA 14 Jul 2010 -- The Ugandan capital, Kampala is burying victims of the worst terrorist attack in the city's history.

Search for peace in Darfur has gathered pace, says head of UN-AU mission UN News Centre 14 Jul 2010 -- The search for durable peace in Darfur has gained momentum and is at a critical stage.
Analysis: A guide to Abyei's referendum IRIN 14 Jul 2010 -- It looks like a simple enough issue: whether a pocket of land in the middle of Sudan is part of the north or the south.

20,000 Flee Fighting with Ugandan Rebels in Congo VOA 14 Jul 2010 -- UN estimates 20,000 civilians in eastern Congo have been forced to flee their homes over the past week as violence increases along the volatile border with Uganda.

Indian, Pakistan Foreign Ministers to Meet in Islamabad VOA 14 Jul 2010 -- FMs of India and Pakistan are set to meet Thursday in Islamabad to try to revive bilateral dialogue between their two nuclear armed nations.
Pakistani PM hopes fruitful talks with India IRNA 14 Jul 2010 -- PM Gilani has expressed the confidence that the forthcoming meeting between FM of Pakistan and India would be fruitful and will pave the way for progress of structured dialogue.

Azerbaijan will never concede to Nagorny Karabakh - president RIA Novosti 14 Jul 2010 -- President Ilham Aliyev: Azerbaijan will never make concessions to the breakaway region of Nagorny Karabakh.

At Least Four Killed in Nigeria as Christians, Muslims Clash VOA 14 Jul 2010 -- Police in Nigeria say calm has been restored after at least four people were killed in clashes between Christians and Muslims.

News Reports

EU's Ashton "hopeful" on reviving Iran talks in fall: DPA IRNA 14 Jul 2010 -- European Union is "hopeful" that talks with Iran over its nuclear program could resume soon.
Turkey, Brazil not included in Iran Six talks - Lavrov RIA Novosti 14 Jul 2010 -- Russian FM: Turkey and Brazil are not joining talks led by the Iran Six group of international mediators on Tehran's nuclear program.
Turkish FM urges implementation of Tehran Declaration IRNA 14 Jul 2010 -- Turkish Foreign Minister Ahmet Davutoglu called for implementation of the Tehran Declaration.
Iran's nuclear program still cause for concern - Russian envoy RIA Novosti 14 Jul 2010 -- Russia's envoy to the UN: There is still cause for concern about Iran's nuclear program.
Iran Gets Pledge from Russia on Energy VOA 14 Jul 2010 -- Iran is getting a pledge from Russia that recent United Nations sanctions will not affect energy dealings between the two countries.
Russia, Iran Sign Energy Agreement Despite UN Sanctions VOA 14 Jul 2010 -- Russia's energy minister: UN sanctions will not get in the way of the country's plans to develop Iran's oil and gas sectors.
Sanctions no impediment to Russia-Iran cooperation - ministers RIA Novosti 14 Jul 2010 -- International sanctions against Tehran will not affect Russian-Iranian cooperation.
Russia does not heed Iran sanctions: Russian minister IRNA 14 Jul 2010 -- Russian Minister of Energy Sergei Shmatko: Russia does not heed sanctions on Iran.
Minister Says Russia To Deliver Fuel To Iran Despite Sanctions RFE/RL 14 Jul 2010 -- Russia's energy minister: Russian companies could supply Iran with refined oil products, despite unilateral US and EU sanctions.
Amiri's Iranian Ordeal Only Just Beginning? RFE/RL 14 Jul 2010 -- Iranian scientist Shahram Amiri is due to arrive in Iran from Qatar in the early hours of July 15.
'Kidnapped' Iranian Scientist Flies Home, With Many Questions Unanswered RFE/RL 14 Jul 2010 -- As homecomings go, reception that awaited the Iranian nuclear scientist could politely be described as uncertain.
Missing Iranian nuclear scientist returns home from US RIA Novosti 14 Jul 2010 -- Iranian nuclear scientist Shahram Amiri left the US and is on his way to the Islamic Republic.
Iran: Missing Scientist On His Way Home VOA 14 Jul 2010 -- Iran says a nuclear scientist is on his way home from the United States.
FM spokesman: Amiri left US soil for Iran IRNA 14 Jul 2010 -- Foreign Ministry Spokesman Mehmanparast said the abducted Iranian researcher Shahram Amiri has left the US soil for Iran.
Supreme Leader underlines preparedness to thwart military threats IRNA 14 Jul 2010 -- Ayatollah Khamenei: Nation and armed forces must observe preparedness to thwart possible military aggression on Iran.

Another Russian Deported In Spy Scandal RFE/RL 14 Jul 2010 -- The US has expelled a man who was reportedly a 12th Russian agent in a spy ring operating in the United States.
U.S. deports Russian in aftermath of spy scandal RIA Novosti 14 Jul 2010 -- US authorities have deported a Russian man on charges of violating US immigration laws, linked to spy scandal between Russia and the US.
Peruvian authorities to check authenticity of non-Russian spy Pelaez birth certificates RIA Novosti 14 Jul 2010 -- Peruvian authorities are investigating information that Peruvian-born journalist Vicky Pelaez has two different birth certificates.

U.S.-Kyrgyz Talks Focus On Need For Stability, Democratic Reforms RFE/RL 14 Jul 2010 -- Top adviser to US President Obama says his talks with Kyrgyz interim government officials this week focused on the democratization process.
Kyrgyz Interim President Names New Ministers RFE/RL 14 Jul 2010 -- Kyrgyz interim President Roza Otunbaeva appointed several new members to the country's caretaker government at a cabinet session on July 14.
Kyrgyzstan Forms New Government RFE/RL 14 Jul 2010 -- Kyrgyzstan's President Roza Otunbaeva has formed a caretaker government that will run the country until parliamentary elections in October.

Armenian President Proposes Closer Ties With Israel RFE/RL 14 Jul 2010 -- Armenian President Serzh Sarkisian has called for deepening Armenia's relationship with Israel in a meeting with an Israeli official.

Ivory Coast Electoral Commission to Publish Expanded Provisional Voter List VOA 14 Jul 2010 -- Ivory Coast's electoral commission will publish a new provisional voter list, as the country inches toward long-delayed presidential elections.

South African Police Take Measures to Protect Foreigners VOA 14 Jul 2010 -- The South African government says it is taking measures to address threats of violence against foreigners.

Investigation Demanded into Rwandan Party Official's Death VOA 14 Jul 2010 -- The chairman of Rwanda’s opposition party has called on President Kagame to begin a thorough investigation into the murder of the vice president of his party.

UN faces $5 billion budget gap for its 2010 humanitarian efforts UN News Centre 14 Jul 2010 -- United Nations agencies and their partners are facing a nearly $5 billion shortfall this year in responding to humanitarian crises spanning the globe.

No timetable for political talks with China: GIO head CNA 14 Jul 2010 -- Taiwan does not have any timetable for political talks with China after the recent signing of a bilateral economic agreement.

A Year Later, Still No Closure In Chechnya Estemirova Killing RFE/RL 14 Jul 2010 -- On July 15, 2009, the award-winning rights campaigner was bundled into a car outside her home in Chechnya's capital of Grozny.

Third successive night of violence in Northern Ireland IRNA 14 Jul 2010 -- Police in Belfast have come under gunfire for the last three successive nights, which has been blamed on dissident Irish republicans.

Yanukovych Appeals To Obama On Strategic Partnership RFE/RL 14 Jul 2010 -- A foreign policy adviser to Viktor Yanukovych says he will deliver a letter to U.S. President Barack Obama that calls for a strategic partnership.

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