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• OIF/OEF Casualty Update 10 Aug 2010 [PDF]
• Iraqi Forces Arrest 17 Terrorism Suspects AFPS 10 Aug 2010 -- Iraqi security forces working with U.S. advisors arrested 17 terrorism suspects in operations in Iraq yesterday and today.
• Iraqi Political Stalemate Raises Security Fears RFE/RL 10 Aug 2010 -- Violent militant groups are seeking to fill the vacuum created by Iraq's stalled political process amid a drastic reduction of US troops.
• U.S., Iraqi leaders bid farewell to last American combat brigade Army News 10 Aug 2010 -- Two Iraqi and three American Soldiers marched crisply across a parade field here to a display where their unit colors and their nations' flags flew in the wind.
• Hawaii Army Reserve unit set to deploy Army News 10 Aug 2010 -- Fellow Soldiers, families, friends and guests gathered to honor and bid farewell to the Soldiers of the 305th Mobile Public Affairs Detachment in a deployment ceremony here Aug. 8.
• VMAQ-3 one step closer to Afghanistan USMC News 10 Aug 2010 -- Marines from Marine Tactical Electronic Warfare Squadron 3 returned to Cherry Point Aug. 2, after completing Red Flag 10-4, a two-week advanced aerial combat training exercise at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev.
• Operations, Enemy Attacks on Civilians Continue in Afghanistan AFPS 10 Aug 2010 -- As military operations continue across Afghanistan, enemy actions continue to kill or injure Afghan civilians.
• Security forces Airmen aid force protection in ground attack AFNS 10 Aug 2010 -- The saying "timing is everything" was never more accurate than when members of the 451st Expeditionary Security Forces Squadron went out to repair a camera.
• Suicide Attack on Security Company in Kabul Kills 2 VOA 10 Aug 2010 -- Afghan police say two people have been killed in a suicide attack on a guesthouse used by a foreign security company in central Kabul.
• Suicide Attackers Kill At Least Two At Kabul Guest House RFE/RL 10 Aug 2010 -- Two suicide bombers have killed at least two people in a residential neighborhood of Kabul.
• Afghan civilian death toll jumps 31 per cent UN News Centre 10 Aug 2010 -- A rise in insurgent attacks has led to a 31 per cent increase in the number of civilians killed in Afghanistan in the first six months of 2010.
• UN: Civilian Casualties Rising Sharply in Afghanistan VOA 10 Aug 2010 -- UN report says civilian casualties in Afghanistan have risen sharply in the first half of 2010, with the Taliban and other insurgents largely responsible.
• Number Of Afghan Civilians Killed, Wounded In Conflict Rises Sharply RFE/RL 10 Aug 2010 -- UN says the number of civilians being killed or wounded in Afghanistan has risen by around one-third in the first half of 2010.
• Rights Groups Ask WikiLeaks To Censor Files RFE/RL 10 Aug 2010 -- International rights groups are calling on WikiLeaks to censor secret files on the war in Afghanistan to protect civilians who have worked with foreign forces there.
• Tehran to host meeting on Afghan stability: official IRNA 10 Aug 2010 -- FM spokesman Mehman-Parast: Tehran will soon host a regional meeting on Afghan stability with participation of 7 neighboring countries.
• Military working dogs defend 386th Air Expeditionary Wing AFNS 10 Aug 2010 -- The military working dog section of the 386th Expeditionary Security Forces Squadron has unique mission.

Defense Policy / Programs

• US, Russia Still at Odds on Missile Defense VOA 10 Aug 2010 -- The question of missile defense is not addressed in the New Strategic Arms Reduction Treaty, signed by the United States and Russia.
• Efficiency Initiative Has Broad Support, Cartwright Says AFPS 10 Aug 2010 -- The efficiency initiatives Defense Secretary Gates announced are just part of a drive that has been moving since the secretary took office.
• Air Force Reserve officials designing new Force Generation Center AFNS 10 Aug 2010 -- Air Force Reserve planners are designing an organization that will serve as the single path to request and receive, as well as oversee and deliver, Air Force Reserve forces and capability.
• UMCDF surpasses 50 percent milestone in agent destruction Army News 10 Aug 2010 -- The Umatilla Chemical Agent Disposal Facility (UMCDF) has surpassed the 50 percent mark for destroying the original stockpile of chemical warfare agents at the Umatilla Chemical Depot. This includes all of the nerve agent and a portion of the mustard agent destroyed since the start of chemical operations in 2004.
• UMCDF destroys oldest mustard ton container stored at UMCD Army News 10 Aug 2010 -- The Umatilla Chemical Agent Disposal Facility (UMCDF) today destroyed the oldest mustard ton container stored at the Umatilla Chemical Depot.
• Army Training Support Enterprise Army News 10 Aug 2010 -- The Army Training Support Enterprise (TSE) represents the entire organization of training support.
• USS John S. McCain Arrives in Vietnam to Commemorate 15th Anniversary of Diplomatic Relations Navy NewsStand 10 Aug 2010 -- The guided-missile destroyer USS John S. McCain (DDG 56) arrived pier side in Da Nang, Vietnam Aug. 10.
• Freedom's Blue Crew Welcomes New Commander Navy NewsStand 10 Aug 2010 -- The Navy's first littoral combat ship's Blue Crew changed command during a ceremony at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam July 31.
• George Washington Strike Group Arrives in Singapore Navy NewsStand 10 Aug 2010 -- USS George Washington (CVN 73), with her combined crew of more than 5,000 Sailors, along with USS McCampbell (DDG 85) and USS Chung-Hoon (DDG 93) arrived in Singapore Aug. 11.
• NMCB 11 Det. Guam Constructs for the Future Navy NewsStand 10 Aug 2010 -- Naval Mobile Construction Battalion (NMCB) 11, Detachment (Det) Guam Seabees continue to improve infrastructure to keep Naval Base Guam (NBG) and its tenant commands mission capable.
• NSWU 1 Holds Change of Command Ceremony Navy NewsStand 10 Aug 2010 -- Naval Special Warfare Unit (NSWU) 1 held a change of command ceremony aboard U.S. Naval Base Guam Aug. 7.
• Military Sealift Command Supports Operation Pacer Goose 2010 Navy NewsStand 10 Aug 2010 -- Military Sealift Command chartered dry cargo ship MV American Tern (T-AK 4729) returned to Naval Station Norfolk, Va., Aug. 9 after completing a resupply mission to Thule Air Force Base, Greenland in support of Operation Pacer Goose.
• Enlisted Warfare Qualifications: A Mandatory Requirement Navy NewsStand 10 Aug 2010 -- Initial enlisted warfare qualifications are now mandatory for all Sailors per the recent release of NAVADMIN 268-10.
• USS Porter Sets Sail for the Arctic and the Future Navy NewsStand 10 Aug 2010 -- In response to an invitation from the Canadian government, USS Porter (DDG-78) and a Navy P-3 maritime patrol aircraft are headed north to join the Canadian navy in its annual Arctic military exercise, Operation Natsiq.
• Army Sustainment Command, Installation Management Command meet to ensure smooth DOL handover Army News 10 Aug 2010 -- Army Sustainment Command headquarters hosted a rules-of-engagement workshop here June 28 through July 2.
• Tropic Lightning raises antiterrorism awareness Army News 10 Aug 2010 -- This month, the 25th Infantry Division commemorates the first annual Army wide Antiterrorism Awareness Month establishing a period time for both service members and civilians to focus on raising awareness for antiterrorism.
• Blackhorse Troopers plunge into Pre-Ranger Course Army News 10 Aug 2010 -- After 72 hours of some of the toughest and most grueling challenges Soldiers may face, 21 Troopers from the 11th Armored Cavalry Regiment stood in formation reciting the Ranger Creed at a graduation ceremony at Fort Irwin, Calif., Aug. 5.
• ARRA: Corps of Engineers completes Jacksonville Harbor project early Army News 10 Aug 2010 -- The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Jacksonville District wrapped up a 10-year process and completed the Jacksonville Harbor deepening project July 3, two months ahead of schedule. The third phase of the $53.3 million project, which began with study authorization in 1999, was made possible by $34.4 million provided under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA).
• US, Vietnam to Launch Unprecedented Naval Exercises VOA 10 Aug 2010 -- An American warship has docked in Vietnam in preparation for an extraordinary week-long naval exercise between the one-time enemies.
• U.S. Aid to Pakistani Flood Victims Ramps Up AFPS 10 Aug 2010 -- US Army helicopters took advantage of a break in the weather to fly relief missions in Pakistan yesterday and today.
• 'Vigilant Eagle' Tests NORAD, Russian Response AFPS 10 Aug 2010 -- Action from the FAA and the DoD and kick off exercise Vigilant Eagle, the first joint counter air-terrorism exercise between NORAD and the Russian air force.
• Guardsmen Work to Recover Victims from Crash Site AFPS 10 Aug 2010 -- Alaska Air National Guard airmen aided victims during the plane crash in Dillingham, Alaska, that claimed the life of former U.S. Sen. Ted Stevens.
• Air Guardsmen work to recover victims from Alaska crash site AFNS 10 Aug 2010 -- Alaska Air National Guard Armen are aiding victims of a plane that crashed near Dillingham, Alaska, Aug. 9.
• 4th DPRK-US Military Working Contact Held KCNA 10 Aug 2010 -- The fourth round of the DPRK-U.S. senior colonel-level military working contact for the probe into the truth behind the "Cheonan" case was made in Panmunjom Tuesday.
• Russia's missile forces chief to inspect Teikovo division RIA Novosti 10 Aug 2010 -- New commander of the Russian Strategic Missile Forces will inspect the rearmament of a missile division in central Russia.
• Russia Defends Nuclear Sites From Wildfires RFE/RL 10 Aug 2010 -- Russian firefighters and emergency workers continued efforts today to prevent wildfires from engulfing key nuclear sites.
• Blackseafor warships to hold drills Aug. 11-30 RIA Novosti 10 Aug 2010 -- Warships from the Black Sea Naval Group, the Blackseafor, will conduct three-week drills starting on Wednesday.
• MiG-35 stalls in Indian fighter tender contract RIA Novosti 10 Aug 2010 -- Russia's MiG-35 multirole fighter aircraft has failed to make the short-list in a $10 billion international tender for 126 combat aircraft for the Indian air force.
• 12 torpedo boats joined IRGC's naval force IRNA 10 Aug 2010 -- 12 torpedo boats joined the naval force of the Islamic Republic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) in this Persian Gulf province.
• Iran ready to help Lebanon's army IRNA 10 Aug 2010 -- Iran’s Ambassador to Lebanon Ghazanfar Roknabadi said here on Tuesday Iran is ready to help the Lebanese armed forces.
• Armenia Seeking Long-Range Weapons RFE/RL 10 Aug 2010 -- Defense Minister Seyran Ohanian says the Armenian government plans to acquire long-range, precision-guided weapons.
• August 10, 2010 - U.S. Department of State Daily Press Briefing US Dept. of State 10 Aug 2010

Defense Industry

• DoD News: Contracts for August 10, 2010
• Lockheed Martin First Advanced EHF Satellite Encapsulated Lockheed Martin 10 Aug 2010 -- The first Advanced Extremely High Frequency (AEHF) military communications satellite was encapsulated into the fairing in preparation for a mid-August liftoff aboard an Atlas V rocket from Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, Fla.
• Colorado Space Grant Consortium, Lockheed Martin To Develop CubeSat Lockheed Martin 10 Aug 2010 -- Students from the Colorado Space Grant Consortium (COSGC) have teamed with Lockheed Martin [NYSE:LMT] to develop a miniature satellite, known as ALL-STAR, which stands for Agile Low-cost Laboratory for Space Technology Acceleration and Research.
• Thales secures helicopter simulator contract with Eurocopter Thales 10 Aug 2010 -- Thales today announced that it has been selected by Eurocopter to produce a second N3 Dauphin flight simulator for its Dauphin helicopter. This simulator will be operational from 2012 at Eurocopter’s South East Asia facility.
• Lockheed Martin Hypersonic ATACMS Motor Boosts Experimental Scramjet in First Flight Lockheed Martin 10 Aug 2010 -- Lockheed Martin [NYSE: LMT] announced today that its Army Tactical Missile System (ATACMS) rocket motor successfully boosted the experimental X-51A WaveRider beyond Mach 4.5, the speed at which a scramjet will start and begin to provide thrust. The successful boost helped the X-51 hypersonic scramjet engine to accelerate to a historic Mach 5, a first for the vehicle.
• Lockheed Martin Offers Persistent Wireless Broadband Communications Network for the Battlefield with MONAX™ System Lockheed Martin 10 Aug 2010 -- Warfighters on the battlefield will have a persistent wireless broadband network available for tactical use with a new MONAX™ communications system from Lockheed Martin [NYSE: LMT] that combines the convenience of smartphone technology with the power and flexibility of a secure, highly portable network infrastructure.
• Key International Northrop Grumman F-35 Supplier Delivers First Large, Complex Composite Structure Northrop Grumman 10 Aug 2010 -- urkish Aerospace Industries, Inc. (TAI), a major international F-35 Lightning II supplier to Northrop Grumman Corporation (NYSE:NOC), has delivered a prototype of its first major structural element for the jet's center fuselage, which Northrop Grumman produces for F-35 industry team leader Lockheed Martin (NYSE:LMT).

Other Conflicts

• 10 August 2010 - Daily Press Briefing by the Office of the Spokesperson for the Secretary-General United Nations 10 Aug 2010
• South Korea Warns North Over Artillery Barrage VOA 10 Aug 2010 -- South Korea is accusing North Korea of violating the armistice between them with an artillery barrage into South Korean waters.
• US Envoy Gets No Agreement on Middle East Talks VOA 10 Aug 2010 -- U.S. Middle East envoy George Mitchell has failed to get Palestinian agreement to engage in direct talks with Israel.
• US Envoy Pushes Palestinians to Enter Direct Talks With Israel VOA 10 Aug 2010 -- U.S. President Barack Obama's point man in the Middle East is on a new peace mission.
• Ban meets with members of panel of inquiry into Gaza flotilla incident UN News Centre 10 Aug 2010 -- Secretary-General Ban met with the 4-member panel of inquiry into the May Gaza flotilla incident.
• Israeli Defense Minister Defends Raid on Gaza Flotilla VOA 10 Aug 2010 -- Israel's defense minister defended the government's decision to storm a Turkish aid ship trying to breach Israel's Gaza blockade.
• Israeli defense minister takes 'full responsibility' for Gaza flotilla raid RIA Novosti 10 Aug 2010 -- Israeli Defense Minister Barak took full responsibility for the Israeli raid on a Gaza-bound aid flotilla in May.
• Hezbollah accused of Hariri's assassination IRNA 10 Aug 2010 -- Secretary General of Lebanese Hezbollah: Zionist regime accused Hezbollah of assassinating Rafiq Hariri in 1995.
• Israeli state terrorists arrive in Lebanon by boats IRNA 10 Aug 2010 -- Hezbollah Secretary General Seyyed Nasrallah referred to Fesal Moqalled as one of Israel’s mercenaries.
• UN deliberating possible 'light presence' in Somali capital UN News Centre 10 Aug 2010 -- UN “seriously considering” the second of its 3-part strategy in which the world body would have a light presence in the capital, Mogadishu.
• World must boost efforts to protect Somali civilians UN News Centre 10 Aug 2010 -- An independent UN human rights expert called on the international community to step up efforts to protect civilians in Somalia.
• SOMALIA: Ban on aid agencies condemned IRIN 10 Aug 2010 -- Government officials, aid beneficiaries and humanitarian workers in south-central Somalia have condemned a ban imposed on 3 aid organizations by Al Shabab.
• Central African Republic: UN outlines options to tackle security threats UN News Centre 10 Aug 2010 -- UN has proposed strengthening the capacities of the Central African Republic to enable it to effectively tackle security and humanitarian challenges.
• Sudan's North-South Leaders Begin Referendum Talks VOA 10 Aug 2010 -- Leaders from northern and southern Sudan are holding negotiations on how to run the country after next year's referendum that will determine if the south becomes an independent state.
• Cyprus: UN-backed talks adjourned until later this month UN News Centre 10 Aug 2010 -- UN-backed talks aimed at reunifying the Mediterranean island of Cyprus continued in Nicosia before leaders adjourned the discussions until 31 August.
• Model's Ex- Agent Accused of Telling Lies at Taylor War Crimes Trial VOA 10 Aug 2010 -- The lawyer for former Liberian President Charles Taylor has accused a witness of lying about a diamond gift during testimony in a war crimes trial.
• PHILIPPINES: Clan violence adds to displacement in Mindanao IRIN 10 Aug 2010 -- Clan violence is taking its toll on the southern Philippine island of Mindanao, resulting in the death and injury of civilians, destruction of property and further displacement of thousands, aid workers say.
• SRI LANKA: Forced into fighting and still missing IRIN 10 Aug 2010 -- Parvathi Kumar's son was abducted by the Tamil Tigers in January 2009, and she has not heard from him in more than a year.

News Reports

• H1N1 in post-pandemic period UN WHO 10 Aug 2010
• UN health agency declares H1N1 pandemic is over UN News Centre 10 Aug 2010 -- The UN health agency declared an end to the H1N1 pandemic but urged continued vigilance.
• WHO Declares H1N1 Swine Flu Pandemic Over VOA 10 Aug 2010 -- The World Health Organization has declared an end to the H1N1 swine flu pandemic.
• Deadly swine flu claims 83 lives across India last week IRNA 10 Aug 2010 -- The deadly swine flu seems to have made a comeback with a vengeance in India.
• Iran not to enter bilateral talks with US: Spokesman IRNA 10 Aug 2010 -- Spokesman for the Foreign Ministry Mehman-Parast: Iran is not to enter bilateral talks with the US and no one has so far said so.
• Mottaki: Iran has not requested negotiations with US IRNA 10 Aug 2010 -- FM Mottaki: Islamic Republic of Iran has not requested negotiations with United States.
• Tehran ready to talk to Vienna Group on fuel swap: spokesman IRNA 10 Aug 2010 -- FM spokesman Mehman-Parast: Tehran is ready to talk with the Vienna Group on fuel exchange.
• IRGC official: Iran to retaliate if its vessels inspected IRNA 10 Aug 2010 -- The IRGC Navy commander warned ultra-regional countries that Iran will retaliate if its vessels are inspected in the Persian Gulf.
• Iran Digging Mass Graves For US Troops VOA 10 Aug 2010 -- A former commander of Iran's Revolutionary Guard says Iran has dug mass graves to bury U.S. soldiers in preparation for an American attack on the country.
• Iran Digs Graves For U.S. Troops, In Case Of Attack RFE/RL 10 Aug 2010 -- A former commander of Iran's elite Revolutionary Guards says Tehran has dug mass graves in which to bury US troops in case of any U.S. attack on the country.
• Iran makes new nuclear achievement IRNA 10 Aug 2010 -- Center for Plasma Physics announced that it has managed to implement a research project on fusion without harmful waste.
• Japan Apologizes Directly to Koreans for Annexing Country a Century Ago VOA 10 Aug 2010 -- Japan's Cabinet endorsed the statement 19 days before the 100th anniversary of the formal Japanese annexation of Korea.
• Kyrgyzstan Sets October Parliamentary Elections VOA 10 Aug 2010 -- Kyrgyzstan's interim government has announced the country will hold parliamentary elections on October 10.
• Kyrgyzstan sets parliamentary polls for October 10 RIA Novosti 10 Aug 2010 -- Kyrgyz President Roza Otunbayeva has set parliamentary elections in the country for October 10.
• Former Kyrgyz Prime Minister Arrested RFE/RL 10 Aug 2010 -- A former Kyrgyzstan prime minister, Igor Chudinov, has been detained on charges that remain unclear.
• Kyrgyzstan Arrests 'Bakiev Supporter' Over June Clashes RFE/RL 10 Aug 2010 -- Alleged supporter of ousted President Kurmanbek Bakiev who Kyrgystan says was involved in starting ethnic clashes arrested.
• Lack of funding jeopardizing aid efforts in Kyrgyzstan, UN reports UN News Centre 10 Aug 2010 -- The UN and its aid partners voiced concern that immediate humanitarian needs in Kyrgyzstan will go unmet.
• Kenya's Parliament Reconvenes to Implement New Constitution VOA 10 Aug 2010 -- The Speaker of Kenya’s parliament says the legislature will reconvene following approval of newly-proposed constitution in referendum.
• Colombia's Santos to Host Meeting with Venezuela's Chavez VOA 10 Aug 2010 -- The presidents of Colombia and Venezuela are set to meet in an effort to repair a diplomatic break due to Venezuela's alleged support of leftist rebels in Colombia.
• 'Kazakhgate' Scandal Ends With Minor Indictment RFE/RL 10 Aug 2010 -- After 7 years of legal wrangling, trial postponements, and efforts by Kazakh President to control its political implications, the "Kazakhgate" bribery scandal is over.
• Questions Remain as Kagame Returns to Power in Rwanda VOA 10 Aug 2010 -- Rwandan President Paul Kagame has been returned to power with an overwhelming victory in presidential elections.
• Rwandan Election Chief Says Kagame Set to Seal Re-Election VOA 10 Aug 2010 -- Rwandan election officials say early results indicate President Paul Kagame is headed for a landslide re-election victory.
• Guinea Run-Off Set For September VOA 10 Aug 2010 -- Guinean authorities announced Monday that the second round of its landmark presidential poll will take place September 19. The run-off vote is meant to return the country to civilian rule after a military coup in December 2008.
• Nigeria's Ruling Party Meets to Decide on Zoning Arrangement VOA 10 Aug 2010 -- Nigeria’s ruling party has scheduled what it calls a crucial meeting to decide whether or not to drop its controversial zoning arrangement.
• Afghanistan Sends Aid to Flood-Hit Areas Of Pakistan RFE/RL 10 Aug 2010 -- Afghanistan has sent a relief team to neighboring Pakistan to assist victims of the deadly floods currently devastating that country.
• 14 Million People Affected By Devastating Floods In Pakistan VOA 10 Aug 2010 -- UN aid agencies say it is very difficult to meet the needs of millions of flood victims in Pakistan because of the huge scale of the disaster.
• Zardari Back in Flood-Stricken Pakistan After Foreign Tour VOA 10 Aug 2010 -- Pakistani President Zardari has returned home from an overseas trip to face harsh criticism.
• Day 5: Hundreds still missing in Ladakh flash floods IRNA 10 Aug 2010 -- Hundreds of people remain untraced five days after massive cloudbursts ravaged the picturesque Himalayan region of Kashmir.
• PAKISTAN: Top 10 natural disasters since 1935 IRIN 10 Aug 2010 -- According to the National Disaster Management Authority, the current floods in Pakistan constitute the worst natural disaster in the country’s history. The 10 worst natural disasters in Pakistan in the last 75 years are: