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15 February 2011 Military News

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OIF/OEF Casualty Update 15 Feb 2011 [PDF]

Pentagon Seeks $118 Billion For Afghan, Iraq Operations In 2012 RFE/RL 15 Feb 2011 -- The Pentagon has released its proposed budget for fiscal year 2012 with a request for almost $118 billion dollars to fund military operations in Afghanistan and Iraq.

Bombings Kill 3 in Iraqi Capital VOA 15 Feb 2011 -- Iraqi officials say a pair of bombs killed at least three people and wounded six others in eastern Baghdad.
Iraqi airmen train on tool calibration system AFNS 15 Feb 2011 -- Iraqi airmen expanded their maintenance capabilities at New Al-Muthana Air Base, Iraq, after wrapping up a three-week U.S. Air Force training session.

Forces in Afghanistan Detain Taliban Attack Leader AFPS 15 Feb 2011 -- Afghan and coalition forces detained a Taliban attack leader along with several other suspected insurgents in Afghanistan’s Kandahar province.
Kandahar welcomes new coalition partners Army News 15 Feb 2011 -- Troops from the 738th Air Expeditionary Advisor Group welcomed forces from Lithuania, Latvia, Ukraine and Belgium to Kandahar Airfield, Afghanistan, Feb. 12.
U.S. Wrestles With Policy Toward Pakistan RFE/RL 15 Feb 2011 -- The reason is a growing awareness of the potential consequences of deepening chaos in the Islamic nuclear power.
Grossman Expected To Be Named New U.S. Envoy For Afghanistan, Pakistan RFE/RL 15 Feb 2011 -- U.S. officials say Secretary of State Hillary Clinton is due to name retired diplomat Marc Grossman to replace the late Richard Holbrooke.
Clinton Set to Name New Envoy to Afghanistan, Pakistan VOA 15 Feb 2011 -- U.S. officials say Secretary of State Hillary Clinton has chosen Marc Grossman, a retired diplomat, as the new Special Representative to Pakistan and Afghanistan.
Russia, Italy to sign agreement on military transit to Afghanistan RIA Novosti 15 Feb 2011 -- Russia and Italy will sign an intergovernmental agreement on the air transit of military equipment via Russia to Afghanistan.
Iran-Afghanistan settle fuel row ISNA 15 Feb 2011 -- Afghan ambassador to Iran Abdullah Abied said on Tuesday that fuel row between the two countries was fixed.

Defense Policy / Programs

Missile Agency Seeks Funds for Defensive Systems AFPS 15 Feb 2011 -- Ground-based system and interceptors highlight the Missile Defense Agency’s portion of the DoD ’s FY12 budget request.
Third Meeting of the U.S.-Ukraine Strategic Partnership Commission US Dept. of State 15 Feb 2011

Detainee Pleads Guilty at Military Commission Hearing DoD 15 Feb 2011
Detainee Pleads Guilty to Supporting Terrorist Organizations AFPS 15 Feb 2011 -- Accused terrorist training camp instructor Noor Uthman Muhammed pleaded guilty to charges.

Fiscal Year Recruiting, Retention Remain on Track AFPS 15 Feb 2011 -- Fiscal 2011 recruitment and retention remained high throughout the services through January, with all active and reserve-component services meeting their recruiting goals.
Senate Considers Nominees for Pentagon Posts AFPS 15 Feb 2011 -- Two of President Barack Obama’s nominees for key Defense Department posts appeared before the Senate Armed Services Committee today as part of their confirmation process.
Pentagon Sued For Allegedly Mishandling Sexual Assault Complaints VOA 15 Feb 2011 -- More than a dozen current and former members of the U.S. military filed a lawsuit Tuesday in Washington claiming the U.S. Defense Department mishandled their claims.
JMC Commanding General visits Scranton Army Ammunition Plant Army News 15 Feb 2011 -- Scranton Army Ammunition Plant may be the Joint Munitions Command's smallest plant in acreage, but this small package packs a major punch.
Special team restores small arms to fighting condition Army News 15 Feb 2011 -- Every brigade combat team goes through the same Army Force Generation process. The unit trains, deploys, and then, upon redeployment, undergoes RESET.
US, South Korea Announce Major Military Exercises VOA 15 Feb 2011 -- The United States and South Korea say they will begin a new round of joint military exercises later this month.
KCNA on Japan-US Exercises KCNA 15 Feb 2011 -- 4,500 troops of Japan's Ground "Self-Defense Force" and about 1,500 U.S. troops recently staged military exercises.
Navy Trains for Final EMF Kuwait Detachment NNS 15 Feb 2011 -- More than 150 medical and support personnel en route to Expeditionary Medical Facility (EMF) Kuwait, began receiving pre-deployment training, Jan. 31.
Marines Conduct Amphibious Assault Demonstrations during A-SPS 11 NNS 15 Feb 2011 -- Marines with the Ground Combat Element, Security Cooperation Task Force, conducted a subject matter expert exchange.
USS Stephen W. Groves Conducts Exercise with South African Navy Submarine NNS 15 Feb 2011 -- USS Stephen W. Groves participated in a joint-maneuvering exercise with South African Heroine-class submarine, SAS Charlotte Maxeke, off the coast of South Africa, Feb. 10.
Commander, U.S. 6th Fleet Meets South African Partners NNS 15 Feb 2011 -- Commander, U.S. 6th Fleet, spoke to South African and U.S. Sailors aboard USS Stephen W. Groves, during a port call in Simon's Town, South Africa, Feb. 14.
New element assists special forces trainees AFNS 15 Feb 2011 -- Trainees in two Air Force Basic Military Training squadrons now have a "BATTLE" plan in place.
Remarks on Cyber at the RSA Conference DoD 15 Feb 2011
Lynn Speaks With Industry Leaders on Cybersecurity AFPS 15 Feb 2011 -- Deputy Defense Secretary William J. Lynn III is meeting with industry leaders here to discuss best practices in cyberdefense.
Lynn Urges Partnership Against Cyber Threat AFPS 16 Feb 2011 -- Government and industry must work more closely together to counter the growing threat to the nation’s cyber networks.
NORAD Flight Exercise Planned for Washington, D.C. DoD 15 Feb 2011
Marine Corps Air Station Kaneohe Bay runway reopens USMC News 15 Feb 2011 -- Pastor Kelekona Bishaw of Real Life Christian Center blesses the completed construction on Marine Corps Air Station Kaneohe Bay Feb. 15.
Correctional Facility Expansion Complete at Naval Consolidated Brig Miramar NNS 15 Feb 2011 -- Naval Facilities Engineering Command Southwest and Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, celebrated the completion of an expansion and alteration to the Joint Regional Correctional Facility at Marine Corps Air Station Miramar.
Nellis hospital undergoes flow improvement initiative AFNS 15 Feb 2011 -- Officials from the Air Force Medical Operations Agency began guiding lead members of the Mike O'Callaghan Federal Hospital on a flow improvement initiative.
Argentina Angers Washington for Seizure of US Military Material VOA 15 Feb 2011 -- A diplomatic dispute has erupted between the US and Argentina over Argentine allegations that the U.S. military flew undeclared weapons, drugs and other items into the South American country.
Army funds and researchers Virtual Reality Exposure for combat-related PTSD Army News 15 Feb 2011 -- Virtual Reality Exposure for combat-related PTSD adds a multi-sensory experience to augment prolonged exposure therapy techniques.

Will Russia's MiG abandon the Indian race? RIA Novosti 15 Feb 2011 -- The Indian tender for 126 MMRCAs (medium multi-role combat aircraft) to replace its ageing MiG-21s was announced long ago.
Mistral-class Vessels to Be Deployed in Pacific Fleet KCNA 15 Feb 2011 -- Russia plans to build Mistral-class vessels and commission them in the Pacific fleet to defend the southern Kurils, said ITAR-TASS.
Commander in Russian Mi-28 helicopter crash dies in hospital RIA Novosti 15 Feb 2011 -- The commander of the Mil Mi-28 which crashed in the southern Russian region of Stavropol died at a military hospital.

Ukraine denies rumors of concessions on sea borders with Russia RIA Novosti 15 Feb 2011 -- The Ukrainian Foreign Ministry denied rumors that Ukraine was ready to make concessions to Russia on maritime border delimitation.

Field Tactical Exercises Slated in S. Korea KCNA 15 Feb 2011 -- The 5th infantry division of the south Korean army announced that it would stage field tactical exercises in Kyonggi Province.

Chinese Minister of Public Security Wraps up His DPRK Visit KCNA 15 Feb 2011 -- Meng Jianzhu, minister of Public Security, and his party flew back home after winding up his visit to the DPRK.

World's largest security body vows to boost cooperation with UN UN News Centre 15 Feb 2011 -- The world’s largest regional security organization pledged increased cooperation with the United Nations.

Defense Industry

DoD News: Contracts for February 15, 2011
Lockheed Martin Awarded $270 Million C-130 Aircrew Training System Contract Lockheed Martin 15 Feb 2011 -- The U.S. Air Force awarded Lockheed Martin [NYSE: LMT] a $270 million contract for C-130 Aircrew Training Systems (ATS), to provide an affordable and effective academic and simulation training program for C-130 aircrews around the world.
Oshkosh Defense Unveils TAPV Prototype and Plans for Canadian Operations to Support Military Vehicle Programs Oshkosh 15 Feb 2011 -- Oshkosh Defense, a division of Oshkosh Corporation (NYSE:OSK), today unveiled its prototype for Canada’s Tactical Armoured Patrol Vehicle (TAPV) program, as well as the company’s plans to work with its subsidiary, London Machinery, Inc. (LMI), to leverage that company’s new facility in London, Ontario, in pursuit of Canadian Department of National Defence (DND) vehicle programs.
Lockheed Martin-Built GPS Satellite Exceeds 10 Years On-Orbit Lockheed Martin 15 Feb 2011 -- The seventh Global Positioning System Block IIR (GPS IIR-7/SVN-54) satellite, designed and built by Lockheed Martin [NYSE: LMT], has reached 10 years of successful on-orbit operations, and continues to deliver critical position, navigation and timing (PNT) signals to nearly one billion GPS users worldwide.
BAE Systems Completes Purchase of L-1's Intelligence Services Group BAE Systems 15 Feb 2011 -- BAE Systems has completed its acquisition of L-1 Identity Solutions, Inc.’s Intelligence Services Group (ISG), which is comprised of SpecTal, LLC, Advanced Concepts, Inc., and McClendon, LLC, for a purchase price of approximately $297 million. The completed transaction, initially announced in September, will enhance BAE Systems’ ability to effectively meet the growing needs of government intelligence, defense and security customers.
Boeing and Fluor Team to Pursue Sandia National Laboratories Contract Boeing 15 Feb 2011 -- Boeing [NYSE: BA] and Fluor Corp. [NYSE: FLR] have formed a team to pursue a contract to manage and operate the Sandia National Laboratories if the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) decides to hold a competition.

Other Conflicts

Daily Press Briefing by the Office of the Spokesperson for the Secretary-General, 15 February 2011 United Nations 15 Feb 2011

KCNA on North-South Military Talks KCNA 15 Feb 2011 -- The preliminary talks for opening the north-south high-level military talks came to a rupture some time ago.

Israel FM: EU Must Confront Iran Before Peace Process VOA 15 Feb 2011 -- Israeli FM Lieberman is urging the EU to confront what he called the "problem of Iran," before tackling the stalled Israeli-Palestinian peace process.

COTE D'IVOIRE: Briefing on AU and ECOWAS IRIN 15 Feb 2011 -- IRIN has produced a series of briefings exploring the crisis in Côte d’Ivoire triggered by contested elections in November 2010.
Gbagbo Suing West African Leaders for Recognizing Rival VOA 15 Feb 2011 -- Ivory Coast's political crisis has gone to court, with the incumbent president asking West African judges to annul a decision recognizing his rival as the winner of November's vote.
COTE D'IVOIRE: From bad to worse IRIN 15 Feb 2011 -- With the world’s attention focusing on mass mobilization and historic shifts of power in Tunis and Cairo, the crisis in Côte d’Ivoire has faded into the background but remains completely unresolved.
Ivory Coast: New Camp to Shelter Thousands of Displaced VOA 15 Feb 2011 -- In western Ivory Coast, ground clearing is underway for a new camp for thousands of people displaced by the country’s political violence and turmoil.
As political deadlock continues, UN steps up aid to Côte d'Ivoire's displaced UN News Centre 15 Feb 2011 -- The United Nations refugee agency has begun setting up a new camp for internally displaced persons in western Côte d’Ivoire.
UN: Ivory Coast Measles Outbreak Linked to Political Crisis VOA 15 Feb 2011 -- Health workers begin vaccinating more than a half million children in Ivory Coast, after an outbreak of measles.

Officials Say Rebel Attacks Kill 200 in South Sudan VOA 15 Feb 2011 -- Officials in southern Sudan say attacks by a rebel militia killed some 200 people last week, nearly doubling the previously announced death toll.

11 Civilians Found Dead After Congo Abduction VOA 15 Feb 2011 -- Residents of a town in eastern Congo have found the bodies of 11 civilians who were kidnapped by Ugandan rebels.

Thai, Cambodian Soldiers Clash in Fresh Border Skirmish VOA 15 Feb 2011 -- Thai and Cambodian authorities say fresh fighting broke out between their soldiers, with each side once again blaming the other.

Indian Army 'alert' to situation on borders with Pakistan, China IRNA 15 Feb 2011 -- The Army has taken elaborate measures to safeguard the borders with China and Pakistan and does not see any reason for worry.

Rebel Arrest Overshadows Philippine Peace Talks VOA 15 Feb 2011 -- Philippine negotiators sat down with communist rebel leaders for the first time in six years Tuesday for peace talks that were overshadowed by the arrest of a rebel leader.

Japan Criticized for Anti-Russian Campaign KCNA 15 Feb 2011 -- The Russian Foreign Ministry recently summoned the minister-councilor of the Japanese embassy in Moscow to protest the anti-Russian campaign in Japan.
Japan to closely watch Russia's military activity on south Kurils RIA Novosti 15 Feb 2011 -- Japan plans to track Russia's military presence on the south Kuril Islands, Japanese Defense Minister Toshimi Kitazawa said.
Russia to deploy modern missile defense systems on disputed Kuril Islands RIA Novosti 15 Feb 2011 -- Moscow will deploy reinforcements to the southern Kuril Islands to protect Russia's sovereignty in the Far East.

News Reports

Press Conference by President Obama The White House 15 Feb 2011
Obama Urges Peaceful Response to Protests in Mideast VOA 15 Feb 2011 -- President Barack Obama has again criticized Iran's government for its crackdown on opposition protesters.
Obama Warns Autocratic Rulers: 'World Is Changing' RFE/RL 16 Feb 2011 -- U.S. President Barack Obama has sent a warning to autocratic rulers that they cannot maintain their hold on power through coercion and must recognize the "world is changing."

Muslim American Congressman Hails Egyptian Protests as Rebuke to al-Qaida VOA 15 Feb 2011 -- Muslim American U.S. Congressman Keith Ellison has hailed the protests that began in Tunisia and spread to Egypt and are now radiating out to a whole list of countries.
Analyst: Egyptian Protesters Want Democratic Secular Government VOA 15 Feb 2011 -- Potential problems for Egypt’s upcoming parliamentary elections due to what he described as a systematic destabilization scheme to weaken legitimate opposition groups during former President Hosni Mubarak’s nearly three decades of rule.
Indonesian Experience Offers Framework for Egypt VOA 15 Feb 2011 -- Now that the army has taken power in Egypt, the question arises of when, or even if, they will give it up.
Positives Emerge from Egypt's Turmoil, Obama Says AFPS 15 Feb 2011 -- Positives from recent turmoil are reflected in reaffirmed treaties with allies such as Israel and in the opposition’s belief that elections will be fair and free.
Obama, Pentagon Praise Egypt's Military Rulers VOA 15 Feb 2011 -- President Barack Obama has praised Egypt’s new ruling military council, and the Pentagon says the Egyptian military continues to play a positive role in the country’s transition.
Russia Warns West Against Encouraging Middle East Protests VOA 15 Feb 2011 -- Russia's foreign minister says it can be "counter-productive" for the United States and the West to encourage the spread of revolutions and pro-democracy protests in the Middle East.
Egypt Strives to Return to Normalcy VOA 15 Feb 2011 -- Egypt’s military is laying out a timeline for transferring power to an elected government.
Egyptian military set constitution deadline RIA Novosti 15 Feb 2011 -- Egypt's military authorities announced that the work on amending the country's constitution would take 10 days.
Egypt may hold referendum on constitution amendments in April RIA Novosti 15 Feb 2011 -- A nationwide referendum on amendments to Egypt's constitution could be held in April.
Egypt's Military Appoints Panel to Amend Constitution VOA 15 Feb 2011 -- Egypt's military rulers have appointed a retired judge to head a committee tasked with amending the constitution to allow for democratic elections later this year.
Egypt's Muslim Brotherhood to Launch Political Party VOA 15 Feb 2011 -- Now that President Hosni Mubarak is gone, the Muslim Brotherhood, Egypt's largest opposition group, says it will register as a legitimate political party.
Egypt's Muslim Brotherhood To Set Up Political Party RFE/RL 15 Feb 2011 -- Egypt's Muslim Brotherhood says it will set up a political party once restrictions are lifted that prevented it and other groups from doing so under President Hosni Mubarak.
Egypt asks Germany to freeze assets of Mubarak regime: minister IRNA 15 Feb 2011 -- The military government in Egypt has asked Germany to freeze the assets of leading officials of the deposed Mubarak regime.
Egypt Seeks International Aid for Economy VOA 15 Feb 2011 -- Egypt's foreign minister is calling on the international community to provide financial assistance to help the country's economy recover after the protests that toppled President Hosni Mubarak.
UNESCO issues alert over artefacts reported stolen from Egyptian museums UN News Centre 15 Feb 2011 -- Head of the United Nations agency tasked with preserving humanity’s cultural heritage alerted authorities, art dealers and collectors across the world to be on the lookout for the missing relics.

Iran Cracks Down on Spiraling Protests VOA 15 Feb 2011 -- Lawmakers in Iran have called for the execution of two opposition leaders who supported Monday's rallies in Tehran.
Obama lashes out at Iranian protest crackdown RIA Novosti 15 Feb 2011 -- US President Barack Obama on Tuesday criticized Iranian leaders for a brutal crackdown on anti-government protesters and praised Egypt's uprising.
Obama Criticizes Iran for Attacking Demonstrators VOA 15 Feb 2011 -- President Barack Obama has criticized the Iranian government for attacking peaceful demonstrators.
Clinton Says It's Time For Iran To 'Open Up' RFE/RL 15 Feb 2011 -- U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton has hailed the "courage" and "aspirations" of antigovernment protesters in Iran, after thousands of them took to the streets of several Iranian cities.
Western Powers Urge Iran to Allow Peaceful Protests VOA 15 Feb 2011 -- European Union foreign policy chief Catherine Ashton has called on Iran to allow anti-government demonstrations as long as the protests are peaceful.
Prominent Iranian Activists, Students Among Detained RFE/RL 15 Feb 2011 -- Well-known Iranian political figures, activists, and journalists are among those being held in Tehran following antigovernment protests on February 14.
Iranian riots leave one dead, dozen injured - police chief RIA Novosti 15 Feb 2011 -- Iranian authorities confirmed that one person was killed in Monday's rally in Tehran, and blamed his death on "anti-government groups."
One Killed As Antigovernment Protesters Clash With Security Forces In Iran RFE/RL 15 Feb 2011 -- Reports from Iran say one person was shot and killed as police moved to break up antigovernment demonstrations in the capital.
Iranian Lawmakers Demand Death Penalty for Opposition Leaders VOA 15 Feb 2011 -- Iranian lawmakers are demanding that opposition leaders face the death penalty for organizing anti-government rallies in several Iranian cities.
Angry Iran Lawmakers Urge Trial For Opposition Leaders RFE/RL 15 Feb 2011 -- Iranian lawmakers have called for charging two opposition leaders with capital offences after protests in which two people were killed and dozens wounded.
MPs deplore the call for protest, want judicial action IRNA 15 Feb 2011 -- Members of Parliament on Tuesday deplored the call for protest and demanded judicial action against leaders of the provocation.
Iran Detains Diplomat from Spain VOA 15 Feb 2011 -- Spain says it has summoned Iran's ambassador in Madrid for questioning after Iranian authorities detained a senior Spanish diplomat in Tehran.

Second protestor shot in Bahrain as riots continue RIA Novosti 15 Feb 2011 -- One person was killed and about 25 injured on Tuesday as Egypt-inspired protests in rural towns continued in the outskirts of the Bahraini capital Manama.
Antigovernment Protesters Seize Main Square In Bahrain RFE/RL 15 Feb 2011 -- Thousands of antigovernment protesters seized a main square in Bahrain's capital, Manama, today after the deaths of two Shi'ite protesters in a police crackdown.

Protests Continue for 5th Day Against Yemeni Government VOA 15 Feb 2011 -- Protests continue for a fifth day against the Yemeni government, with thousands marching in the capital Sana'a and meeting opposition from the police.

Tunisia Lifts Curfew, Extends State of Emergency VOA 15 Feb 2011 -- Tunisia's interim government has extended a state of emergency that was imposed last month before Zine El Abidine Ben Ali was ousted as president.
UN and partners working to manage influx of Tunisian refugees into Italy UN News Centre 15 Feb 2011 -- The UN refugee agency and its partners are assisting authorities in southern Italy to manage the recent influx of Tunisians.
UN: Smugglers Taking Advantage Of Tunisian Migrants VOA 15 Feb 2011 -- UN and international agencies are working to manage the recent influx of thousands of Tunisians into the small Italian island of Lampedusa.

Mehmanparast comments on Amano recent remarks IRNA 15 Feb 2011 -- FM spokesman Mehmanparast said the pressures of hegemonic powers should not divert the IAEA from its main route of activities.
Russia can no longer support future sanctions against Iran - Lavrov RIA Novosti 15 Feb 2011 -- Russia will not support future sanctions against Iran, Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said in London.
Russia rejects imposing more sanctions against Iran IRNA 15 Feb 2011 -- Russian FM Sergei Lavrov rejected imposing more sanctions against Iran in a new disagreement with his British counterpart William Hague.

In Pakistan, Kerry Apologizes Over Lahore Deaths RFE/RL 15 Feb 2011 -- U.S. Senator John Kerry said today his country was "deeply sorry" over the killing in late January of two Pakistanis by a U.S. consular official.
US Urges Pakistan to Free American Official VOA 15 Feb 2011 -- U.S. President Obama is urging Pakistan to immediately free a detained American diplomat accused of killing two Pakistanis during an alleged attempted robbery.

Kyrgyz Election Commission Rejects Lustration Referendum RFE/RL 15 Feb 2011 -- The Kyrgyz Central Election Commission (BSK) has ruled out the holding of a nationwide referendum on whether to implement a lustration law.

Kazakh leader to run for 2016 election after April snap polls RIA Novosti 15 Feb 2011 -- Kazakh President Nursultan Nazarbayev has announced his plans to run in the 2016 polls after the April 3 early election in which he is sure to have a guaranteed victory.

Analyst: Easing EU Sanctions on Mugabe Allies 'Serious Blunder' VOA 15 Feb 2011 -- The deputy chairman of the National Constitutional Assembly in South Africa’s capital, Pretoria, told VOA the European Union “betrayed oppressed” Zimbabweans after the EU dropped sanctions against 35 allies of President Robert Mugabe.

Rising Religious Violence in Indonesia Gaining National Attention VOA 15 Feb 2011 -- In Indonesia religious violence has been on the rise for the past few years but the recent brutal attack on the Ahmadiyah sect has focused national attention on the problem.

Britain, Russia Pledge To Overcome 'Disagreements' RFE/RL 15 Feb 2011 -- Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov is in London on a visit aimed at improving rocky relations between Russia and Britain.
Lavrov, Hague to discuss economy, visa issues in London RIA Novosti 15 Feb 2011 -- Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov, on a visit to London, will hold talks with his British counterpart William Hague.
Criticizing Russia's Ruling Tandem, Gorbachev Calls For Democratic Revival RFE/RL 15 Feb 2011 -- Former Soviet President Mikhail Gorbachev has leveled some harsh criticism on Russia's ruling tandem.
Call For Probe Into Claims Of Pressure On Khodorkovsky Judge RFE/RL 15 Feb 2011 -- Russia's leading human rights defenders are urging the prosecutor-general to fully investigate claims by a court employee.

Remarks by the President Honoring the Recipients of the 2010 Medal of Freedom The White House 15 Feb 2011
GHW Bush, 14 Others Awarded Top US Civilian Honor VOA 15 Feb 2011 -- Former U.S. President George H.W. Bush is one of 15 people who have received the nation’s top civilian honor, the Presidential Medal of Freedom.

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