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Current Operations

• OIF/OEF Casualty Update 29 Apr 2011 [PDF]
• NATO and Libya - Operational Media Update: 28 April 2011
• Press briefing on Libya by NATO Deputy Spokesperson Carmen Romero and Brig. Rob Weighill, Operations Director of Operation Unified Protector NATO 29 Apr 2011
• NATO vows to keep military pressure on Gaddafi until situation improves RIA Novosti 29 Apr 2011 -- NATO plans to put pressure on Libyan leader Muammar Gaddafi until his troops stop attacking civilians.
• 101st troops help safeguard Paktika province Army News 29 Apr 2011 -- The U.S. Army brigade responsible for security operations in Paktika province, Afghanistan, was faced on arrival with an enemy that felt at home, the unit's operations officer said.
• U.S. Envoy Says Washington Aid To Continue After Iraqi Pullout RFE/RL 29 Apr 2011 -- The U.S. ambassador to Iraq says the country has made "tremendous progress" since the overthrow of Iraqi leader Saddam Hussein in 2003.
• Logistics Airmen play crucial dual-role before Kirkuk transition AFNS 29 Apr 2011 -- As U.S. military forces pack up their things and transition out of Iraq, Airmen from the 321st Expeditionary Logistics Readiness Squadron have their hands full.
• DOD Background Briefing with Senior Defense Official from the Pentagon on the Afghanistan 1230/1231 Report DoD 29 Apr 2011
• Forces Detain Taliban Leader in Kandahar Province AFPS 29 Apr 2011 -- Combined forces yesterday detained several suspected insurgents, including a Taliban leader, in Kandahar province, Afghanistan.
• 101st Troopers Help Safeguard Paktika Province AFPS 29 Apr 2011 -- The U.S. Army brigade responsible for security operations in Paktika province, Afghanistan, was faced on arrival with an enemy that felt at home.
• Report: Coalition, Afghans Making 'Tangible Progress' AFPS 29 Apr 2011 -- The coalition and its Afghan partners have made “tangible progress” in Afghanistan over the past six months in not only arresting enemy momentum.
• Taliban Routed from Key Afghan Strongholds, Says Pentagon VOA 29 Apr 2011 -- The Pentagon says "tangible" progress has been made in the war in Afghanistan, with the Taliban routed from key southern strongholds.
• Army Engineers Help to Rebuild Afghanistan AFPS 29 Apr 2011 -- When the task to help rebuild and reconstruct Afghanistan was established, Army Col. Thomas H. Magness IV, the commander of Afghanistan Engineer District-North, initially had concerns about how much could be accomplished.
• CLB-3 Marines return home USMC News 29 Apr 2011 -- Approximately 400 Marines and sailors with Combat Logistics Battalion 3, Combat Logistics Regiment 3 returned from Afghanistan over the course of the last several days.
• Support system effective in forward environment USMC News 29 Apr 2011 -- When Marines with III MEF deployed in support of Operation Tomodachi, they took with them relief supplies, humanitarian aid and equipment.

Defense Policy / Programs

• Obama nominates spy chief Panetta for U.S. secretary of defense RIA Novosti 29 Apr 2011 -- U.S. President Barack Obama has nominated CIA Director Leon Panetta to be the next secretary of defense.
• Security Requires Balanced Spending, Flournoy Says AFPS 29 Apr 2011 -- The federal government needs to strike a better balance between funding the Defense Department and civilian agencies for long-term national security.
• Flournoy: Asia Will be Heart of U.S. Security Policy AFPS 29 Apr 2011 -- While the US is confronting terrorism and hostile regimes in places like Afghanistan, Iraq, Iran and Libya, leaders also are looking eastward to shape U.S. security policy for the long-term.
• Vietnam Legacy Shapes Today's Military Leaders AFPS 29 Apr 2011 -- Tomorrow marks the 36th anniversary of the end of the Vietnam War, a conflict that claimed the lives of more than 58,000 Americans and continues to affect the United States.
• Senior AF leaders, scholars discuss national security challenges AFNS 29 Apr 2011 -- Secretary of the Air Force Michael Donley and several other senior Air Force leaders participated in the third annual National Security Scholars Conference at the University of Southern California campus here April 26.
• 'Nighthawks' join Fort Rucker community Army News 29 Apr 2011 -- The C. Company 'Nighthawks' of 1st Battalion, 212th Aviation Regiment stood up at an activation ceremony at Fort Rucker April 20 under the command of Capt. John A. Plitsch.
• Army Contracting Centers Merge at Aberdeen Proving Ground Army News 29 Apr 2011 -- The U.S. Army Contracting Command (ACC) announced today the consolidation of its two contracting centers at Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD into a new organization: Army Contracting Command-Aberdeen Proving Ground.
• Military service can help Soldiers gain U.S. naturalization Army News 29 Apr 2011 -- Current members of the U.S. armed forces who are permanent residents may be eligible for naturalization through their military service, under Section 329 of the Immigration and Nationality Act.
• 597th Maintenance provides Soldiers Army-wide 'in-depth' training Army News 29 Apr 2011 -- Being proficient in equipment use and repair is common-place for Soldiers in the 597th Maintenance Company, but now the unit is trying to spread that knowledge around.
• Army Adds EMR System to Europe Network Army News 29 Apr 2011 -- Computer systems used to digitally document patient care and reorder medical supplies in garrison aid stations have been added to the U.S. Army Europe Network domain. Now from a central location in Miesau, Germany, the U.S. Army Europe (USAREUR) Deputy Chief of Staff for Logistics (G4) Logistics Automation Branch (LAB) can remotely patch and update Medical Communications for Combat Casualty Care (MC4) systems. Updates include critical information assurance vulnerability alert (IAVA) patches. The integration effort improves MC4 systems security and provides faster customer support for end users.
• Florida Returns from Historic Submarine Deployment NNS 29 Apr 2011 -- Ohio-class guided-missile submarine USS Florida (SSGN 728) returned to its homeport of Naval Submarine Base Kings Bay April 29, following a 15-month deployment in both Central and European Command areas of responsibility.
• US Second Fleet Wraps Up Hurricane Exercise NNS 29 Apr 2011 -- In preparation for hurricane season, which begins June 1, Commander, U.S. 2nd Fleet (C2F) wrapped up participation in Hurricane Exercise (HURREX) 11 April 29.
• USS Constitution Appoints First Female Command Senior Chief NNS 29 Apr 2011 -- USS Constitution appointed its first female command senior chief (CSC) in the ship's 213-year history, during a turnover ceremony held aboard the ship in Charlestown, Mass., April 29.
• USS Guardian, Australian Military Celebrate ANZAC Day NNS 29 Apr 2011 -- Mine countermeasures ship USS Guardian (MCM 5) visited Darwin, Australia, April 22–28, and participated in ceremonies in commemoration of ANZAC Day.
• Naval Forces/Navy Region Japan Changes Command NNS 29 Apr 2011 -- Command of Naval Forces and Navy Region Japan changed hands during a change of command ceremony April 29.
• Commander, Destroyer Squadron 1 Relieved NNS 29 Apr 2011 -- Commander, Destroyer Squadron (DESRON) 1 was relieved of command by Commander, Carrier Strike Group (CSG) 1, April 29.
• Korean, US Marine howitzers howl through training program USMC News 29 Apr 2011 -- Marines and sailors from 3/12th Marines (+) and ROK Marines with the 22nd Bn., 2nd Artillery Brigade conducted bilateral artillery training.
• Guard Tackles Deadly Storms, Fires, Floods AFPS 29 Apr 2011 -- Nearly 3,000 National Guardsmen are supporting civilian authorities in response to a number of fires, floods and tornados that have wreaked havoc across the country.
• AFSOC makes 'green' history while investing in future AFNS 29 Apr 2011 -- Air Force Special Operations Command became 4,200 tons closer to securing effective alternative energy solutions and even greater environmental stewardship here April 26.
• Russia outlines its vision of European missile shield RIA Novosti 29 Apr 2011 -- Commander of Russian Space Forces Lt. Gen. Ostapenko outlined Russia's proposals for the future European missile defense network.
• India rejects US firm in $ 10 billion fighter aircraft deal IRNA 29 Apr 2011 -- India’s Defence Ministry has asked the shortlisted European Eurofighter and French Dassault Rafale to extend the validity of their commercial bids till December 31.
• Marking Day, Ban urges complete elimination of chemical weapons UN News Centre 29 Apr 2011 -- Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon today urged the world to build on progress so far made towards the complete elimination of chemical weapons.
• Press Gaggle by Press Secretary Jay Carney aboard Air Force One en route Alabama The White House 29 Apr 2011

Defense Industry

• DoD News: Contracts for April 29, 2011
• General Dynamics Awarded $1.2 Billion for Second FY11 Virginia-class Submarine by U.S. Navy General Dynamics 29 Apr 2011 -- The U.S. Navy has released $1.2 billion for the construction of the 14th Virginia-class submarine, SSN-787, to General Dynamics Electric Boat, a wholly owned subsidiary of General Dynamics (NYSE: GD). This award marks the beginning of production of two submarines per year on the Virginia-class program.

Other Conflicts

• Daily Press Briefing by the Office of the Spokesperson for the Secretary-General, 29 April 2011 United Nations 29 Apr 2011
• Fighting near Libyan-Tunisian border leaves refugees at risk UN News Centre 29 Apr 2011 -- Fighting near a border crossing between Libya and Tunisia has stopped the flow of migrants from Libya’s Western Mountains region.
• Libyan Forces Clash with Tunisian Soldiers VOA 29 Apr 2011 -- Forces loyal to Libyan leader Moammar Gadhafi clashed with Tunisian soldiers Friday, after crossing the border while pursuing rebel fighters.
• Cambodia Seeks Court Ruling on Dispute With Thailand VOA 29 Apr 2011 -- Cambodia has called on the International Court of Justice to review a 1962 judgment over a disputed ancient Hindu temple along the Thai border.
• Egypt Invites Palestinian Factions to Sign Unity Deal VOA 29 Apr 2011 -- Palestinian officials say Egypt has invited Fatah leader Mahmoud Abbas and Hamas leader Khaled Meshaal to Cairo next week for the signing of an agreement between the two rival factions.
• Israel shells Palestinian refugee camp, 4 injured - media RIA Novosti 29 Apr 2011 -- Four Palestinians were injured when Israeli troops opened artillery fire in the direction of a refugee camp in the central part of the Gaza Strip.
• UN refugee agency alarmed by large number of people fleeing Somalia UN News Centre 29 Apr 2011 -- The UN refugee agency voiced alarm at worsening insecurity in Somalia, which has forced 50,000 people out of the country in the first three months of this year.
• Is Moscow's Ingushetia Strategy Working? RFE/RL 29 Apr 2011 -- One of Dmitry Medvedev's first important decisions as Russian president was to dismiss Murat Zyazikov, the discredited and ineffective Republic of Ingushetia president.
• Balkar, Kabardian Insurgent Leaders Reported Killed RFE/RL 29 Apr 2011 -- Ten members of the Kabardino-Balkaria-Karachai (KBK) wing of the North Caucasus insurgency and support personnel were killed early this morning in the village of Progress.
• As constitutional deadline looms in Nepal, Ban urges all sides to show flexibility UN News Centre 29 Apr 2011 -- Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon called on Nepal’s political parties to set aside their differences and show maximum flexibility.

News Reports

• Executive Order - Blocking Property of Certain Persons with Respect to Human Rights Abuses in Syria The White House 29 Apr 2011
• Letter - Blocking Property of Certain Persons with Respect to Human Rights Abuses in Syria The White House 29 Apr 2011
• Fact Sheet: Executive Order, Syria Human Rights Abuses The White House 29 Apr 2011
• US Freezes Syrian Officials' Assets VOA 29 Apr 2011 -- The US is imposing new sanctions on three top Syrian officials, the country's intelligence agency and Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps.
• U.S. sanctions Syrian officials over protest suppression RIA Novosti 29 Apr 2011 -- The White House imposed sanctions on Syria's intelligence agency and two relatives of President Bashar al-Assad.
• Israel Watches Events in Syria Carefully VOA 29 Apr 2011 -- Israel is watching events in neighboring Syria carefully.
• UN Human Rights Council calls for investigation into alleged abuses in Syria UN News Centre 29 Apr 2011 -- The UN Rights Council voted for a mission to be sent to Syria to investigate alleged violations of international human rights law.
• Protest Crackdowns Leave Almost 62 Dead in Syria VOA 29 Apr 2011 -- Witnesses and activists in Syria say at least 62 people were killed when security forces opened fire in a crackdown on anti-government protests.
• At Least 40 Dead In Syria As UN, Washington Take Action Against Damascus RFE/RL 29 Apr 2011 -- The UN's top human rights body has passed a resolution that "unequivocally condemns the use of lethal violence against peaceful protestors by the Syrian authorities."
• Deaths, Injuries Reported in Widespread Protests Across Syria VOA 29 Apr 2011 -- Tens of thousands of protesters took to the streets across Syria on what young people called their "day of rage."
• Syrian authorities deny excessive death toll among protesters RIA Novosti 29 Apr 2011 -- Only 70 civilians were killed in clashes with the army and police during anti-government protests in Syria.
• Muslim Brotherhood calls for Syrian protest 'declaration of war' - expert RIA Novosti 29 Apr 2011 -- A banned Syrian opposition group's call on anti-government protestors to take to the streets.
• Germany urges Bahrain to lift pro-freedom activists' death verdict IRNA 29 Apr 2011 -- Germany has called on Bahrain on Friday to halt the execution of four activists sentenced to death by a military court in the small Persian Gulf kingdom.
• Dueling Demonstrations in Yemen VOA 29 Apr 2011 -- Thousands of demonstrators are gathering in Yemen, some in support of a plan for government transition and others saying it is not enough.
• U.S. Religious-Freedom Commission Recommends Egypt Be Listed Among Worst Offenders RFE/RL 29 Apr 2011 -- A U.S. government commission has recommended that Egypt be placed on a list of the "worst of the worst" countries for religious freedom.
• Nigerian Opposition Party Demands Release of Election Results in Imo State VOA 29 Apr 2011 -- In Nigeria, tension was high in the southeastern state of Imo as the people awaited the outcome of the disputed governorship election.
• Nigerian Opposition Parties Make Gains in State Houses VOA 29 Apr 2011 -- Nigerian opposition parties have increased their share of the country's powerful state governors in a vote that the Obama administration says reverses a downward slide of democracy.
• Ethiopia Denies ICRC Permission to Resume Ogaden Operation VOA 29 Apr 2011 -- Ethiopia has denied the International Committee of the Red Cross permission to resume humanitarian operations in the restive Ogaden region.
• Uganda Protesters Clash With Police Over Opposition Leader's Arrest VOA 29 Apr 2011 -- Riots have broken out in Kampala after the fourth arrest of opposition leader Kizza Besigye.
• UGANDA: Chaotic "walk-to-work" protests put Kampala in spotlight IRIN 29 Apr 2011 -- The situation in the capital, Kampala, deteriorated on 29 April, with riots breaking out in the city centre in protest at the brutal arrest of an opposition leader a day earlier.
• Liberia's Referendum Campaign Gets Underway Sunday VOA 29 Apr 2011 -- Campaigning to amend parts of Liberia’s constitution through a referendum gets underway Sunday.
• Laos to Hold Legislative Elections VOA 29 Apr 2011 -- Laos goes to the polls Saturday to elect representatives to its legislative branch, known as the National Assembly.
• Ban presses for end to issue over name of former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia UN News Centre 29 Apr 2011 -- Secretary-General Ban called for a speedy, effective and mutually acceptable resolution of the long-running dispute between Greece and the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia over the latter country’s name.
• DPR Korea: UN agencies begin emergency operations UN News Centre 29 Apr 2011 -- The UN World Food Programme and the UN Children’s Fund announced plans to introduce emergency operations.
• US Commerce Secretary Pushes for Trade Deal With Seoul VOA 29 Apr 2011 -- The U.S. commerce secretary says "time is of the essence" for lawmakers in Washington and Seoul to approve a free trade agreement.
• Chile, Colombia, Mexico, Peru Sign Trade Pact VOA 29 Apr 2011 -- The presidents of Chile, Colombia, Mexico and Peru have signed an agreement aimed at creating one of the biggest trading blocs in Latin America.