20 November 2011 Military News

Corps looks to Pacific, drawdown in Afghanistan USMC News 20 Nov 2011 -- With the current budget crisis, all branches of the military are looking for ways to cut spending. The downsizing of service members from Afghanistan in the near future have some people concerned about future troop placement.

Kearsarge Successfully Completes Light Off Assessment NNS 20 Nov 2011 -- Amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3) successfully completed its Light Off Assessment (LOA) Nov. 18, taking one step closer to finishing its four-month Phased Maintenance Availability (PMA) at BAE Systems Shipyard in Norfolk.
USS George H.W. Bush Arrives in 6th Fleet NNS 20 Nov 2011 -- Aircraft carrier USS George H.W. Bush (CVN 77), along with embarked squadrons and staffs of Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 8 and Destroyer Squadron (DESRON) 22, arrived in the U.S. 6th Fleet area of responsibility (AOR), Nov. 20.
USS Tortuga Embarks CLR 3, Prepares for Recovery Assistance in Thailand NNS 20 Nov 2011 -- Forward-deployed amphibious dock landing ship USS Tortuga (LSD 46) departed from White Beach Naval Facility, Okinawa Nov. 19, after embarking components of Combat Logistics Regiment (CLR) 3 in preparation to offer recovery assistance in distressed areas of the Kingdom of Thailand.
USS Essex, Stethem Arrive in Bali NNS 20 Nov 2011 -- Amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2) and guided missile destroyer USS Stethem (DDG 63) arrived in Bali, Indonesia, Nov. 20, for a port visit during their deployment to the Western Pacific and Indian Ocean.
Signal School trains using QR codes, latest technology Army News 20 Nov 2011 -- The General Dynamics LandWarNet School at Fort Gordon is developing mobile training content which uses technology referred to as 'Link Code' to train our Soldiers.

IAI Awarded a $35 million contract to Supply its advanced EHUD Autonomous Air Combat Maneuvering Instrumentation Training System to a foreign Customer Israel Aerospace Industries 20 Nov 2011 -- Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) has been awarded a $35 million contract to supply the next generation of its EHUD Autonomous Air Combat Maneuvering Instrumentation (AACMI) system to a foreign customer.

ICC Welcomes Qaddafi Son's Capture In Libya RFE/RL 20 Nov 2011 -- The International Criminal Court (ICC) has welcomed the news of former Libyan leader Muammar Qaddafi's son Saif al-Islam's capture in the south of the country.
NTC votes to give Saif al-Islam trial in Libya RIA Novosti 20 Nov 2011 -- Libya's National Transitional Council (NTC) voted that that the son of the late Libyan strongman Muammar Gaddafi, Saif al-Islam, who was arrested on Saturday, will be brought to trial in Libya but not transferred to the International Criminal Court, Sky News reported on Sunday.
Gaddafi son to get 'fair trial' - Libya's interim prime minister RIA Novosti 20 Nov 2011 -- Libya's interim Prime Minister Abdel Rahim al-Kib has said that the son of the late Libyan strongman Muammar Gaddafi, Saif al-Islam, who was arrested on Saturday, will be given a 'fair trial,' Sky News reported.
Libya Vows to Try Gadhafi Son, Ex-Intelligence Chief at Home VOA 20 Nov 2011 -- Libya's new leaders said Sunday they will try Moammar Gadhafi's son, Seif al-Islam, in Libya and will not hand him over to the International Criminal Court (ICC) in The Hague, Netherlands, where he is charged with crimes against humanity.

South Sudan Rebel Says Peace Talks Failed, Violence Likely VOA 20 Nov 2011 -- South Sudanese rebel leader George Athor Deng says peace talks with the country's ruling party have broken down and that his forces are prepared to continue fighting.

Mayor Bloomberg, Police Commissioner Kelly And District Attorney Vance Update New Yorkers On Arrest Of Suspect In Terror Case NYC.Gov 20 Nov 2011 -- Yesterday afternoon, New York City police officers arrested a 27-year-old Al Qaeda sympathizer who was plotting to bomb police patrol cars and also postal facilities, as well as target members of our Armed Forces returning from abroad. /li>
NYC Mayor Says Would-be Bomber Arrested VOA 20 Nov 2011 -- New York City police announced Sunday that they have arrested a man for allegedly plotting to bomb city facilities and U.S. military personnel.

Israeli defense minister evasive on Iran strike possibility RIA Novosti 20 Nov 2011 -- Israeli Defense Minister Ehud Barak has refused to say whether Israel is planning a preemptive strike on Iran.

Syria Baath Party In Damascus Hit By Rockets RFE/RL 20 Nov 2011 -- Residents and activists say that at least two rocket-propelled grenades have hit a building of Syria's governing Baath Party in the capital, Damascus.
Grenades Hit Syria's Baath Party Building in Damascus VOA 20 Nov 2011 -- Syrian activists say several rocket-propelled grenades hit a ruling Baath Party building in Damascus Sunday, as President Bashar al-Assad vowed he will not 'bow down' to international pressure to ease his brutal crackdown on dissent.

Protesters vs. police clashes back in Cairo RIA Novosti 20 Nov 2011 -- New violent clashes between protesters and police occurred outside the Interior Ministry of Egypt near Tahrir Square in Cairo, dozens of people were injured.
More than 900 hurt in Cairo clashes ahead of Egypt election RIA Novosti 20 Nov 2011 -- More than 900 people were injured as clashes erupted between riot police and protesters in Tahrir Square in the Egyptian capital Cairo on Saturday, health officials said on Sunday.
Egyptian Protesters Battle Police for Tahrir Square VOA 20 Nov 2011 -- Egyptian police have been battling for control of Cairo's Tahrir Square with protesters angry at the continuing role of the military in Egyptian politics. Medics say three people were killed Sunday and hundreds more were wounded.
Egyptians Angry Over 'Excessive' Military Force VOA 20 Nov 2011 -- An official of the U.S.-based group Human Rights Watch (HRW) says Egyptians are expressing anger and frustration at the military over the use of 'excessive' force to prevent anti-government protests.

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