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• OIF/OEF/OND Casualty Update 01 Feb 2013 [PDF]
• "Bloody Hundredth" flies back into action AFRICOM 01 Feb 2013 -- More than 100 Airmen from the 100th Air Refueling Wing, RAF Mildenhall, England deployed Jan. 26 to a location in Western Europe in support of international military operations in Mali.
• It takes a team: Airmen contribute to Kingpin success AFNS 01 Feb 2013 -- The Air Force's mission in Southwest Asia has many components, one of which is little known, yet vital to mission success.

Defense Policy / Programs

• Secret Monitoring Clouds 9/11 Proceedings VOA 01 Feb 2013 -- Military judge in 9/11 case has cut off U.S. government censors after discovering someone outside the court had control over audio feeds of the proceedings.
• Paris Visit Honors Important Relationship, Carter Says AFPS 01 Feb 2013 -- Deputy Defense Secretary Ashton B. Carter spent a rainy day in Paris today, meeting face-to-face with that nation's top military leaders and their advisers.
• Commanding general shares outlook on 2nd MAW's future USMC News 01 Feb 2013 -- Maj. Gen. Glenn M. Walters, commanding general of 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing, shared his thoughts on 2012 and his outlook for the new year in a recent interview.
• USS California Changes Commanders NNS 01 Feb 2013 -- Virginia-class attack submarine USS California (SSN 781), held a change of command ceremony at the Submarine Force Library and Museum in Groton Feb. 1.
• NMCB 11 Awarded Battle 'E' for FY2012 NNS 01 Feb 2013 -- Naval Mobile Construction Battalion (NMCB) 11 was the active component awarded the Atlantic Fleet Naval Construction Force (NCF) Battle Efficiency (Battle 'E') award for fiscal year 2012.
• ESG 3 and I MEB strengthen interoperability as initial phase of Dawn Blitz 2013 ends NNS 01 Feb 2013 -- Expeditionary Strike Group Three (ESG 3) and 1st Marine Expeditionary Brigade (1st MEB) successfully wrapped up the initial phase of Dawn Blitz 2013 (DB 13), aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Boxer (LHD 4), Jan. 31.
• Cheyenne Visits Subic Bay during Western Pacific Deployment NNS 01 Feb 2013 -- The last of the improved Lost Angeles-class submarines, USS Cheyenne (SSN 773), arrived in Subic Bay Feb. 1 as part of its Western Pacific deployment.
• Navy to Implement New Fleet RIDE/PTS Rules NNS 01 Feb 2013 -- The Navy will implement two new programming changes within the Fleet RIDE-Perform to Serve (FR-PTS) system that are designed to align the FR-PTS and Career Management System-Interactive Detailing (CMS-ID) application windows, helping Sailors with order negotiation, and improving system efficiency for career counselors, according to a Navy message released Feb. 1.
• CNO Addresses Budget Concerns, 'Pacific Pivot' at San Diego Conference NNS 01 Feb 2013 -- Chief of Naval Operations (CNO) Adm. Jonathan Greenert addressed the impact of Department of Defense budget cuts and the Pentagon's 'Pacific Pivot' shift in operational focus during a visit to San Diego Jan. 31.
• North Korean Nuke and Missile Tests Undermine Stability AFPS 01 Feb 2013 -- North Korea’s nuclear weapons and ballistic missile programs constitute a serious threat to international peace and security and undermine the peace and stability of the Korean Peninsula as well as the Northeast Asia region.
• Pacific Fleet Commander Discusses Rebalance, Asia-Pacific Mission at AFCEA West NNS 01 Feb 2013 -- Adm. Cecil D. Haney highlighted the U.S. Pacific Fleet mission and how the Navy is supporting the U.S. strategic rebalance to the Asia-Pacific.
• U.S. to pursue military relationship with China: U.S. commander CNA 01 Feb 2013 -- The United States will pursue a "lasting relationship" with China, including on the military level, even as it continues to strengthen its commitment to U.S. partners in the Asia-Pacific region.
• Marines, sailors from Okinawa conduct disaster exercise in Nepal USMC News 01 Feb 2013 -- Members from III Marine Expeditionary Force to conduct the first Humanitarian Assistance/Disaster Relief Table Top Exercise with participants from the Government of Nepal, Department of State, multinational observers and other agencies.
• Africa Mission Changes to Meet Threats, Build Capabilities AFPS 01 Feb 2013 -- Soon after the 9-11 attacks, the United States recognized the strategic importance of Djibouti and with cooperation from the country’s government established Combined Joint Task Force - Horn of Africa.
• Hagel: Accountability Key Factor to Defense Management AFPS 01 Feb 2013 -- Accountability is at the heart of managing the Defense Department, former Nebraska Sen. Chuck Hagel told the Senate Armed Services Committee.
• Stavridis Links Security Capability, Economic Progress AFPS 01 Feb 2013 -- Strong economies and strong security capability go hand in hand, fostered through close international, interagency and private-public cooperation, Navy Adm. James G. Stavridis said.
• Program officer visits integrated F-35 testing facility AFNS 01 Feb 2013 -- Members of the F-35 Integrated Test Force showcased their accomplishments in the developmental test program to the F-35 Lightning II Joint Program executive officer during his vist here Jan. 22.
• Grounded USS Guardian to be Dismantled NNS 01 Feb 2013 -- After running aground on Tubbataha Reef near the Philippines, the Navy has determined that the 23-year old USS Guardian will be dismantled and safely removed from the reef in sections.
• Army Relases December 2012 and Calendar Year 2012 Suicide Information DoD 01 Feb 2013
• VA Issues New Report on Suicide Data AFPS 01 Feb 2013 -- The Veterans Affairs Department released a comprehensive report on veterans who die by suicide.
• Russian Navy Chief Attends Mistral Lay-Down Ceremony in France RIA Novosti 01 Feb 2013 -- The Commander of the Russian Navy, Admiral Viktor Chirkov, will attend an official keel laying ceremony for the first Mistral-class amphibious assault ship being built at a French shipyard for Russia.
• Russia Completes Indian Carrier Engine Repairs RIA Novosti 01 Feb 2013 -- Russia’s Sevmash shipyard has fixed the engine problems which caused a delay in the delivery of the refitted aircraft carrier Vikramaditya to the Indian navy last year.
• Russia, Armenia Set Up Joint Defense Enterprises RIA Novosti 01 Feb 2013 -- Russia and Armenia are to establish joint defense enterprises under the Collective Security Treaty Organization.
• Building connectivity between Special Forces and partners NATO 01 Feb 2013 -- Optimising the employment of Special Forces and building on the lessons learnt in current operations is crucial to improving Alliance capabilities.
• Secretary General welcomes Lithuanian leadership and commitment NATO 01 Feb 2013 -- Lithuania has shown leadership and commitment in facing security challenges, and can play a leading role in tackling economic challenges as well, NATO Secretary General Anders Fogh Rasmussen said.
• NATO Urges Lithuania to Increase Defense Spending RIA Novosti 01 Feb 2013 -- NATO Secretary General Anders Fogh Rasmussen, who is in Lithuania on an official visit, praised the country for dealing with security challenges, but emphasized the need to increase defense spending.
• U.S. Department of State Daily Press Briefing, February 1, 2013 US Dept. of State 01 Feb 2013
• Press Briefing by Press Secretary Jay Carney, 2/1/13 The White House 01 Feb 2013

Defense Industry

• DoD News: Contracts for February 01, 2013

Other Conflicts

• Daily Press Briefing by the Office of the Spokesperson for the Secretary-General, 1 February 2013 United Nations 01 Feb 2013
• Syria Asks UN Security Council to Condemn Israeli Airstrikes RIA Novosti 01 Feb 2013 -- The Syrian Foreign Ministry sent a letter to the UN Security Council asking the organization to condemn Israeli air strikes on a military research center near Damascus.
• Russia Denies Rumors of Planned Talks with Syrian Opposition RIA Novosti 01 Feb 2013 -- The Russian Foreign Ministry denied reports claiming that a four-party meeting between Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov, senior US and UN officials and a Syrian opposition leader is being set up on the sidelines of the Munich Security Conference.
• Urgently-needed UN relief aid reaches northern Syria for first time UN News Centre 01 Feb 2013 -- The United Nations refugee agency this week delivered emergency winter aid for the first time to the Azzas area of northern Syria.
• UN Delivers Aid to Northern Syria VOA 01 Feb 2013 -- The United Nations refugee agency says it brought winter emergency relief this week to thousands of internally displaced people in northern Syria.
• Breakdown of Syria aid pledges in Kuwait IRIN 01 Feb 2013 -- The international community pledged more than US$1.5 billion in humanitarian aid to Syria on 30 January, in the most successful fundraising conference in UN history.
• In Mali Combat, Both Sides Accused of Rights Violations VOA 01 Feb 2013 -- Human rights groups say Malian troops and Islamic militants have committed grave rights violations including summary executions and the use of children in combat.
• Mali: UN genocide adviser warns of reprisals against Tuareg and Arab populations UN News Centre 01 Feb 2013 -- A senior United Nations official warned of the risk of reprisal attacks against Tuareg and Arab civilians in various regions of northern Mali.
• French-Backed Malian Forces Secure Former Rebel Stronghold VOA 01 Feb 2013 -- French-backed Malian forces are securing the town of Kidal, the last major stronghold of Islamist militants in the country's north.
• UK-France relationship strong in Mali operation UK MOD 01 Feb 2013 -- UK operations in support of the French military in Mali are continuing from Evreux Air Base near Paris.
• Pakistan Blast Targets Shi'ite Mosque VOA 01 Feb 2013 -- A suicide bomber apparently targeting Shi'ite Muslims blew himself up outside a mosque in northwest Pakistan, killing at least 21 people.
• Suicide blast kills 22 people in NW Pakistan IRNA 01 Feb 2013 -- At least 22 people were killed and 40 others injured when a suicide bomber blew himself up outside a mosque in Northwestern Pakistan.
• U.S. repeats call for peaceful resolution of Diaoyutais row CNA 01 Feb 2013 -- The commander of the U.S. Pacific Command reiterated the U.S. policy of a peaceful resolution of the territorial disputes in the East China Sea, which have resulted in growing tensions between China and Japan.
• Taiwan Pres reaffirms East China Sea Peace Initiative CNA 01 Feb 2013 -- President Ma reaffirmed his peace initiative with regard to the disputed Diaoyutai Islands in the East China Sea.
• Can Secretary of State John Kerry Bring Peace to Israel and the Palestinians? VOA 01 Feb 2013 -- More than 40 years ago, U.S. Secretary of State William Rogers proposed a plan for peace between the Israelis and Palestinians.
• Landmine danger persists in Somalia IRIN 01 Feb 2013 -- Thousands of landmines and other unexploded ordnance scattered in parts of Somalia over past decades of conflict are emerging as a threat to the relative security now being enjoyed there.

News Reports

• Biden Warns Iran: Diplomacy Won't Last Forever VOA 01 Feb 2013 -- U.S. Vice President Joe Biden has warned Iran that time is running out for a diplomatic resolution of the conflict over its nuclear program.
• Iran indigenization of aerospace technology fully operational IRNA 01 Feb 2013 -- Iran fully indigenized aerospace cycle’s technology by sending living creatures into space aboard an home-made bio-capsule.
• Egyptian Protesters, Police Clash Near Presidential Palace VOA 01 Feb 2013 -- Anti-government demonstrators clashed with security forces facing Egypt's presidential palace, throwing gasoline bombs as police responded with tear gas and water cannons.
• Security, Protesters Clash At Egypt's Presidential Palace RFE/RL 01 Feb 2013 -- Egyptian security forces have used water cannon and fired shots into the air as protesters threw Molotov cocktails and stones into the grounds of the Presidential Palace in Cairo.
• 10 Injured at Protest Outside Egypt’s Presidential Palace RIA Novosti 01 Feb 2013 -- Ten people were injured in Cairo in clashes with police outside the presidential palace in Cairo, the country’s health ministry said.
• Protesters Gather Outside Egypt's Presidential Palace VOA 01 Feb 2013 -- Opponents of Islamist President Mohamed Morsi hurled molotov cocktails at his palace as protesters returned to the streets of Egypt demanding his overthrow after the deadliest violence of his seven months in power.
• Tens Of Thousands Rally Against Iraqi Prime Minister RFE/RL 01 Feb 2013 -- Tens of thousands of Sunni Muslims have rallied in Iraq in another show of discontent with the Shi'ite-led government.
• Iraq's Chaldeans Get New Patriarch RFE/RL 01 Feb 2013 -- Bishops from the Iraq-based Chaldean Catholic Church have chosen the archbishop of Kirkuk as their new patriarch.
• Elections, jobs critical for Haiti’s current and future stability, says outgoing UN envoy UN News Centre 01 Feb 2013 -- The outgoing head of the United Nations peacekeeping mission in Haiti says that during his 20-months tenure, security had greatly improved in the Caribbean country.
• Clinton Steps Down As Secretary Of State With Achievements But No Breakthroughs RFE/RL 01 Feb 2013 -- Hillary Clinton leaves the post with sky-high approval ratings and, according to President Barack Obama, major credit for restoring America's image and frayed alliances.
• Somalia: UN relief official cautions against complacency on food security UN News Centre 01 Feb 2013 -- The top United Nations relief official in Somalia today announced that the number of people in crisis in the Horn of Africa country was halved in the past six months, but cautioned that the situation remains fragile and that the gains could reverse without continued support to meet people's basic needs.