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04 June 2013 Military News

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Current Operations

  • OIF/OEF/OND Casualty Update 04 Jun 2013 [PDF]

  • Media Availability with Gen. Dunford in NATO Headquarters, Brussels, Belgium DoD 04 Jun 2013 -- Presenter: General Joseph F. Dunford, Commander, International Security Assistance Force, U.S. Forces-Afghanistan
  • Afghan forces lead combined patrol with U.S. Soldiers Army News 04 Jun 2013 -- Afghan Local Police, Afghan National Army soldiers with 4th Tolai, 1st Kandak, 1st Brigade, 203rd Corps, and U.S. Soldiers with Troop C, 6th Squadron, 8th Cavalry Regiment, 4th Infantry Brigade Combat Team, 3rd Infantry Division, conducted a foot patrol, May 22, from Combat Outpost Baraki Barak, known as BBK, to make their presence known in the area and resupply Afghan National Army soldiers located in Baraki Rajan.
  • US: Taliban Inflicting Heavy Losses on Afghan Troops VOA 04 Jun 2013 -- The U.S. commander in Afghanistan, General Joseph Dunford, says Taliban insurgents are inflicting heavy losses on Afghan national security forces as the Afghans assume the lead.
  • Packages for locally engaged staff in Afghanistan UK MOD 04 Jun 2013 -- Defence Secretary Philip Hammond has announced the redundancy options available for the UK's locally engaged staff in Afghanistan.
  • Too Early for Post-2014 NATO Troop Numbers, Dunford Says AFPS 04 Jun 2013 -- Afghan forces are acquitting themselves well despite heavy losses in their first fighting season leading security efforts in Afghanistan, but it's too early to predict what troop support they'll need after 2014, NATO's top Afghanistan commander said here today.
  • Combined Force Kills Enemy Fighters in Kunduz Province AFPS 04 Jun 2013 -- A combined Afghan and coalition security force killed five enemy fighters who opened fire on them during a search for a senior Taliban leader in the Archi district of Afghanistan's Kunduz province today, military officials reported.
  • Afghan reintegration scheme in the spotlight IRIN 04 Jun 2013 -- A process of voluntary disarmament and reintegration of ex-combatants, the Afghanistan Peace and Reintegration Program (APRP), has been under way since 2010, but in the absence of a wider settlement, how successful can it hope to be?
  • UK Merlin choppers leaving Afghanistan Iran Press TV 04 Jun 2013 -- Britain is pulling out its fleet of Merlin choppers from Afghanistan in another sign of London's phased withdrawal of troops from the Asian country.
  • UK Merlins' Afghanistan mission over UK MOD 04 Jun 2013 -- The UK's Merlin helicopter fleet has concluded operations in Afghanistan after providing nearly 4 years of continuous front line support.
  • Red Cross pulling some staff out of Afghanistan Iran Press TV 04 Jun 2013 -- International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) says it is removing some of their international staff from Afghanistan due to the deteriorating security situation across the war-ravaged country.

  • Northcom Supports Flood Response in Iowa AFPS 04 Jun 2013 -- At the request of the Federal Emergency Management Agency, U.S. Northern Command recently activated a defense coordinating officer and supporting staff element to FEMA's Region 7 to support flood response efforts in Iowa.

Defense Policy / Programs

  • WikiLeaks Court Martial Underway VOA 04 Jun 2013 -- The court martial of U.S. Army Private Bradley Manning, who gave hundreds of thousands of secret government files to the WikiLeaks website, began this week in a courtroom at Fort Meade, Maryland. Some analysts say Manning is a traitor who endangered American lives, while supporters believe he is a whistleblowing hero.
  • Trial Begins for Soldier Accused of Classified Leaks AFPS 04 Jun 2013 -- With the prosecution accusing Army Pfc. Bradley Manning of causing immeasurable harm to national security and Manning's attorney portraying the soldier as "young and naïve, but good-intentioned," Manning's court-martial in what has become known as "the WikiLeaks case" began here yesterday.

  • Sexual assault is a 'cancer,' Welsh says AFNS 04 Jun 2013 -- The Air Force chief of staff testified in front of the Senate Armed Services Committee along with the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff and service chiefs from the Army, Navy Marine Corps and Coast Guard on pending legislation regarding sexual assaults in the military June 4.
  • Leaders Urge Care in Changing Commanders' UCMJ Responsibilities AFPS 04 Jun 2013 -- Commanders must be a part of any solution to the crisis of sexual assault in the military, service leaders told the Senate Armed Services Committee today.
  • Military Will Work With Congress to Combat Sexual Assault AFPS 04 Jun 2013 -- Military leaders look forward to working with Congress to get the tools needed to combat the scourge of sexual assault in the ranks, Army Gen. Martin E. Dempsey told the Senate Armed Services Committee today.
  • US Senate Considers Changes to Curb Sexual Assault in Military VOA 04 Jun 2013 -- Congress is questioning top U.S. commanders in a hearing aimed at changing the decades-old military justice system to stem sexual assault in the military.

  • First Naval Construction Division Decommissioned NNS 04 Jun 2013 -- After more than a decade of overseeing Navy Seabee efforts around the world, the First Naval Construction Division (1NCD) was decommissioned May 31 during a ceremony at Naval Station Norfolk.
  • Heftier unmanned ground vehicle offers more lifting, hauling strength Army News 04 Jun 2013 -- A small car can't pull a heavy trailer. Sports utility vehicles don't have a compact car's fuel efficiency. A perfect, one-size-fits-all vehicle doesn't exist. The same goes for unmanned ground vehicles, known as UGVs.
  • Seventh-annual Pacific disaster response exercise begins in Indonesia Army News 04 Jun 2013 -- U.S. Army Pacific, in partnership with the Tentara Nasional Indonesia, began their seventh-annual Pacific Resilience Disaster Response Exercise and Exchange at the International Peace and Security Center in Sentul, Indonesia, June 3.
  • Only mobilized Va. National Guard unit serving war effort trains for Afghan convoy duty Army News 04 Jun 2013 -- To get ready to work with their Afghan counterparts delivering supplies throughout the country, the Virginia National Guard's 1710th Transportation Company finished its Culminating Training Event here recently.
  • Odierno: Sexual assault, harassment cannot be tolerated in Army Army News 04 Jun 2013 -- Sexual assault and harassment are serious problems the Army is vigorously addressing, said Chief of Staff of the Army Gen. Ray Odierno.
  • Commander Credits Southcom's Success to Partnerships AFPS 04 Jun 2013 -- Partnerships have been U.S. Southern Command's cornerstone throughout its 50 years of existence and will continue to be vital to its mission, Southcom's commander said today.
  • Southcom's Engagement Critical to Stability, Carter Says AFPS 04 Jun 2013 -- U.S. Southern Command and its predecessors have played a critical, stabilizing role since the the Caribbean Defense Command was established in 1941 by President Franklin D. Roosevelt, Deputy Defense Secretary Ash Carter said today in Miami.
  • MCM Crews Olympian and Spartan Departs for Western Pacific Deployment NNS 04 Jun 2013 -- The Mine Countermeasure (MCM) Ship Crews Olympian and Spartan began a six-month deployment on forward deployed mine warfare ships in the 5th Fleet Area of Operation, May 30.
  • After 3 decades, maintainers keep B-1 on top AFNS 04 Jun 2013 -- With a career that spans across three decades and a warfighting reputation that rivals nearly every aircraft in the Air Force's arsenal, the B-1 Bomber has established itself as one of the United States' most crucial assets to maintaining air and ground superiority.
  • People at Center of Defense Acquisition Process, Official Says AFPS 04 Jun 2013 -- People are at the core of the Defense Department's Better Buying Power 2.0 acquisition program, the assistant secretary of defense for acquisition said in a recent interview.
  • Joint Ops: Marines, sailors collaborate to accomplish mission USMC News 04 Jun 2013 -- Marines from II Marine Expeditionary Force participated in a Marine Prepositioning Force Exercise here, May 22-30. The exercise was used to give service members the chance to learn first-hand all the procedures involved in unloading and readying a ship full of equipment to re-supply ground forces.
  • SP-MAGTF Crisis Response Arrives in Spain USMC News 04 Jun 2013 -- Approximately 500 Marines and sailors arrived aboard Moron Air Base, May 5- 13, to serve as Special-Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force Crisis Response, a new expeditionary unit positioned forward to respond to limited crisis within the Mediterranean and African area-of-responsibility .
  • Battle of Midway Still Influences Navy Forward Presence in Pacific Says Panel NNS 04 Jun 2013 -- Navy History and Heritage Command (NHHC) in partnership with the Navy's Chief of Information (CHINFO) provided a unique and thought-provoking look on June 3 into the Battle of Midway, a turning point for the Allies during WWII.

  • Russia Slams US Patriot Plans for Jordan RIA Novosti 04 Jun 2013 -- Moscow considers the US move to send Patriot missiles and fighter jets to Jordan as an attempt to pump foreign weaponry into a highly volatile region, the Russian Foreign Ministry said Tuesday.

  • Media Availability with Gen. Breedlove in NATO Headquarters, Brussels, Belgium DoD 04 Jun 2013 -- Presenter: General Philip Breedlove, NATO Supreme Allied Commander Europe
  • Rasmussen Outlines Cyber Progress, Urges Defense Investment AFPS 04 Jun 2013 -- NATO will form quick-reaction cyber defense teams to protect its own networks and aid allies who come under attack, Secretary General Anders Fogh Rasmussen said here today.
  • NATO Defense Ministers Focus on Afghanistan, Cyber, Libya AFPS 04 Jun 2013 -- NATO defense ministers meeting here will discuss a new direction for operations in Afghanistan, alliance cyber defense efforts and a possible Libya training mission, Air Force Gen. Philip M. Breedlove told reporters today.
  • NATO to send team of experts to Libya Iran Press TV 04 Jun 2013 -- NATO will send a team of experts to Libya to give technical advice to the Libyan military in terms of training as the North African country faces a flow of fighters from Mali.
  • NATO to send expert team to Libya to assess aid request NATO 04 Jun 2013 -- NATO Secretary General Anders Fogh Rasmussen said ahead of the start Tuesday's (4 June 2013) NATO Defence Ministerial that Allied nations have decided to send an expert-level delegation to Libya to identify areas where NATO can provide assistance. "Last week the Libyan government requested NATO's advice in the security field. We have already moved fast to respond," the Secretary General said.
  • Defence Ministers make progress on cyber protection NATO 04 Jun 2013 -- In their first-ever meeting dedicated to cyber defence on Tuesday (June 4), NATO Defence Ministers agreed that the Alliance's cyber-defence capability should be fully operational by the autumn, extending protection to all the networks owned and operated by the Alliance.
  • Cyber Defence, Afghanistan tops NATO June Ministerial Agenda NATO 04 Jun 2013 -- NATO Defence Ministers will hold a first round-table discussion dedicated to cyber defence at their two-day June ministerial talks which start on Tuesday (4 June 2013). The mission in Afghanistan, capabilities and a meeting of the NATO-Georgia Commission also feature on the ministerial agenda.

  • Russia to Build Military Robots Lab RIA Novosti 04 Jun 2013 -- A military robots development laboratory will be set up at the Degtyarev arms factory in the central Russian city of Kovrov, Russian Deputy Prime Minister Dmitry Rogozin said on Tuesday.
  • Russia May Soon Adopt 'Future Soldier' Gear – Rogozin RIA Novosti 04 Jun 2013 -- The Russian version of "future soldier" gear could be put into service with the armed forces in the near future, Deputy Prime Minister Dmitry Rogozin said Tuesday.

  • June 4, 2013 - U.S. Department of State Daily Press Briefing US Dept. of State 04 Jun 2013
  • Press Briefing by Press Secretary Jay Carney, 6/4/2013 The White House 04 Jun 2013

Defense Industry

Other Conflicts

News Reports

  • French officials' claim on Iran nuclear activity is 'baseless' IRNA 04 Jun 2013 -- Foreign Ministry Spokesman Abbas Araqchi, reacting to French President remarks said that French officials are taking stances against Iran peaceful nuclear activities with baseless claims, which are not conforming with existing realities.
  • Ashton: We are determined to settle Iran's nuclear program IRNA 04 Jun 2013 -- European Union Foreign Policy Chief Catherine Ashton said the West is determined to continue diplomatic efforts and find a political solution through negotiation to disputes on Iran's nuclear program.
  • Supreme Leader: Vote for any candidate of Pres. Election is vote for IRI IRNA 04 Jun 2013 -- S. Leader of Islamic Revolution said at commemoration service of 24th demise anniversary of founder of Islamic Rep, Imam Khomeini votes for any candidate of Presidential Election would be confidence votes for Islamic Republic and election's authenticity.
  • US expands illegal sanctions on Iran Iran Press TV 04 Jun 2013 -- The United States has expanded its illegal sanctions on Iran's currency and auto industry over unfounded allegations about the Islamic Republic's nuclear energy program.
  • Presidential candidate Jalili hails Iran's progress in nuclear technology Iran Press TV 04 Jun 2013 -- Iran's presidential candidate Saeed Jalili says the Islamic Republic has made substantial progress in the field of nuclear technology thanks to its resistance against Western pressure.
  • Iran cleric asks candidates to respect law, avoid mudslinging Iran Press TV 04 Jun 2013 -- A senior cleric has called on Iran's presidential candidates to adhere to the Constitution while avoiding mudslinging against their rivals and pro-Western gestures.
  • US Goes After Iran's Puppet Companies VOA 04 Jun 2013 -- The United States is upping the pressure on Tehran and its nuclear program, going after what it calls a network of 'front companies' designed to benefit Iran's leadership.

  • Iran summons Qatar envoy over terror network Iran Press TV 04 Jun 2013 -- Iran Foreign Ministry has summoned Qatar chargé d'affaires in Tehran following reports of the dismantlement of a terrorist network with links to the spy agency of an Arab state.

  • UN rights office calls on Turkish government to ensure freedom of assembly UN News Centre 04 Jun 2013 -- The United Nations human rights office urged the Government of Turkey to guarantee that its citizens have the right to assemble freely and in a peaceful manner, following days of violent clashes between protestors and police.
  • Turkish Deputy PM Apologizes to Protesters VOA 04 Jun 2013 -- Turkey's deputy prime minister has apologized for a police crackdown on a demonstration that sparked nationwide anti-government protests. The gesture came on the fifth day of unrest, with a national trade union beginning a two-day strike.
  • Turkey Protests Reveal Wider Political Struggle VOA 04 Jun 2013 -- The continuing demonstrations in Turkey started as a protest against plans to develop a popular square in Istanbul that is a symbol of Turkey's commitment to secularism. But analysts say the protests have expanded to cover a variety of other issues, including frustration with the ruling party's attitude toward large segments of the population that do not support it.
  • Turkey's main union launches two-day strike in support of protests Iran Press TV 04 Jun 2013 -- Turkey's main union federation has launched a two-day strike to protest against the violent police crackdown on anti-government demonstrations.
  • Turkey's Deputy PM Says 'Lesson Learned,' Calls For End To Protests RFE/RL 04 Jun 2013 -- Turkey's Deputy Prime Minister Bulent Arinc has appealed for an end to mass street protests, saying the government has 'learned its lesson' after five days of violence.

  • Court Ruling on Gbagbo Sparks Frustration in Ivory Coast VOA 04 Jun 2013 -- Frustration with the International Criminal Court (ICC) is growing in Ivory Coast following Monday's decision that gave prosecutors more time to build their case against former President Laurent Gbagbo. Both supporters and detractors of Gbagbo say continued uncertainty surrounding his fate could hinder the Ivory Coast reconciliation process.

  • Surveillance technologies must not undermine freedom of expression - UN expert UN News Centre 04 Jun 2013 -- Surveillance technologies used by Governments must not violate their citizens' privacy, a United Nations independent expert stressed today, calling on States to ensure that free expression is not compromised.

  • Russia's Proton-M Spacecraft Orbits SES-6 Telecoms Satellite RIA Novosti 04 Jun 2013 -- A Russian Proton-M launch vehicle, which blasted off from the Baikonur space center in Kazakhstan on Monday, put a SES-6 telecommunications satellite into orbit, a spokesman for the Russian Space Agency (Roscosmos) said on Tuesday.



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