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09 September 2013 Military News

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  • KC-46 Tanker 'On Cost, On Schedule,' Acting AF Secretary Says AFPS 09 Sep 2013 -- The Air Force's KC-46 air refueling tanker project is "on cost and on schedule," Acting Air Force Secretary Eric Fanning said here today.
  • Unitas Maritime Exercise Promotes Unity, Interoperability AFPS 09 Sep 2013 -- Ships, aircraft and personnel from 15 nations launched the most enduring maritime exercise within U.S. Southern Command's area of responsibility yesterday, with scenarios designed to increase their ability to work together to address regional challenges and threats.
  • History that will live on: 24th Marines USMC News 09 Sep 2013 -- The 24th Marine Regiment unit colors along with its prestigious history were cased to pave the way for Combat Logistics Regiment 4 during a deactivation and activation ceremony at the unit's headquarters Sept. 8.
  • Army researchers seek better airdrops Army News 09 Sep 2013 -- Among the many testing capabilities housed at the Natick Soldier Systems Center, the Roller Load Test Facility offers the unique ability to simulate the roller and rail systems used in aircraft to deliver cargo airdrops -- all while still on the ground.
  • Fort Leonard Wood breaks ground on new dental facility Army News 09 Sep 2013 -- The corner of Kansas Avenue and Utah Street will soon be home to a new dental facility as Fort Leonard Wood officials broke ground Aug. 29 allowing construction to begin.
  • Multi-component training ensures readiness of Total Army Force Army News 09 Sep 2013 -- First Army Division East recently demonstrated its ability to conduct multi-component training to ensure the readiness of the Total Army Force in a fiscally constrained environment, joining internal and external active duty forces with reserve component forces and showcasing relationships built over a decade of war.
  • 2nd CEB's ABVs receive important upgrades USMC News 09 Sep 2013 -- Firing more than 1,700 pounds of explosives into a mine field the assault breaching vehicle is one of the best tools the Marine Corps has to clear paths for tanks and other vehicles through dangerous ground.
  • CLB-5 Marines conduct combat operations center exercise USMC News 09 Sep 2013 -- Firing more than 1,700 pounds of explosives into a mine field the assault breaching vehicle is one of the best tools the Marine Corps has to clear paths for tanks and other vehicles through dangerous ground.
  • Navy Program 'Excelerates' Alternative Energy NNS 09 Sep 2013 -- As the Department of the Navy (DoN) continues to emphasize the need for energy security, the Office of Naval Research (ONR) announced Sept. 9 it will increase its support for Energy Excelerator, a Hawaii-based program that funds development of new and innovative energy ideas.
  • Navy RAD 'Takes Action,' Shifts to Phase III NNS 09 Sep 2013 -- Chief of Naval Operations' Reducing Administrative Distractions (RAD) initiative moved from Phase II (Propose Changes) to Phase III (Take Action) Sept. 9, marking the final phase of the RAD effort.
  • USS Harry S. Truman Provides Medical Assistance to Canadian Sailor NNS 09 Sep 2013 -- The aircraft carrier USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75) provided medical assistance to a Canadian sailor assigned to HMCS Toronto, Aug. 27.
  • Centcom Program Bridges Scientific, Technological Gaps AFPS 09 Sep 2013 -- Step onto an elevator beside Martin Drake, U.S. Central Command's chief science and technology advisor, and one might be surprised to hear him deliver to perfect strangers an unclassified tutorial he calls "Science and Technology 101."
  • APS 13 sets sail for Africa after months of training USMC News 09 Sep 2013 -- Marines and sailors with Security Cooperation Task Force Africa Partnership Station 13 board the Royal Netherlands Navy (RNLN) landing platform dock (LPD) HNLMS Rotterdam (L800) as the sun peers over the horizon August 30. The group of warriors embarked on a three-month deployment with a unique mission: strengthen global maritime partnerships through military engagement and collaborative security in Africa.
  • UNITAS Kicks Off in Colombia NNS 09 Sep 2013 -- Naval forces from Brazil, Canada, Chile, Colombia, the Dominican Republic, Honduras, Peru, the United Kingdom and the United States kicked off UNITAS 2013, an annual multinational exercise, Sept. 8 in Cartagena, Colombia.
  • Undersea Domain Operating Concept Approved by Chief of Naval Operations NNS 09 Sep 2013 -- The Chief of Naval Operations recently approved the Undersea Domain Operating Concept (UDOC) to ensure the U.S. Navy maintains undersea superiority into the future.
  • Hampton visits Subic Bay during Western Pacific Deployment NNS 09 Sep 2013 -- The San Diego based Los Angeles-class, fast attack submarine USS Hampton (SSN 767) arrived at Subic Bay, Philippines, Sept. 6 for a visit as part of its deployment to the Western Pacific.
  • Army chemical lab earns top grade in proficiency test Army News 09 Sep 2013 -- The U.S. Army Edgewood Chemical Biological Center's Forensic Analytical Center continues to be a pioneer in the area of forensic analysis for monitoring the proliferation of weapons of mass destruction, as well as analysis of samples associated with possible terrorist attacks or breaches of security.
  • Winnefeld: National Guard program one of nation's best foreign policy bargains Army News 09 Sep 2013 -- The National Guard State Partnership Program is 'one of the best foreign policy bargains our nation has,' the vice chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff said here last week.
  • New training facility key to contracting mission Army News 09 Sep 2013 -- Members of the Mission and Installation Contracting Command and guests celebrated the opening of a new training facility with a ribbon cutting ceremony Sept. 9 at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston.
  • PEO C3T leadership changes hands, issuing in a new era for tactical communications Army News 09 Sep 2013 -- The Army's tactical communications network - a top modernization priority - is in the hands of a new leader.
  • CECOM, industry, collaborate to establish organic COTS radio sustainment support Army News 09 Sep 2013 -- CECOM's Logistics and Readiness Center led the way with Product Manager Network Systems, Army DA G8 and Tobyhanna Army Depot to establish organic radio repair capabilities through maintenance partnership agreements between Tobyhanna Army Depot and three original equipment manufacturers, said Ceciliana Cruz, logistics management specialists, LRC.

  • Russian Military Inspectors to Fly Over France RIA Novosti 09 Sep 2013 -- Russian military inspectors will begin monitoring flights over France starting on Monday under the international Open Skies Treaty, a Russian Defense Ministry official said.
  • Russian Troops Set off to Belarus for Joint Military Drills RIA Novosti 09 Sep 2013 -- Over 2,500 Russian troops set off on Monday to Belarus for large-scale joint strategic military exercises code named Zapad 2013 (West 2013), the Russian Defense Ministry said in a statement.

  • Royal Navy air squadron reformed to fly new jets UK MOD 09 Sep 2013 -- A historic naval air squadron is to be resurrected as the first Royal Navy formation to fly the Lightning II Joint Strike Fighter aircraft.
  • New partnership to equip defence sector for long-term success UK MOD 09 Sep 2013 -- Prime Minister David Cameron will today give his backing to a new joint government and industry vision for growth in the UK defence sector.

  • Iran Army, IRGC to hold joint drill: Cmdr. Iran Press TV 09 Sep 2013 -- Deputy Chief of Staff of Iran's Armed Forces Major General Mohammad Baqeri says the Army and the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) plan to stage joint maneuvers in the near future.

  • September 9, 2013 - U.S. Department of State Daily Press Briefing US Dept. of State 09 Sep 2013

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  • 9 September 2013 - Press Conference by Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon at United Nations Headquarters United Nations 09 Sep 2013

  • Remarks As Prepared for Delivery by National Security Advisor Susan E. Rice The White House 09 Sep 2013
  • National Security Advisor Makes Case for Action in Syria AFPS 09 Sep 2013 -- National Security Advisor Susan E. Rice today explained the objectives of punitive military strikes under consideration in response to the use of chemical weapons by the Bashar Assad regime against Syrian civilians.
  • UN Chief Wants Syrian Chemical Weapons Stockpile Destroyed VOA 09 Sep 2013 -- U.N. Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon says he will urge the Security Council to demand that Syria transfer its chemical weapons stocks to areas in the country where they can be safely stored and destroyed. His call comes as Moscow urges Damascus to put its weapons under international control to avert a possible U.S. military strike.
  • Britain Fears Being Sidelined As US, France Debate Syria Strikes VOA 09 Sep 2013 -- As the U.S. considers launching military strikes against Syria over alleged chemical weapons use, there is much concern in Britain over the country's future role in the world after a parliamentary vote ruled out military action. In a country that has long prided itself on its ability to 'punch above its weight,' fears are growing that Britain's global reputation is fading.
  • White House in Full Press for Congressional Approval of Syria Strike VOA 09 Sep 2013 -- In a television address set for Tuesday, President Barack Obama will make his case directly to the American people to support military action against Syria in response to the use of chemical weapons there. There is intense activity under way in Washington as President Obama prepares to appeal directly to the public.
  • Some Syrian Rebel Chiefs Back US Strike VOA 09 Sep 2013 -- Some in the rebel Free Syrian Free Army have high hopes a U.S. strike against the Syrian government will turn the tide of the civil war in their favor and put an end the fighting. As the U.S. Congress considers approving limited strikes to punish President Bashar al-Assad's alleged use of chemical weapons, a Free Army captain in Lebanon, as well as analysts say these hopes will unravel when bombs start falling.
  • US using issue of chemical weapons to launch war: Syria FM Iran Press TV 09 Sep 2013 -- Syrian Foreign Minister Walid Muallem has accused the US of using the issue of chemical weapons as a 'pretext' to launch a war against his country.
  • Syria army attacks militants in Ma'loula Christian village Iran Press TV 09 Sep 2013 -- Syrian troops have launched an attack on hills overlooking the Christian-majority village of Ma'loula, two days after militant groups captured parts of the ancient village.
  • Kerry to Assad: Hand over chemical arms to prevent strikes Iran Press TV 09 Sep 2013 -- US Secretary of State John Kerry continues efforts to gain international support for Washington's controversial plan to launch strikes on Syria.
  • Russia's stance on Syria unflinching: Lavrov Iran Press TV 09 Sep 2013 -- Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov says his country's position regarding Syria is fixed and will not change under varying circumstances.
  • US should expect everything if attacks Syria: Pres. Assad Iran Press TV 09 Sep 2013 -- Syrian President Bashar al-Assad has warned of massive retaliation if the United States launches a military strike against his country.
  • China urges UN to handle Syria case Iran Press TV 09 Sep 2013 -- As US war rhetoric intensifies against Syria, China has appealed to Washington to return to the United Nations and seek a consensus in order to properly handle the Syrian issue.
  • U.S.: 'Common Sense' Says Syria Regime Used Chemical Arms RFE/RL 09 Sep 2013 -- A top aide to U.S. President Barack Obama says it's "common sense" that Syrian President Bashar al-Assad's government was probably responsible for a chemical weapons attack.
  • Russia Urges Syria To Put Chemical Weapons Under International Control RFE/RL 09 Sep 2013 -- Russia has urged Syria to put its chemical weapons stockpile under 'international control' if this would avert military strikes.
  • With Geneva-2 Stalled, Russia Mulls Syria Talks in Moscow – Lavrov RIA Novosti 09 Sep 2013 -- Russia is considering holding peace talks on the Syrian conflict in Moscow, as plans for a US-Russia-backed Geneva-2 conference remain stalled, Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said Monday after a meeting with his Syrian counterpart.
  • Moscow Wants UN Inspectors Back in Syria – Minister RIA Novosti 09 Sep 2013 -- Russia wants the United Nations to continue its investigation of all reports of chemical attacks in Syria, Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said Monday, including a contentious August 21 attack that Moscow and Washington have attributed to opposing forces in the protracted conflict.
  • Assad Warns 'Expect Everything' if US Attacks Syria RIA Novosti 09 Sep 2013 -- The United States and its allies should "expect everything" if military strikes are launched against Syria, as the Middle East teeters on "the brink of explosion," Syrian President Bashar Assad warned in excerpts of an interview with a veteran US journalist that aired Monday.
  • UN Chief Backs Russian Push for Syrian Chemical Weapons Transfer RIA Novosti 09 Sep 2013 -- UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon on Monday backed a proposal from Moscow for Syria to place its stocks of chemical weapons under international control, in a bid to avert US-led military strikes on the war-torn Middle Eastern country.
  • With 'no easy way exit' from nightmare in Syria, UN rights chief urges political solution UN News Centre 09 Sep 2013 -- As the main United Nations human rights body began its work today on a range of topics, the world body's top rights official said little doubt remains that chemical weapons were used in Syria and she urged a political solution to the suffering that has reached unimaginable levels.
  • Kerry Tells Syria to Turn Over Chemical Weapons VOA 09 Sep 2013 -- U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry says that if President Bashar al-Assad wants to avert an attack on Syria in response to his government's alleged use of chemical weapons he should hand over his entire arsenal by the end of the week.

  • Fighting Leaves 60 Dead in Central African Republic VOA 09 Sep 2013 -- The Central African Republic's government says 60 people have been killed in clashes between fighters loyal to ousted president Francois Bozize and the rebels who now hold power.
  • ICC Withdrawal a Blow to Kenya VOA 09 Sep 2013 -- Kenya's parliament voted last week to withdraw from the International Criminal Court at The Hague. The move comes as Deputy President William Ruto goes on trial at the ICC for alleged crimes against humanity. Human rights organizations say Kenya's withdrawal would be a setback to the reforms the country has achieved in terms of fighting political impunity.
  • Welcomes wear thin for Yemen's displaced IRIN 09 Sep 2013 -- 'It's uncomfortable for everyone,' said Omar Yahya Fadil, whose family has been displaced by the conflict in northern Yemen. He now lives in cramped quarters in the city of Haradh with his wife and three daughters.
  • Key Prosecutor Quits UN-Backed Cambodia War Crimes Tribunal VOA 09 Sep 2013 -- The international prosecutor at Cambodia's embattled Khmer Rouge tribunal has quit. The resignation of Andrew Cayley, who was appointed to the post in December 2009, comes as the court prepares closing arguments in its first mini-trial of two surviving Khmer Rouge leaders.

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