27 Apr 2004 - Today’s Military, Veteran, War and National Security News

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Bailey's story part of POW bus museum
http://www.zwire.com/site/news.cfm?n... 179799&rfi=6

Ex-POW draws on personal experience to back Hamdi, By TIM MCGLONE,
The Virginian-Pilot
http://home.hamptonroads.com/stories...555&ran=177649

Former POW tells how he survived, By Jeremy Kirk, Stars and Stripes
http://www.estripes.com/article.asp?...&article=21843

Kerry queries Bush on Vietnam
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/americas/3662439.stm

Vietnam sparks campaign battle in presidential race, By Seattle Times
news services
http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/htm...ampaign27.html

United 1st US airline to fly to Vietnam in 30 yrs
http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/a...how/643282.cms

Restless intellect drives Kerry's positions
http://www.boston.com/news/nation/ar...rys_positions/

Coast Guard Mourns First Combat Death Since Vietnam
http://www.thekcrachannel.com/news/3239835/detail.html

Flores receives Purple Heart from Gen. Larry Ellis, By KELLY
MOORE/Staff Writer
http://www.leesvilledailyleader.com/...news/news2.txt

Three Schweinfurt-based soldiers honored Stars and Stripes
http://www.estripes.com/article.asp?...&article=21851

Kadena seniors get service academy, ROTC scholarships, By Fred
Zimmerman, Stars and Stripes
http://www.estripes.com/article.asp?...&article=21863

Fort Bragg copter, crew missing in S.C., By AMY GEIER EDGAR
http://seattlepi.nwsource.com/nation...wk%20Miss ing

The Lasting Wounds of War
http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn...004Apr26.html?

New Clash on Military Service
http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn...004Apr26.html?

U.S. pulling most troops from Korea's DMZ, By HANS GREIMEL
http://seattlepi.nwsource.com/nation...MZ%2 0Pullout

Retired Soldier Suspected Of Selling Military Body Armor
http://www.wxii12.com/news/3242492/detail.html

Military gays benefit from the war on terror Clarence Page
http://www.newsday.com/news/opinion/...273774419apr27, 0,
696701.story?coll=ny-viewpoints-headlines

Pentagon is wrong to withhold photos of military coffins EDITORIALS
http://www.gainesvilletimes.com/news...on/304912.html

Soldier sisters won't go back to Iraq, By Debbie Howlett, USA
http://www.usatoday.com/news/nation/...-sisters_x.htm

Barzani says U.S. to blame for military standoff in Iraq
http://www.azdailysun.com/non_sec/na...?storyID=86228

Substance Abuse Prevention Leaders Meet to Chart Strategy
http://www.news.navy.mil/search/disp...story_id=12829

He moved from place to place in classic "military brat" style
http://www.oregonlive.com/news/orego...6950140130.xml

Ferguson-Cohen, a self-professed military “brat”
http://www.emediawire.com/releases/2004/4/emw121493.htm

He told me stories of his childhood as a military brat
http://www.woai.com/news/local/story...A-FBB3D1EAFEBE

U.S. toll in Iraq hits 115 for month THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
http://seattlepi.nwsource.com/nation...raq%20Deat hs

Confederate veteran gets new tombstone
http://www.hattiesburgamerican.com/n...ws/307809.html

Army Public Affairs Media Alerts

Air Force Print News for April 26, 2004
Moving day (Stand-alone photo)
http://www.af.mil/news/story.asp?storyID=123007561
'M' for mobility: Air Force introduces new AFSC
http://www.af.mil/news/story.asp?storyID=123007571
Medevac squadron proves it's 'always ready'
http://www.af.mil/news/story.asp?storyID=123007570
Officials: TSP good way to increase wealth
http://www.af.mil/news/story.asp?storyID=123007560
Air Force edges Navy rugby team (Stand-alone photos)
http://www.af.mil/news/story.asp?storyID=123007574
Fiesta music (Stand-alone photos)
http://www.af.mil/news/story.asp?storyID=123007573
First Air Force provides top cover for America
http://www.af.mil/news/story.asp?storyID=123007572
Combat controllers play key role in war on terror
http://www.af.mil/news/story.asp?storyID=123007567
Mother risks life for son
http://www.af.mil/news/story.asp?storyID=123007569
Space, missile competition set to launch
http://www.af.mil/news/story.asp?storyID=123007563
Now showing: April 26 edition of AFTV News
http://www.af.mil/news/story.asp?storyID=123007568
Officials working to speed military mail system
http://www.af.mil/news/story.asp?storyID=123007564
Pentagon Memorial Fund seeks donations
http://www.af.mil/news/story.asp?storyID=123007565
Falcons golf team places 14th at BYU Cougar Classic
http://www.af.mil/news/story.asp?storyID=123007562
Military phone card donation program goes public
http://www.af.mil/news/story.asp?storyID=123007566

Today in the Department of Defense, Tuesday, April 27, 2004
http://www.defenselink.mil/today/2004/to20040427.html

Coalition Officials Defend Attack on Iraqi Minaret, By Donna Miles
http://www.defenselink.mil/news/Apr2...200404271.html

General Officer Announcements
http://www.defenselink.mil/releases/...0427-0669.html

NavNews for Tuesday, April 27, 2004
NNS040426-10. Department of Defense Identifies Navy, Coast Guard
Casualties --
http://www.news.navy.mil/search/disp...story_id=12991
NNS040426-12. Sigonella Sailor Named CNE 2003 Sailor of the Year --
http://www.news.navy.mil/search/disp...story_id=12985
NNS040427-02. JFK Sailors Help Student Aviators Complete CQs --
http://www.news.navy.mil/search/disp...story_id=12945
NNS040426-13. SIMA Pascagoula Wins SECNAV Safety Award for Third
Consecutive Year --
http://www.news.navy.mil/search/disp...story_id=12917
NNS040426-09. Enterprise Raises More Than $100, 000 for NMCRS --
http://www.news.navy.mil/search/disp...story_id=12978
NNS040426-08. Coronado, U.S. 7th Fleet Conclude Subic Bay Visit --
http://www.news.navy.mil/search/disp...story_id=12987
NNS040426-03. Enterprise Helps New Pilots Earn Quals --
http://www.news.navy.mil/search/disp...story_id=12979
NNS040426-02. McCain Sailors Build Ties Through Sports with Thai
Youngsters --
http://www.news.navy.mil/search/disp...story_id=12983
NNS040427-06. Daily News Update for April 27, 2004 --
http://www.news.navy.mil/search/disp...story_id=13002
NNS020426-04. This Day in Naval History - April 28 --
http://www.news.navy.mil/search/disp...?story_id=1476
Eye on the Fleet - U.S. Navy Photo of The Day --
http://www.news.navy.mil/list_single.asp?id=13636

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http://www.theglobeandmail.com/servl...rint/National/
Ottawa gives intelligence community major boost

http://pm.gc.ca/eng/news.asp?id=186
Policy CTV News

http://www.ctv.ca/servlet/ArticleNew...83072724092_4/
New security policy to prevent terror attacks

http://www.cbc.ca/stories/2004/04/26...security040426
More The Toronto Star

http://www.thestar.com/NASApp/cs/Con...d=970599119419
Canadian NORAD staff queried over Sept. 11 attacks The Toronto Star

http://www.thestar.com/NASApp/cs/Con...d=970599119419
PM, Bush deflect missile discussion The Toronto Star

http://www.thestar.com/NASApp/cs/Con...d=970599119419
Canada let army atrophy: Expert

http://www.canada.com/national/story...2-c9abd86618cd
More

http://www.ctv.ca/servlet/ArticleNew...20/?hub=Canada
More National Post

http://www.canada.com/national/story...5-7f1140954d30
CF-18 fighter pilots to get 'look and shoot' helmets The Toronto Star

http://www.thestar.com/NASApp/cs/Con...d=970599119419
Veterans make WWII real for teens The Ottawa Citizen

http://www.canada.com/national/story...e-91825a598358
Ottawa is playing favourites in aircraft deal, bidder charges The
Ottawa Citizen

http://www.canada.com/national/story...2-b0c1aeea1572
Canadian Spitfire ace given credit for shooting Rommel

http://www.airforce.dnd.ca/8wing/squadron/412hist_e.asp
412 The Intelligencer

http://www.intelligencer.ca/webapp/s...ame=Local+News
Weather doesnÕt dampen Legion convention CF News

http://www.forces.gc.ca/site/newsroo..._e.asp?id=1359
Pay Improvements for CF Medical and Dental Officers

http://www.forces.gc.ca/site/newsroo..._e.asp?id=1361
More

Canadian Commentary James Blanchard -- The Globe and Mail

http://www.theglobeandmail.com/servl...H27/TPComment/
He's better armed than you think Editorial -- National Post

http://www.canada.com/national/story...9-107d4308bf3f
Washington bound David Martin -- The Globe and Mail

http://www.theglobeandmail.com/servl...S27/TPComment/
Book 'em, Dubya Editorial -- The Globe and Mail

http://www.theglobeandmail.com/servl...S27/TPComment/
Cyprus, still divided

http://www.cbc.ca/news/background/cyprus/
More Editorial -- The Toronto Star

http://www.thestar.com/NASApp/cs/Con...l=968350116795
Turn page on Cyprus Harry Sterling -- The Gazette

http://www.canada.com/national/story...e-6f6c01c0a042
Greek Cypriots shoot themselves in the foot

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International Commentary Richard A. Clarke -- The New York Times

http://www.iht.com/articles/517033.html
Lessons from the Sept. 11 inquiry Maureen Dowd -- The New York Times

http://www.iht.com/articles/517035.html
Welcome to Bushworld, where down is always up Mark Steyn -- The Daily
Telegraph

http://portal.telegraph.co.uk/opinio.../27/do2702.xml
Why the Palestinians are in such a state Patrick E. Tyler and Don Van
Natta Jr. -- The New York Times

http://www.iht.com/articles/517138.html
Call to Jihad rising on Europe's streets Gillian Bowditch -- The
Scotsman

http://news.scotsman.com/columnists.cfm?id=473432004?
Over-inflated claims made for ID cards Editorial -- International
Herald Tribune

http://www.iht.com/articles/517075.html
A divisive vote on a divided Cyprus John McCain and Madeleine Albright
-- The Washington Post

http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn...004Apr26.html?
A Need to Act on Burma Richard Cohen -- The Washington Post

http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn...004Apr26.html?
The Cultural Divides of War Frank J. Gaffney Jr. -- The Washington
Times

http://washingtontimes.com/commentar...0535-4877r.htm
A need to prove steadfast Roger Fontaine -- The Washington Times

http://washingtontimes.com/op-ed/200...0541-1442r.htm
Pluses and minuses of lone superpower Editorial -- The Washington
Times

http://washingtontimes.com/op-ed/200...0534-7393r.htm
Defense-Boeing back-scratching

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International News The Associated Press

http://seattlepi.nwsource.com/nation...le%20Defens e
General touts U.S. missile defense plan Reuters News

http://reuters.com/newsArticle.jhtml...sec tion=news
Purported Qaeda Tape Vows Attacks on U.S. Interests The Washington
Post

http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn...004Apr26.html?
Congressional Oversight of Intelligence Criticized The Associated
Press

http://seattlepi.nwsource.com/nation...wk%20Miss ing
Blackhawk from Fort Bragg missing in S.C. The Christian Science
Monitor

http://www.csmonitor.com/2004/0427/p02s02-usmi.htm
No end in sight, even as Guard troops return The Scotsman

http://news.scotsman.com/international.cfm?id=472902004
US mourns footballer who died for country The Washington Post

http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn...004Apr26.html?
The Lasting Wounds of War The Associated Press

http://seattlepi.nwsource.com/nation...e%20Soldi ers
Underage U.S. troops recall experiences The Virginian-Pilot

http://home.hamptonroads.com/stories...555&ran=177649
Ex-POW draws on personal experience to back Hamdi The Virginian-Pilot

http://home.hamptonroads.com/stories...542&ran=151164
Sailors killed in Gulf area The Associated Press

http://seattlepi.nwsource.com/nation...r%20Soldier s
National Guard to announce Witmer sisters' decision

http://story.news.yahoo.com/news?tmp...1ggapwa_photo0
Photo The Associated Press

http://seattlepi.nwsource.com/nation... 20Contractors
10 U.S. contractors in Iraq penalized The Associated Press

http://seattlepi.nwsource.com/nation...ate%20Security
U.S. relies on private security in Iraq The Washington Post

http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn...004Apr26.html?
New Clash on Military Service

http://www.boston.com/news/politics/...edals_dispute/
More The Associated Press

http://www.guardian.co.uk/worldlates...025005,00.html
Washington Student Questioned on Artwork The New York Times

http://sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cg...NGC56BH061.DTL
Webmaster's prosecution tests reach of terrorism law Los Angeles Times

http://www.latimes.com/news/nationworld/nation/la-na-nuke27apr27,1,4446448.story?coll=la-home-headlines"
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Nuclear Security Fixes Urged

https://www.latimes.com/services/sit...ofile.register
Register The Associated Press

http://seattlepi.nwsource.com/nation...20Eva cuation
WWII-era ammo casings trigger evacuations CTV News

http://www.ctv.ca/servlet/ArticleNew...310/?hub=World
Blair appears to rule out more troops for Iraq The New York Times

http://www.iht.com/articles/517057.html
Blair gets negative critique on Iraq policy Reuters News

http://www.reuters.co.uk/newsPackage...3&section=news
Government denies transatlantic impotence The Washington Post

http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn...004Apr26.html?
British Weigh More Troops for Iraq The Guardian

http://www.guardian.co.uk/Iraq/Story...204065,00.html
Army caveat on extra troops The Daily Telegraph

http://portal.telegraph.co.uk/news/m...27/wirq227.xml
Top envoy named as Britain's man in Baghdad The Scotsman

http://news.scotsman.com/uk.cfm?id=473322004
Troops paid less in Basra than Belfast The Daily Telegraph

http://portal.telegraph.co.uk/news/m...27/ncard27.xml
ID cards won't stop attacks, says Blunkett The Scotsman

http://news.scotsman.com/uk.cfm?id=473002004
Family 'encouraged' British bomber

http://portal.telegraph.co.uk/news/m...27/nsuic27.xml
More Reuters News

http://reuters.com/newsArticle.jhtml...toryID=4952251
Italy United Against Kidnappers, Families Seek Help The Scotsman

http://news.scotsman.com/international.cfm?id=473972004
Al-Qaeda suspects 'confess' to planning chemical attack The Jerusalem
Post

http://www.jpost.com/servlet/Satelli...1082891669471?
Israel Celebrates Independence Day The Jerusalem Post

http://www.jpost.com/servlet/Satelli...1078027574097?
President honors soldiers both young and old The Jerusalem Post

http://www.jpost.com/servlet/Satelli...1078027574121?
Four Palestinians killed in Gaza The Jerusalem Post

http://www.jpost.com/servlet/Satelli...1078027574121?
Ya'alon: 95% of terror attacks thwarted The Jerusalem Post

http://www.jpost.com/servlet/Satelli...1078027574121?
US to help Palestinans take control of Gaza The Washington Times

http://washingtontimes.com/world/200...0402-6007r.htm
Brahimi's comments spark outrage The Associated Press

http://seattlepi.nwsource.com/nation...1107&slug=Iraq
Fighting in holy city of Najaf kills 43

http://reuters.com/newsArticle.jhtml...toryID=4952932
More The Washington Post

http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn...004Apr26.html?
Intense Fighting Erupts in Fallujah and Najaf

http://sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cg...NGOF6BL6V1.DTL
More The Times

http://www.timesonline.co.uk/newspap...089626,00.html
Freedom of Italians 'rests on war protest' The Christian Science
Monitor

http://www.csmonitor.com/2004/0427/p01s03-woiq.htm
Sadr the agitator: like father, like son

http://www.csmonitor.com/2004/0427/p06s01-woiq.htm
More The Christian Science Monitor

http://www.csmonitor.com/2004/0427/p07s01-woiq.htm
Fallujah firefight rekindles The Daily Telegraph

http://portal.telegraph.co.uk/news/m.../27/wirq27.xml
Gunships level minaret as US cancels assault The Times

http://www.timesonline.co.uk/newspap...089281,00.html
Marines losing the battle for Fallujah The Daily Telegraph

http://portal.telegraph.co.uk/news/m...27/wirq127.xml
'We're going to have to fight . . .' The New York Times

http://www.nytimes.com/learning/stud...es/27FALL.html
Marines Look Ahead Uneasily to Joint Patrols With Iraqis The Times

http://www.timesonline.co.uk/newspap...089277,00.html
US troops plug Najaf gap as Spanish leave Cox News Service

http://seattlepi.nwsource.com/nation...96_iraq27.html
Two U.S. soldiers killed in Baghdad blast Reuters News

http://reuters.com/newsArticle.jhtml...s ection=news
Spanish Troops Leave Iraqi City of Najaf United Press International

http://washingtontimes.com/upi-break...3934-6803r.htm
Handover turns deadly outside Najaf The New York Times

http://www.nytimes.com/learning/stud...es/27MILI.html
Waiting for Change in Najaf, Preparing to Force It in Falluja Reuters
News

http://www.theage.com.au/articles/20...831496398.html
Buying army avoids revolt: envoy The Washington Post

http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn...004Apr26.html?
Assaults on Oil Terminals Lead to Tighter Security

http://www.reuters.com/newsArticle.j...ryID=493731 0
More The Associated Press

http://seattlepi.nwsource.com/nation... %20Execution
Afghanistan holds post-Taliban execution The Associated Press

http://seattlepi.nwsource.com/nation...han%20Attac k
Taliban kill soldier, 2 charity workers Reuters News

http://reuters.com/newsArticle.jhtml...s ection=news
New, Small Afghan National Army on Parade in Kabul Reuters News

http://reuters.com/newsArticle.jhtml...s ection=news
Indonesia Troops Try to Quell Ambon Unrest, Toll 30 The Age

http://www.theage.com.au/articles/20...831533428.html
Al-Qaeda condemns 'wicked' Howard The Guardian

http://www.guardian.co.uk/australia/...204130,00.html
Veterans say call off Anzac Day The Age

http://www.theage.com.au/articles/20...831522459.html
Australian PM hints at more troops for Iraq The Associated Press

http://seattlepi.nwsource.com/nation...MZ%2 0Pullout
U.S. military to leave most DMZ outposts

http://reuters.com/newsArticle.jhtml...toryID=4948839
More Reuters News

http://reuters.com/newsArticle.jhtml...0&section=news
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