14 Nov 2008 - Today’s Military, Veteran, War and National Security News

14 Nov 2008 - Today’s Military,  Veteran,  War and National Security News

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US military adds first female four-star general
http://blogs.usatoday.com/ondeadline/2008/11/us-military-add.html

Kent man pleads guilty for false military service
http://seattlepi.nwsource.com/local/6420ap_wa_false_military_service.html

Military wants 'blood pharming' machine
http://news.cnet.com/8301-17938_105-10096615-1.html

White House endorses text of US-Iraq military pact
http://www.google.com/hostednews/afp/article/ALeqM5hGvDGUjkhgVxNziKw0ILhbCbRE1g

US military deaths in Afghanistan region at 555
http://www.google.com/hostednews/ap/article/ALeqM5g3dO01zk6vBUdavNiW-Zfe-SJuvQD94EDKIO1

Veterans talk to kids about military experience
http://www.suburbanchicagonews.com/beaconnews/news/1279232,
2_1_AU14_BATVETS_S1.article

Israel must stop issuing military threats against Iran: German MP
http://mathaba.net/news/?x=611592

Military campaign to go on in Mindanao
http://www.inquirer.net/specialfeatures/mindanaopeaceprocess/view.php?db=1&article=20081114-172296

Military statues line front of V'land school
http://www.thedailyjournal.com/article/20081114/NEWS01/811140328/1002

Military spouses also have to 'volunteer'
http://zanesvilletimesrecorder.com/article/20081114/LIFESTYLE/811140319/1024

Counting the dead gets more complicated in Iraq
http://www.google.com/hostednews/ap/article/ALeqM5gecoMwqdk1x3JPmA7MtTOYvX9LbgD94ESB100

Chinese military delegation to visit Nepal
http://www.hindustantimes.com/redir.aspx?ID=f118254f-779d-4367-b2b2-64479464f485

Military law on display at NCCU
http://heraldsun.southernheadlines.com/durham/4-1019141.cfm

Russia to sell military jets to Indonesia
http://www.upi.com/Top_News/2008/11/14/Russia_to_sell_military_jets_to_Indonesia/UPI-66721226682069/

Army nurse buried with military honors,  doves
http://www.contracostatimes.com/california/ci_10980046

Dad fulfills 'Mr. Mom' role in military family
http://www.theleafchronicle.com/article/20081114/NEWS01/811140354

Military chiefs meet in Bali
http://old.thejakartapost.com/detailnational.asp?fileid=20081114.H06&irec=5

Russian,  US Diplomats Discuss Prospects for Bilateral Military
http://www.istockanalyst.com/article/viewiStockNews+articleid_2798361.html

NUJP hits military requirement for journalists
http://www.gmanews.tv/story/133446/NUJP-hits-military-requirement-for-journalists

Nearly One-in-Five US Veterans Say it Took Six Months or More to
http://pr-canada.net/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=63791&Itemid=65

Magazine names SC 'military friendly' school
http://winfieldcourier.com/main.asp?SectionID=1&SubSectionID=1&ArticleID=27298&TM=46947.74

Dont forget women served in military,  too
http://www.muskogeephoenix.com/opinion/local_story_318165122.html

Discounts around Ohio for military families and veterans
http://www.cleveland.com/living/index.ssf/2008/11/discounts_around_ohio_for_mili.html

Military kids alter district's plans
http://www.mv-voice.com/news/show_story.php?id=1000

Dunwoody becomes first female four-star general
http://www.rockymounttelegram.com/news/state/dunwoody-becomes-first-female-four-star-general-241307.html

Para military killings escalate in Sri Lanka
http://www.tamileelamnews.com/news/publish/tns_10428.shtml

State closer to military children pact
http://www.thenewstribune.com/news/local/story/537289.html

US commander warns of N. Korean threat
http://www.upiasia.com/Security/2008/11/14/us_commander_warns_of_n_korean_threat/2839/

Judge Supports Soldier With Police Record Seeking to Join Force
http://www.nytimes.com/2008/11/14/nyregion/14soldier.html?em

Faith Community pastor recounts military experiences
http://www.newrichmond-news.com/articles/index.cfm?id=23301&section=homepage

Zaki: We Agreed with Lebanese Military Regarding Wanted Elements
http://www.naharnet.com/domino/tn/NewsDesk.nsf/0/B6DA2C7FEB821DC5C22575010058F046?OpenDocument

Mindanao militias on the rise
http://english.aljazeera.net/news/asia-pacific/2008/11/20081113132836574720.html

N.Korean military tells S.Korean managers to move factories out of
http://www.chinapost.com.tw/asia/korea/2008/11/14/183237/N.Korean-military.htm

Pakistan army chief to raise US missile strikes with NATO
http://www.google.com/hostednews/afp/article/ALeqM5hcK8N-y185ZCVWU5IX5F-4voRArw

US dismisses Russia's missile threats
http://www.ngrguardiannews.com/world/article01/indexn2_html?pdate=141108&ptitle=U.S.%20dismisses%20Russia%27s%20missile%20threats

Bolivia accuses US of taking missiles
http://www.laht.com/article.asp?ArticleId=233478&CategoryId=14919

Azerbaijani Defense Ministry makes statement on soldiers recently
http://en.apa.az/news.php?id=91963

Fort Lewis chaplain becomes a citizen
http://www.thenewstribune.com/front/topphoto/story/537261.html

Japan's Air Force academy head sacked over sexual harassment
http://news.xinhuanet.com/english/2008-11/14/content_10359136.htm

Free tickets available for performance by Air Force quintet
http://www.times-news.com/local/local_story_319001742.html

WARPLANES: Not Self-Aware,  But Getting Closer
http://www.strategypage.com/htmw/htairfo/articles/20081114.aspx

CIA Chief Says Qaeda Is Extending Its Reach
http://www.nytimes.com/2008/11/14/washington/14intel.html?hp

New Blackwater Iraq Scandal: Guns,  Silencers and Dog Food
http://www.abcnews.go.com/Blotter/story?id=6254508&page=1

CIA Chief: Iraq Not Main Front
http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2008/11/13/AR2008111303959.html?hpid=moreheadlines

Britain insists 'no timetable' on Iraq withdrawal
http://www.africasia.com/services/news/newsitem.php?area=mideast&item=081114130228.9tzducuf.php

New missile marks 'significant leap' for Iran capabilities
http://www.janes.com/news/defence/systems/jdw/jdw081114_1_n.shtml

SW Kansas man inducted into National Guard Hall of Fame
http://www.dodgeglobe.com/news/x1751715577/SW-Kansas-man-inducted-into-National-Guard-Hall-of-Fame

SCORE Mentors Help Veterans,  National Guard and Reservists Succeed
http://newsblaze.com/story/20081113143448tsop.nb/topstory.html

5th Group receives prestigous award
http://www.theleafchronicle.com/article/20081114/NEWS01/81114016

Honors rendered to 1st Infantry Division's fallen Posted on
http://www.kdhnews.com/news/story.aspx?s=29303

Two veterans inducted into VA Hall of Heroes
http://www.tomahjournal.com/articles/2008/11/14/news/01veterans.txt

Coast Guard cutter that nabbed drug smugglers returns to Seattle
http://seattlepi.nwsource.com/local/387859_midgett15.html

Paul J. Casoni
http://www.nj.com/cranford/index.ssf/2008/11/paul_j_casoni.html

New Navy warship makes tour stop in Cleveland
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/chi-ap-oh-navywarship, 0, 6140970.story

Indian navy makes a good start against pirates
http://www.merinews.com/catFull.jsp?articleID=148966

Signals from secret US-Australian navy base may have caused Qantas
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/worldnews/australiaandthepacific/australia/3458037/Signals-from-secret-US-Australian-navy-base-may-have-caused-Qantas-jet-dive.html

Vets honor Vallejo's Navy past
http://www.timesheraldonline.com/ci_10962427?source=most_emailed

Saving a Civil War Legacy In Va.'s Shenandoah Valley
http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/story/2008/11/14/ST2008111400132.html

New exhibit features Civil War maps and photographs
http://www.wkowtv.com/Global/story.asp?S=9349968&nav=menu1362_2

Stolen medals returned to marines
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/uk_news/england/devon/7729389.stm

VA Probes NY Office Over Vets Claims
http://www.military.com/news/article/va-probes-ny-office-over-vets-claims.html?col=1186032310810

Universities prepare for more veteran enrollment with new GI Bill
http://www.tnhonline.com/news/2008/11/14/News/Universities.Prepare.For.More.Veteran.Enrollment.With.New.G.i.Bill-3544030.shtml

German,  Italian Officers to Pay Homage to POW's Buried at Fort Riley
http://www.wibw.com/localnews/headlines/34460644.html

24-hour vigil to commemorate military who are POW/MIA
http://www.news-gazette.com/news/local/2008/11/13/24-hour_vigil_to_commemorate_military_who_are_powmia

Local Vets Pose As Former POWs
http://www.newsnet5.com/news/17974575/detail.html

Local family learns final fate of WWII pilot
http://abcnewspapers.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=4901&Itemid=26

Vietnam War Crimes Suspect William Doyle Dies
http://www.salem-news.com/articles/november142008/doyle_passes_11-14-08.php

Norfolk State to dedicate memorial to Vietnam fallen Saturday
http://hamptonroads.com/2008/11/norfolk-state-dedicate-memorial-vietnam-fallen-saturday

The War Within: Eyewitness News investigates PTSD,  Part IV
http://www.bakersfieldnow.com/news/healthalert/34435119.html

John Erby,  veterans advocate,  dies
http://news.cincinnati.com/article/20081114/NEWS0104/811140399

Vets groups work together to put on a show
http://www.hometownlife.com/article/20081113/NEWS15/811130634

New benefits now available for Iowa soldiers,  families
http://www.desmoinesregister.com/article/20081114/NEWS/811140314/1001/NEWS&community=dmwest

National Commander stresses need to reach out to younger vets
http://www.reporter-times.com/stories/2008/11/14/news.qp-8931122.sto

Korean War vet returns to the sky
http://www.airforcetimes.com/news/2008/11/ap_flyagain_111408/

AZ: Veterans job fair is set for Tuesday
http://www.azstarnet.com/allheadlines/267140

Refinancing available to vets with subprime loans
http://hamptonroads.com/2008/11/refinancing-available-vets-subprime-loans

Luke AFB hosts Retiree Appreciation Day Nov. 22
http://www.glendalestar.com/articles/2008/11/13/news/news05.txt

French and Russian presidents condemn US missile plans
http://www.guardian.co.uk/world/2008/nov/14/france-russia-us-missiles-condemnation

Missing Canadian WWII veteran buried in France
http://www.cbc.ca/canada/ottawa/story/2008/11/14/ferns-burial.html

French military cadets choose Qatar for study
http://www.thepeninsulaqatar.com/Display_news.asp?section=Local_News&subsection=Qatar+News&month=November2008&file=Local_News200811142416.xml

UK Government Plagued by Data Loss Scandals
http://www.abcnews.go.com/International/story?id=6246108&page=1

10000 British troops 'will be fighting in Afghanistan' - but army
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/worldnews/article-1085616/10-000-British-troops-fighting-Afghanistan--army-chief-says-UK-able-fight-war-time.html

Russian military considers buying aerial drones from Israel
http://en.rian.ru/world/20081114/118320645.html

Unwary journalists who repeat US army claims about Syria and Iraq
http://www.guardian.co.uk/commentisfree/2008/nov/14/syria-iraq-daily-mail

US Embassy in Ethiopia issues terror warning
http://www.iht.com/articles/ap/2008/11/14/africa/AF-Ethiopia-US-Terror-Threat.php

Farms offer veterans employment,  place to heal
http://www.mercurynews.com/centralcoast/ci_10982799

Navy News Service for Friday,  November 14,  2008

NNS081114-08. Bataan Departs New York After Meaningful Port Visit --
http://www.news.navy.mil/search/display.asp?story_id=40880

NNS081114-14. USS Gonzalez Again Aids Civilian Mariners in Distress --
http://www.news.navy.mil/search/display.asp?story_id=40898

NNS081114-11. CPO8 Engineers Restore Heart of Community in Guyana --
http://www.news.navy.mil/search/display.asp?story_id=40885

NNS081114-09. New York Recruiters Soar with Jets --
http://www.news.navy.mil/search/display.asp?story_id=40881

NNS081114-15. Surface Warfare Center Inspires Future Naval Engineers --
http://www.news.navy.mil/search/display.asp?story_id=40903

NNS081114-13. 'Gold Eagle' Sailors Recognized for Service --
http://www.news.navy.mil/search/display.asp?story_id=40892

NNS081114-12. Marines from Boxer Train with State Department,  Increase
Interoperability --
http://www.news.navy.mil/search/display.asp?story_id=40890

NNS081114-10. USS Gary Takes Civilian Leaders To Sea --
http://www.news.navy.mil/search/display.asp?story_id=40899

NNS081114-07. Vets Go Back to School on Holiday Honoring Their Service --
http://www.news.navy.mil/search/display.asp?story_id=40878

NNS081114-06. Camp Lemonier Helps Maintain African Wildlife Refuge --
http://www.news.navy.mil/search/display.asp?story_id=40873

NNS081114-05. Observatory's Master Clock Precision Vital to Current Ops --
http://www.news.navy.mil/search/display.asp?story_id=40872

NNS081114-04. Curtis Wilbur Sailors Take on Japanese Airmen During Soccer Match
--
http://www.news.navy.mil/search/display.asp?story_id=40869

NNS081114-03. Kitsap Seabees Remember a Most Honored Veteran --
http://www.news.navy.mil/search/display.asp?story_id=40864

NNS081114-01. Current Daily News --
http://www.news.navy.mil/search/display.asp?story_id=40897

NNS020724-44. This Day in Naval History - Nov. 14 --
http://www.news.navy.mil/search/display.asp?story_id=2815

NNS020724-45. This Day in Naval History - Nov. 15 --
http://www.news.navy.mil/search/display.asp?story_id=2816

NNS020715-25. This Day in Naval History - Nov. 16 --
http://www.news.navy.mil/search/display.asp?story_id=2547

Eye on the Fleet - U.S. Navy Photo of The Day --
http://www.navy.mil/list_single.asp?id=66412

Looking beyond the M4
http://www.armytimes.com/news/2008/11/army_carbine_111308w/

Group: Protect military’s nonbelievers
http://www.armytimes.com/news/2008/11/military_religion_nonbelievers_111408w/

Panel: Gulf War vet health research lacking
http://www.armytimes.com/news/2008/11/ap_gulfwarresearch_111408/

U.S.-Turkey Strategic Partnership
http://inside.c-spanarchives.org:8080/cspan/cspan.csp?command=dfullschedule

The War Veterans Directory,  Free to all
http://home.pacbell.net/veterans/freedir.htm

The Vietnam War Memorial Wall Card,  Free to Vietnam veterans
http://home.pacbell.net/veterans/freecard.htm


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