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Tension May Feed Decline of U.S. Power in Space
Differences between the Pentagon and intelligence agencies over capabilities to be built into future U.S. satellites have led to delayed starts in new programs and may result in a decline in U.S. space dominance, according to a new report by the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence.
Washington Post  –  Oct 13, 2008 04:00 AM [GMT]  –  comment?

President meets with Airmen, families during S.C. visit
President George Bush and First Lady Laura Bush visited Airmen and their families here during a trip to South Carolina on Oct. 10. "Team Charleston is humbled and thankful for the opportunity to once again host our commander in chief," said Col. John "Red" Millander, 437th Airlif ... more »
The United States Air Force  –  Oct 12, 2008 5:58 PM [GMT]  –  comment?

Oct. 11 airpower summary: F-15 Strike Eagles provide close-air support
Coalition airpower integrated with coalition ground forces in Iraq and the International Security Assistance Force in Afghanistan during operations Oct. 11, according to Combined Air and Space Operations Center officials here. In Afghanistan, Air Force F-15E Strike Eagles dropped guided bomb unit-31 ... more »
The United States Air Force  –  Oct 12, 2008 5:12 PM [GMT]  –  comment?

Army Launches Effort to Land Recruits
Wearing an Army T-shirt and hat and carrying a small bag of belongings, 18-year-old Mike Monacelli was ready to take a big step in his life: enlisting in the military. He is one of tens of thousands of men and women who have volunteered over the last year to serve in the Army, which announced that i ... more »
Military.com  –  Oct 12, 2008 04:00 AM [GMT]  –  comment?

Oct. 10 airpower summary: B-1Bs engage anti-Afghan forces
Coalition airpower integrated with Coalition ground forces in Iraq and the International Security Assistance Force in Afghanistan during operations Oct. 10, according to combined air and space operations center officials here. In Afghanistan, an Air Force F-15E Strike Eagle dropped a guided bomb uni ... more »
The United States Air Force  –  Oct 11, 2008 7:12 PM [GMT]  –  comment?

Western Journalists in Iraq Stage Pullback of Their Own
BAGHDAD -- The number of foreign journalists in Baghdad is declining sharply, a media withdrawal that reflects Iraq's growing stability and the financial strains faced by some news organizations.
Washington Post  –  Oct 11, 2008 04:00 AM [GMT]  –  comment?

24 Killed, 45 Injured in Bombings and Shootings Across Iraq
BAGHDAD, Oct. 10 -- A car bomb exploded in a market in southern Baghdad late Friday afternoon, killing at least 14 people and prompting an outburst of sectarian rioting, according to police and witnesses.
Washington Post  –  Oct 11, 2008 04:00 AM [GMT]  –  comment?

Greek Tanker Hijacked Near Somalia
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Military.com  –  Oct 11, 2008 04:00 AM [GMT]  –  comment?

North Korea Coming Off Terror Blacklist
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Military.com  –  Oct 11, 2008 04:00 AM [GMT]  –  comment?

Atheist Soldier to Leave Army
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Military.com  –  Oct 11, 2008 04:00 AM [GMT]  –  comment?