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Archives for the day Tuesday, October 13th, 2009

Secretary Napolitano Applauds President Obama’s Intent to Nominate Elizabeth Harman as FEMA Assistant Administrator for Grant Programs

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13 Oct

Secretary Napolitano today applauded President Obama’s intent to nominate Elizabeth M. Harman as Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Assistant Administrator for the Grant Programs Directorate (GPD).

Israel Says No to War Crimes Trials

Posted on 2009 under Military, Operations In Iraq, US_Military | No Comment

13 Oct

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Monday vowed never to allow Israeli leaders or soldiers to stand trial on war crimes charges over their actions during last winter's military offensive in the Gaza Strip, furiously denouncing a U.N. report in a keynote address to parliament.

Al-Douri Aide Nabbed in Iraq

Posted on 2009 under Military, Operations In Iraq, US_Military | No Comment

13 Oct

Iraqi security forces seized a top aide to the most wanted man in Iraq, capturing him Sunday in a helicopter raid in Diyala province, an Iraqi security official who participated in the raid said Monday.

Soldier Dies During PT Test

Posted on 2009 under Military, Operations In Iraq, US_Military | No Comment

13 Oct

A 19-year-old Army soldier stationed at Fort Jackson, SC, collapsed and died of heatstroke while taking the Army Physical Fitness Test last week.

Obama Advisors Downplay Strategy Risks

Posted on 2009 under Military, Operations In Iraq, US_Military | No Comment

13 Oct

White House officials are minimizing warnings from the intelligence community, the military and the State Department about the risks of adopting a limited strategy focused on al-Qaida and are searching for an alternative to the broader counterinsurgency strategy favored by Army Gen. Stanley McChrystal.

Faker Arrested for ‘Stolen Valor’

Posted on 2009 under Military, Operations In Iraq, US_Military | No Comment

13 Oct

A suspect has been arrested in Denver and charged with stolen valor for allegedly fabricating stories of his heroism in a U.S. Marine uniform, the FBI said.

Bunker Buster Bomb in the Works

Posted on 2009 under Military, Operations In Iraq, US_Military | No Comment

13 Oct

The Pentagon is speeding up delivery of a colossal bomb designed to destroy hidden weapons bunkers buried underground and shielded by 10,000 pounds of reinforced concrete.
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