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MILCOM 2009 Will Address 'The Challenge of Convergence' for
http://www.marketwatch.com/news/story/MILCOM-2009-Will-Address-The/story.aspx?guid=%7BF865507F-542A-46B4-AAFA-069E74780443%7D

AP Interview: US military can meet Obama demands
http://www.google.com/hostednews/ap/article/ALeqM5gxb31iLt5hkYolgZzuELTc14hSuQD94HM1HO0

US military assigns Army colonel to judge trial of Khalid Sheik
http://www.guardian.co.uk/world/2008/nov/19/guantanamo-bay-khalid-sheik-mohammed

Indian military foils suspected pirate attack
http://www.latimes.com/news/nationworld/world/la-fg-piracy20-2008nov20, 0,
7485048.story

Lockheed gets $156 million Canadian military pact
http://money.cnn.com/news/newsfeeds/articles/apwire/ad7d5e1f131582854819a9ed65e3c515.htm

Military recruitment seen rising amid job woes
http://www.usatoday.com/news/military/2008-11-18-recruiting_N.htm

Community colleges to step up efforts to serve military, families
http://www.dailyherald.com/story/?id=252065&src=109

Britain taps Navistar to build tactical military vehicles
http://www.chicagotribune.com/business/chi-navistar-british-military-contract-nov19,
0, 2493176.story

Dedication for Military Order of the Purple Heart Highway
http://www.starherald.net/homepage/local_story_324121845.html?keyword=leadpicturestory

Senior military spouses offer lessons learned
http://www.armytimes.com/news/2008/11/military_seniorspouses_111908w/

Hard sell: Detroit links bailout, national defense
http://www.google.com/hostednews/ap/article/ALeqM5ijC4_daBb2DkEsVXT5JEKAiwz1KAD94HSN400

Pentagon defends military effort against pirates
http://www.kgan.com/template/inews_wire/wires.national/31175094-www.kgan.com.shtml

Rwanda: Military II Trial - Witness Claims There Were Three Types
http://allafrica.com/stories/200811190088.html

Texas Military Heroes Span Generations
http://ourtribune.com/article.php?id=5784

Russias Bases in S. Ossetia, Abkhazia Manned with Military
http://www.kommersant.com/p-13603/Military_base_South_Ossetia_Abkhazia/

Documentary tells ex-Army sergeant's story of pain
http://www.google.com/hostednews/ap/article/ALeqM5gm7rcSkC7Jyc20tH7RU4C37MqOnAD94HVGFG0

Geopolitical Diary: Military Intelligence Chief Shifts Israel's
http://georgiandaily.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=8444&Itemid=132

Soldier sues Army secretary over retirement
http://www.airforcetimes.com/news/2008/11/military_wollman_lawsuit_111908w/

The Army's New Electric Cars
http://blog.newsweek.com/blogs/soldiershome/archive/2008/11/19/the-army-s-new-electric-cars.aspx

Military Lies to Another Mother on Son's Death in Iraq
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/greg-mitchell/military-lies-to-another_b_144894.html

Israeli military continues rampage in the Taqou' village
http://www.imemc.org/article/57713

Nato military committee meets in Brussels
http://www.sofiaecho.com/article/nato-military-committee-meets-in-brussels/id_33053/catid_68

Pakistan calls for halt to US spy plane cross-border attack
http://news.xinhuanet.com/english/2008-11/20/content_10383693.htm

Broader Approach Needed to Resolve Afghanistan Crisis
http://www.cfr.org/publication/17796/broader_approach_needed_to_resolve_afghanistan_crisis.html?breadcrumb=%2Fpublication%2Fpublication_list%3Ftype%3Dinterview

Saudi Arabia: No Plans of Forming Military Force to Tackle Somali
http://aawsat.com/english/news.asp?section=1&id=14772

Russian military to be fully rearmed by 2020
http://en.rian.ru/russia/20081119/118402887.html

Qazi condemns Pak-US joint military exercises
http://thepost.com.pk/CityNewsT.aspx?dtlid=192998&catid=3

Red Cross collecting cards for military personnel
http://www.ludingtondailynews.com/news.php?story_id=42430&newsgroup_id=

Yossi earns retirement as working dog
http://www.kingsbayperiscope.com/stories/112008/kin_yossi_001.xml.shtml

Hundreds in Basilan town displaced as military bombard MILF forces
http://www.abs-cbnnews.com/nation/regions/11/19/08/hundreds-basilan-town-displaced-military-bombard-milf-forces

Aluminium shipbuilder to construct high speed ships for US military
http://www.yourshipbuildingnews.com/aluminium+shipbuilder+to+construct+high+speed+ships+for+us+military_15984.html

No boys allowed: GI Jane Camp draws military wives, relatives
http://www.fayobserver.com/article?id=310634

Advocacy Groups Press for Expansion of Coverage Under New GI Bill
http://www.cqpolitics.com/wmspage.cfm?docID=news-000002987703

Former head of Pakistani military commandos shot dead
http://www.gulfnews.com/world/Pakistan/10260948.html

From military to ministry, Bethel Baptist pastor sees change in
http://www.greenvilleonline.com/article/20081119/CITYPEOPLE/811190311/1062

Beau Biden will not accept Senate appointment
http://www.google.com/hostednews/ap/article/ALeqM5ikXdkhGpxM9rLnLYzrmagNZhJMIAD94I5KKG0

Israel spurns UN plea to ease Gaza blockade
http://www.google.com/hostednews/ap/article/ALeqM5ioi_0jtO9RjMwPNRoXNCndRPRq3gD94I8BKG1

More Joining ROTC at K-State
http://www.kwch.com/Global/story.asp?S=9378779&nav=menu486_2_1

Army Wife Enlists, Escapes Death
http://www.army.com/news/item/4554

A man for all faiths
http://www.stripes.com/article.asp?section=104&article=58909

Remains of B-52 aircrew laid to rest at Arlington
http://www.af.mil/news/story.asp?id=123124756

UPDATE 2-Pentagon says can ill-afford more top fighter jets
http://www.reuters.com/article/vcCandidateFeed2/idUSN1934116420081119

Israeli air force training gears up for possible conflict
http://news.xinhuanet.com/english/2008-11/20/content_10383795.htm

Retired Air Force officer contributes to services history
http://www.afmc.af.mil/news/story.asp?id=123124886

Paul E. Shyers
http://www.pal-item.com/article/20081119/NEWS04/811190324

Donald M. Schultz
http://www.thenorthwestern.com/article/20081119/OSH010301/811190435/1133/OSH01

The rise and fall of Sen. Ted Stevens
http://www.adn.com/news/politics/fbi/stevens/story/594135.html

Lowell Keith Halls
http://www.sjrnews.com/pages/home/full_story?link=newest_headlines::full_story&content_instance_id=690620

Governor Rell orders flags lowered Thursday in honor of WWII
http://www.norwalkplus.com/nwk/information/nwsnwk/publish/News_1/Governor-Rell-orders-flags-lowered-Thursday-in-honor-of-WWII-airman-s-interment-at-Arlington2805.shtml

USA, Russia and arms race in Latin America
http://www.tiwy.com/news.phtml?id=132

US Seeks New Supply Routes Into Afghanistan
http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/story/2008/11/19/ST2008111900120.html

Al Qaeda message to Obama: A 'legacy of crimes' awaits you
http://edition.cnn.com/2008/US/11/19/obama.alqaeda/?imw=Y&iref=mpstoryemail

US troops in eastern Afghanistan won't rest for winter
http://www.latimes.com/news/nationworld/washingtondc/la-fg-usafghan19-2008nov19,
0, 2657208.story

Joint Chiefs head says war stresses may be growing
http://www.google.com/hostednews/ap/article/ALeqM5gxb31iLt5hkYolgZzuELTc14hSuQD94HSLV00

Iraq, Turkey, US to address PKK issue
http://www.upi.com/Top_News/2008/11/19/Iraq_Turkey_US_to_address_PKK_issue/UPI-46631227122233/

Indiana National Guard trains at Purdue
http://www.wishtv.com/dpp/news/indiana/ind_wlfi_WestLafayette_NationalGuard_111820082097937

Legacy radio system retired from Army Guard
http://www.ngb.army.mil/news/archives/2008/11/111908-Legacy.aspx

US Army vows to do better with next helicopter
http://www.reuters.com/article/domesticNews/idUSTRE4AI3TV20081119

Pakistani army chief meets with NATO commanders
http://www.google.com/hostednews/ap/article/ALeqM5jFu5tPdwkljMP0GtkVnuyZHjSHcgD94I30U81

Special Forces Canine Sniffs Out Trouble
http://www.cbn.com/cbnnews/484245.aspx

Special Forces Heroes
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/arts/main.jhtml?xml=/arts/2008/11/19/nosplit/bvtvSAS19.xml

Wounded father, son reconnect over Purple Hearts
http://www.mysanantonio.com/military/34722309.html

Scholarships available for children of combat vets
http://www.shelbystar.com/news/scholarships_35051___article.html/years_owned.html

Eight Soldiers to be Honored at Retirement Ceremony
http://www.blackanthem.com/News/living/Eight-Soldiers-to-be-Honored-at-Retirement-Ceremony18874.shtml

Veterans in Southern Hills honored with ceremonies
http://www.shreveporttimes.com/article/20081119/SHVOICES/811190324

Combat medic training evolves to save lives
http://www.army.mil/-news/2008/11/19/14341-combat-medic-training-evolves-to-save-lives/

Fallen soldiers mother places wreath
http://tribunenb.canadaeast.com/news/article/485280

Russian Navy to receive Severodvinsk nuclear submarine in 2010
http://en.rian.ru/russia/20081119/118404317.html

'On Eternal Patrol'
http://www.kingsbayperiscope.com/stories/112008/kin_subvets_001.xml.shtml

Russia wont lease Nerpa to India
http://www.indianexpress.com/news/russia-wont-lease-nerpa-to-india/387515/

Coast Guard's elite rescue swimmers get schooled
http://www.king5.com/localnews/stories/NW_111808WAB_rescue_swimmers_KS.1c63f945f.html

US Navy Not Going to Rescue Pirated Ships
http://abcnews.go.com/International/LegalCenter/story?id=6292014&page=1

US Navy explains why it's hard to stop Somali pirates
http://www.wlos.com/template/inews_wire/wires.international/2a1741d4-www.wlos.com.shtml

Australia honors 645 sailors lost in WWII sinking
http://www.google.com/hostednews/ap/article/ALeqM5g0AtY6h05p58avS60aR6l0XpO1GAD94I0HOO0

Indian navy sinks suspected pirate 'mother ship'
http://www.google.com/hostednews/ap/article/ALeqM5gB7YMEDuCwwY9ncDOtPAkEI4-H2wD94I5IQO0

Iran Basij force to strengthen navy in Persian Gulf
http://iranvnc.com/en/floater_article/1/6053

Candia Author Publishes Contemporary Book of Poetry
http://www.marketwatch.com/news/story/Candia-Author-Publishes-Contemporary-Book/story.aspx?guid=%7BE7A75DEF-7FF1-4B59-99D3-14B35C4973B7%7D

SC Legislature Values Civil War Relics More than Children
http://whyquit.com/pr/111908.html

History buffs welcome at Civil War forum
http://www.dailyrecord.com/article/20081119/COMMUNITIES/811190374/1005/NEWS01

Slaves aware of war's stakes
http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2008/nov/20/slaves-aware-of-wars-stakes/

Play Lauded As A Centennial Show-Stopper
http://www.dnronline.com/vb_details.php?AID=33398&CHID=44

Soldiers' Crimes Covered Up by Israeli Military
http://www.palestinechronicle.com/view_article_details.php?id=14404

Attempted Abduction Reported In Hardin County
http://www.wlky.com/news/18018929/detail.html

VA says it can handle strains of new GI Bill
http://www3.signonsandiego.com/stories/2008/nov/18/new-gi-bill-111808/?zIndex=13877

VA Boosts Travel Reimbursements, Sharply Reduces Deductibles for Vets
http://www.hawaiireporter.com/story.aspx?721aef24-4f48-41a9-b376-09723dc601f1

VA document-shredding no shock to vets
http://www.armytimes.com/news/2008/11/military_VA_shreddeddocuments_111908w/

Video Documents American War Heroes Sleeping On San Diego Streets
http://eastcountymagazine.org/?q=homeless_vets_259

AL State helps deployed troops transition home
http://www.montgomeryadvertiser.com/article/20081119/NEWS/81119025

Pilots bring hope, help to veterans in Alaska
http://www.adn.com/matsu/story/594005.html

Legendary Palm Beach High coach Jim Maynor dies at 83
http://www.palmbeachpost.com/highschools/content/sports/epaper/2008/11/19/maynorobitweb20.html

Medal of Honor recipient speaks to students
http://www.thetown-crier.com/story/1479336.html

Gates rejects request to upgrade Peralta's valor award
http://www3.signonsandiego.com/stories/2008/nov/19/bn18peralta123424-no-headline/?zIndex=14234

Vietnam president hails joint ties in Venezuela visit
http://www.google.com/hostednews/afp/article/ALeqM5jkkCD4fkPFweyP2V8SDQJkGOFu8A

St. Rose pupils say 'thanks' to veterans
http://newstranscript.gmnews.com/news/2008/1119/front_page/004.html

The Hidden Cost of the Gulf War
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/eric-margolis/the-hidden-cost-of-the-gu_b_144992.html

TRICARE monthly premiums decrease for TRS
http://www.elmendorf.af.mil/news/story.asp?id=123124890

Former WAC recalls World War II service
http://www.thecreswellchronicle.com/news/story.cfm?story_no=5960

UK, Syria cooperating on intelligence - Miliband
http://www.dailystar.com.lb/article.asp?edition_id=1&categ_id=2&article_id=97850

Bringing the Battle of Passchendaele to NZ
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/CU0811/S00197.htm

Poland seeks to reassure Russia on missile defense
http://www.reuters.com/article/vcCandidateFeed2/idUSTRE4AI7QD20081119

Brazil not worried about Venezuela-Russia military exercises
http://english.eluniversal.com/2008/11/19/en_int_esp_brazil-not-worried-a_19A2136699.shtml

Russia ready to deploy Iskander missiles at any time - Gen. Staff
http://en.rian.ru/russia/20081119/118402692.html

Israel to install new Gaza commander
http://www.iht.com/articles/ap/2008/11/19/news/ML-Israel-Gaza-Commander.php

Extrajudicial Assassinations As Official Israeli Policy
http://www.globalresearch.ca/index.php?context=va&aid=11041

US Report Foresees Deadlier Terror Attacks
http://www.globalsecuritynewswire.org/gsn/nw_20081119_7128.php

Africa: A war on terror's hidden front
http://www.chicagotribune.com/chi-africa-barack-obama-terror, 0, 3552900.story

Kenya facing terror threat, warns Saitoti
http://www.nation.co.ke/News/-/1056/492872/-/tm2yb6/-/

Air Force Print News for Nov. 19, 2008

'Spread the Word' team addresses workforce concerns
http://www.af.mil/news/story.asp?storyID=123124900

Paving the way for a new travel reimbursement process
http://www.af.mil/news/story.asp?storyID=123124875

Air Force takes center stage as Bulls visit Lakers
http://www.af.mil/news/story.asp?storyID=123124841

Air Force chief of staff visits Arnold
http://www.af.mil/news/story.asp?storyID=123124705

Remains of B-52 aircrew laid to rest at Arlington
http://www.af.mil/news/story.asp?storyID=123124756

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