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Friday, April 18, 2008

The 16 Ton Catch of Cocaine

 
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  • Military News for the week of 14 APRIL 2008
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    DOD Lowers JSF Cost Estimate
    Officials at the Pentagon and Lockheed Martin Corp. said that they expect cost overruns on the military's newest fighter jet to level off. At the new predicted cost of $298.8 billion, DoD should be able to maintain support for the Joint Strike Fighter on Capitol Hill and protect the program against any potential cuts....More


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    Rescuing Da Vinci is the first comprehensive photographic telling of the amazing and largely "untold" story of Hitler and the Nazi theft of Europe's greatest art and America and her allies' recovery of it....More

    Iranian-Saudi Rivalry Intensifies
    The conflicts in Iraq, Lebanon, and the Palestinian territories represent a struggle between the Saudis and Iranians for influence over the predominantly Arab Middle East....More

    Video: The Osprey in Iraq
    Shock and AweCheck out video from Military.com's exclusive embed with the Marine Corps' first MV-22 squadron deployed to a war zone -- the "Thunder Chickens" of VMM-263....More

    General: Body Armor Tested
    Despite reports to the contrary, the body armor being used by Soldiers today in Iraq has been rigorously tested. The general told congressmen that the Army has developed plans to eliminate "evil" practices of the past, such as the cascading of used but serviceable equipment from the active component into the reserve....More

    4 Ways Servicemembers Can Get Money for College
    The military encourages servicemembers to use all programs available, whether they are from federal, military-related, or private sources....More

    Your Next C-in-C: Who Veterans Support
    Who do you support in the upcoming election? It's time to voice your opinion. Read what your fellow servicemembers think about McCain, Obama, and Clinton and find out what impact each candidate will have on the Military community....More

    Fitness Corner: Spice-up Running on the 'Dreadmill'
    Shock and AweI know all about the "dreadmill" and do not like it compared to running on the ground as I have always felt that the machine did a bit of the work for me. However, after experimenting with the treadmill I have found some good workouts to do that will spice things up on the treadmill....More

    Featured Member: John Chartier
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    The 16 Ton Catch of Cocaine
    USS Simpson pulled back into homeport at Naval Station Mayport, after a six-month counter-narco terrorism deployment to the Eastern Pacific with Coast Guard Tactical Law Enforcement Detachment 405 and Helicopter Squadron Anti-Submarine Light 46 Detachment 7, with a successful catch....More

    USS George Washington Departs
    The aircraft carrier USS George Washington with its crew of approximately 3,200 Sailors, departed Norfolk, Va on April 7 to begin its journey to Yokosuka, Japan. The carrier will replace USS Kitty Hawk (CV 63) as the United States' only permanently forward-deployed aircraft carrier....More

    MH-53 Retires After Service
    MH-53 Pave Low helicopter tail number 68-10357 flew its final mission and last flight supporting special operations forces in Iraq after 38 years of service. From Iraq, the MH-53 known as 357 will be transported to the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force in Dayton, Ohio, where it will be displayed in the Cold War Gallery....More

    Remembering 1942 Bataan Death March
    Wounded Warriors led an all-time record of more than 4,400 marchers at the start of the 19th annual Bataan Memorial Death March at White Sands Missile Range. A total of 28 Wounded Warriors who served in Vietnam, Afghanistan and Iraq participated in the annual march, which honors a special group of heroes. ...More




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