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FBI: Military recruiters in drug case
http://seattlepi.nwsource.com/national/1110AP_Military_Recruiters_Cocaine.html

US military rehearses hearings for top terror suspects at...
http://www.iht.com/articles/ap/2006/12/17/news/CB_GEN_Guantanamo_Rehearsals.php

British Military soldiers evade justice for rape in Kenya
http://www.ligali.org/article.php?id=591

Military plane crashes into sea
http://www.news24.com/News24/World/News/0, 9294, 2-10-1462_2045887,
00.html

What it will really take to rebuild US military
http://starbulletin.com/2006/12/17/editorial/special.html

Former Bangladesh military dictator Ershad hospitalised
http://www.dnaindia.com/report.asp?NewsID=1069813

New US military manual critiques own Iraq tactics
http://www.rawstory.com/news/2006/New_U.S._military_manual_critiques_own_1217.ht...

Military collection to get its own roof
http://www.sltrib.com/news/ci_4855993

Thai military may retain power to appoint PM
http://www.theage.com.au/news/world/thai-military-may-retain-power-to-appoint-pm...

Austin Bay: Interesting reads for students of military confilict
http://www.mysanantonio.com/opinion/stories/MYSA121806.bay.EN.2047d07.html

Islamic State Of Iraq Reports Martyrdom Attack, Other Military...
http://www.jihadunspun.com/intheatre_internal.php?article=106977&list=/home....

Feature: Many Bangladeshis hoping for a return to military rule
http://www.taipeitimes.com/News/world/archives/2006/12/17/2003340778

Senior military sources believe Halutz will resign
http://www.israeltoday.co.il/default.aspx?tabid=178&nid=10735

Hard choices lie ahead for president and the military
http://www.macon.com/mld/macon/news/opinion/16251358.htm

New Defense Secretary Expected To Cede Some Of Military's Spy...
http://www.theday.com/re.aspx?re=0f264493-3f7a-4512-8fbc-4dbfce878cbd

US Military Deaths in Iraq at 2, 946
http://www.wilmingtonstar.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20061217/APA/612171901

Lawyers on strike as Israeli military court tries to body search...
http://english.pnn.ps/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=1234

Military excluded in gender policy
http://www.nationmedia.com/dailynation/nmgcontententry.asp?category_id=1&newsid...

Act now, expert tells military
http://www.fijitimes.com/story.aspx?id=53704

Chistmas Books Special - Part Two: Military Books
http://enjoyment.independent.co.uk/books/reviews/article2081821.ece

Cyprus Military Balance: Greek and Turkish Forces in Comparison
http://www.balkanalysis.com/2006/12/17/cyprus%%E2%%80%%99-military-balance-greek.../

US military deserters find Canada welcoming, but face a legal...
http://thechronicleherald.ca/NovaScotian/547888.html

Military drop zone renamed in honor of fallen Valley soldier
http://www.dailyitem.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20061217/NEWS/612170327

Soldiers suspected of stealing arms from IDF
http://www.ynetnews.com/articles/0, 7340, L-3341268, 00.html

Dying in war isn't just for men
http://www.ocregister.com/ocregister/news/columns/article_1385846.php

Retired colonel provides air support for Snowball Express
http://www.af.mil/news/story.asp?storyID=123035585

Weymouth woman assumes high post at Naval Academy
http://www.boston.com/news/nation/articles/2006/12/17/weymouth_woman_assumes_hig...

Tungsten problem a national issue
http://www.capecodonline.com/cctimes/tungstenproblem17.htm

The US Occupation of Iraq
http://www.indybay.org/newsitems/2006/12/17/18338273.php

National Guard families get little support
http://www.kinston.com/SiteProcessor.cfm?Template=/GlobalTemplates/Details.cfm&...

Pak in no danger of anarchy post-Musharraf: Study
http://www.dailyindia.com/show/94065.php/Pak-in-no-danger-of-anarchy-post-Musharraf...

Another Grain of Sand Captured
http://www.strategypage.com/htmw/htintel/articles/20061217.aspx

Tending injured souls
http://www.dailypress.com/news/local/dp-06233sy0dec17, 0,
4074503.story?coll=dp-news-local-final

Reserves, National Guard feel the strain
http://www.boston.com/news/nation/washington/articles/2006/12/17/reserves_nation...

Guard official: Armory construction could start in 2008
http://www.kwwl.com/Global/story.asp?S=5826403&nav=2Ifu

National Guard families get little support
http://www.kinston.com/SiteProcessor.cfm?Template=/GlobalTemplates/Details.cfm&...

Former POW, Sen. John McCain, meets with families of captured...
http://www.iht.com/articles/ap/2006/12/17/africa/ME_GEN_Israel_US_McCain.php

TOP STORY Honoring POW/MIAs
http://www.arkansasleader.com/2006/12/top-story-honoring-powmias.html

Vermont grandmother facing second trial over anti-war protest
http://www.boston.com/news/local/vermont/articles/2006/12/17/vermont_grandmother...

Army Cpl. Jeffrey G. Roberson, 22, Silver Lakes; dies in...
http://www.latimes.com/news/printedition/california/la-me-roberson17dec17,
1, 3131151.story?coll=la-headlines-pe-california

Taliban havens along border: US
http://www.dawn.com/2006/12/17/top3.htm

US senator criticizes Afghanistan for producing illicit drug
http://english.people.com.cn/200612/18/eng20061218_333430.html

France to withdraw special forces from Afghanistan: report
http://english.people.com.cn/200612/18/eng20061218_333460.html

Hillier says Fighting Vital to Development of Afghanistan
http://www.cfra.com/headlines/index.asp?cat=2&nid=45518

Taliban neither Pakistans nor Afghanistans future: Akram
http://www.dailytimes.com.pk/default.asp?page=2006%%5C12%%5C18%%5Cstory_18-12-20...

Rural soldiers more likely to die in Iraq, Afghanistan
http://www.kansascity.com/mld/kansascity/news/local/16262360.htm

Blair shows up in Iraq, seeks world support
http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/NEWS/World/Rest_of_World/Blair_shows_up_in_Ir...

Blair, in Iraq, Offers Support for Leaders
http://www.nytimes.com/2006/12/17/world/middleeast/17cnd-iraq.html?ref=world

Biden opposes Iraq troop surge
http://www.boston.com/news/local/new_hampshire/articles/2006/12/17/biden_opposes...

US forces are 'losing' in Iraq, Powell says
http://www.iht.com/articles/2006/12/17/news/policy.php

US losing in Iraq: Powell
http://www.abc.net.au/am/content/2006/s1813583.htm

Iraq travel warning is now 'extreme'
http://www.theage.com.au/news/National/Iraq-travel-warning-is-now-extreme/2006/12/18/1166290438149...

Korean War Vets honor West Pittston Borough
http://www.timesleader.com/mld/timesleader/living/16260047.htm

China-Pakistan anti-terror drill enters second stage
http://www.indiaenews.com/pakistan/20061217/32855.htm

US military rehearses hearings for top terror suspects at...
http://www.iht.com/articles/ap/2006/12/17/news/CB_GEN_Guantanamo_Rehearsals.php

Canada's 'War-on-Terror' Immigration Policy
http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/HL0612/S00244.htm

Cybersecurity group questions VA legislation
http://www.net-security.org/news.php?id=13091

Powell Says US Army `About Broken' Because of Iraq Commitment
http://www.bloomberg.com/apps/news?pid=20601087&sid=aCZ63rnVCMNM&refer=h...

MoD may scrap army parachute training
http://www.thisislondon.co.uk/news/article-23378625-details/MoD+may+scrap+army+parachute...

At 64, the oldest sailor in the Navy prepares to walk offstage
http://www.estripes.com/article.asp?section=104&article=42256

US Navy Commissions First Warrant Officer Aviators
http://www.aero-news.net/index.cfm?ContentBlockID=b2cad1fa-85b8-4595-991b-0d3250...

Former Navy AD hits big screen
http://www.hometownannapolis.com/cgi-bin/read/2006/12_17-50/TOP

Georgia: Tour Civil War museum after hours
http://www.charlotte.com/mld/charlotte/living/travel/16259443.htm

Veteran's Council offering reward in courthouse vandalism case
http://www.rhinelanderdailynews.com/articles/2006/12/16/news/news1.txt

Merchant marine bonus application deadline nears
http://www.philly.com/mld/inquirer/news/local/states/pennsylvania/counties/phila...

British Military soldiers evade justice for rape in Kenya
http://www.ligali.org/article.php?id=591

Be a bloke: the other war for women soldiers
http://www.smh.com.au/news/national/be-a-bloke-the-other-war-for-women-soldiers/2006/12/17/1166290412414...

France to withdraw 200 special forces from Afghanistan
http://www.iht.com/articles/ap/2006/12/18/europe/EU_GEN_France_Afghanistan.php

Honor guard veterans proud to serve
http://www.thevillagesdailysun.com/articles/2006/12/17/villages/villages02.txt

Hundreds honor Warren native for sacrifice to nation
http://www.vindy.com/content/local_regional/287741561864966.php

TOP STORY Honoring POW/MIAs
http://www.arkansasleader.com/2006/12/top-story-honoring-powmias.html

Town shows proper appreciation for Revolutionary War hero
http://www.eagletribune.com/hhnews/local_story_351092734?keyword=secondarystory

On tour, Kerry talks to troops, local leaders
http://www.boston.com/news/world/middleeast/articles/2006/12/17/on_tour_kerry_ta...

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