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Iraqi Military Hopes Security Will Last
http://ap.google.com/article/ALeqM5gkx-3oYeFwuWKCusr2jrojs98w8wD8USI8HG0

FACTBOX-Military and civilian deaths in Iraq
http://www.reuters.com/article/featuredCrisis/idUSL18272114

US Military Deaths in Iraq at 3963
http://ap.google.com/article/ALeqM5gqgQCcv26kB1dkgZRZNHmbn_1J8gD8USDKD00

Miliband urged to regulate private military
http://www.guardian.co.uk/uk/2008/feb/18/military.foreignpolicy1

The creeping monetization of military service.
http://www.slate.com/id/2184482/

Military probe into alleged Canadian abuse hits brick wall
http://www.theglobeandmail.com/servlet/story/LAC.20080218.DETAINEES18/TPStory/Na...

Iraqi military official says major security gains achieved
http://www.inthenews.co.uk/news/world/autocodes/autocodes/iraq/iraqi-military-official...-$1205032.htm

Military alone cant win war on terror: Admiral Mullen
http://www.dawn.com/2008/02/18/top6.htm

Nigeria: Defence Minister Says More Civilians Visit Military HIV...
http://allafrica.com/stories/200802180450.html

Military veterans get NHS priority
http://ukpress.google.com/article/ALeqM5gZJBx7GUs3A0yp-ZJYv6K2pCOsjw

Rice to face Japan protest on military discipline
http://in.reuters.com/article/worldNews/idINIndia-32008420080218

Uganda: Mbuya Military School Must Go, Says Govt
http://allafrica.com/stories/200802180056.html

Filipine Military wages war on illiteracy
http://newsinfo.inquirer.net/inquirerheadlines/regions/view/20080218-119559/Military...

Chinese military steps up counter-terrorism preparations for Olympics
http://news.xinhuanet.com/english/2008-02/18/content_7622174.htm

Anti-US protests greet American troops on exercises in Philippines
http://www.iht.com/articles/ap/2008/02/18/asia/AS-GEN-Philippines-US-Military.ph...

Judges hold no rank in military chain of command
http://www.townhall.com/Columnists/PhyllisSchlafly/2008/02/18/judges_hold_no_ran...

Thankyou to Supportive Canadians.....Military Families Support...
http://www.theguardian.pe.ca/index.cfm?sid=108947&sc=110

Fundamentalism in US military?
http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/World/USA/Fundamentalism_in_US_military/articleshow/2793470...

Czech military still most trustworthy - poll
http://www.ceskenoviny.cz/news/index_view.php?id=297574

Burmese delegation attends military expo
http://www.mizzima.com/MizzimaNews/News/2008/Feb/47-Feb-2008.html

Pakistan celebrates a final end to military rule but what next?
http://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/news/world/asia/article3387244.ece

More help for military mental health issues
http://www.craegmoor.co.uk/news/industry/18471883/more_help_for_military_mental_health_issues...

US military contradicts State on Iran: Hundreds of weapons caches...
http://www.worldtribune.com/worldtribune/WTARC/2008/me_iran_02_18.asp

Veterans and Military Families Adopt for Free
http://www.kolotv.com/home/headlines/15731532.html

Ex-Rebels, Congo Army Clash In Military Camp
http://www.javno.com/en/world/clanak.php?id=124819

Iranian prosecutor general suggests a regional military alliance
http://enews.ferghana.ru/news.php?id=107&mode=snews

Russian military ship in distress: reports
http://www.russiatoday.ru/news/news/21069

Washington returns to business as usual with Thai military
http://www.wsws.org/articles/2008/feb2008/thai-f18.shtml

There will never be NATO military bases in territory of Ukraine...
http://www.nrcu.gov.ua/index.php?id=148&listid=60762

Veteran wants to preserve minorities military history
http://www.rrstar.com/homepage/x1637669571

Military plane crash memorial held in Poland
http://www.polskieradio.pl/thenews/news/?id=76105

Seton Hall Law Students Discover US Military Routinely Videotaping...
http://www.democracynow.org/2008/2/18/seton_hall_law_students_discover_us

Iran-backed groups using secret arms stores: US
http://www.arabtimesonline.com/client/pagesdetails.asp?nid=12463&ccid=11

The era of the West's military threats is over: Mottaki
http://www.isna.ir/Main/NewsView.aspx?ID=News-1089136&Lang=E

War isn't the only danger for servicewomen
http://seattlepi.nwsource.com/local/351702_military18.html

Progress in Iraq reshapes debate over war
http://www.usatoday.com/news/washington/2008-02-17-Iraqcongress_N.htm

Inside the Vietnam War (8 pm, National Geographic Channel): The...
http://www.vindy.com/news/2008/feb/18/8220inside-the-vietnam-war8221-8-pm/

Nigeria: MEND Threatens Attack On Army Generals
http://allafrica.com/stories/200802181113.html

Tribunal closure 'will deny veterans' pensions'
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/main.jhtml?xml=/news/2008/02/18/narmy318.xml

Suicide blast turns Afghan dog fight event to carnage
http://www.dispatch.co.za/article.aspx?id=176394

Nimitz flyover raises Cold War questions
http://afp.google.com/article/ALeqM5ixBUtKlu0m1ePBChfnYLnYY9EgRA

Don't let violence derail the fledgling democracy
http://www.thejakartapost.com/detailheadlines.asp?fileid=20080218.B08&irec=7

Spanish court prosecutes Rwandan military officers
http://www.justicetribune.com/index.php?page=v2_article&id=4049

Guard, Reserve depend on relations with employees
http://www.mlive.com/news/chronicle/index.ssf?/base/news-13/1203347713115390.xml&...

Critical role of Pakistan's generals put to the test
http://www.worldtribune.com/worldtribune/WTARC/2008/s2_15.asp

Aussie troops to do more in Afghanistan
http://www.news.com.au/story/0, 23599, 23231655-1702, 00.html

Woman bails out on Army, lands in jail
http://www.galesburg.com/homepage/x1907840106

Turkey plans to invade northern Iraq
http://www.upi.com/NewsTrack/Top_News/2008/02/18/turkey_plans_to_invade_northern.../

NATO, expanding, shows its cracks
http://www.workers.org/2008/world/nato_0221

New Israeli air force chief seen key to plans on Gaza
http://www.worldtribune.com/worldtribune/WTARC/2008/me_israel_02_16.asp

Outside View: Russia-India arms -- Part 2
http://www.upi.com/International_Security/Industry/Analysis/2008/02/18/outside_view_russia.../

MPs compete in tryouts for annual competition
http://www.leavenworthtimes.com/articles/2008/02/18/news/news01.txt

Aiming Bushs Africa Command against Nkrumahs African High Command
http://www.thestatesmanonline.com/pages/columns_details.php?aid=38&cid=197

China Concerned About US Satellite Plans
http://ap.google.com/article/ALeqM5ibJVFnEc5X2LfqFd1w1viBVbABzQD8USA6H00

Israel 'broke law' with use of cluster bombs Human Rights Watch...
http://www.dailystar.com.lb/article.asp?edition_id=1&categ_id=2&article_id...

Algeria Lays Down Russian Arms
http://www.kommersant.com/p854040/military_hardware_foreign_relations/

No historic basis for US militarism
http://www.vindy.com/news/2008/feb/18/no-historic-basis-for-us-militarism/

US skies were as deadly as Korea
http://www.heraldtribune.com/article/20080218/BLOG32/816297006

Inventor of sonar ignored by history
http://www.physorg.com/news122562421.html

Complete withdrawal is far too dangerous
http://www.dailyherald.com/story/?id=135743&src=

Will Russian rearmament program fall through?
http://en.rian.ru/analysis/20080218/99477650.html

Army chaplain to speak at Hampton church, sign books in Newport News
http://www.dailypress.com/news/local/military/dp-now-armychaplainsigning, 0,
3575165.story

Marines to get counseling on front lines
http://www.mercurynews.com/news/ci_8294030

Weekend for Army Personnel an Inspiration for Wider Community
http://www.chabad.org/article.asp?aid=639337

Aging Air Force Wants Big Bucks Fix
http://ap.google.com/article/ALeqM5gRg2AXq8pM4IIlXXwKt0WK7FJ0_gD8USSBSO2

New Israeli air force chief seen key to plans on Gaza
http://www.worldtribune.com/worldtribune/WTARC/2008/me_israel_02_16.asp

Air Force to stay mum on plane's cost, builder
http://www.daytondailynews.com/o/content/oh/story/opinions/columns/2008/02/17/ddn021808wehrman...

Memorial service for air force members held today 18.02.2008
http://www.polskieradio.pl/zagranica/news/artykul76102_Memorial_service_for_air_force_members_held_today...

Flew 29 combat missions
http://www.thetimesnews.com/news/air_10529___article.html/europe_service.html

Merkel says no plan to change German missions in Afghanistan
http://news.xinhuanet.com/english/2008-02/18/content_7626900.htm

Australian minister: Progress in Afghanistan 'starting to go...
http://www.iht.com/articles/ap/2008/02/18/asia/AS-GEN-Australia-Afghanistan.php

Sharon Stone laments US policies on Iraq, Afghanistan, Iraqi deaths
http://canadianpress.google.com/article/ALeqM5i1a6fwZoBWTV_s4f6F54VuHS9PoA

Turkey ready for ground operations in Iraq to fight PKK
http://news.xinhuanet.com/english/2008-02/18/content_7625271.htm

Bush Ignores the Law Against Using Evidence Obtained from Torture...
http://www.alternet.org/rights/77288/

Tomah National Guard unit alerted for active duty
http://www.tomahjournal.com/articles/2008/02/18/news/01guard.txt

Vermont Air National Guard hoping for new fighters
http://www.burlingtonfreepress.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20080218/NEWS/8021...

Tomahawk-Based National Guard Unit Put On Alert
http://www.channel3000.com/news/15327751/detail.html

Nigeria: Army Postpones Shooting Exercise, Other Programmes
http://allafrica.com/stories/200802180927.html

Symposium highlights need for military advisors
http://www.leavenworthtimes.com/articles/2008/02/18/news/news05.txt

Hidden heroes living among us
http://www.greeleytrib.com/article/20080218/NEWS/641293084

Rutland native: WW II vet busted, honored in same day
http://www.timesargus.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20080218/NEWS01/802180351/1...

India to test submarine-based missile
http://afp.google.com/article/ALeqM5jeCrzVgkWysb5XXMOwZMub4xfwMw

Disabled Russian navy vessel in Aegean Sea being towed
http://news.xinhuanet.com/english/2008-02/19/content_7626977.htm

Faust's Civil War history meets popular acclaim
http://www.boston.com/ae/books/articles/2008/02/18/academias_big_hit

Civil War comes alive in annual Olustee reenactment
http://www.alligator.org/articles/2008/02/18/news/local/080218_battle.txt

Hickory Creek Civil War Reenactment Set
http://www.deridderdailynews.com/articles/2008/02/18/news/news4.txt

Examining two Revolutionary War generals in words and deeds
http://www.boston.com/ae/books/articles/2008/02/18/examining_two_revolutionary_w...

Book sketches Revolutionary War soldiers
http://bangornews.com/news/t/?a=160371

MPs compete in tryouts for annual competition
http://www.leavenworthtimes.com/articles/2008/02/18/news/news01.txt

MND-N female MPs train female IPs on search techniques
http://www.blackanthem.com/News/allieslead/MND-N-female-MPs-train-female-IPs-on-search...

Stolen New Zealand War Medals Recovered After Reward Offered
http://www.bloomberg.com/apps/news?pid=20601081&sid=a.8UmODwarrw&refer=a...

New Orleans hospital issue stirs veterans
http://www.theadvertiser.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20080218/NEWS01/80218032...

Military veterans get NHS priority
http://ukpress.google.com/article/ALeqM5gZJBx7GUs3A0yp-ZJYv6K2pCOsjw

Remembering a war hero, 58 years later
http://qconline.com/archives/qco/display.php?id=374978

'Inside' look at Vietnam War lacks vision
http://www.nydailynews.com/entertainment/tv/2008/02/18/2008-02-18_inside_look_at...

Veteran recalls Vietnam for National Geographic
http://www.floridatoday.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20080218/NEWS01/802180342&...

Vietnam Veterans Open Up
http://wkbt.com/Global/story.asp?S=7883068&nav=menu239_11_2

Illinois becoming a model for post war veteran care
http://www.thesouthern.com/articles/2008/02/18/breaking_news/doc47b99c2baf80a375813968...

Our view: Korean War veterans win their battle
http://www.eagletribune.com/puopinion/local_story_049053704.html?keyword=topstor...

US Names New USFK Chief
http://www.koreatimes.co.kr/www/news/nation/2008/02/205_19041.html

One of last two WWI vets dies
http://www.abqtrib.com/news/2008/feb/18/one-last-two-wwi-vets-dies/

War isn't the only danger for servicewomen
http://seattlepi.nwsource.com/local/351702_military18.html

TRICARE Questions
http://www.kwtx.com/medicaldirectory/headlines/15731612.html

Program to honor deployed female soldiers
http://indiapost.com/article/usnews/2069/

Short maternity leaves, long deployments
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/23216590/

Missile-ready China warns US against plan to destroy spy satellite
http://www.iht.com/articles/2008/02/18/asia/spy.php

'Friendly fire' puts guard mission at risk
http://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/news/world/iraq/article3386809.ece

High-tech cloth used to ID friendly forces
http://www.ohio.com/news/ap?articleID=396211&c=y

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