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| CHECK LIST — Radar officer U.S. Navy Lt. j.g. Darryl Martin sets up communications with the USS George Washington using a mission check list. The Washington is deployed in support of Operation Enduring Freedom. Photo by Photographer’s Mate 1st Class David C. Lloyd, USN |
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Bush Asks Congress to Act on
Homeland Defense Legislation |
| Defense 'is our most urgent national priority' |
| By Gerry J. Gilmore / American Forces Press Service |
WASHINGTON — U.S. President George W. Bush Tuesday noted the need for debate on the establishment of the Department of Homeland Security and thanked legislators who are examining his proposed plan.
However, the president implied at a Rose Garden press briefing here that the nation's security dictates that discussion not take too long, especially since the annual month-long congressional summer recess begins in August.
Bush has proposed creating the Cabinet-level department to unify the efforts of about 100 government entities whose responsibilities include some aspect of homeland security. He told reporters he had just met with a bipartisan group of congressional leaders about his plans.
"All of us agree that protecting Americans from attack is our most urgent national priority and that we must act on the priority," Bush said to reporters, in describing the morning meeting.
The president's strategy calls for federal, state and local officials — and the private sector — to use a "single roadmap" for guidance in developing their individual security strategies.
The proposed national strategy would also assist communities in making better decisions when allocating resources, officials said. Additionally, duplicative efforts could be eliminated.
The president's homeland defense strategy is predicated on six critical mission areas. More |
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| Wolfowitz: Violence Threatens Aid Effort |
| By Linda D. Kozaryn / American Forces Press Service |
WASHINGTON — Violence in northern Afghanistan is beginning to cause serious problems, Deputy U.S. Defense Secretary Paul D. Wolfowitz said during a visit Monday to Mazar-e Sharif, Afghanistan.
Violence in the region, he said, is disrupting the secure conditions needed to deliver the kind of aid and assistance the coalition has been providing and wants to continue.
Speaking at the Jordanian Hospital, Wolfowitz noted that the facility has treated more than 80,000 Afghans. More |
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Rumsfeld: Protect All
Classified Information |
By Jim Garamone
American Forces Press Service |
WASHINGTON — Military and civilian personnel who leak classified data are putting national security at risk and the practice must stop, said U.S. Defense Secretary Donald H. Rumsfeld in a memo to all members of the department.
"I have spoken publicly and privately countless times about the dangers of leaking classified information," the secretary wrote. "It is wrong. It is against the law. It costs the lives of Americans. It diminishes our country's chances for success."
Rumsfeld amplified his remarks during an interview on CNBC-TV Monday. "Every once in a while, there are people in the United States government who decide that they want to break federal criminal law and release classified information, and they ought to be imprisoned," he said. "And if we find out who they are, they will be imprisoned." More |
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ATTUs: Medical Care
In a Portable Package |
| The Air Transportable Treatment Unit (ATTU) is a big improvement on the old A-frame tent. It's a series of tents that provide a light, mobile medical facility for doctors and technicians who can offer medical support for up to 300 service members for a month without resupply. With one of these, says a technician, “We’re better prepared for the whole spectrum of illness and trauma.” Story
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Rumsfeld Describes
Lindh Deal as 'Right' |
By Gerry J. Gilmore
American Forces Press Service |
WASHINGTON — The American people will eventually see John Walker Lindh's deal with federal prosecutors as an appropriate outcome, U.S. Defense Secretary Donald H. Rumsfeld said Monday.
Rumsfeld discussed the Lindh case with CNBC television reporter Brian Williams. As part of his plea bargain with federal prosecutors signed early that day, Lindh, 21, agreed to cooperate with U.S. military officials to combat Al Qaeda terrorists in exchange for a prison sentence of up to 20 years.
"Well, I am delighted that he is going to be off the streets for a good, long time," Rumsfeld said of Lindh's deal. "Two decades is not nothing." Story
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| Cheryle D. Sincock |
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Cheryle D. Sincock was a 15-year government
employee who worked in the Pentagon.
She was dedicated to her job
and to her family, and was looking forward to
celebrating her 25th anniversary with her husband
in Las Vegas. She was loved by all who knew
her for her many kind acts.
Survivors include her husband,
Chief Warrant Officer Craig W. Sincock, and
four children.
We will not forget her.
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