LAUNCH READY — U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Marcus R. Galvan, a crew chief with Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron 362, stands by to prepare a CH-53D Sea Stallion helicopter to launch for a mission out of Al Asad Air Base, Iraq, July 18, 2007. U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Sheila M. Brooks

Labels: 1st Cavalry Division photos, aircraft, Al Asad, CH-53D, helicopter, Iraq, Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron 362, Sea Stallion, USMC

News of Note
Operation Iraqi Freedom
Bombers Kill 50 Iraqis During Soccer Victory Celebration
U.S. cool to Iran feelers on Iraq, bombs kill 50 - Video
Military.com Daily Shock: Terrorists Eliminated
Military.com Interview: Three Generals on Iraq
U.S ambassador reports on Iraq, Iran talks
Treating Tebarek: Combat Medic cares for Iraqi Child
Statement from the Multi-National Force-Iraq to Iraq’s National Soccer Team
Al-Qaeda mortars kill children in Al Awad
Marine Serves Fifth Iraq Tour

Operation Enduring Freedom
Taliban Kill 1 South Korean Hostage, Release 8 Others
Troops Making Progress - Video

Homeland Security / War on Terror / Hamas-Hezbollah Happenings
TSA Warns Airports About Terror 'Dry Runs' - VIDEO
Experts praise airport security warning
Flight Returns to SeaTac After Report of Bomb on Board
(And if you think those two are scary, check this out!)
More WTC Bones Discovered, Remains of 9/11 Victim ID'd
U.S. says Qaeda safe haven may be inaccessible
Arab envoys visit Israel, push for statehood talks
Small blasts on Tour de France after ETA threat
Ill. student accused of terrorist threat
Mechanic Arrested in Base Bomb Scare
Sudan Ordered to Pay Cole Families $8M

Supporting Our Heroes
Bush Takes Jog With Heroes - PHOTOS

Other Military News
'Old Blood and Guts' Reappears in a New YouTube Role (check out the video here)
Panel seeks overhaul of U.S. military health system
Military.com Def Tech: House Cuts Major Programs
Wanted: Wearable Power System for Troops

Worldwide Wackos
Iran says it will never stop nuclear activities
West opens arms to Libya but HIV saga continues
Castro bows out of yet another major Cuban event

Homegrown Moonbats
Military.com Op-ed: Sheehan Sheds Her Skin

Politics / Government
Documents ContradictGonzales' Testimony
House Panel OKs Contempt Citation Against Bush Aides
Trouble in Fred Thompson's 'Non-Campaign'
Key Democrat pushes Iraq pullout without deadline
Democrats fight for black votes in South Carolina
Lawmakers may investigate Spitzer staff
Romney, McCain lash out at Democrats

Illegal Immigration / Border Control
Guard's Border Mission to be Halved

In the Courts / Crime and Punishment / Law and Order
Dealing Drugs and Death - Memo warns MS-13 gang unifying in U.S.
Fla. Couple Wins $21 Million in 'Wrongful Birth' Suit
Missing Mother Found Dead in Car Parked at Miami Airport
Man Claims Panic Led Him to Chop Up Dead Pal's Body, Stuff It In Barrel
Florida Father Finds Dead Girl in Son's Closet
Cops: No plan to reinstate ex-officer

Adventures in Political Correctness
Senators call for stronger cigarette warnings

U.N. News
U.S. wants earlier transfer of force in Darfur
Set clear roadmap for Kosovo, U.N. urges

Media in the Media / Bloggers in the News / Watching the Web
Judge sets deadline in Facebook fraud lawsuit

Science / Medicine / Technology
Researchers: Obesity Can Be Contagious
New Sex Gel Does More than Improve Intimacy
Ozone cuts plant growth, spurs global warming: study
Dancing atoms hold prospect of superfast computing
Volunteers sought to be stung by jellyfish
Agency offers AIDS education to elderly

Mother Nature
Missing Dog in Australia Found 2,000 Miles From Home
Ponies Make Swim From Maryland to Virginia - PHOTOS
Huge, Hungry Squid Invade California Waters
Flood Victims Line Up for Drinking Water - VIDEO - PHOTOS
Oxford residents evacuated as flood waters rise - Video
Worst of Atlantic hurricane season still to come
Oscar the cat predicts patients' deaths (Kinda creepy)
Study: Nevada has big temperature gains

News from My Neck of the Woods
Conn. suspects showed no violent signs

Oddities
Report: Man with Almost No Brain Has Led Normal Life (Not really a surprise - Congress is full of people without brains)
Girl Dies After Softball Strikes Her in Head (Really sad)
Your plant just called to say ... I'm thirsty! - Video
Maid jailed for serving up urine
Fundraiser to feature machine guns

Other News of Note
Alexander Not as Great?
Gas Canister Explosions Rock Dallas - VIDEO

Fox News
Tour de France Leader Removed From Race - PHOTOS
Lindsay Lohan's Inner Circle Fears for Her Life
Pop Tarts: Kevin Federline Going for Full Custody of Britney's Kids?
Barry Bonds' Ex-Mistress Kimberly Bell Will Show and Tell All in November Playboy

Reuters: Top News
Podcaster loses "cybersquat" of Simpsons Movie site - Video
Wasting time at work? You're not alone: survey
Stocks gain on profits, energy; Apple up late - Video
Apple shares rise after initial decline
Qualcomm, Symantec rise after results
E*Trade shares rise after results
Nikkei down 0.3 pct, Advantest falls but Nomura up
Amazon "two for two in 2007"
Column: DealTalk
Buyout volumes up despite credit blowout
Apple quarterly profit rises on Mac strength
Ford seen posting eighth straight quarterly loss
Qualcomm posts higher profit, raises outlook
U.S. economy still expanding moderately, Fed says
Chrysler buyout loan delayed but deal said on track
Anheuser-Busch 2nd-qtr profit rises, matches view

AP World News
Singer Mindy McCready taken into custody
Schilling calls out Bonds and McGwire
Turncoat Michael returning to 'Lost'
Britney behaved badly at photo shoot
Lohan defends herself after arrest

Military.com
Summer Travel Military Discounts
Shop for Deployment Gear Necessities
Video News Coverage

USJFCOM
Joint Systems Integration Command kicks off Joint Intelligence Operations – Command and Control program - podcast
Capability Portfolio Manager aids better decision-making process - podcast
Strategic Initiatives Forum - July 2007 - photos
Empire Challenge 07 exercise focuses on intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance - podcast

CENTCOM: News Releases
IRAQI SECURITY FORCES AND U.S. SPECIAL FORCES DETAIN 13 SUSPECTED TERRORISTS
IA, ISF, U.S. SPECIAL FORCES DETAIN KEY ROGUE JAYSH AL-MAHDI SUSPECT IN SOUTHERN IRAQ
20 SUSPECTED AL-QAEDA TERRORISTS DETAINED
INSURGENTS FAIL AGAIN IN AMBUSH OF ANA, COALITION FORCES
INSURGENTS SUFFER HEAVY LOSSES IN HELMAND PROVINCE
CJTF-82 OFFERS CONDOLENCES ON PASSING OF 'FATHER OF NATION'
PRECISION-GUIDED MUNITIONS KILLS TOP AL QAEDA LEADER
Fardh Al-Qanoon Update: MND-B general sees change, progress
COALITION FORCES DETAIN 13 SUSPECTED AL-QAEDA OPERATIVES

Multi-National Force-Iraq
Stallion Engineers lend hand to Iraqi Army counterparts in Al Awad
Soldiers, NAC work together to refurbish School in Saliyih
11 Iraqis killed, 20 wounded as multiple explosive attacks rock eastern, central
Cache found, three detained in Adhamiyah
Mortar tube, cache seized in south Baghdad
20 suspected al-Qaeda terrorists detained

DefenseLink
Weapons Being Found in ‘Remarkable Numbers’
Keating: Pacific Rim Enjoys Widespread Peace - Video
Teams Help Iraqis Connect With Government
Civilian Hospital Provides Training for Medics

More Headline News
Defeating al Qaeda in Iraq Key to Beating al Qaeda
Bush Urges Time, Resources for Troops in Iraq
Crocker: Iran's Actions Critical for Iraqi Security

Military News
Institute Creates, Preserves U.S. Military Heraldry
Some TRICARE Beneficiary Data Put at Risk
Guard, Reserve Forces Need Experienced Leaders

War on Terror
Troops Nab 48 Suspects
Joint Contracting Command Helps Boost Iraq's Economy
Coalition Forces Detain Suspects

Transformation
Guests Visit HMS Illustrious
Army Launches Chain-Teaching
Cyber Command Online for Future

Face of Defense
Chaplain Helps Marines Cope
Sailor Claims 'Mr. Hawaii' Title
Tours Highlight Headquarters

America Supports You
Fund Memorializes Soldier
Project Embodies Compassion
NASCAR Fans Support Troops
Servicemembers a Driving Force

DefendAmerica
NEWS UPDATES
Troops Nab 48 Suspects - Story

ON THE GROUND
Kindness, Expertise Push Iraqis Forward - Story
Task Force Members Survive in Djibouti Desert - Story
Army Engineers Help Rebuild Water System - Story
Civil Affairs Team Celebrates Fence Completion - Story

IN IRAQ
Iraqi Army Takes Lead in Assessment Mission
Tigris River Provides Water for Troops in Iraq
Iraqi Doctor Jump Starts Immunization Program
Diyala Leadership Addresses Concerns of Locals
New Vehicles Support Marine Mission in Anbar
Marine Inspires Others with Artistic Talents
New Iraqi Police Station Opens in Wahida
Lifeblood Pumped into Iraqi Farming Community

IN DJIBOUTI
Servicemembers Move into New Living Units
Marines Train Djiboutian Police on Firearms
Air Force Chaplain Visits Djibouti Orphanages

IN AFGHANISTAN
Afghan Soldiers Undergo 'Commando' Training
Ready Reserve Soldiers Respond to Duty
Afghan National Army, Coalition Provide Aid
Joint Team Assesses, Rates Afghan Police

BACKGROUND
IRAQ
Renewal In Iraq
Iraq: Security, Stability
Fact Sheet: Progress and Work Ahead
Report: Strategy for Victory in Iraq
Iraq Daily Update
This Week in Iraq
Multinational Force Iraq
State Dept. Weekly Iraq Report
'Boots on the Ground' Audio Archive
War on Terror Reconstruction Report
Iraq Reconstruction
Maps

AFGHANISTAN
Afghanistan Update
Maps

WAR ON TERRORISM
Fact Sheet: Budget Request
Fact Sheet: Terror Plots Disrupted
Waging and Winning the War on Terror
Terrorism Timeline
Terrorism Knowledge Base

Weather
Afghanistan
Bost/Laskar Ghurian Herat Kabul Qandahar

Germany
Ansbach Aschaffenburg Berlin Berlin-Tempelhof Berlin/Schonefeld Bremerhaven
Darmstadt Frankfurt Frankfurt/Main Freiburg/Breisgau Garmisch
Garmisch-Partenkirchen Geilenkirchen Gelnhausen Giessen Kitzingen
Hanau Am Main Heidelberg Mainz Mannheim Nurnberg Stuttgart Trier
Wiesbaden Wurzburg

Gitmo

Guam
Agana Agana Heights Agat Andersen AFB Asan Barrigada

Iraq
Al Azamiyah Al Basrah Al Hillah Al Karkh Al Kazimiyah Al Kut
An Nasiriyah Baghdad Baqubah Mosul Najaf Nineveh Tall Kayf

Japan
Kadena Air Base Okinawa Tokyo Yokohama

Today in History
1360 - Jews are expelled from Breslau, Silesia.
1670 - Jews are expelled from Vienna, Austria.
1759 - The British capture Fort Niagara (from French - Seven Years' War)
1775 - Maryland issues currency that depicts King George III trampling the Magna Carta.
1814 - Americans defeat the British at the Battle of Niagara Falls (Lundy's Lane.

1866 - Ulysses S. Grant is named the first General of the Army.
1868 - The Territory of Wyoming is created.
1898 - The first U.S. troops land and occupy Puerto Rice, at Guanica Bay.
1943 - Benito Mussolini is dismissed as premier of Italy.
1944 - The Messerschmitt 262 becomes the first jet fighter used in combat
1946 - At a Paris fashion show, the first bikini makes its debut.
1947 - The USAF, USN and the War Department form the U.S. Department of Defense; the U.S. Department of the Army is created;
1952 - The Commonwealth of Puerto Rico is formed (Constitution Day).
1957 - In Tunisia, the monarchy is abolished in favor of a republic.
1963 - The U.S., Russia and England sign nuclear test ban treaty.
1973 - The U.S.S.R. launches Mars 5.
1981 - Voyager 2 encounters Saturn.
1983 - In San Antonio, TX, a baboon is the first nonhuman primate conceived in a lab dish.
1987 - The U.S.S.R. launches Kosmos 1870, a 15-ton Earth-study satellite.

Birthdays
1575 - Christoph Scheiner, astronomer
1775 - Anna Symmes Harrison, First Lady
1840 - Flora Adams Darling, founder of the Daughters of the American Revolution
1848 - Arthur Earl Balfour, British PM (1902-05) (Balfour Declaration)
1884 - Davidson Black, doctor of anatomy (identified Peking Man)
1924 - Frank Church (Sen-ID)
1954 - Walter Payton, NFL running back (Chicago Bears)
1978 - Louise Brown Oldham, world's first "test tube baby" (England).

Passings
1616 - Andreas Libavius, German alchemist
1934 - Engelbert Dollfuss, Austrian chancellor, assassinated by Nazis
1959 - Dr. Isaac Halevi Herzog, chief rabbi of Israel (1936-59)
1987 - Malcolm Baldrige, Secretary of Commerce

Reported Missing in Action
1967
Davis, Donald V., USN (NC); A4E shot down, died in captivity, remains returned 1997, ID'd April, 1998

Jarvis, Jeremy M., USAF (MI); F4C shot down (backseater to Lunsford)

Lunsford, Herbert L., USAF (MS); F4C shot down (pilot)

1968
Brown, Paul G., USMCR (MA); A6A shot down, released by DRV March, 1973 - retired as a Lt. Colonel - alive as of 1998

Fant, Robert, USN (SC); F4J shot down (RO), released by DRV March, 1973 - retired as a Commander - alive and well as of 1998

Parish, Charles C., USN (VA); F4J shot down (pilot), believed KIA, body not recovered

1970
Gregory, Paul Anthony, USN (VA); F4J shot down, KIA, body not recovered

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