HAPPY BIRTHDAY — U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Kirby Pyka and Senior Master Sgt. Elma Taylor, both with the Combined Security Transition Command-Afghanistan's logistics directorate, help raise the Air Force flag during a ceremony as part of the service's 60th Anniversary celebration at Camp Eggers in Kabul, Sept. 14, 2007. U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Cortchie Welch

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News of Note
Operation Iraqi Freedom
Gates: U.S. Force Levels May Drop To 100,000 Based on Iraq Success
Suggests deeper '08 troop cuts than Bush
White House: Iraq Lagging on Benchmarks - REPORT (pdf)
Al Qaeda Claims Responsibility for Killing Sunni Sheik
Petraeus says Iraq benchmarks remain important
Gates hopes for larger troop cut in 2008
Mourners vow revenge at sheik's funeral
Top general acknowledges Iraq mistakes
Pilot Lauded for Actions in Iraq

Operation Enduring Freedom
Soldiers, Sailors Aid Community

Homeland Security / War on Terror / Hamas-Hezbollah Happenings
Ex-Guantanamo prisoners want U.S. lawsuit to proceed
Bomb wounds eight in Algeria: residents
U.S.: Syria on nuclear watch list
U.S. probes banned briefs found at Gitmo (I REALLY would have reworded that headline...LOL)

Fallen Heroes
Flag flies low as Americans mourn lost soldiers

Supporting Our Heroes
Pro-Bush Group Airs Ads Denouncing Liberal Anti-Petraeus Ad

Other Military News
Chrysler Recalls 369,000 Vehicles for Brake Problems
1st Cav celebrates 86th birthday

Homegrown Moonbats
Gore heads Emmy red carpet

Politics / Government
Audit Exposes Juistice Department Overspending
Gingrich: Republicans need "clean break" from Bush
Giuliani slams Clinton over Iraq war criticism
Putin says he might make Kremlin comeback: analyst - Video
Putin: new PM could run for president
Snacks take big bite out of DOJ budget
Federal agencies flunk their audits
Cindy McCain makes case for husband
AP Poll: GOP presidential race a toss-up
Gonzales leaves Justice Department
Obama gets Oprah, Hillary gets Magic

In the Courts / Crime and Punishment / Law and Order
What Happened in Vegas? - O.J. suspected in alleged armed robbery - VIDEO
Book Shows How O.J. Killed, or Didn't Kill, Nicole and Ron
Writer Buys Vick Apology Notes
Mother of 'Precious Doe' Pleads Guilty in Daughter's Death
Former Teen Bride Reads From Diary in Polygamist Warren Jeffs Trial
Authorities Arrest Suspect After Texas Girl, 6, Found Hanged, Sexually Assaulted
Cops Kill Gunman Suspected of Shooting 4 Florida Police Officers, Killing 1
Cops Arrest Michigan Man Entering Park With Assault Rifle
Judge Rules Dying Man's Fiancee Can Harvest His Sperm
Teen's Conviction Tossed in Racial Fight Case
Alleged Chessboard Serial Killer Confesses to 62 Murders
Italian video recharges hunt for Boston Irish mobster

Adventures in Political Correctness
College Newspaper Cartoon Called Racist, Sparks Protest
Southwest Apologizes to Woman Told to Cover Up

U.N. News
Sudanese Leader Meets Pope, Offers Darfur Cease-Fire

Media in the Media / Bloggers in the News / Watching the Web
China frees New York Times reporter
New satellite to sharpen Google Earth

Science / Medicine & Health / Technology
Sick? Lonely? Genes tell the tale
Knee arthritis may be sign of early lung cancer
Get ready for ads on your cell phone
Experimental treatment may help NFL player walk - Video
Genetic "barcodes" may cut illegal trade
Famed `$100 laptop' now $188

Mother Nature
Large Whale Washes Up on California Shore
Tropical Storm Ingrid Forms in Western Atlantic
Powerful Quakes Still Shaking Indonesia PHOTOS
Cleanup begins after Humberto
Pets killed for food in Zimbabwe
Firefighters save donkey trapped in well

Oddities
Man Trying to Sneak Into Concert Venue Impaled on Fence
Spat over horse manure wafts into court

Other News of Note
Witnesses Report Seeing Plane Similar to Aviator Fossett's
And it seemed like such a good idea..
Sick man fined for going to work

Fox News
Second Pilot Dies in Three Days at Reno Air Races
The Inaccuracy of Kathy Griffin's Remarks on Jesus
Trista and Ryan Sutter Reveal Health Problems During Pregnancy
Patriots Lose First Draft Pick, Fined Maximum Penalty for Spying
Pop Tarts: Simon Says: If Ryan Seacrest Fails at Emmys, 'Idol' Will Suffer

Reuters: Top News
Bhutto to end exile and return to Pakistan on Oct. 18 - Video
Mexican Congress gives final approval to tax reform
Sudanese president says ready to observe ceasefire
Movie stars got it tough? What about the fans?
Polish milk bars keep communist past alive
Midnight movies draw crowds to hoot and holler
Oil falls below $80 after supply concerns spur new record
Market edges up; rate outlook offsets credit worry - Video
Macy's shares up; analyst cites takeover rumors
RadioShack to sell video games: Citigroup analyst
Dollar edges up but Fed rate cut remains in focus - Video
Are the wealthy necessary?
Fund proxy voting blurry despite deluge
Market edges up; rate outlook offsets credit worry
UK props up wounded Northern Rock - Video
Greenspan warns of higher long-run inflation: report
August retail sales disappoint - Video
GM, UAW face midnight deadline
Merrill warns of asset value cuts
SanDisk subpoenaed over U.S. antitrust issues

AP World News
McCready sentenced to 1 year in prison
Tiger takes control of Tour Championship
Stocks flat ahead of Fed meeting
Kathie Lee returns as a guest on `Live'
Cruise movie gets OK to film at key site

CENTCOM: News Releases
U.S. COAST GUARD CUTTER WRANGELL ASSISTS ILL IRANIAN FISHERMAN
COALITION FORCES TARGET FOREIGN TERRORIST FACILITATORS; 5 KILLED, 21 DETAINED
JOINT STATEMENT BY CHARGE D'AFFAIRES, A.I. PATRICIA A. BUTENIS AND LIEUTENANT GENERAL RAYMOND T. ODIERNO REGARDING THE ASSASSINATION OF SHEIKH ABDUL SATTAR BEZIA AL-RISHAWI
SHEIK IN ANBAR KILLED IN ATTACK
STATEMENT BY SECRETARY OF STATE CONDOLEEZZA RICE
UPDATE: VEHICLE ACCIDENT CLAIMS 7 SOLDIERS
COALITION FORCES ATTACKED AT CAMP VICTORY
VEHICLE ACCIDENT, SEVEN MND-B SOLDIERS KILLED, 11 INJURED

USJFCOM
Liveblogging: Bold Quest 07 - RSS feed
Bold Quest 07 begins to test Coalition Combat ID
More about Bold Quest 07
Command profiles modeling and simulation usage at MODSIM World Conference and Expo 2007
President nominates Marine general as new commander
New intelligence capability to aid in battlespace preparation for convoys - podcast
Empire Challenge 07 shows success of intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance integration - podcast
Command announces information technology contract
U.S. Joint Forces Command, Boeing sign cooperative research and development agreement -podcast
Noble Resolve 07-2 comes to a close - podcast

Multi-National Force-Iraq
Iraqis graduate Casualty Treatment Course
Soldiers, Iraqis clear out al-Qaeda along Tigris
Northwest Baghdad residents welcome variety of improvements
Task Force Lightning Soldiers attacked
Shi’a extremist leader killed, one insurgent detained
Coalition airpower helps keep Coalition forces safe
Coalition forces target foreign terrorist facilitators; 5 killed, 21 detained
Medical assistance mission treats more than 275 Iraqis
UPDATE: Vehicle accident claims 7 Soldiers

DefenseLink
TOP NEWS
President Emphasizes Iraq's Importance
Cheney: Troop Surge Producing 'Solid Results'
U.S. Must Capitalize on Iraq Opportunities
Military Advisers Stand Behind Petraeus Report

IRAQ
Coalition Forces Detain 21 Suspected Terrorists
Assassination Bolsters Resolve Against al Qaeda
Iranian-Made Mortar Likely Used in Recent Attack
Five Terrorists Killed in Coalition Operations
Petraeus Explains Iraq’s Link to U.S. Security

MILITARY NEWS
Top Army Reserve NCO Cites Challenges
'Top Doc' Praises Advances at Walter Reed
Center Makes Good on Commitment to Wounded
New Amputee Care Center Opens at Walter Reed

AFGHANISTAN
Commandos Nab Taliban Leader in First Raid

SALUTING THE CHAIRMAN
Today's Troops Reassure Pace
Troops Praise Chairman
Photos: Pace Visits SOUTHCOM
Colombia Honors Chairman
Photos: Pace in Colombia

ON THE GROUND IN IRAQ
Security, Economy, Services Improving for Iraqi Citizens
Baghdad Gets Renovated School
Iraqis to Run Water Plant
Soldiers Build Aid Station
Baghdad Businesses Improve

INSIDE AFGHANISTAN
Locals Turn in Munitions
Photos: Airmen Detonate Munitions

WHY WE SERVE
Helping Iraqis Achieve Freedom

FACE OF DEFENSE
Troop Uses Heimlich Maneuver
Sailor Serves in Cambodia
Vet Helps Recruiters

AMERICA SUPPORTS YOU
Gala Honors Leadership
Troops Asked to Submit Songs
NCO Shares His View on Service - Story - Special

DefendAmerica
NEWS UPDATES
Bush Emphasizes Iraq’s Importance - Story

ON THE GROUND
U.S. Marines Move In on Insurgent Territory - Story
School Renovations Include 11 New Classrooms - Story
Navy Program Helps Women Learn Life Skills - Story

IN IRAQ
Families, Friends Welcome Marines, Sailors
Soldiers Build Six-Room, Portable Aid Station
Iraqis Assume Responsibility for Water Plant
Troops, Local Council Work to Improve Business
Workforce Learns How to Manage Warehouse
Marine Engineers Wrap Up Deployment in Anbar

IN AFGHANISTAN
U.S. Soldiers, Sailors Aid Afghan Community
Troops Hold Sept. 11 Memorial Ceremony

IN DJIBOUTI
Marines Deliver School Supplies to Children
Children to Benefit from New Classrooms

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
1716 - In Boston Harbior, the first U.S. lighthouse is lit.
1807 - Aaron Burr is acquitted of a misdemeanor charge.
1812 - Napoleon and his forces occupy Moscow.
1814 - Francis Scott Key is inspired to write "The Star-Spangled Banner."
1847 - U.S. troops under General Scott enter Mexico City.
1872 - Britain pays the US $15 milliin for damages during the Civil War.
1886 - George K. Anderson of Memphis, Tennessee patents the typewriter ribbon.
1891 - The "Empire State Express" train goes from NYC to East Buffalo (436 miles,) in 7 hours, six minutes (a record).
1899 - In NY, Henry Bliss becomes the first automobile fatality.
1917 - The provisional government of Russia is established; a Republic is proclaimed.
1923 - Miguel Primo de Rivera becomes dictator of Spain.
1930 - Nazis gain 107 seats in the German election.
1938 - The Graf Zeppelin II, the world's largest airship, makes its maiden flight.
1940 - Congress passes the first peace-time conscription (draft) bill.
1948 - A groundbreaking ceremony for the U.N. world headquarters takes place.
1954 - Hurricane Edna (the second of that year) hits NYC, causing $50 million in damage.
1956 - In Washington, D.C., the first prefrontal lobotomy is performed.
1957 - A U.N. resolution condemns the U.S.S.R.'s invasion of Hungary.
1963 - Mary Ann Fischer of SD gives birth to the U.S.'s first surviving quintuplets (4 girls, 1 boy).
1964 - Walt Disney is awarded the Medal of Freedom at the White House.
1965 - "F-Troop" premiers on TV.
1968 - The USSR's Zond-5 is launched on the first circumlunar flight.
1972 - "The Waltons" premiers on TV.
1973 - Israel shoots down 13 Syrian MIG-21s.
1974 - Charles Kowal discovers Leda, Jupiter's 13th satellite.
1975 - Mother Elizabeth Ann Bayley Seton is canonized - the first U.S.-born saint.
1983 - The U.S. House of Representatives votes in favor of a resolution condemning Russia for shooting down a Korean jetliner (416-0).
1991 - Carolyn Suzanne Sapp of HI is crowned Miss America 1992.

Birthdays
1849 - Ivan Pavlov Russia, physiologist/pioneer in psychology
1864 - Lord Cecil of Chelwood, helped form League of Nations, Nobel Prize winner (1937)
1886 - Jan Garrique Masaryk, statesman/minister to London (1918-35)
1887 - Karl Taylor Compton, physicist/atomic bomb scientist
1899 - Hal Wallis, movie producer (Maltese Falcon)
1907 - Cecil Brown, news correspondent (CBS)
1921 - Hughes Rudd, TV newscaster (CBS)

Passings
1759 - Louis Montcalm, French general (Plains of Abraham)
1836 - Aaron Burr, 3rd VP
1852 - Arthur Wellesley, General/Duke of Wellington
1901 - President William McKinley dies in Buffalo, of gunshot wounds inflicted by an assassin. (VP Theodore Roosevelt becomes President.
1911 - Piotr Stolypin, Russia's PM, assassinated by Mordka Bogrov
1982 - Bashir Gemayel, Lebanon's president-elect, killed by a bomb; Grace Kelly, Princess of Monaco, in a car crash

Reported Missing in Action
1965
Taylor, Neil Brooks, USN (ME); A4C shot down, KIA, body not recovered

1966
Stoddard, Clarence W., Jr., USN (TX); A1H shot down, KIA, body not recovered

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