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Some gas prices headed down again Dec 30,2003
Dec 30,2003
US cool on reports North Korea ready for talks Dec 29,2003
[ANN]Major shift in Japanese defense policy Dec 30,2003
Qwest wins a portion of $400 million U.S. contract Dec 31,2003
Boeing wins 9.6 billion dollar contract for US Navy jets Dec 30,2003
New Bosnia base provides more options for SFOR Dec 28,2003
7th ARCOM unit set to demobilize Dec 28,2003
417th BSB head assures Germans of job security Dec 28,2003
‘Sleepy Hollow’ air base awakens with a roar Dec 29,2003
No. of crimes by U.S. military personnel in 2003 tops 100 Dec 25,2003
BY THE NUMBERS Dec 28,2003
Cuba decries detainees' treatment Dec 27,2003
Pentagon's War Needs Are a Lifeline for Airlines Dec 26,2003
The Rise of U.S. Military Bases Dec 25,2003
Air Force plans Maui laser tests Dec 26,2003
Pentagon releases criteria for stateside base changes Dec 24,2003
More drug allegations made by USAF in Italy Dec 23,2003
Judge's ruling voids Pentagon's mandatory anthrax shot for troops Dec 23,2003
MP waives right to Article 32 hearing Dec 23,2003
Lakenheath , daughter recovering after crash Dec 23,2003
S. Korea may take pretrial custody of Army sergeant Dec 23,2003
EUCOM takes $377M cut on construction Dec 22,2003
Last DSCS satellite ready for military service Dec 22,2003
U.S. to realign military Dec 22,2003
98th ASG projects on hold while fates of bases in Europe decided Dec 22,2003
Iwakuni Marine to stand trial in alleged attack Dec 21,2003
Rhein-Main transition project moving along Dec 20,2003
The latest Planning Applications received by 
Harrogate Planning Office 
19 December 2003
Exposed: US War crimes Dec 15,2003
New Strategy Calls for Wooing Some in Taliban Dec 21,2003
U.S. Opposes Provisions for Iraq Tribunal Dec 20,2003
Central Asia's great base race Dec 19,2003
SKorea trying to stop US from using "fists" to resolve nuclear crisis: Roh Dec 18,2003
ICTA for Afghanistan finds Bush guilty of war crimes Dec 19,2003
RAF Menwith Hill sergeant sentenced for sex offenses July 31,2003
Bulgarian parliament votes in favour of US military bases Dec 19,2003
Missile Shield Begun Dec 19,2003
Japan reviewing arms export ban to join US missile defense system Dec 18,2003
Courts affirm rights of terror suspects
Judges reject Bush policies on prisoners in Cuba and U.S.
Dec 19,2003
U.S. "Torture Lite" Led To Saddam's Capture Dec 17,2003
Critical Milestones Reached In Next Generation Airborne Radar Dec 18,2003
SECAF  visits RAF Mildenhall, takes time to talk with troops Dec 18,2003
Ehime Maru families want probe of civilian passenger program Dec 19,2003
Ambassador to Germany sees 'significant' U.S. troop presence in future Dec 18,2003
UN powers to examine US proposal on weapons proliferation Dec 18,2003
Okinawa lawyers want SOFA revised Dec 18,2003
US-led WMD seizure scheme picks up speed, new exercises planned Dec 17,2003
Two wing commanders named at Ramstein Dec 17,2003
Tough New Tactics by U.S. Tighten Grip on Iraq Towns Dec 7,2003
Bush: No difference between having weapons and planning for them Dec 17,2003
E-10A Battle Management "Flight" Tests Cruise-Missile Defense Dec 17,2003
Harris Selected By Boeing For Small Diameter Bomb Anti-Jam GPS Electronics Dec 17,2003
“Free-Speech Zone”   ---  The administration quarantines dissent. Dec 15,2003
U.S. SEEKS BASES IN MOROCCO, TUNISIA Dec 15,2003
Saddam's Capture Will Not Stop The Relentless Killings From Insurgents Dec 15,2003
Missile defense booster test delayed from Monday Dec 14,2003
Missile defence an arms race risk: Hill Dec 14,2003
Afghanistan: the forgotten war Dec 14,2003
Successful test is a first for missile shield plan Dec 12,2003
Japan to strengthen security around U.S. facilities Dec 12,2003
Schweinfurt soldier gets 18 months for attack on German couple Dec 11,2003
Rebel army termination tests U.S. Dec 11,2003
Russia cautions Azerbaijan against allowing U.S. military troops Dec 11,2003
Aegis cruiser will attempt to shoot down missile in test off Hawaii Dec 11,2003
Court-martial scheduled in autobahn hit-and-run Dec 10,2003
Second soldier charged in child pornography case Dec 10,2003
Space, Missile Defense Essential To Defense, Rumsfeld Says Dec 10,2003
Exiled islanders protest outside British embassy Dec 10,2003
Only two countries in the world Dec 10,2003
US tells Russia of plans for eastward military expansion Dec 10,2003
Nobel winner Ebadi takes swipe at US in accepting Peace Prize Dec 10,2003
Military trial date set for air force translator Dec 10,2003
LOCKHEED MARTIN COMPLETES INTEGRATION OF FIRST MULTI-MISSION MOBILE PROCESSOR FOR SBIRS-HIGH Dec 9,2003
Reduce U.S. Military Presence in Germany Dec 9,2003
SupplyCore lands $67M deal Dec 9,2003
A Guantanamo-Size Hole in the Constitution Dec 1,2003
US wants to continue using key Turkish base Dec 9,2003
UAE military air flight center could become regional force Dec 9,2003
US, Britain pressed on Iraq arms hunt Dec 9,2003
NKorea says will freeze nuclear program for US measures Dec 9,2003
US seeks new bases in Pakistan, India Dec 9,2003
Poland to consult public on possible US military deployment Dec 8,2003
Russian envoy sternly rebuffs US 'meddling' in Caspian area Dec 8,2003
Rumsfeld, in Tbilisi visit, says US will continue arms aid to Georgia Dec 8,2003
Pentagon officials brief NATO on possible shift in U-S military strategy Dec 8,2003
Kinetic Energy Interceptor Dec 8,2003
Textron Systems To Develop UGS Systems Dec 8,2003
Technology allows land bombing tests to be done at sea Dec 8,2003
U.S. military seeks global-reach bomber Dec 8,2003
Plans slow for base closures in Europe Dec 8,2003
Europe and US clash on satellite system Dec 8,2003
US child bombing account challenged Dec 7,2003
AF training to build bases from scratch Dec 6,2003
Poland ready to consider US bases on its territory: defense minister Dec 5,2003
Indonesia cool on missile defence plan Dec 5,2003
Three 2ID soldiers sentenced Dec 5,2003
Officials release F-16 accident report Dec 5,2003
Pentagon and Bogus News: All Is Denied Dec 5,2003
Error delays Guantanamo hearing Dec 4,2003
Space wars: apocalypse soon? Dec 3,2003
US fires Guantanamo defence team Dec 3,2003
Satellite to provide detailed intelligence Dec 3,2003
Andrews Space Wins Two DARPA FALCON Contracts Dec 3,2003
In reversal, Pentagon grants detainee of Saudi descent access to lawyer Dec 3,2003
US defense chief to visit strategic south Caucasus region Dec 3,2003
North Korea crisis talks may not take place in December: US official Dec 3,2003
US fears loss of control on European security front Dec 2,2003
'Eyes in the sky' flying blind? Dec 2,2003
Middle East Peace: Europe Strategizes To Counter U.S. Hegemony Dec 1,2003
U.S. assesses global troop deployment Dec 1,2003

THREE RAPES:  THE STATUS OF FORCES AGREEMENT AND OKINAWA

Nov 27,2003
Bush signs bill allowing study of new generation of nukes Dec 2,2003
Bechtel Signs With Intelsat For Iraq Reconstruction Needs Dec 1,2003
Inquiry to probe military ties with US Dec 1,2003
Satellite to launch; curiosity soars Dec 1,2003
Fact Sheet: President Bush Calls for a "forward Strategy of Freedom" to Promote Democracy in the Middle East Nov 6,2003
US to release 140 detainees from Guantanamo: report Dec 1,2003
Dual studies undermine Washington's basis for war Dec 1,2003
Navy's presence in Europe to change says Navy Secretary England Dec 1,2003
Bush plans new nuclear weapons Nov 30,2003
US favors eventually handing role in Afghanistan to NATO: Rumsfeld Nov 30,2003
Greenlanders lose battle over airbase Nov 29,2003
U.S. intelligence officer charged with violating security at Guantanamo jail Nov 29,2003
North Korea demands compensation from US for KEDO nuke project Nov 29,2003
US looking for small flexible troop bases in Europe: US official Nov 28,2003
Ex-Iraqi general dies in US custody Nov 28,2003
Ex-GCHQ official accused of spy leak says she was trying to prevent war Nov 28,2003
Powell: no quick deal on Guantanamo Nov 28,2003
USAFE commander: 86th Airlift Wing will divide for combat, support operations Nov 27,2003
US eyes plan to dismantle North Korea's nuclear program: reports Nov 27,2003
Bombing Anywhere On Earth In Less Than Two Hours Nov 27,2003
US signals rethink on bases overseas Nov 27,2003
PCB disposal site slated to be built on Okinawa Nov 26,2003
Guantanamo deal for Australia duo Nov 26,2003
Top UK judge slams Camp Delta Nov 26,2003
US chaplain faces fresh charges Nov 25,2003
Guantanamo Pakistanis return home Nov 23,2003
Unique role, projects keep missile range vital Nov 23,2003
Okinawa land suit thrown out Nov 23,2003
Guantanamo Pakistanis return home Nov 23,2003
US general pledges military aid for oil-rich Azerbaijan Nov 21,2003
The Bubble Nov 21,2003
US begins hypersonic weapons program Nov 21,2003
US hid vital war data from allies Nov 21,2003
War critics astonished as US hawk admits invasion was illegal Nov 20,2003
Air Force scrubs MOAB test because of a malfunction Nov 20,2003
Four Japanese port cities ask for revisions to elements of SOFA Nov 20,2003
US Congress approves funds to study new generation of nukes Nov 19,2003
How to protect a president abroad Nov 17,2003
U.S. talks Korea strategy shift Nov 17,2003
Palace limits US security changes Nov 17,2003
Bush security swings into action Nov 17,2003
GAO finds gaps in EUCOM terror defenses Nov 16,2003
Elmendorf first to field new AIM-9X Nov 14,2003
Report: Sedatives found in pilot's blood Nov 14,2003
Rumsfeld opens Asia troops visit Nov 14,2003
Bush to meet soldiers' families Nov 14,2003
GCHQ translator 'revealed secrets' Nov 14,2003
Rumsfeld scheduled to visit bases Nov 14,2003
Rumsfeld: Word on changes in overseas forces may come soon Nov 14,2003
UK and US in joint effort to secure African oil Nov 14,2003
GCHQ whistleblower charged Nov 14,2003
Congress approves 401 billion dollars for US military spending Nov 12,2003
US keeps up Afghanistan offensive Nov 12,2003
USFK makes back payments to cover water-use charges Nov 11,2003
Security tension over Bush visit Nov 11,2003
Justices to Hear Case of Detainees at Guantánamo Nov 11,2003
New textbooks rewrite history in Iraq through omission Nov 10,2003
Inspectors descend on 48th Fighter Wing Nov 8,2003
Turkey drops Iraq troops plan Nov 7,2003
Airman sentenced in bank-theft scheme Nov 7,2003
AF translator faces court-martial Nov 7,2003
Star Wars Makes Defense Secretary Space Out Nov 5,2003
U.S. frees Taliban leader to join Karzai Nov 5,2003
A new underground railroad Nov 5,2003
Missile changes approved Nov 4,2003
Inuit battle to shut US air base Nov 3,2003
How APEC was Bushwhacked Oct 25,2003
First ground-based Midcourse Defense Brigade activated Oct 24,2003
Testing Canada's military will Oct 23,2003
Turkish PM confirms hitch over troops for Iraq: TV Oct 24,2003
Amid NATO row, Blair says Europe must have own defence Oct 23,2003
Floating platform tracks incoming missiles Oct 23,2003
Pentagon pushing smaller nukes Oct 23,2003
Maj. General Robert Kehler's talk: Integrating Space for National Security
"Modern Warfare Requires Integrated Space Capabilities"  - PDF
 Source http://www.californiaspaceauthority.org/pr031016-kehler.pdf
OCT 2003
Europe urges Guantanamo action Oct 22,2003
NKorea rejects "laughable" US offer of security guarantee Oct 22,2003
Pentagon plans to rotate force in Iraq next year: Rumsfeld Oct 21,2003
Last US air force unit leaves Kuwait, military camps to close Oct 21,2003
DRS Technologies To Produce Monitoring Systems for US Army Communications Satellites Oct 21,2003
Stealthy, All-Weather Cruise Missile Deployed To B-52 Squadrons Oct 22,2003
Keppel Corp. unit wins 73 million dollar contract from Boeing Oct 22,2003
Laser Weapons In U.S. Sights Oct 20,2003
US shuns Vietnam war crimes probe Oct 20,2003
U.S. Controls Hamper Foreign Role in Missile Defense Oct 19,2003
Marines held over Iraq POW abuses Oct 19,2003
Former U.S. military base in Vietnam to become resort areas Oct 19,2003
US to make Thailand major non-NATO security ally Oct 19,2003
January hearing set for U.S. pilot in friendly-fire deaths of Canadians Oct 18,2003
Demonstrators burn U.S. flags in protest of Bush's visit to Manila Oct 18,2003
Senate approves boost in US Army ranks Oct 17,2003
NATO expects... Bulgaria to do its duty Oct 17,2003
Unmanned US spy plane crash-lands, other planes grounded: military Oct 17,2003
Environmentalists upset over sonar plans Oct 18,2003
Missile defense soldiers deploy - System command settles at Peterson Oct 17,2003
Missile defense unit mobilizing in Springs Oct 17,2003
Congress approves $87bn for Iraq Oct 17,2003
US gets Iraq backing at UN Oct 17,2003
Report pending on rising rate of GI suicide in Iraq Oct 17,2003
Global Hawk Lands In Germany Ground Surveillance Sensor Testing Oct 16,2003
Eagle Flag's importance stressed Oct 16,2003
Falconer will control Red Flag sky Oct 16,2003
General Casts War in Religious Terms Oct 16,2003
U.S. general sees war in space Oct 16,2003
Hans Blix isn't needed in space - yet Oct 16,2003
U.S. Drove Out Founder of China's Rocketry Program Oct 15,2003
Vandenberg launch complex to disappear from horizon Oct 15,2003
US explores its Afghanistan exit options Oct 15,2003
Global Hawk arrives in Germany Oct 15,2003
Local firms rake in missile money Oct 15,2003
Analyst: A quarter of U.S. military bases may be on the chopping block Oct 15,2003
Space and Missile Defense Command contributions and lessons from Operation Iraqi Freedom Oct 14,2003
Managing The Warfighters Access To The Communications Network Oct 14,2003 
Guantanamo Is U.S. Diplomacy's Open Sore Oct 14,2003
US soldiers bulldoze farmers' crops Oct 12,2003
Lockheed Martin Wins $812M Deal For Sea-Based Missile Defense Oct 12,2003
Japan, U.S. aircraft share 'win-win' situation at Misawa Oct 12,2003
S. Korea training range protesters sentenced Oct 12,2003
Martin too cosy with Americans: Axworthy Oct 11,2003
Romania denies talks with US on missile defense Oct 11,2003
Saving Pvt. Ryan ... From Pain  Oct 10,2003
Jones Discusses Changing Troop 'Footprint' in Europe Oct 10,2003
New supercomputer doubles capacity Oct 10,2003
US mulling defensive missiles against Iran in Europe: report Oct 9,2003
Former residents of Diego Garcia lose compensation claim Oct 9,2003
US lawmakers demand Pentagon release of critical Iraq report Oct 9,2003
Protests rock Turkey over Iraq troop decision Oct 8,2003
Titan Awarded $36M SPAWAR Contract For UAV Support Oct 7,2003
66th MIG assets to begin moving to Darmstadt Oct 7,2003
Guantanamo translations 'queried' Oct 7,2003
Software helps put bombs on target Oct 7,2003

Turkey's parliament approves deployment of troops to Iraq

Oct 7,2003
Turkish parliament set to vote on US troop request for Iraq Oct 7,2003
Latest Planning Applications as of Friday 3 October 2003
Tight Test Schedule Ahead For Missile Defense Shield Oct 6,2003
US victory in Iraq marred by an elusive Saddam and those missing weapons Oct 6,2003
AWOL STATE OF MIND: CALLS FROM SOLDIERS DESPERATE TO LEAVE IRAQ FLOOD HOTLINE Oct 5,2003 
Survey Group head's link to arms industry Oct 5,2003 
Bush's visit to London could be damaging -- to Blair Oct 5,2003 
8th Fighter Wing training for war Oct 5,2003 
Japanese minister to look at SOFA Oct 5,2003 
 Rota airfield to get $10.5M repair job Oct 5,2003 
US snipers to defend Iraq oil pipeline Oct 5,2003
US and Iran in secret peace talks Oct 5,2003
Iraq fratricide rates too high, U.S. says Oct 4,2003
NSA DIRECTOR HAS FIVE MEMBERS OF PLEDGE OF RESISTANCE ARRESTED Oct 4,2003
Commercial reactor to produce both electricity and bomb material Oct 4,2003
Orbital Receives $11M Order For Minotaur Space Launch Vehicle USAF Oct 3,2003
SAIC Wins Space-Based Radar System Integration Contract Oct 3,2003
Wishing Won't Make Star Wars So Oct 3,2003
Frustration rises with AAFES gas price Oct 3,2003
Navy to evaluate Hawaii as potential base for new nuclear aircraft carrier Oct 3,2003
US pilots train shooting civilian planes Oct 3,2003
Air Force will test Eagle Flag Oct 3,2003
Pentagon reviewing chaplain selection Oct 3,2003
B-2 Bomber's Ability To Deliver "Smart" Weapons Enhanced Oct 2,2003 
US and Turkey to hit PKK Oct 2,2003
NASA Signs Mission Assurance Agreement with Missile Defense Agency Oct 2,2003
U.S., S. Korea mark 50th anniversary of signing of Mutual Defense Treaty Oct 2,2003
James Beecher is Innocent! Oct 2,2003
As exercise at DMZ begins, area residents say relations with U.S. are better Oct 2,2003
Wife, children of Mildenhall airman killed in car crash Oct 2,2003
Back missile shield plan, Canada urged Oct 2,2003
US awards 500 million dollar contract for commercial satellite imagery Oct 2,2003

Study Casts Doubt on Boost-Phase Missile Defense

Oct 1,2003 
Missile Defense Technologies Still a Work in Progress Oct 1,2003 
Congress Grants Administration $9.1 Billion for Missile Defense Oct 1,2003
Terror watch quietly begins Oct 1,2003
Arabic translator becomes third Guantanamo arrest Oct 1,2003
Oct 1,2003
Cancer Probe Ordered Around Spy Base
New Battle Stations Oct 1,2003

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