Military News

1. Data About Presidential Copter Fleet Found on Iranian computer

By Andrea Shalal-Esa Reuters Tuesday, March 3, 2009;

http://www.reuters.com/article/politicsNews/idUSTRE52165920090303?

By Timothy J. Gibbons

Petty Officer 2nd Class Katherine Seno figured she’d spend her time in the Navy mostly on a ship, whipping up meals in the galley.

1. Army manual raises emphasis on electronic warfare
By JOHN MILBURN – Associated Press Feb 25, 2009

http://www.investigativeproject.org/ext/2756

Due in large part to fears of dire consequences if nothing were done to tackle the economic crisis, China rushed through a 4 trillion yuan (US$586 billion) economic stimulus package in November 2008.

- What profession is bucking the trend of many US industries right now and still stocking up at the rate of 180,000 new hires each year?

If you guessed the US military, you are correct.

1. North Korea Says It Is Preparing Satellite Launch

By Blaine Harden Washington Post Tuesday, February 24, 2009; 6:34 AM

http://www.investigativeproject.org/ext/2724

Native son Levi Leipheimer, of Santa Rosa, was the big winner Sunday after nailing down his third straight Tour of California victory in front of more than 100,000 fans packed into downtown Escondido.

BARA, PAKISTAN - More than 70 U.S. military advisers and technical specialists have been working secretly in Pakistan to help its armed forces battle Al-Qaida and the Taliban in the country's lawless tribal areas, U.S. military officials said.

1. Iran Has a Third More Enriched Uranium Than Thought, Inspectors Say
By WILLIAM J. BROAD and DAVID E. SANGER New York TimesFebruary 20, 2009
http://www.nytimes.com/2009/02/20/world/middleeast/20nuke.html