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<DIV id=date>Edition: Fri, August 31, 2007<BR><A
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<H2>SENIOR LEADERS ARE SAYING</H2>
<P>"In order to sustain our force, we will do more for our Army Families in
these challenging times. Family support systems, health care, child care,
housing (and) education designed for the pre-9/11 Army must be adapted to
sustain an Army at war." <B>Army Secretary Pete Geren</B> said during an arrival
ceremony hosted by Army Chief of Staff Gen. George W. Casey Jr., Aug.
30.<BR></P>
<H2>TODAY'S FOCUS</H2>
<P><B>Western Hemisphere Institute for Security Cooperation</B><BR><BR><B>What
is it?</B> Created by federal law in 2000 as a Department of Defense Institute,
WHINSEC is under the executive control of the Army. As required by its
congressional mandate, WHINSEC supports the Charter of the Organization of
American States (OAS) and provides professional education and training to
military, civilian and law enforcement personnel in the Western Hemisphere. Just
as importantly, the Institute’s tailored curriculum, international environment,
and cultural orientation serve to promote regional interdependence. In addition,
WHINSEC’s focus on maintaining a model human rights program and efforts to be
transparent are clear reflections of Congress’ intent when it created the
Institute.<BR><BR><B>What has the Army done?</B> Legislation requires that
WHINSEC have independent federal oversight by a Board of Visitors (BoV), and
that Congress itself occupy 4 of the 13 Board seats. The BoV meets twice a year
to review the institutes programs and policies. Its recommendations are provided
to the Secretary of Defense at a minimum of once a year. The Secretary of
Defense in turn provides an annual report to Congress on WHINSEC, which includes
the minutes from the annual board meeting.<BR><BR>WHINSEC’s mission is to
provide professional education and training within the context of the democratic
principles set forth in the OAS Charter to eligible nations in the Western
Hemisphere. Specific subjects set by Congress are leadership development,
counterdrug, peacekeeping, resource management, and disaster relief planning
(all taught in Spanish). In addition, the Institute’s mission includes fostering
mutual knowledge, transparency, confidence, and cooperation among nations. Key
to this process is promoting democratic values, respect for human rights, and an
understanding of U.S. customs and traditions. •<B> To continue reading this
topic in its entirety, <A href="http://www.army.mil/aps/07/infopapers/151.html"
target=_blank>click here.</A></B><BR><BR><FONT size=4>• <B>This topic was taken
directly from the <A href="http://www.army.mil/aps/07" target=_blank>2007 Army
Posture Statement.</A></B></FONT><BR></P>
<H2>INFORMATION YOU CAN USE</H2>
<P>• <A href="https://www.us.army.mil/suite/page/409993" target=_blank><B>2007
Strategic Communication Guide</B></A> - Be Army Strong, and Army Smart. Read the
2007 Army Strategic Communication Guide.</P></DIV>
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<H2>NEWS ABOUT THE ARMY</H2>
<P>
<UL>
<LI><B>Secretary Geren welcomed to Army</B> in arrival ceremony (<A
href="http://www.army.mil/-news/2007/08/30/4668-sec-geren-welcomed-to-army-in-arrival-ceremony/"
target=_blank>ARNews</A>)
<LI><B>Army and EPA differ</B> on cleanup (<A
href="http://ebird.afis.mil/ebfiles/e20070831540500.html" target=_blank>EB</A>
| <A
href="http://www.baltimoresun.com/news/local/annearundel/bal-ar.meade31aug31,0,2135400.story"
target=_blank>BS</A>)
<LI><B>Acting surgeon general</B> named woman of the year (<A
href="http://www.army.mil/-news/2007/08/30/4660-acting-surgeon-general-named-woman-of-the-year/"
target=_blank>ARNews</A>)
<LI><B>Uranium shells</B> used in isles (<A
href="http://ebird.afis.mil/ebfiles/e20070831540269.html" target=_blank>EB</A>
| <A href="http://starbulletin.com/2007/08/30/news/story04.html"
target=_blank>SB</A>)</LI></UL>
<P></P>
<H2>WAR ON TERROR NEWS</H2>
<P>
<UL>
<LI><B>Effort to oust Al-Maliki</B> charges on (<A
href="http://ebird.afis.mil/ebfiles/e20070831540441.html" target=_blank>EB</A>
| <A
href="http://www.usatoday.com/news/world/iraq/2007-08-30-iraqpolitics_N.htm?csp=34"
target=_blank>USAT</A>)
<LI><B>Troops kill 11 insurgents</B> in attack on Afghanistan base (<A
href="http://www.defenselink.mil/news/newsarticle.aspx?id=47241"
target=_blank>AFIS</A>)
<LI><B>Joint Chiefs meeting</B> likely to be sobering (<A
href="http://ebird.afis.mil/ebfiles/e20070831540492.html" target=_blank>EB</A>
| <A
href="http://www.baltimoresun.com/news/nation/bal-te.petraeus31aug31,0,2036385.story"
target=_blank>BS</A>)
<LI><B>Sadr may revoke 'freeze'</B> on militia (<A
href="http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2007/08/30/AR2007083001989.html"
target=_blank>WP</A>)</LI></UL>
<P></P>
<H2>OF INTEREST</H2>
<P>
<UL>
<LI><B>Television carriers set</B> for Army-Akron battle (<A
href="http://www.goarmysports.com/ViewArticle.dbml?SPSID=48071&SPID=4587&DB_OEM_ID=11100&ATCLID=1178967"
target=_blank>GAS</A>)
<LI><B>An infantryman's</B> inspiring recovery (<A
href="http://www.army.mil/-news/2007/08/30/4669-an-infantrymans-inspiring-recovery/"
target=_blank>ARNews</A>)
<LI><B>Soldiers urged to get treatment</B> for stress (<A
href="http://stripes.com/article.asp?section=104&article=48457"
target=_blank>SAS</A>)
<LI><B>Spouses need battle buddies</B> too (<A
href="http://www.army.mil/-news/2007/08/30/4659-spouses-need-battle-buddies-too/"
target=_blank>ARNews</A>)</LI></UL>
<P></P>
<H2>WORLD VIEW</H2>
<P>
<UL>
<LI><B>Wanted Taliban leader</B> killed in raid (<A
href="http://www.canada.com/" target=_blank>CND</A> | <A
href="http://www.canada.com/topics/news/world/story.html?id=a0b2be1a-fcd7-4459-842b-e963738bc9f7&k=15068"
target=_blank>Story</A>)
<LI><B>Two more U.S. troops</B> killed in Iraq (<A
href="http://english.alalam.ir/" target=_blank>ALM</A> | <A
href="http://www.alalam.ir/english/en-NewsPage.asp?newsid=041030120070831120339"
target=_blank>Story</A>)
<LI><B>U.S. Soldier's body found</B> in apparent suicide (<A
href="http://www.iht.com/" target=_blank>IHT</A> | <A
href="http://www.iht.com/articles/ap/2007/08/30/america/NA-GEN-US-Missing-Soldier.php"
target=_blank>Story</A>)
<LI><B>Iran: President Bush's remarks</B> aimed at keeping troops in Iraq (<A
href="http://in.reuters.com/" target=_blank>RT</A> | <A
href="http://in.reuters.com/article/worldNews/idINIndia-29254820070830"
target=_blank>Story</A>)</LI></UL>
<P></P>
<H2>WHAT'S BEING SAID IN BLOGS</H2>
<P>
<UL>
<LI><B>Iraq pictures</B> - 31 August 2007 (<A
href="http://iraqpictures.blogspot.com/" target=_blank>IP</A>)
<LI><B>Still</B> a gunfight (<A href="http://badgersforward.blogspot.com/"
target=_blank>BF</A>)
<LI><B>NATO airstrike kills Taliban Commander</B> Mullah Berader (<A
href="http://billroggio.com/" target=_blank>BR</A>)
<LI><B>“Quit” doesn’t exist</B> in their vocabulary (<A
href="http://soldiersmind.com/" target=_blank>SM</A>)</LI></UL>
<P></P></DIV>
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