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<DIV id=date>Edition: Wed, October 03, 2007<BR><A
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<H2>TODAY'S FOCUS</H2>
<P><B>Hurricane Preparedness</B> <BR><BR><B>What is it?</B> United States Army
North, the National Guard and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers have enduring
missions that include civil support. The Army may support civil authorities in
response to a hurricane or other disaster to save lives, alleviate suffering or
mitigate great property damage. The Army may be asked to assist with search and
rescue, evacuation and transportation, provide potable water and ice, establish
temporary power and shelter, provide medical support, and other logistical
support. The National Guard may also assist with law enforcement.
<BR><BR><B>What has the Army done?</B> The Army has developed a comprehensive
equipping strategy to meet critical requirements for equipment and manpower
during hurricane season. Army North and the National Guard have completed
rigorous training events with federal, state, local and nongovernmental agencies
to strengthen relationships and to better determine possible requirements.
<BR><BR>The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers provides a trained and ready workforce
of teams and individuals equipped with mission-specific standing contracts and
deployable support vehicles to cover a wide range of life-sustaining and
life-supporting essential requirements of disaster victims. The Corps of
Engineers under its own authority can perform flood reduction measures in
advance of an imminent flood and conduct flood fight operations or provide
technical assistance to state and local interests during
flooding.<BR><BR><B>What efforts does the Army plan to continue in the
future?</B> The Army stands ready to assist civil authorities to save lives,
mitigate suffering, prevent great property damage and restore essential public
services and facilities in case of a hurricane or other natural or manmade
disaster. <BR><BR>Soldiers and their Families should also make individual
efforts to prepare. Those living in hurricane-prone areas should plan where they
will go if advised to evacuate. Families should create portable emergency kits
that include additional items for Family Members with special needs and pets.
Excellent disaster preparedness advice is available online at <A
href="http://www.ready.gov/" target=_blank>www.ready.gov.</A><BR><BR><B>Why is
this important to the Army?</B> The Army is committed to keeping Soldiers and
Families safe while remaining prepared to save lives and alleviate suffering in
the event of a hurricane or other natural or manmade disaster. The Army also
stands ready to assist civil authorities during disaster response
efforts.<BR></P>
<H2>INFORMATION YOU CAN USE</H2>
<P>• <A href="https://www.us.army.mil/suite/page/409993" target=_blank>2007
Strategic Communication Guide</A> - Read the 2007 Army Strategic Communication
Guide for key messages and updates.<BR>• <A
href="https://www.us.army.mil/suite/page/303879" target=_blank>Strategic
Communication Coordination Group (SCCG) Workspace</A> <BR>• <A
href="https://www.us.army.mil/suite/page/216363" target=_blank>Army Public
Affairs Portal</A> </P></DIV>
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<H2>NEWS ABOUT THE ARMY</H2>
<P>
<UL>
<LI><B>Army recruitment</B> meets stated goal (<A
href="http://ebird.afis.mil/ebfiles/e20071003549609.html" target=_blank>EB</A>
| <A
href="http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2007/10/02/AR2007100202024.html"
target=_blank>WP</A>)
<LI><B>UAS video terminal connects boots on the ground</B> to eyes in the sky
(<A
href="http://www.army.mil/-news/2007/10/02/5148-uas-video-terminal-connects-boots-on-the-ground-to-eyes-in-the-sky/"
target=_blank>ARNews</A>)
<LI><B>Army to offer college credits</B> for training (<A
href="http://www.estripes.com/article.asp?section=104&article=49221"
target=_blank>SAS</A>)
<LI><B>Fort Myer works behind scenes</B> for Army ten-miler (<A
href="http://www.army.mil/-news/2007/10/02/5188-fort-myer-works-behind-scenes-for-army-ten-miler/"
target=_blank>ARNews</A>)</LI></UL>
<P></P>
<H2>WAR ON TERROR NEWS</H2>
<P>
<UL>
<LI><B>Coalition raids kill one,</B> net 10 Al Qaeda in Iraq agents (<A
href="http://www.defenselink.mil/news/newsarticle.aspx?id=47651"
target=_blank>AFIS</A>)
<LI><B>'If you don't go after the network,</B> you're never going to stop
these guys. Never.' (<A
href="http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2007/10/02/AR2007100202366.html?hpid=artslot"
target=_blank>WP</A>)
<LI><B>Iraqis need a year to control Baghdad,</B> U.S. general says (<A
href="http://ebird.afis.mil/ebfiles/e20071003549571.html" target=_blank>EB</A>
| <A
href="http://www.nytimes.com/2007/10/03/washington/03odierno.html?_r=1&oref=slogin"
target=_blank>NYT</A>)
<LI><B>Colonel says Taliban</B> are still recruiting easily (<A
href="http://www.estripes.com/article.asp?section=104&article=49219"
target=_blank>SAS</A>)</LI></UL>
<P></P>
<H2>OF INTEREST</H2>
<P>
<UL>
<LI><B>Walter Reed chief</B> picked for Army surgeon general (<A
href="http://ebird.afis.mil/ebfiles/e20071003549610.html" target=_blank>EB</A>
| <A
href="http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2007/10/02/AR2007100202177.html"
target=_blank>WP</A>)
<LI><B>Amputee on active duty</B> inspires others (<A
href="http://www.army.mil/-news/2007/10/02/5103-amputee-on-active-duty-inspires-others/"
target=_blank>ARNews</A>)
<LI><B>Army Guard conducts sexual assault training;</B> now more geared to
help the victim (<A
href="http://www.ngb.army.mil/news/archives/2007/10/100207-sex_assault.aspx"
target=_blank>NGB</A>)
<LI><B>Army launches</B> benefits web site (<A
href="http://www.army.mil/-news/2007/10/02/5218-army-launches-benefits-web-site/"
target=_blank>ARNews</A>)</LI></UL>
<P></P>
<H2>WORLD VIEW</H2>
<P>
<UL>
<LI><B>Nigeria: U.S. troops not welcome</B> on African soil, says Maduekwe (<A
href="http://allafrica.com/" target=_blank>AA</A> | <A
href="http://allafrica.com/stories/200710030234.html" target=_blank>Story</A>)
<LI><B>Pentagon chief makes first visit</B> to Latin America (<A
href="http://www.reuters.com/" target=_blank>RT</A> | <A
href="http://www.reuters.com/article/latestCrisis/idUSN02425860"
target=_blank>Story</A>)
<LI><B>Supporters rally</B> for U.S. Army deserter (<A
href="http://www.theglobeandmail.com/" target=_blank>GM</A> | <A
href="http://www.theglobeandmail.com/servlet/story/LAC.20071003.DODGER03/TPStory/National"
target=_blank>Story</A>)
<LI><B>Two U.S. Soldiers</B> killed in Baghdad (<A
href="http://english.people.com.cn/index.html" target=_blank>PDO</A> | <A
href="http://english.people.com.cn/90001/90777/6275588.html"
target=_blank>Story</A>)</LI></UL>
<P></P>
<H2>WHAT'S BEING SAID IN BLOGS</H2>
<P>
<UL>
<LI><B>Bloggers Roundtable: Al Qaeda in Iraq losing,</B> thanks to concerned
local (<A href="http://www4.army.mil/AMP/index2.php?video_items_id_key=6220"
target=_blank>BRT</A>)
<LI><B>Wednesday heroes</B> - Soldier's angels (<A
href="http://gazingattheflag.blogspot.com/" target=_blank>GAF</A>)
<LI><B>Al Qaeda and the Taliban's</B> Pakistani insurgency (<A
href="http://www.longwarjournal.org/archives/2007/10/al_qaeda_and_the_tal.php"
target=_blank>LWJ</A>)
<LI><B>Combat camera video:</B> Operation Anchorage (<A
href="http://thetension.blogspot.com/" target=_blank>TN</A>)</LI></UL>
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