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<DIV id=date>Edition: Thu, October 18, 2007<BR><A
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<H2>SENIOR LEADERS ARE SAYING</H2>
<P>"The health of our all-volunteer force, our Soldier-volunteers, our
Family-volunteers, depends on the health of the Family. The readiness of our
all-volunteer force depends on the health of the Families. I can assure you that
your Army leadership understands the important contribution each and every one
of you makes. We need to make sure we step up and provide the support Families
need so the Army Family stays healthy and ready." - <B>Secretary of the Army
Pete Geren</B> said during the signing of the Army Family Covenant at Fort Knox,
Ky., Oct. 17.</P>
<H2>TODAY'S FOCUS</H2>
<P><B>Emergency Preparedness Liaison Officers</B><BR><BR><B>Who are they?</B>
Emergency Preparedness Liaison Officers (EPLOs) are reservists from the military
services who advise on the provision of their service’s resources in an
all-hazards environment. They help maintain effective communication between the
military components, the Department of Defense and other federal, state and
local agencies. They work closely with the 10 U.S. Army North Defense
Coordinating Officers, who serve as the single point of contact within their
regions to plan for and provide defense support to civil authorities during a
declared disaster.<BR><BR><B>What has the Army done?</B> The Army has EPLOs in
each state and Federal Emergency Management Agency region in the United States.
The Army is committed to supporting our nation’s disaster planning and response
efforts by providing the appropriate training for reservists who serve as EPLOs.
<BR><BR><B>What efforts does the Army plan to continue in the future?</B> Army
North’s Defense Coordinating Officers will continue to leverage the service
expertise of DOD EPLOs to provide seamless support to federal and state partners
in disaster planning and response.<BR><BR>W<B>hy is this important to the
Army?</B> The Army is committed to its mission of protecting the American public
and our way of life while remaining prepared to save lives and alleviate
suffering in the event of natural or manmade disaster.<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 leaders sign</B> covenant with Families (<A
href="http://www.army.mil/-news/2007/10/17/5641-army-leaders-sign-covenant-with-families/"
target=_blank>ARNews</A>)
<LI><B>National Guard faces call-ups</B> for 2008, '09 (<A
href="http://ebird.afis.mil/ebfiles/e20071018553726.html" target=_blank>EB</A>
| <A
href="http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2007/10/17/AR2007101702240.html"
target=_blank>WP</A>)
<LI><B>Oh, deer! Post-9/11 herds</B> overrun Fort Detrick (<A
href="http://www.washingtontimes.com/article/20071018/METRO/110180054/1004"
target=_blank>WT</A>)
<LI><B>Soldiers in Afghanistan modify area</B> for more protection, firing
range (<A
href="http://www.stripes.com/article.asp?section=104&article=49574"
target=_blank>SAS</A>)</LI></UL>
<P></P>
<H2>WAR ON TERROR NEWS</H2>
<P>
<UL>
<LI><B>Brigade’s departure</B> validates surge strategy, commander says (<A
href="http://www.defenselink.mil/news/newsarticle.aspx?id=47831"
target=_blank>AFIS</A>)
<LI><B>Report cites hurdles</B> to Iraq reconstruction (<A
href="http://ebird.afis.mil/ebfiles/e20071018553843.html" target=_blank>EB</A>
| <A
href="http://www.usatoday.com/news/world/iraq/2007-10-18-reconstruction_N.htm?csp=34"
target=_blank>USAT</A>)
<LI><B>Iraq pushes for quicker removal</B> of Blackwater (<A
href="http://www.boston.com/news/world/middleeast/articles/2007/10/18/iraq_pushes_for_quicker_removal_of_blackwater/"
target=_blank>BST</A>)
<LI><B>U.S. general: Afghan bombs</B> came from Iran (<A
href="http://seattlepi.nwsource.com/national/1104AP_Afghan_NATO_Iran.html"
target=_blank>SPI</A>)</LI></UL>
<P></P>
<H2>OF INTEREST</H2>
<P>
<UL>
<LI><B>Holiday deadlines rapidly approaching</B> for troop support (<A
href="http://www.army.mil/-news/2007/10/17/5637-holiday-deadlines-rapidly-approaching-for-troop-support/"
target=_blank>ARNews</A>)
<LI><B>Military mistakenly recruits</B> gays (<A
href="http://ebird.afis.mil/ebfiles/e20071018553731.html" target=_blank>EB</A>
| <A href="http://www.usatoday.com/news/nation/2007-10-17-gayads_N.htm"
target=_blank>USAT</A>)
<LI><B>Mixon promoted to lead</B> U.S. Army Pacific (<A
href="http://starbulletin.com/breaking/breaking.php?id=6304"
target=_blank>SB</A>)
<LI><B>Soldier gets jail time,</B> discharge for stealing from barracks
buddies (<A
href="http://www.estripes.com/article.asp?section=104&article=49594"
target=_blank>SAS</A>)</LI></UL>
<P></P>
<H2>WORLD VIEW</H2>
<P>
<UL>
<LI><B>U.S. ex-military brass</B> criticize Iraq war (<A
href="http://www.metimes.com/" target=_blank>MET</A> | <A
href="http://www.metimes.com/storyview.php?StoryID=20071018-050236-9696r"
target=_blank>Story</A>)
<LI><B>President Bush urges Turkey</B> not to invade Iraq (<A
href="http://www.canada.com/ottawacitizen" target=_blank>OC</A> | <A
href="http://www.canada.com/ottawacitizen/news/story.html?id=da912d07-96c6-4383-a203-55a86fc41ccc"
target=_blank>Story</A>)
<LI><B>Replacement of U.S. troops in RP</B> arriving soon (<A
href="http://www.gmanews.tv/" target=_blank>GMA</A> | <A
href="http://www.gmanews.tv/story/64959/Fresh-US-troops-arriving-to-replace-comrades-in-non-combat-ops"
target=_blank>Story</A>)
<LI><B>U.S. should name date to withdraw</B> from Iraq: Putin (<A
href="http://today.reuters.com/" target=_blank>RT</A> | <A
href="http://today.reuters.com/news/articlenews.aspx?type=politicsNews&storyID=2007-10-18T095730Z_01_L18392257_RTRUKOC_0_US-RUSSIA-PUTIN-IRAQ-WITHDRAWAL.xml&WTmodLoc=NewsHome-C3-politicsNews-2"
target=_blank>Story</A>)</LI></UL>
<P></P>
<H2>WHAT'S BEING SAID IN BLOGS</H2>
<P>
<UL>
<LI><B>1st LT Thomas Michael Martin USA (KIA),</B> USMA '05, 10 Oct. 1980 - 14
Oct. 2007 (<A href="http://www.somesoldiersmom.blogspot.com/"
target=_blank>SSM</A>)
<LI><B>Combat camera: Air drop</B> in Afghanistan (<A
href="http://thetension.blogspot.com/" target=_blank>TN</A>)
<LI><B>Army medics running burn center</B> for Iraqi kids need help (<A
href="http://soldiersangelsmedical.blogspot.com/" target=_blank>SAM</A>)
<LI><B>Wednesday</B> hero (<A href="http://mikegulf.blogspot.com/"
target=_blank>MG</A>)</LI></UL>
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