Stand-To!- Blackhawk Utility Helicopter (UH-60)-May 24, 2006 (UNCLASSIFIED)

Wed May 24 08:30:43 EDT 2006

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TODAY'S FOCUS

Blackhawk Utility Helicopter (UH-60) 

The Blackhawk Utility Helicopter (UH-60) is the Army's current and future
force utility and medical evacuation (MEDEVAC) helicopter. The UH-60
provides the commander with rapid and agile maneuver capability through air
assault, general support, Army Airborne Command and Control System (A2C2S)
and MEDEVAC. The UH-60 gives Commanders the ability to initiate, conduct and
sustain combat operations by providing internal and/or external lift of
troops, weapon systems, supplies and equipment. In the A2C2S role, it
provides full joint and combined interoperability with other Command,
Control, Communication, Computers, Intelligence, Surveillance and
Reconnaissance elements to Commanders at all echelons. The UH-60 is also
utilized in support of homeland security and natural disaster relief
operations, such as fire suppression, personnel recovery and key personnel
transport. The UH-60 is vital to the homeland security needs of our nation.

What has the Army done? The Army will procure new UH-60M and HH-60M (MEDEVAC
variant) in order to extend:
Continue <http://www.army.mil/aps/06/maindocument/infopapers/45.html#part2>

For more  <http://www.army.mil/aps/06/15_addendums.html> information on this
and other topics see Addendum J in the Army Posture Statement.

INFORMATION YOU CAN USE

MEMORIAL DAY SAFETY MESSAGE

Memorial Day marks the beginning of summer activities and the 101 Critical
Days of Summer which runs through the Labor Day Weekend. Leaders, Soldiers,
civilians, contractors, and family members must be cognizant of and focused
on the dangers associated with the summer season. Summer should be fun and
enjoyable for everyone.

The 101 Critical Days of Summer focuses on travel, fatigue, heat related
injuries, water sports, cooking outdoors, alcohol/substance abuse awareness,
camping and seatbelt use. Privately owned vehicle (POV) accidents continue
to be the highest threat during any holiday season. This threat is magnified
during the summer season when motorcycle accidents are incorporated. 

If we all take a pledge for zero tolerance of risky behavior we can achieve
our goal of an accident/injury free summer. So remember, don't drink and
drive, adhere to the speed limits, get plenty of sleep and take scheduled
rest breaks when traveling. Motorcyclists should attend a motorcycle safety
course and use proper personal protective equipment.

NEWS ABOUT THE ARMY

*	Troops Train Knowing There's a Catch (EB
<http://ebird.afis.mil/ebfiles/e20060524436430.html>  | LAT
<http://www.latimes.com/news/nationworld/iraq/complete/la-na-limbo24may24,1,
4240633.story> ) 

*	Army May Let Soldiers Who Re-Enlist Share Education Benefits with
Spouses (SAS <http://www.estripes.com/article.asp?article=37422&section=104>
) 

*	DoD Works to Further Reduce Military Suicides (AFIS
<http://www.defenselink.mil/news/May2006/20060523_5209.html> ) 

*	Rangers Played Heroic Role in Camp Liberation (LJW
<http://www2.ljworld.com/news/2006/may/23/rangers_played_heroic_role_camp_li
beration/> )

WAR ON TERROR NEWS

*	Bin Laden Purportedly Says Moussaoui Had Nothing to Do with Sept. 11
(USAT <http://www.usatoday.com/news/world/2006-05-23-bin-laden-tape_x.htm> )

*	Ambassador Khalilzad: Iraq 'On the Right Trajectory' (MNF
<http://www.mnf-iraq.com/Daily/May/060523.htm> ) 

*	Armed Groups Propel Iraq Toward Chaos (NYT
<http://www.nytimes.com/2006/05/24/world/middleeast/24security.html?hp&ex=11
48529600&en=71d716e74d87dcd0&ei=5094&partner=homepage> ) 

*	Iraqi Insurgent Gives Chilling Confession (EB
<http://ebird.afis.mil/ebfiles/e20060524436399.html>  | WP
<http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2006/05/23/AR200605230
1667.html> )

OF INTEREST

*	Military to Aid with Storm Relief (EB
<http://ebird.afis.mil/ebfiles/e20060524436427.html>  | WT
<http://www.washingtontimes.com/national/20060523-114927-1341r.htm> ) 

*	Chinese Threat is Expanding, Pentagon Says (EB
<http://ebird.afis.mil/ebfiles/e20060524436431.html>  | LAT
<http://www.latimes.com/news/nationworld/world/la-fg-uschina24may24,1,304830
2.story> ) 

*	Veterans Want VA to Pay for Credit Checks After Data Theft (SAS
<http://www.stripes.com/article.asp?section=104&article=37420> ) 

*	Eleven Former Athletes Will Enter Army Sports Hall of Fame in
September (GAS <http://goarmysports.cstv.com/genrel/052306aab.html> )

WORLD VIEW

*	U.S. Helps Somalia, but Not to Blame for Fighting (RT
<http://today.reuters.com>  | Story
<http://today.reuters.com/News/CrisesArticle.aspx?storyId=L23418532> ) 

*	Amnesty Attacks U.S. 'Disappearances' (GRD
<http://www.guardian.co.uk>  | Story
<http://www.guardian.co.uk/usa/story/0,,1781260,00.html> ) 

*	Why All is Quiet on the American Home Front (AT <http://atimes.com/>
| Story <http://atimes.com/atimes/Middle_East/HE24Ak04.html> ) 

*	U.S. Resorts to Blackmail to Pressure Iran - Report (ALJ
<http://www.aljazeera.com/>  | Story
<http://www.aljazeera.com/me.asp?service_ID=11339> )

WHAT'S BEING SAID IN BLOGS

*	Antiwar Movement Shoots Itself. (BS
<http://fusion94.org/blog/2006/05/23/antiwar-movement-shoots-itself/> ) 

*	VA Reveals Theft of Veterans' Data (BS
<http://christian-patriot.blogspot.com/> ) 

*	Iraq - Fake War Crimes Video (BS
<http://ussneverdock.blogspot.com/2006/05/iraq-fake-war-crimes-video.html> )

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