Stand-To!- Emergency Preparedness Liaison Officers - October 18, 2007

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SENIOR LEADERS ARE SAYING


"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." -
Secretary of the Army Pete Geren said during the signing of the Army Family
Covenant at Fort Knox, Ky., Oct. 17.


TODAY'S FOCUS


Emergency Preparedness Liaison Officers

Who are they? 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.

What has the Army done? 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. 

What efforts does the Army plan to continue in the future? 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.

Why is this important to the Army? 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.



INFORMATION YOU CAN USE


* 2007 Strategic Communication Guide
<https://www.us.army.mil/suite/page/409993>  - Read the 2007 Army Strategic
Communication Guide for key messages and updates.
* Strategic Communication Coordination Group (SCCG) Workspace
<https://www.us.army.mil/suite/page/303879>  
* Army Public Affairs Portal <https://www.us.army.mil/suite/page/216363> 


NEWS ABOUT THE ARMY


*	Army leaders sign covenant with Families (ARNews
<http://www.army.mil/-news/2007/10/17/5641-army-leaders-sign-covenant-with-f
amilies/> ) 
*	National Guard faces call-ups for 2008, '09 (EB
<http://ebird.afis.mil/ebfiles/e20071018553726.html>  | WP
<http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2007/10/17/AR200710170
2240.html> ) 
*	Oh, deer! Post-9/11 herds overrun Fort Detrick (WT
<http://www.washingtontimes.com/article/20071018/METRO/110180054/1004> ) 
*	Soldiers in Afghanistan modify area for more protection, firing
range (SAS <http://www.stripes.com/article.asp?section=104&article=49574> )


WAR ON TERROR NEWS


*	Brigade's departure validates surge strategy, commander says (AFIS
<http://www.defenselink.mil/news/newsarticle.aspx?id=47831> ) 
*	Report cites hurdles to Iraq reconstruction (EB
<http://ebird.afis.mil/ebfiles/e20071018553843.html>  | USAT
<http://www.usatoday.com/news/world/iraq/2007-10-18-reconstruction_N.htm?csp
=34> ) 
*	Iraq pushes for quicker removal of Blackwater (BST
<http://www.boston.com/news/world/middleeast/articles/2007/10/18/iraq_pushes
_for_quicker_removal_of_blackwater/> ) 
*	U.S. general: Afghan bombs came from Iran (SPI
<http://seattlepi.nwsource.com/national/1104AP_Afghan_NATO_Iran.html> )


OF INTEREST


*	Holiday deadlines rapidly approaching for troop support (ARNews
<http://www.army.mil/-news/2007/10/17/5637-holiday-deadlines-rapidly-approac
hing-for-troop-support/> ) 
*	Military mistakenly recruits gays (EB
<http://ebird.afis.mil/ebfiles/e20071018553731.html>  | USAT
<http://www.usatoday.com/news/nation/2007-10-17-gayads_N.htm> ) 
*	Mixon promoted to lead U.S. Army Pacific (SB
<http://starbulletin.com/breaking/breaking.php?id=6304> ) 
*	Soldier gets jail time, discharge for stealing from barracks buddies
(SAS <http://www.estripes.com/article.asp?section=104&article=49594> )


WORLD VIEW


*	U.S. ex-military brass criticize Iraq war (MET
<http://www.metimes.com/>  | Story
<http://www.metimes.com/storyview.php?StoryID=20071018-050236-9696r> ) 
*	President Bush urges Turkey not to invade Iraq (OC
<http://www.canada.com/ottawacitizen>  | Story
<http://www.canada.com/ottawacitizen/news/story.html?id=da912d07-96c6-4383-a
203-55a86fc41ccc> ) 
*	Replacement of U.S. troops in RP arriving soon (GMA
<http://www.gmanews.tv/>  | Story
<http://www.gmanews.tv/story/64959/Fresh-US-troops-arriving-to-replace-comra
des-in-non-combat-ops> ) 
*	U.S. should name date to withdraw from Iraq: Putin (RT
<http://today.reuters.com/>  | Story
<http://today.reuters.com/news/articlenews.aspx?type=politicsNews&storyID=20
07-10-18T095730Z_01_L18392257_RTRUKOC_0_US-RUSSIA-PUTIN-IRAQ-WITHDRAWAL.xml&
WTmodLoc=NewsHome-C3-politicsNews-2> )


WHAT'S BEING SAID IN BLOGS


*	1st LT Thomas Michael Martin USA (KIA), USMA '05, 10 Oct. 1980 - 14
Oct. 2007 (SSM <http://www.somesoldiersmom.blogspot.com/> ) 
*	Combat camera: Air drop in Afghanistan (TN
<http://thetension.blogspot.com/> ) 
*	Army medics running burn center for Iraqi kids need help (SAM
<http://soldiersangelsmedical.blogspot.com/> ) 
*	Wednesday hero (MG <http://mikegulf.blogspot.com/> )

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