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Thursday, May 31

Pentagon says EP-3E will be brought home in pieces, repaired, returned to service
As team searches for comrades' remains, veterans recall Horseshoe Ridge battle
Remains thought to be those of U.S. Korean War soldiers arrive at Yokota
S. Korean civic group alleges that fuel is leaking from pipe near Camp Long
DODDS champion survives first round of national spelling bee
When space shuttle goes up, Yokota becomes an emergency landing site
Peeling decals usher in tougher ID checks at Japan, Okinawa base gates
Air Mobility Command raises weight limits for PCSing pooches
Tips on shipping your pet back to the States
Company A, 82nd Engineer battalion is named Army's best active-duty unit
Spangdahlem airman convicted of assault, other charges
USAFE financial management community wins worldwide awards
SHAPE Elementary School is National Blue Ribbon winner
USS Enterprise scheduled to drop anchor at Naples next week

Wednesday, May 30

U.S., China strike deal to send EP-3E reconnaissance plane home in pieces
EP-3E crewmembers hold vivid memories of ordeal in China
Cobra Gold strengthens relationships between U.S., Thai forces
Economics help drive Thailand's cheap baht buses
Cobra Gold troops win hearts and minds with medical, dental care
Services held near Sasebo for POWs who died building Soto Dam
Some servicemembers in Korea hit with increased telephone charges
U.S., S. Korean officials to discuss relations with N. Korea
Ethnic Albanian leaders say they will turn to diplomacy to solve problems
The bulls are back in town this weekend after foot-and-mouth scare
"Survivor" star Rudy headed for tour of European commissaries this summer
Spelling bee champ takes his immense vocabulary to national competition
Chamoru dance group to appear at European cultural festivals

Tuesday, May 29

At Cobra Gold exercise, corporal savors final live fire as discharge nears
Overcoming tactical obstacles, Marines complete their mission at Cobra Gold
Parents call on experienced coroner to review Penich murder case
Different cultures, languages join in harmony at international concert
Ten years after U.S. military pullout, Filipinos debating economic effects
NATO to discuss possible reduction of peacekeeping force in Bosnia
As Yugoslav forces draw near, residents desert Dobrosin
Checkpoint in Stuttgart to demonstrate correct use of child safety seats

Monday, May 28

Memorial Day 2001:
     Marines honor fallen comrades at memorial to Belleau Wood battle
     Bamberg, Germany, VFW continues Memorial Day tradition
     A spring day, a country road, a soldier's life: Remembering Spc. Larry Mossalli
     Americans, Europeans gather to pay tribute to WWII dead in Netherlands
     Army helicopter crew, lost in Vietnam War, finally comes home
     Remembering Pacific servicemembers who died during the past year ...
     Remembering European servicemembers who died during the past year ...

Filipinos say U.S. has "obligation" to clean up toxic waste on former military bases
Ralston challenges graduates to use degrees as springboards for success
Aerobatics, history, refreshments wow 300,000 at RAF Mildenhall's Air Fete 2001
U.S. denies plans are in progress to station an IBCT in S. Korea

Sunday, May 27

Top ethnic Albanian rebel commander surrenders to peacekeepers in Kosovo
Fighter pilots achieve star status among visitors to Air Fete 2001
Belgians' persistence leads to discovery of graves of GIs killed in WWII
At Belleau Wood, Marines proved their mettle to themselves and the world
Bosnian city remembers young victims of marketplace shelling six years ago
Army leaves Bad Kreuznach with a half-century of history
AAFES freezes gas prices for 90 days in Japan, Okinawa as policy is reviewed
At Cobra Gold exercise, Thai troops get a taste of U.S. Marines' FAST training
Soldiers in Korea will have black berets in time for June 14 birthday celebration
Yokosuka mayor says he won't support effort to block pier construction project
Vintage cranes at Yokosuka pier are being taken apart
Since unsolved murder of student, night life in Seoul district no longer carefree
President to nominate experienced diplomat as ambassador to South Korea
Training gives U.S. troops a presence in Philippines without putting down roots
Sports: European high school girls' soccer finals
Sports: European high school boys' soccer finals
Sports: European high school softball finals

Saturday, May 26

Effects of rebel leader's death felt by troops at Kosovo's Outpost Sapper
Yugoslav troops advance in buffer zone, brace for backlash from top rebel's death
In Bosnia, three-year-old Peace Village provides hope for young victims of war
Discussions with China on retrieval of EP-3E continue, U.S. officials say
China's proposal for return of plane to U.S. not without precedent
U.S. risks backlash by trying to keep all its bases in Japan, says Brookings scholar
Two forces merge into cohesive unit at joint U.S.-Thai Cobra Gold exercise
Environmental officials investigate possible fuel leak at Camp Long in Korea
Days of heavy fog at Misawa put damper on air-to-ground training
Distributor says "Pearl Harbor" dialogue won't be altered for foreign audiences
With tense relations between Koreas, little hope is seen for a summit
RAF Mildenhall is ready to host thousands of Air Fete 2001 visitors
USAFE lists safety, weather, systems maintenance, public affairs award winners
Students at Bamberg start their day by seeking a "spiritual high"
Noncombatant evacuation exercise set for early June in Italy, Slovenia
Yokota airman found guilty of child pornography possession, drug charges
Airman at Yokota sentenced for distributing, using ecstasy
Sports: Thursday's games in the Far East high school boys' soccer tournament

Friday, May 25

Witnesses, soldiers recall incidents the night of student's death in Korea
Parents of murdered girl are still searching for answers
Bush presides over 100 servicemembers' re-enlistment ceremony at White House
S. Korea hopes '94 nuclear pact between U.S., N. Korea remains intact
Killing of ethnic Albanian commander mars Kosovo buffer zone transition
Turnover of buffer zone goes smoothly at Army's Outpost Sapper
Army engineers, Serb soldiers build bridges of all kinds in Bosnia
Two Army colonels nominated for brigadier general appointments
Support detachment gives some comforts of home to troops at Cobra Gold
Huffy issues recall on four types of children's bikes with faulty frames
Harley-Davidsons roar into town for POW/MIA Run in Germany
Sports: Wednesday's games in the Far East high school boys' soccer tournament

Thursday, May 24

Evidence lacking, so probe into death of American student in Korea starts anew
U.S. forensic scientist says investigation of student's murder was flawed
USFK negotiates with S. Korea to limit sentence for U.S. civilian
Sniper training at Cobra Gold provides rare immediate action drills
Father relieved as missing Marine surrenders to authorities at Camp Kinser
Marine claims he torched Okinawa bars to ease his pain
More rebels surrender as peacekeepers prepare for turnover of buffer zone
USAREUR temporarily blocks access to dot-mil sites to beef up security
Water to get all-clear on Netherlands base after E. coli contamination
European, Pacific theaters can soon exchange letters, packages at no cost
MWR kicks off summer with travel packages over Memorial Day weekend
Patch High School students make their case at Law Week debates
Sports: Tuesday's games in the Far East high school boys' soccer tournament

Wednesday, May 23

Special report: The Water We Drink (Day 3)
     At Kosovo's Camp Bondsteel, a sophisticated water purification plant
     Legion of experts guarding U.S. installations' water against intrusion by contaminants
     In Naples, folks tend to spurn the tap and hit the bottle for their water
     A look at water quality on Navy bases in Europe

Red Cross says it won't take blood donations from many who lived in Europe
Officials at Yokota confident that blood restrictions won't cause shortages
Cobra Gold exercises in Thailand call on troops' peacekeeping, cooperation skills
FAST team aims to "deter, detect and defend against" terrorism
Iwakuni's F-18Ds support ground troops at Tandem Thrust exercise
Kadena group keeps low profile on high-priority missions at Tandem Thrust
Former Australian prime minister calls for military independence for his country
N. Korea sees new U.S. defense strategy as "mounting military attack"
Ethnic Albanian rebels released from jail in hope that other militants will surrender
Service, Pride and Excellence Day gives kids a peek at the real world
Visiting authors invigorate young readers' minds at Sigonella

Tuesday, May 22

Special report: The Water We Drink (Day 2)
     Aged water system infrastructure a growing problem at bases in Europe
     Frustrated family fought for a year to draw attention to their water woes
     A look at water quality on Air Force bases in Europe

"Rumsfeld Review" secrecy keeps Pentagon rumor mills working overtime
Japanese government poll indicates support for U.S. bases on Okinawa growing
For Memorial Day, thoughts of an officer who impressed soldier in Vietnam
GIs will be closer to work with opening of new Bosnia base
Marine's father asks for help in finding his daughter, missing for 30 days
Feeding troops a hearty task during Tandem Thrust exercise
Combined Air Operations Center will move to new location in Italy
Donations continue to pour in for ailing Turkish national's surgery
Iceland's geological sites beckon young researchers from DODDS schools
Former Ramstein employee files complaint alleging discrimination
Taegu unit adopts pup to boost morale, help loinely dog
Yokosuka sailor, wife accused of smuggling fake designer clothing

Monday, May 21

Special report: The Water We Drink (Day 1)
     Tapping into the quality of base water in Europe
     Today's tap water concerns are a drop in history's bucket
     A look at water quality on Army bases in Europe

Unstable economies contributed to rising piracy rate in Southeast Asia
Most mail now free between many Pacific, European APO addresses
Japanese leader seeks meeting with Putin on island dispute
U.S. preparing for the worst in turning over Kosovo buffer zone to Yugoslav forces
Pumps reflect rising gas prices, new AAFES policy for European bases
Ambulance carrying American athlete to hospital in Italy is hit by thrown rock
Mannheim's new computers allow job-hunters to seek careers online

Sunday, May 20

Nursing shortage forecast for U.S. may affect military medicine
Amphibious Tandem Thrust exercise hones skills in pitch-black conditions
On 21st anniversary of Kwangju riot, N. Korea maintains U.S. was involved
Before EP-3, China turned away U.S. research ship in international waters
Koizumi reopens old wounds in Asia with plans to visit Japanese WWII memorial
Kosovo readies for refugee surge when Yugoslav forces retake buffer zone
Visiting lobbyists discuss housing, quality-of-life issues at Darmstadt
Different levels of learning come together in multi-age classrooms
Medal of Honor recipients visit Patch Barracks telling their stories of heroism
USO offers a unique way to keep in touch with loved ones abroad - video mail
"Skydancer" twists and turns above Andrews AFB during Armed Forces Day

Saturday, May 19

EP-3E crew honored at White House, given medals for heroism, courage
Okinawa governor visits Washington, meets with U.S.officials on base issues
Another Pentagon-sponsored review calls for shift in focus toward Asia
Extension of tours at S. Korea support base expected to improve training
U.S. to host S. Korean, Japanese officials for talks to coordinate N. Korea policy
Air Force: Removing red cross emblem will allow expanded use of C-9As
U.S. waships' Jakarta visit draws fire from critics of Indonesia's rights record
N. Korea says if Hyundai tour fails, it will be U.S. military's fault
Soldiers urge ethnic Albanians to take advantage of NATO offer for amnesty
Commissary director retires after 50 years in grocery business
Kiowa Warrior carries the night, watching the backs of ground troops in the dark
German paper predicts Mount Vesuvius will blow again soon; Italy disagrees
Aspiring pilots build their experience from the ground up in Turkey

Friday, May 18

Officials at Iwakuni say they go 'above and beyond' handling PCBs
Okinawa governor calls Rand study proposals unacceptable
Navy disposes of WWII torpedo found near elementary school in Japan
U.S.-Russian patrol attacked in Kosovo; one rebel injured during skirmish
Bosnians, GIs remember fallen officers on National Police Memorial Day
Conference at Marshall Center addresses corruption within security forces
Step into the 'office' of a Black Hawk pilot during Balikatan 2001 exercises
Hard work pays off as cadets take top honors at JROTC competitions
AFRTS upgrading services; decoders require additional software
Kaiserlautern volunteers use their time, dime to get drunk airmen safely home

Thursday, May 17

AAFES customers fuming as Navy exchange holds the line on gas prices
Yokosuka groups rally against U.S. nuclear-powered carriers at city
At Tandem Thrust 2001, plans for three-day 'D-Day' exercise underway
DOD: Rand report one among many the Pentagon will look at
Report's hint of U.S. use of airfield shocks Irabu town residents
Family links tainted water at Camp Lejeune to children's illness
U.S. peacekeepers at Kosovo checkpoint discover cache hidden in truck
Over 80 ethnic Albanian guerrillas seek amnesty by turning themselves in
Air Force hands Aviano embezzlement case over to Justice Department
Summer-hire program gives Pacific teens a taste of the real working world
Cast of 'Guys and Dolls' bring talent and diverse backgrounds to performance
Changing student body prompts revamped curriculum at Marshall Center
Athletes enjoy some friendly sport at Germany-U.S.joint Special Olympics
Cheap Whiskey Band rocks the house at U.S. Balkans bases

Wednesday, May 16

Study: U.S. should shift military focus in Asia closer to potential hot spots
U.S. peacekeepers prepare for opening of buffer zone to Yugoslav, Serbian forces
Sergeant equips Northern Watch pilots for survival in almost any situation
From matches to snares, kits are possible key to survival for Northern Watch pilots
Pilot program opens DOD job market to more military spouses
Congresssman wants more bullets, not berets, for Army
Peacekeepers in Kosovo continue search for escaped bombing suspect
EP-3E crew members return to duty; will join Armed Forces Day celebration
Okinawa governor begins U.S. visit; will meet with officials on base issues
Small Australian town gives big welcome to visiting USS Juneau crew
Guam may host final phase of RIMPAC 2002 exercise
Tropical storm drops more than seven inches of rain on Okinawa
USS Safeguard heads back to Sasebo following service for missing diver
Extreme Summer sizzles with TV star visits, concert trip prizes

Tuesday, May 15

Without bells and whistles, EA-6B Prowler still plays vital role in Northern Watch
Colonel calls the shots on ONW's Saddam watch
Researcher alleges secret deals made in Okinawa reversion from U.S. control
Okinawans plan low-key ceremonies on anninversary of reversion
North Korea threatens U.S., South over missile defense plan
Tropical Storm Cimaron starts Okinawa's typhoon season
Parents of premature babies share memories of experience at reunion
New Zealand to ax planes and personnel; cuts may affect relations with allies
U.S., New Zealand share economic ties, but not military cooperation
Roadblocks follow bombing suspect's escape from Camp Bondsteel jail
Tension mounts in anticipation of NATO decision on Serbian buffer zone
Exhibit showcases Bosnian photographer's images of civil war

Monday, May 14

"Mechanical symphony" is at work behind Operation Northern Watch aircraft
Northern Watch maintainers have what it takes to keep mission's record solid
Enhanced community relations among new Iwakuni commander's goals
Local fishing trawlers join search for missing diver near Misawa
Baseball star's popularity yields big welcome for Misawa mayor on U.S. visit
British marine commandos hit stormy weather in attempt to row across Pacific
North Korea pulls troops, equipment from rail project to connect with South
A knight's tale plays out during Sigonella's Renaissance tournament
Thousands of Americans get a taste of their game of football, European style
Ombudsman: What Stars and Stripes is, and what it isn't

Sunday, May 13

Mother's Day:
     There's a world of tradition behind this family-first holiday
     When it comes to Mother's Day gifts, kids know best
     Military moms are used to having an incomplete family on their holiday
     Wives of high-ranking officials discuss challenges of military life
     For some kids, Mom is thousands of miles away in Bosnia on her big day
     Being a mom is a demanding job, but one smile can make it all worthwhile
     Landstuhl hospital program a true "buddy" for expectamt mothers
     Stripes' readers relate the best advice their mothers gave them

Operation Northern Watch: Flying through a complicated political landscape
A brief look at the history of Operation Northern Watch
Liberty still restricted for troops in Philippines after conclusion of Balikatan 2001
National math competition adds up to fun for DODDS teens
Traditional wedding tops off KATUSA/U.S. Soldier Friendship Week in Korea
USAREUR names top soldier, noncommissioned officer of the year
Sigonella gathering marks Asian Pacific Heritage Month

Saturday, May 12

Air Force analyzes new challenges in taking the lead in space management
Talks continue with families of Ehime Maru victims over accountability
China defends practice of intercepting U.S. reconnaissance flights
Japan slotted to be centerpiece in new U.S. global security strategy
Armitage, welcomed in Seoul, talks of finishing North Korea policy review
Missile defense protestors angry over Armitage visit to South Korea
Land-mine awareness part of regular curriculum in Bosnian schools
Marchers at Camp Zama protest U.S. military presence in Japan
Troops step into the limelight, take their Broadway show on the road
Competition is fierce but friendly at the Armed Forces Olympics
Iron Man competition is no joke for lawyers at Kaiserslautern
Bulked-up gym: New equipment arrives at Sigonella fitness center
Three years after disastrous mudslides, Italian town still waits for government aid

Friday, May 11

Navy officers, Japanese officials meet to discuss Ehime Maru compensation
Okinawa governor heads for U.S. to lobby for changes on base issues
Balikatan exercises survive political, civil upheaval in Philippines
Internships to offer South Korean students an American workplace experience
U.S. is urged to finish policy review, resume talks with North Korea
Habitat for Humanity seeks volunteers to help build houses in South Korea
Future of 10-year-old Operation Northern Watch is up in the air
Overseas educators to receive retroactive pay raise from DODEA
Bosnians displaced by war faced with possible hostility over property ownership
Kaiserslautern students bid fond farewell to retiring music teacher
Aviano authorities investigate report of alleged sexual assault by students
Sailors at Sigonella welcome opening of new health center
Elementary school students at Iwakuni stage Mother's Day presentation
Study says most airline passengers shouldn't fear killer blood clots

Thursday, May 10

U.S. troops go on medical mission in Philippines as part of Balikatan 2001 exercise
Veterinary team treats animals during Phillippine exercise
Armitage travels to Seoul to discuss missile defense, policy toward N. Korea
Rumsfeld: Air Force to take the lead in management of DOD space activities
U.S. military returns 10,000 acres of valuable land to Guam families
Training rounds land on roof of school near Grafenwöhr Training Area in Germany
Annual Korean festival gets new name, honors 50-year-old tradition
Conference focuses on quality of health care for African American women
As price hike looms, motorists line up at gas pumps on Pacific bases
U.S., Italian students take turns exploring how the other half lives
Americans plan fund-raiser to help repay ailing Izmir man for 30 years of service
Soldiers at Camp Bondsteel greet actors from "That '70s Show"
American arms, troops sent to deter violence in Ghana, Senegal
DECA awards scholarships to 59 students in Europe

Wednesday, May 9

U.S. resumes surveillance flights near China
RC-135 reconnaissance plane: Strange-looking bird equipped for a secret mission
Pacific gas prices on the way up; new policy means monthly fluctuations
New Japanese leader backs reduction of U.S. military presence on Okinawa
Missing diver identified; search continues off Japan near Misawa
Air Force says F-16's lost hydrazine canister not a health hazard
20 Pacific students get financial boost with DECA scholarships
Balikatan 2001 exercises played out in air, on land and sea
Photo page: Balikatan 2001 assault exercise
Overseas workers want retirement plans equal to stateside counterparts'
Witness in Korea killing meets soldier, says he isn't person she saw in hotel
Preparing for deployment reunion: Reality often doesn't meet expectations
AAFES isn't stocking book about Oklahoma City bomber McVeigh
Izmir teacher examines how Europeans have viewed U.S. throughout history
DODDS director continues "world tour" with visits to schools in Italy
Group for single soldiers spurs members on to travel, volunteer in community

Tuesday, May 8

Some Camp Connor troops concerned about ammunition supplies, facilities
Yokosuka personnel hope fixes at wastewater treatment plant will end foul odors
Gen. William Begert assumes command of Pacific Air Forces
U.S., Filipino paratroops work together during Balikatan exercises
Engineers lend expertise to school rebuilding projects in Philippines
Search for missing diver continues in sea off Misawa
Scientists at Iwakuni get down to nitty-gritty studying dust and military systems
Technicians, Pentagon working on plan to get EP-3E plane back to U.S.
Pearl Harbor unit is Operation Tandem Thrust's key to reducing health risks
Dov S. Zakheim sworn in as new Pentagon comptroller
Unit focuses on support, freeing Task Force Falcon for Balkans peacekeeping
Army, Wiesbaden reach agreement on gates enclosing military community
Two Marines recovering after knife attack during festival at Rota
DODDS grad to appear on "Today" show with a cappella singing group
USAREUR to honor top maintenance and support units

Monday, May 7

Kerrey allegations: Soldiers at Taegu say officers set the tone on the battlefield
     Pilot who stopped My Lai massacre says Kerry should demand investigation
     My Lai prosecutor: Law permits investigation, but passage of time makes it difficult
Task Force Falcon commander pleased with peacekeepers' successes in Kosovo
Family of student slain in Korea frustrated by lack of progress in investigation
Navy still searching for diver lost during F-16 salvage operation off Japan
Camp Zama's computerized ID checks praised, but some complain of delays
Thousands attend Friendship Day activities at Iwakuni
All kinds of records smashed at relief society fund-raiser in Sigonella
Sports: Knockdowns, knockouts plentiful at Army's European boxing championships

Sunday, May 6

Information sought in murder of American student at hotel in Korea
Long-awaited trip to Korea turned to tragedy for exchange student
Amnesty period precedes tougher illegal weapon penalties in Kosovo
Maryland mission, buffalo buss spark Naples Odyssey of the Mind fund-raiser
Joint Commission Observer unit leaving Bosnia after five years
American Civil War is brought to life for students by British re-enactors
Defense in Spangdahlem trial tries to prove shooting was suicide attempt
New Japanese leader's call to revise pacifist constitution gain little support
Sports: Army's European boxing championships begin at Vicenza

Saturday, May 5

Key senators seek proof of accountability for terrorist attack on USS Cole
Refusal of Chinese to supply power hampers assessment of EP-3E damage
Pentagon moves to higher cyber-security level amid fears of Chinese hackers
Many financially-struggling military families may soon get allowance for food
Civil unrest in Philippines limits liberty for U.S. troops in Balikatan exercise
Osan airman suspected of hacking Korean school, company Web sites
Navy counselor says grass isn't always greener in civilian jobs
Navy ends F-16CJ salvage operation off Japan
Osan second-graders' "newspaper race" helps build interest in reading
Sergeant major tackles arduous 52-mile trek from Kosovo to Macedonia on foot
European educators' conference closes with election of officers
Meteorology course brings two cultures together in Sicily
Aviano fourth-graders try their luck as high-school students
Writers talk about their craft at Landstuhl Young Authors Conference
Spanish police looking for man who raped servicemember on Rota beach
Sports: Silver Star takes Marine Bowl, but USFJ-AFL grid all-stars hang tough

Friday, May 4

U.S. technicians board downed EP-3E, assess damage
New SOFA guidelines create job opportunities for Americans in S. Korea
Navy takes on new mission of fighting AIDS with preventive training in Africa
Gen. Shinseki takes heat from Congress over handling of black beret issue
Pentagon says announcement on China contacts suspension was a mistake
Foot-and-mouth means more work for amphibious group when returning home
Employment program helps family members through every step of job hunt
A look at the types of visas available to foreigners in South Korea
Camp Humphreys volunteers help Koreans learn English
Searches for Korean War victims will include Chosin Reservoir sites
374th Transportation Squadron selected as Air Force's best
Health engineer says hydration backpack may present hazard in some uses
Bush confers with S. Korean leader on missile defense proposal
Airman on trial at Spangdahlem for attempted murder
European education congress honors students in writing, art competition
Faithful gather for day of prayer; dozens participate in service at Naples

Thursday, May 3

Navy's high rating of Yokosuka seconded by those stationed there
Yokota High School students speak out at meeting with DoDEA director
Balikatan exercise continues despite Philippine crisis
Pentagon panel tells Congress Osprey program isn't beyond repair
U.S. contractors arrive in China to begin assessing damage to EP-3E aircraft
Unseasonable weather leaves Misawa cold and damp
Koreans celebrate dual holiday with prayers, play and protest
"Semi-arctic" conditions hamper investigation at F-15C crash site in Scotland
Yugoslavia considers petitioning NATO for Partnership for Peace membership
DODDS officials tell parents about changes coming to their schools
Conference session focuses on bully behavior
Magazine seeks photos portraying "Any Day in the Navy"
Battalion in Germany cited for environmental efforts

Wednesday, May 2

Okinawa officials visit Tokyo to press for U.S. force reduction, SOFA changes
Submerged memories surface for ex-submariner advising film crew
Producers worked hard to maintain accuracy of USS Squalus story
May Day in Yugoslavia, Turkey a mix of celebration, peaceful demonstration
Three prisoners escape from U.N. detention facility in Kosovo
Reading, writing, parental involvement emphasized at education conference
Conference looks at ways to get fathers involved in their children's schools
Navy Seabees dodge tourists, sunbathers while restoring Rota beach
No Americans will be charged in alleged sexual assault in Australia
Swarms of aphids annoy, but don't endanger, Sigonella residents

Tuesday, May 1

Civilian employees in Europe to appeal decision on five-year rule
Filmmakers in Luxembourg seeking extras for World War I movie
Naval Station Rota embraces function as key port for Mediterranean
Explosives experts defuse large WWII-era bomb in Vicenza, Italy
Panel describes pros, cons of possible shift to European military autonomy
Transportation command logs 300 million accident-free miles
Rota fitness center will have electronic defibrillator available
China will allow U.S. personnel to inspect downed surveillance plane
Upheaval in Philippines won't delay training exercises
N. Koreans compare RSOI exercise to Team Spirit
Iwakuni Marines to welcome Japanese visitors on Friendship Day
Camp Humphreys holds Volunteer Appreciation Day
Following initial outcry, Chinese press quiet on Bush's Taiwan comments
Girl Scouts focus on environmental issues at Naples gathering


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