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Friday, August 31

Army secretary: No troop loss foreseen in Europe, but restructuring of HQs likely
As failure rate for USAREUR driving exams rises, some instructors blame study books
Supplies expected at Camp Bondsteel as military works around Macedonian roadblock
SGLI life insurance program to expand; spouses, children will be covered
U.S., Chinese officials to meet on Guam for discussions on maritime safety
Bush plans to visit Yokosuka during October trip to Japan
USS Greeneville checked for damage after rough arrival at Saipan
Okinawa officials go to Tokyo to press case for reduced U.S. troop levels
For the first time, Yokota will take part in annual earthquake preparedness drill
"Essential" civilian workers train with servicemembers at Ulchi Focus Lens exercise
Small Italian town braces for possibility of hosting NATO ministers meeting
Counseling program helps Bamberg community combat drug use by teens
Ambitious Aviano 2000 project enters "heavy construction stage"
After five years, bulls and broncos back in Kaiserslautern for Rodeo U.S.A.
Sports: Day Three of the Marine Forces Pacific regional soccer tournament

Thursday, August 30

Bosnia classes prepare parents for post-deployment reunions with their kids
Navy divers instructed in properly honoring remains of Ehime Maru victims
Birth mother of child who died at Schweinfurt recalls spousal abuse
Customs officials cracking down on illegal stateside shipments from Europe
Bar code scanners help keep track of Ulchi Focus Lens exercise participants
Rota Marines ready for rapid reaction; change could move more troops to Spain force
Bahrain school's atmosphere enhanced by national diversity of student body
DOD official says defense review unlikely to call for big cuts in forces in Europe
As Osan undergoes facelift, cultural relics' protection is a top priority
Yap residents want permanent solution to fuel leak from sunken WWII tanker
Training bomb snagged by fishermen near Ripsaw Range contained no explosives
JENS customers in Japan will get automatic reminders of overdue bills
FAA team arrives in Seoul to discuss downgrading of Korean airlines
S. Carolina voters in military must request ballot for special House election
Sports: Day Two of the Marine Forces Pacific regional soccer tournament

Wednesday, August 29

GAO report: Spare parts shortages taking toll on readiness, retention
New DOD donor restrictions spark efforts to boost blood supplies
WICO food program may begin at bases in Korea by end of year
Lajes Field workers describe moments before Canadian jet's emergency landing
After "wake-up call," Korea bases take precautions against costly floods
Diver helps others discover splendor that Okinawa's waters hold
Task force on domestic violence gathers information during Pacific visit
Atsugi pilots defy bad weather to get bombing training at Guam
Battle simulator is focal point of Ulchi Focus Lens exercise
U.N. helps feed hungry North Koreans with food distribution into next year
Two U.S. Army Rangers hit by car during training near Kaiserslautern
Vicenza marks Women's Equality Day with program highlighting progress
First-day jitters? Not for this outgoing first-grader at Vicenza Elementary School
Sports: Third Force opens Marine Forces Pacific title defense with win over Hawaii

Tuesday, August 28

Getting acquainted with faculty soothes first-day jitters for DODDS students, parents
First-grade teachers make lasting impression on children's lives
DODDS students must make the grade to participate in extracurricular activities
The first lesson for parents, children this school year is bus safety
Guam base building state-of-the-art, automated fueling and defueling system
Japanese delegation travels to Koreas to probe claims that textbooks distort history
As reservist's travels take her around the globe, son stays by her side
Ulchi Focus Lens tent "hotel" provides all the comforts of the barracks
N. Korea again rips Ulchi Focus Lens, calls exercise a crime against unification
U. of Maryland's online enrollments in Pacific growing, but not at hectic stateside pace
Family's military service comes full circle as Taegu officer serves where dad fought
Macedonia protesters' blockade hinders food shipments, R&R
Civilian employee at Eagle Base dies after stabbing; suspect arrested
Teams from four countries test their stamina in competition at Tuzla
Lajes Field's runway reopens after Canadian jet is removed
Air Force officials taking action as illegal drug use increases

Monday, August 27

Macedonians cautiously optimistic about NATO’s plans to collect weapons
Ethnic Albanian refugee arrested at SACEUR’s home in Belgium
New school year kicks off in Pacific with class changes, renovated schools
School system helps Pacific students cope with stresses of military life
Poorly designed, overstuffed backpacks could set children up for back problems
Chief petty officer selectees pull together on Mount Fuji trek
$9.6M water project to replace deteriorating, 50-year-old system in Osan
Smaller school means added flexibility, more community involvement to Lajes
Methodology: How we did the research for DODDS-Europe test scores
Mannheim prinicipal believes smaller class size key to students’ success
Yanks take on Brits in river race for Hockwold school fund-raiser
When it comes to retaining NCOs, Army’s V Corps comes out on top

Sunday, August 26

Japanese media try character of alleged rape victim in Okinawa
Skeptics question scope of NSA’s information gathering with Echelon
Japan defense minister visits Okinawa to address ‘military related problems’
Staff Sgt. Wesley Ray remembered by friends as ‘a fellow warrior’
Study: HIV cases steadily increasing in South Korea for past five years
DODDS-Europe official: A number of factors contribute to high test scores
A breakdown of DOD’s school system and how it operates
Stripes study shows class sizes, test scores vary widely in DODDS-Europe
Landmine victims highlight plight with volleyball tournament in Balkans
U.S. soldier faces murder charges in relation to car crash in Germany
New analysis chief takes command at RAF Molesworth

Saturday, August 25

Bush selects Myers to head Joint Chiefs; Marine general picked as Vice Chairman
This time, protesters at Yongsan Garrison want U.S. forces to stay in S. Korea
Record-breaking heat, humidity produce potentially dangerous situation on Okinawa
Okinawa City doctor offers advice on protecting yourself against sun's rays
USFK troops remember chaplain's assistant as "soldier of distinction"
Former USS Greeneville skipper's attorney says post-Navy trip to Japan unlikely
Europe's oldest horse race returns to beach near Rota, Spain
Former, transitioning military personnel targeted as State Dept. adds jobs
USAFE's concert band spreads musical goodwill throughout Europe
Reception centers first stop for Ulchi Focus Lens exercise participants
N. Korea calls Ulchi Focus Lens "threat to peace and stability"
Vandals hit several vehicles parked at military housing in Butzbach

Friday, August 24

U.S. Northern Watch commander calls F-16 flight over Syria a mistake
Marines' Harrier aircraft back in action after being grounded for 18 months
USS Winston S. Churchill greeted by thousands in Portsmouth, England
Marines begin arriving in Kosovo to take part in joint exercises
USFK rejects summons for American to stand trial in chemical dumping case
Trading tents for buildings, training in S. Korea gets more comfortable
Delays in expansion project may cause longer lines at Rota's galley
254th BSB's command driver honored for 34 years of accident-free work
Mentor program helps Hohenfels teens make smart choices in life after high school
Weakening storm Pabuk leaves little impression on Misawa
S. Korean transportation minister sacked after FAA downgrades two airlines

Thursday, August 23

Court rules that creditors must relax interest rates for deployed reservists
On Okinawa, Marines want curfews to punish just individual offenders
South Korean group says U.S. government hid No Gun Ri details
Navy officials visit Ehime Prefecture to report on efforts to recover sunken ship
Taking it easy on Kanto Plain bases, Typhoon Pabuk heads for Misawa
Alterations to design delay opening of Korean National Museum
Navy divers to inspect oil leak streaming from sunken tanker in Micronesia
"JAG-in-the-Box" brings legal advice to all corners of base at Incirlik
Aviano program's goal is to slash number of drunken-driving arrests
Tourist season, barracks project make finding a place to stay at Rota difficult
U.S. firefighters in Bosnia train local nationals to battle blazes at five bases

Wednesday, August 22

DOD study: Slot machines on overseas bases not leading troops to financial hardship
Typhoon Pabuk weakening as it advances toward Japan's Kanto Plain region
Thousands of U.S., S. Korean troops begin Ulchi Focus Lens exercise
Lease plan brings new computers to DODDS' Kaiserslautern schools
Camp Humphreys teens get new hangout with opening of recreation center
Young lance corporal's death a tough blow to friends at Camp Fuji
Advice on avoiding a dangerous encounter with lightning
U.S. soldiers, German civilians join hands to help needy Lithuanians
Pioneer radio station puts U.S. troops in touch with Kosovars
Macedonians' barricade holds on road between Skopje and Pristina
Naval mediator finds common ground when resolving workplace disputes

Tuesday, August 21

F-16's mysterious 23-minute flight over Syria a matter for speculation
Macedonians block supply route, accuse KFOR of aiding rebels
U.S. bases batten down the hatches as Typhoon Pabuk approaches
Some at Kadena uneasy about warning on contacts with news media
Decision nears on recovery of U.S. soldiers' remains near Chosin Reservoir
Misawa office is batting 1.000 when it comes to promotions
Sasebo-based Essex, Juneau, Safeguard "in the garage" for upgrades, maintenance
Yokosuka employee trains pigeons to perform aerobatic feats
Undaunted by bombings, Americans following through on Spanish vacations
Friendships built, cattle sold at monthly Kosovo livestock market
Money-saving program helps Ramstein office win Air Force honors

Monday, August 20

Water problems plague Camp Zama, but cost keeps long-term solution at bay
Monument on island honors memory of three Navy airmen executed during WWII
Eyewitness describes brutal killings of captured airmen on island
Soldiers from Camp Comanche patrol Republika Srpska with a personal touch
Taegu's MP "Warfighters" ready to trade police work for combat roles if necessary
Remains believed to be those of nine Americans to be repatriated at Yokota
Many Amerasians struggle with identity crisis as they feel the pull of two cultures
Bowlers learning to keep score after storm knocks out electronics at Yongsan
Head back to class in style this fall: Fashion do's and don't-you-dare's
Schools don't care about fashion trends, as long as they're within dress code
Ansbach-based Committed takes top prize in Hanau Battle of the Bands
Lakenheath, Rhein-Main child-care providers honored for community work
Polish-Ukrainian unit in Kosovo "doing well" with detentions, weapons seizures
N. Korea: No talks as long as U.S. insists on "unacceptable conditions"
Sports: Army edges Air Force, 12-10, to win All-Armed Forces softball title

Sunday, August 19

As Europeans prepare for currency change, economic and political issues mix
Americans in Europe see ease, convenience in Euro's arrival
Anti-American protests in South Korea usually peaceful, but USFK vigilant
South Korean anti-American groups target SOFA, environmental concerns
Naples gears up for Monday protest at gate of NATO headquarters
Military, Bosnian local officials to map out strategy for weapons turnover campaign
S. Korean police turn down forensic pathologist's offer to help in Penich case
With a little imagination, a day in Bosnia became a day at the beach
Personnel in Kosovo relax, enjoy civilian dress night
Military, Guam agencies meet, discuss ways to maximize resources
Sports: Schramm captures Half-Ironman Triathlon on Diego Garcia

Saturday, August 18

Congressional report contradicts services' claims about operation and maintenance costs
Rumsfeld reveals new "break one, bog one down" defense strategy
Thirty-two soldiers injured during "normal" parachute jump at Grafenwöhr
AAFES says gas prices on bases in Japan will stay the same until October 1
Navy denies Japanese request to survey Sasebo's Juliet Basin
Military marks anniversary of DMZ incident in which two Army officers were slain
Officials identify fuel leaking into Seoul subway station near Yongsan as kerosene
Royal Marine rowers have Golden Gate on their minds as they reach midpoint
CNN Headline Blues: Yongsan Cable replaces news network's feed
South Koreans: No summit until Japan addresses concerns about nationalism
First troops arrive in Macedonia as NATO looks for "a theme of trust"
Decision on Macedonia deployment depends on advance team's assessment
Izmir kids have a ball as Charlton's touring soccer school comes to town
Ten bands square off in annual competition at Hanau State Fair
Rota sailors pitch in to help Spanish base worker pay son's medical bills

Friday, August 17

Pentagon OKs initial F-22 Raptor fighter production, but tells Air Force to cut costs
Kadena commander defends U.S. troops on Okinawa
Pentagon plans to spend $50 million for new black berets
DOD sending 700 Marines to Kosovo for exercise to support other U.S. troops
New Web site provides information for military retirees living overseas
Surprise sweep at Kadena targets drunken driving, use of "club drugs"
Retired Seabee will donate kidney to give his wife a new lease on life
Admiral to visit Ehime Prefecture, brief families on efforts to recover sunken ship
Typhoon Pabuk gathers strength as it moves toward Japanese mainland
South Korean leader knocks Japan, defends presence of U.S. troops
With summer fun behind them, students return to SHAPE classrooms
Christian musicians seek more than prizes in Battle of the Bands at Hanau
Photo page: A look at the DODDS-Europe pre-season football camp

Thursday, August 16

Advance force of 400 British soldiers set to lead NATO into Macedonia
New Area Support Group maintains status quo at Bosnia's Eagle Base
All DODEA 10th-graders will take PSAT exam this year
Navy signs contract to expand cable TV options for personnel in Japan
Osan copter crew evacuates ailing South Korean woman from island
Volunteer families sought for noncombatant evacuation exercise in South Korea
Camp Lejeune Marine dies after being hit by lightning in Japan
Father, son stranded on side of Japan's Mt. Fuji get interservice help
Sailors' earnings statements now show number of days deployed
Family departs Menwith Hill after daughter is victim of obscene Web site parody
Airmen stationed at Darmstadt, Germany, 50 years ago return to tour closed casern
Sports: DODDS players line up for three-a-days at football camp in Bitburg, Germany
Sports: Two USFJ-AFL football games off due to exercises, transportation problems
Sports: As military career winds down, Army NCO takes officiating career up a notch

Wednesday, August 15

Main gate at Osan closed as protesters demand that U.S. return land at bases
Group threatens to close Koon-ni range unless damages are paid to villagers
Air Force, Pentagon officials meet to discuss approval of F-22 contract
War crimes archaeologists look for answers in Bosnia
On security duty at mass graves in Bosnia: "I can't believe they did that to people"
Web site gives newcomers look at floor plans of Misawa homes
Lab techs capitalize on distance learning, use Web to get certified on Okinawa
No major damage, injuries reported at Misawa following earthquake
Ordnance disposal personnel in Kosovo excel in the art of destruction
Innovations, low injury rate earn praise for galley at Sigonella
Touring Harlem Ambassadors tout value of staying in school, avoiding drugs
Navy commands in Europe await start of overseas tour extension bonus program
Sports: Errors prove costly to Kaiserslautern team in Senior Little League World Series

Tuesday, August 14

KFOR denies Macedonian claims that it's helping ethnic Albanian rebels
Contracting delay means soldiers in Europe won't get black berets until next year
Time is running out on registration period for students in DODDS schools
Fedder is first woman, first nonaviator to head Lajes Field in Azores
EP-3 incident another chapter in book on Far East aircraft incidents
Naples, Italy, health care program aims to prevent chronic diseases with education
There's plenty of weighting around in Naples bench-pressing competition
Okinawa hospital opens new clinics focusing on teen health, asthma, rashes
Some Seoul taxi fares to go up 28 percent in face of rising fuel costs
Army couple drives together down the road to military success
Osan flying club attracts aviation enthusiasts from all parts of Korea
Hidden microchips for pets help find lost cats, dogs at Yokosuka
Trash piling up at Seoul housing area as residents grapple with bagging problem

Monday, August 13

With legwork completed, chopper unit ready to get down to business in Taegu
Yokosuka tidies up on and off base with beefed-up shore patrol, litter brigade
New Misawa recycling center keeping paper, metal away from local landfills
New administrative facility at Iwakuni puts Marines’ records under one roof
Guam’s ‘cool’ new school wows parents, students, teachers with its spacious style
Surge in Kosovo ethnic violence has KFOR searching for catalyst
Near-beer hits the spot for some thirsty servicemembers in Bosnia
Army mechanics get tools in a Snap with mobile equipment supply in Europe

Sunday, August 12

Kin of deceased U.S. military retiree say tussle with Okinawan led to man’s death
Camp Zama community divided over ex-commander’s punishment
Iwakuni residents voice their opinions in anonymity at community summit
USFK asks Korean media for fairness when reporting on fuel leak
Seasoned air traffic controllers fly from Air Force to FAA jobs
Population, urbanization are key hotbed indicators, says Army intelligence chief
KFOR house searches uncover weapons, lead to 17 arrests in Kosovo
EU presses residents to pay electric bills as province deals with rolling black outs
Combined Federal Campaign-Overseas benefits local, international charities
Seabees moved by plight of orphans, begin volunteering at the S. Korean home

Saturday, August 11

Former Camp Zama commanding officer ordered to forfeit pay after investigation
Marine remains in critical condition after being hit by lightning in Japan
DOD to pay China about $34,000 for expenses related to EP-3 downing
N. Korea refuses to talk with U.S. on grounds of arms reduction
Flag flown over Misawa honors memory of kamikaze attack victim
Iraqi air defenses getting better, but U.S., British pilots will maintain routine
NATO involvement in Macedonia contingent upon rebel’s cooperation
ERMC hustles to contact patients prescribed recalled drug, Baycol
Housing renovations at RAF Feltwell to begin earlier than proposed
Eligible U.S. civilians in Italy to receive monthly post allowance
Army cuts CNN, MTV, Super Channel, Star Channel to mainland Japan
Army’s excellent safety record in Bosnia is result of long hours of hard work

Friday, August 10

Lt. Gen. Gregson says he'll follow plan to reduce, consolidate Okinawa bases
Navy's $2,000 bonus for extensions puts it in line with other services
DOD taking precautions against spread of Code Red computer worms
Military hospitals in Europe stop dispensing cholesterol-lowering drug Baycol
Scientists to recover more remains from WWII plane crash that killed seven
Husband, wife ousted from military for selling drugs to Yokota High School student
KFOR: Refugees should use their judgment on whether it's safe to return
American, mistaken for burglar, dies after fall from Giessen, Germany, balcony
Airman investigated in connection with fatal traffic accident in Germany
Pentagon's new personnel director says "up or out" system needs reform

Thursday, August 9

Pentagon planners tell Rumsfeld: Make major cuts, or none at all
As EUCOM prepares for Macedonia disarmament, planes hit missile launchers in Iraq
Japan mulls sending ship to assist U.S. in Ehime Maru salvage efforts
Army's focus is on warfighting during exercise at Bosnia range
Ceremony marks completion of U.S. role with Bosnia's post-war restoration group
National Night Out aims to make communities safer places to work, live
Camp Foster couple takes it one day at a time after loss of baby
Japanese leader's planned visit to shrine stirs controversy in other Asian nations
South Korea says North won't mind if U.S. troops stay in country
N. Korean soldier awash in support upon return from mishap in river at DMZ

Wednesday, August 8

S. Korean Habitat program winds down with a visit from former President Carter
Commander foresees busier days ahead for Marines in Japan
Military replaces ‘Threatcon’ with ‘FPCON’ to designate threat alerts on bases
Army sergeant gets six years for stabbing two soldiers at Camp Casey
Results from U.S. airstrip inquiry to clarify S. Korean clearance policy
DODDs free, reduced lunches amount to substantial savings for eligible families
Civilians bemoan loss of post-differential allowance for Portuguese Azores
Lajes Field has something airmen like; they re-enlist there in record numbers
Military computers immunized from latest outbreak of Code Red worm
Following a makeover, USS La Salle deployed to Black Sea

Tuesday, August 7

Servicemembers on Okinawa are fighting a battle of public perception
S. Korea clamps down on traffic violators, nobody exempt from citations
Submarines have run a collision course with Japanese vessels before
Captain aims to see his team in Taegu is ‘fit to fight’ with monthly hikes
In an effort to reduce refuse, some in Yokosuka sorting their own trash
Sasebo’s Saikai-American Festival is what ‘planet should be like’
NATO’s deployment of troops hinges on agreement of Macedonia peace plan
U.S. Special Forces finish up training with Ghana, Senegal troops
Mount Etna blankets Sicily with ash, requiring caution, cleanup
DOD 4th-, 8th-grade students improve math scores, rank above national average
USAFE program making the most of their first impression with newcomers
F-16s filling in for shrinking A-10 force in Operation Northern Watch

Monday, August 6

Unaccompanied families in South Korea struggle with limited military services
Bank takes steps to collect on travel card bills; DOD to garnish pay
Troop complacency a major concern in now-calm Bosnia and Herzegovina
Despite hardships, troops maintain high morale in Bosnia and Herzegovina
Exercises resurrect the warrior spirit in peacekeeping troops leaving Bosnia
Troupe looking for GIs to fill spots in travelling Shakespeare production
U.S. kids raise funds to send orphans in South Korea to summer camp
Keeping things quiet at Camp Zama

Sunday, August 5

Author explores how wives of junior enlisted cope with military life
U.S. military oil needs will be met despite OPEC decision to cut production
Yokota servicemembers carry their weight at 51st Tanabata festival
Woodland gets Bible without messages inserted from well-wishers
Yokota preparing for increased traffic with stoplights, speedbumps
Jimmy Carter to visit South Korea for close of Habitat for Humanity projects
Okinawans honor Marine for containing potentially dangerous fire
Street machine enthusiasts rev up at ‘Cars are the Stars’ show in Germany
Yugoslavs want expanded role in Kosovo’s security, stability
Former KFOR negotiator cautious about tenuous peace in Presevo Valley
100 troops heading home from SFOR; no replacements planned

Saturday, August 4

Election of Okinawa officials unlikely to change stance on U.S. anytime soon
More than 100 acres burn around Camp Hansen live-fire exercise
Some shipboard E-4s will qualify for off-base housing starting Oct. 1
U.S., S. Korean troops practice moving ammo by helicopter
Vacations cause traffic congestion on routes to bases in S. Korea
Army closing up chemical munitions disposal mission on Johnston Island
KFOR quiet about recent detentions of Iranians at Camp Bondsteel
Former Bosnian Muslim commanders arrested, to be sent to tribunal
MedFlag exercise in Mozambique wraps up with mass casualty training
Marshall Center gets new, high-tech lecture hall with more seating capacity
After weeks of activity, Mount Etna shows signs of winding down

Friday, August 3

Report finds engine failure caused F-16 crash near Misawa Air Base
Okinawa City Council submits curfew proposal for U.S. servicemembers
U.S., S. Korea testing for source of fuel leak near Yongsan Garrison
Historic foundation makes plans to transform USS Knox into museum
Mobile Bay among the first to participate in reduced-crew project
High winds, heavy rains blow into Izmir, damaging some U.S. facilities
Staffing deficiencies at Landstuhl clinics cut into retirees’ health care
Black commissary employees file discrimination suit in Croughton
Frankfurt airport restricting entry this weekend over immigration protests
Rota’s Spanish workers say pay raise doesn’t meet their expectations
U.S. Army Europe will start charging $4 for VAT forms in October

Thursday, August 2

Burger King recalls two toys for potential choking hazard
Misawa officials probe ‘sonic boom’ reported by Hokkaido residents
Hailston says goodbye to Okinawa, moves to Hawaii for new command
Navy issues stricter civilian dress code, barring variety of casual clothing
Atsugi pushes back kindergartens’ start day to prepare for all-day classes
Saikai-American Festival promotes good will with a ‘state fair’ style
KFOR: No specific threat determined move of nonessentials from Able Sentry
Major awarded Soldiers Medal for heroic water rescue in Italy
Army engineers make lasting impression on living conditions in Mozambique
Air Force to increase pay for some enlisted in special duty assignments
EUCOM commemorates 49th year with two-mile fun run
Europe photographers on a roll, capture 34 of 100 Army awards

Wednesday, August 1

Baker tells Inamine SOFA needs no revision
Judge: U.S. attorney can’t represent airman in Okinawa rape case
Essex seaman’s quick response saves boy from drowning
Flooding in S. Korea takes its toll, killing 70, damaging 3,000 homes in July
Online tip leads authorities to suspected computer thief, at large for 17 months
Lava flow creeps toward Italian town, curious onlookers drawn to spectacle
Turmoil in Macedonia has nonessential personnel evacuating Able Sentry
U.S. peacekeepers confiscate weapons  discovered in Kosovo house
Fledgling news show flies high, capturing top Navy award for reporting
MedFlag participants provide health care to African residents
‘Cars are the Stars’ scheduled for Kaiserlautern park Friday
U.S., Peru scout out stealthy, diesel submarines in joint Silent Force Exercise
Sailors turn diplomats for NATO forces, swapping technology, basketball tips


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