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Monday, April 30

Navy vows to give 24 hours' notice for any nuclear sub visits in Japan
Improved system aims to take guessing, frustration out of Pacific space-A travel
Guam delegate, Sen. McCain among those voicing support for Kerrey
Model teens help school officials, AAFES explore clothing needs
Germans get the Civil War spirit, set up re-enactment camp at Würzburg
Medical conference at Camp Bondsteel opens dialogue for Kosovar, Serb doctors
Stork Nest program at Landstuhl gets grant from VFW

Sunday, April 29

Aboard the USS Safeguard on its search for aircraft wreckage off Japan
Lower-income troops with large families may be eligible for new cash allowance
Japanese experts: Bush's comments unlikely to increase U.S.-China tensions
U.S. military personnel in Japan back Bush in his stance on Taiwan
Many U.S. websites, e-mail servers may be targeted by Chinese hackers
N. Korean delays may keep rail link with South from being completed this year
Muslim victims of Bosnia's civil war laid to rest in their hometown
Pilot program at Sigonella enables new arrivals to move into housing quickly
Naples student to represent DODDS schools at geography bee

Saturday, April 28

Technical binder sucked into F-15C's engine costs Air Force over $1 million
U.S., South Korean troops test skills in RSOI exercise
Chiefs from four services tell Congress money is needed to repair facilities
Security expert: Other nations' resentment, jealousy will pose a threat to U.S.
U.S., S. Korean officials: No difference in assessment of N. Korean threat
Most soldiers interviewed at Taegu are sympathetic toward Kerrey
10 Americans convicted in German courts for role in illegal gas coupon ring
Large NATO readiness exercise gets under way in Balkans
Volunteers from 6th ASG honored at ceremony in Stuttgart
Children with hearing are learning sign language at Lakenheath center
No evidence found of further crimes by Ronghi in Haiti, Kuwait
Caserme Ederle to stay open while bomb is defused at Vicenza
U.S., Spanish defense chiefs meet, discuss Rota labor dispute, other issues

Friday, April 27

Air Force says foot-and-mouth prevention steps in England won't affect readiness
PACAF officials not talking about possibility of escorts for surveillance flights
Aviano parents fighting to retain foreign-language classes
Lakenheath teacher plants thoughts of planet's future in students' minds
China watchers express concern over Bush's statements on Taiwan
Sigonella students' ventures into real world earn recognition at symposium
Multinational strategic reserve units begin exercise in Balkans
Arrival of supply ships in Thailand marks start of Cobra Gold exercise
Coast Guard on Guam has busy week responding to emergencies
Byrd Elementary School students were on fast track to fill roles in musical comedy
Okinawa couple setting sail on year-long trip around the world
Rota, Sigonella Navy lodges honored

Thursday, April 26

USS Greeneville decision:  Disciplinary action wasn't limited to Waddle
     Admiral recommends thorough review of "Distinguished Visitors Program"
     Top Japanese official supports action, but Uwajima residents not satisfied
Judge rejects challenge to five-year rule for civilians working overseas
Motivational signs remind Marines on Okinawa to act honorably while off-base
Kosovars line up for eye exams, glasses at Task Force Medical Falcon clinic
Army wants new overseas barracks upgrades by mid-2008
DODDS elementary school teacher mourned in South Korea, Germany
Kim: To survive, North Korea must cooperate with South Korea, U.S.
Heidelberg festival shines spotlight on young artists
Initial contract is awarded for new $10.6 million elementary school at Rota, Spain

Wednesday, April 25

USS Greeneville decision:     Pacific reaction    European reaction
Workshops show "cold reality" of leaving service for private-sector jobs
U.S. officials pleased with Japan's plan to shut down Atsugi incinerator
EUCOM aiding in distribution of 240 wheelchairs in Bosnia
Vicenza city officials taking precautions as 3,300-pound bomb is to be detonated
Naples' Naval Support Activity conducts Threatcon Charlie drill
Lakenheath students' "remembrance book" honors longtime teacher

Tuesday, April 24

Military urged to revisit how housing allowances are determined and explained
U.S. may pull troops from MFO peacekeeping mission in Middle East as early as 2002
Army says plan to group quality-of-life issues is receiving cooperation
First Serbs are inducted into Kosovo Protection Corps
South Korea cracking down on cell phone use while driving
Investigators seek clues in engine recovered from F-16 that crashed off Japan
British Northern watch troops help reading program at Incirlik school
U.S., international teams square off at Peacekeeper Games in Kosovo
Workers from two Koreas to observe May Day together
Vandals strike inside gates of Naples Navy base recreational park

Monday, April 23

Ceremony at Pusan cemetery honors those who served in Korean War
Thousands of miles and 49 years later, a sad reunion
Ceremony in England brings closure for sister of Army airman killed in WWII crash
Military Sealift Command setting the stage for Tandem Thrust exercise in Australia
Sigonella sailors get used to working in chemical protective suits
Air Force Association honors Misawa elementary school teacher
Americans, Italians in Gaeta clean up beaches on Earth Day
Three U.S. teens to be tried as adults on arson, car theft, vandalism charges on Okinawa
Guam airman dies of injuries received in car crash

Sunday, April 22

Atsugi residents breathe easier after news that dioxin-emitting incinerator will close
Ceremony in England to honor hundreds killed in training exercise for D-Day invasion
Panel: Embarrassment keeps many military women from meeting health needs
While women are making strides in military, panel finds there's room for improvement
Admiral meets with families, survivors at Ehime Maru's home port
Camp Casey teams among top 10 in grueling New Mexico desert marathon
Salvage vessel resumes search for F-16 that crashed near Misawa
USS Kitty Hawk may be 40, but crew's attitude, latest technology keep it young
Theft at Misawa JROTC robs group of hard-earned money
Italian authorities take AFN radio off the air, accusing station of emitting radiation
Red Cross honors SHAPE employee's long career of helping others

Saturday, April 21

Many DODDS schools have incorporated Earth Day ideals into curriculum
Japanese government says Atsugi incinerator to close by end of month
Wurzburg teachers take to the road, meet parents at Schweinfurt
Women's committee marks 50th, notes progress and lingering problems
Naples hospital corpsman is selected as Europe's top sailor for 2000
Bad Kreuznach military community hosting its ninth and final kite festival
Camp Darby's tiny commissary is named military's best for 2000
Spain reportedly on Bush's itinerary for trip to Europe in June
USS Kitty Hawk crew in Guam to relax, prepare for Tandem Thrust exercise
Certain meat products pulled from shelves at Pacific commissaries
Marine pleads guilty to arson charges in connection with fires at Okinawa bars
Waddle, facing end of Navy career, wants to apologize to families in Japan
Admiral updates Ehime Maru families on possible outcomes from report

Friday, April 20

Panel: Osprey program should move forward, but flaws must be fixed
Support group eases pressure of gay life on Okinawa
Atsugi air show canceled due to local residents' complaints
Heroic S. Korean firefighters recognized for rescuing U.S. soldier
S. Korea cancels sea drill over controversial Japanese textbook
Apache pilots have a blast over Kosovo with rare live-fire practice
Republican delegation aims to improve trade and defense relations
Troops stage raid on Croat bank amid crackdown on alleged money laundering
Navy casts its Net for e-business, envisioning paperless future
Servicemember's wife complains of rough treatment at Spanish picket line

Thursday, April 19

New website gives deployed troops information on potential health risks
Study: Military personnel less likely to contract hepatitis C than civilians
South Korean court awards villagers damages for Koon-ni bombing range noise
Korean War commemorations continue with ceremony at Pusan
Okinawa's anti-U.S.-base ex-governor making a run for national office
U.S. military may fly Okinawan teen to California for heart transplant
RAF Mildenhall air show will go on despite foot-and-mouth epidemic
Katterbach's Cougar Cubs Cave caters to the middle-school set

Wednesday, April 18

Despite reports, officials say Kitty Hawk is still headed for Guam
South Korea to go ahead with planned military exercise with U.S.
:Lt. Gen. William Begert nominated to lead Air Force's Pacific command
Ehime Prefecture governor dismayed by reports about USS Greeneville captain
USS Fort McHenry is getting a major facelift
Veterans of Gen. MacArthur's honor guard reunite at Atsugi
Yongsan Garrison housing office a key player in moves to South Korea
South Korean congressman wants to pay back stolen money he received
Union questions settled, USS La Salle's $8 million refitting is under way
U.S. Embassy in Bosnia to pull personnel from Croat-held areas
NAS Sigonella hopes to bring Sicily's hills alive with "The Sound of Music"
Stuttgart's Fruhlings Festival draws rave reviews
Hundreds expected to attend Heidelberg's All-Years Reunion

Tuesday, April 17

U.S. peacekeepers arrest suspected war criminal in Bosnia
Coping with language barrier is among goals of NATO's Swordfish exercise
"Peacekeeper Games" match 16 teams this weekend at Kosovo's Camp Bondsteel
Ansbach teen cited as 98th ASG's Outstanding Youth of the Year
Camp Zama sergeant honored by U.S. Army Band
Touring group uses mini-dramas to deal with real-life issues
Ground is broken for new elementary school at Camp Zama
Study of potential noise levels from new Henoko air station is called flawed

Monday, April 16

SFOR balking at Bosnian requests to remove Croats from weapons depots
Humvee-driving chaplain brings good cheer to troops in Kosovo
Japan OKs forced leasing of two tracts of land on Okinawa
31st Special Operations Squadron leaves humanitarian legacy behind

Sunday, April 15

Thousands welcome EP-3E crew home to Whidbey Island
EP-3E pilot: "We did it right ... no apology is necessary on our part."
Photo page: Whidbey Island awaits crew's arrival
Photo page: EP-3E crew is reunited with families as thousands cheer
Whidbey Island rolls out red carpet for crew members, families
Pilot's family ready to celebrate his safe return
Crew members briefed on expected media attention
Former Kosovo POW can relate to EP-3E crew's experience
Many of Marine Corps' best and brightest guard embassies and consulates
AAFES officials express doubts about planned Izmir base exchange move
Rejection of request for investigation upsets Catholic traditionalist in Belgium

Saturday, April 14

With crew safe in U.S., Rumsfeld blasts Chinese pilots' aggressive flying
EP-3E pilot's skillful landing of plane makes his hometown proud
Whidbey Island makes preparations to welcome EP-3E crew home
Hundreds on hand to cheer as crew lands in Hawaii
Guam treated released servicemembers to an "all-American meal"
Kadena squadron has followed detention, release of one of their own
Arms sales to Taiwan would likely prompt response from China's military
Powell visits Balkans, says U.S. will meet its NATO commitments
Americans shipping cars back from Europe get a break on cleaning requirements
Guam Chamber of Commerce says island is solidly pro-U.S. military
Iwakuni working to get rid of black widow spiders
Air Force offering incentives in effort to add recruiters
Recruiter Assistance program helps Air Force fill the gap
Marathoners from 80th ASG get breathtaking tour of Paris
Volunteers provide new playground for Stuttgart's Robinson Barracks

Friday, April 13

With crew back in U.S., focus shifts to fate of surveillance plane left in China
Medical checks, questioning on crash among items on EP-3E crew's Hawaii agenda
Kosovo firefight in which Russian was killed was second attack in three days
Croats say they control weapons storage sites in Bosnia, NATO denies it
For some in Bosnia, springtime means time to find, clear land mines
New Bavarian law banning fighting dogs takes effect Sunday
Yongsan Garrison recycling program helps cut down on landfill waste
High-tech, more traditional amusements among attractions at new Zama Youth Center

Thursday, April 12

Kosovo session trains multiethnic group in leadership skills
Soldiers at war games find high-tech advantage doesn't always save the day
Croat troops abandon posts at weapons sites, adding to tension in Bosnia
Consolidation of DODDS-Europe school districts is on schedule
Bill would eliminate taxation on reenlistment bonuses
Ship simulator gives bridge teams a safer, less expensive way to practice
Australian police ground two U.S. planes after woman's allegations against airmen
Yokota students' sculpture will honor U.S.-Japanese friendship
Okinawa excavation reveals 6,000-year-old pottery, other relics
Workers, shop owners in Izmir protest Turkey's economic conditions
U.S. will continue efforts to recover bodies from wreckage of Ehime Maru

Wednesday, April 11

Misawa F-16 pilots resume training, but Ripsaw Range is still closed
Saving lives or cleaning propellers, Guam team dives into its work
GAO denies protest over awarding of light armored vehicle contract
Pet owners should plan carefully for change of station
Okinawa animal shelter helps abandoned pets find new homes
High school musicians to gather at Camp Zama for Far East Honor Music Festival
Camp Humphreys master plan includes new shopping facilities, family housing
U.S. Air Forces Europe announces airmen of the year
Kosovo's farming industry struggling in spite of improvements since war

Tuesday, April 10

Historian Stephen Ambrose sets sights on telling the story of WWII in the Pacific
Japanese man recounts tale of horror from World War II battle for Okinawa
"Economy class syndrome" called a danger to passengers on long flights
"Safekids" program helps parents, kids avoid Internet's dangerous side
Experts say tax refund should be used to pay debts, create emergency fund, invest
Plan would consolidate school, exchange and commissary at Izmir, Turkey
Leads still scarce in mortar attack on Kosovo border town
AAFES to halt policy of requiring Social Security numbers on personal checks
Airfield at South Korea's Camp Humphreys getting a "plane wash"
Crisis over downing of U.S. plane heaven-sent for China's right wing

Monday, April 9

Weeklong strike at Rota is over, but Spanish workers to press for higher wages
U.N. effort to rid Kosovo of mines, unexploded ordnance to finish in December
DODDS boasts low rate of educators teaching outside their areas of expertise
Fuel spill specialist: Japanese fishermen given wrong material to use in F-16 cleanup
National City Bank of Indiana takes over operation of Community Bank branches
Marines on Okinawa hope to create a sense of community in base housing
Brief Letter from the Heart earns prize for third-grader at Sasebo
Construction frustration nearing an end for drivers at Yongsan Garrison
Sports: Mannheim sweeps in finals of the U.S. Forces basketball championships

Sunday, April 8

Misawa F-16s ordered grounded pending review of steps taken after recent crash
Seven Americans believed among dead in Vietnam crash of MIA search team's copter
Task Force Med Eagle commander has made her mark since days as POW in Iraq
Black soldiers' role, experiences in Korean War recounted in veteran's book
PACAF's top sergeant says informal recognition can help keep people in the service
Air Force Thunderbirds preparing for first Far East fall tour since 1994
USS Juneau sailor, sister to donate letters from ship's past
Elite Army helicopter unit will move to base near Taegu
Misawa's runway to be closed for repairs for six days in June
Ethnic Albanians in Kosovo town banking on KFOR while building future
U.S. soldier on patrol in Kosovo shoots Albanian man
New gates at Wiesbaden housing area anger city officials, motorists
Sports: Kaiserslautern, Ramstein to meet Mannheim teams for U.S. Forces hoop titles

Saturday, April 7

Reconnaissance plane veterans confident that EP-3 crew acted properly
Okinawans worry that crisis may usher in more U.S. military activity
Tricare hopes better health benefits will help military attract, keep personnel
Marines: Hydraulics problem, software glitch led to Osprey crash
Misawa mayor rejects Air Force letter saying F-16 operations would resume
No decision yet on how to handle Osan runway bird-killing case
American struggles to get Japan to recognize his Internet divorce
Locks of Love program a boost for kids suffering from medical hair loss
NCO-only exercise in South Korea gets trainers back to basics
Participants in NCO-only exercise had a surprise for their commander
Pentagon silent on reports of deal with Bulgaria for hosting of U.S. aircraft
Retired colonel inducted into OCS Hall of Fame at Würzburg ceremony
Tiger Day at Rota allows kids to see what parents' workday is like
Foot-and-mouth tests on sheep at Giessen, Germany prove negative
Sports: Friday's U.S. Forces basketball contests

Friday, April 6

Some members of Congress losing patience with China
EP-3 incident similar to 1968 forcing down of Yokota-bound plane by Soviets
Returning refugees hope new base camp in Bosnia will provide them with safety
Spanish workers' strike at Rota takes an ugly turn
Investigators say Aviano theft case must go to Justice Department
New hazardous material storage facility opens at Schweinfurt
Air Force says ocean is safe from fuel leaking from crashed Misawa F-16
Coast Guard sends patrol chopper to Guam to help stem tide of illegal aliens
Noted attorney arrives on Guam to Zhong Gong sect founder gain asylum
Students at Yokosuka school dedicate tree to teacher who died in car crash
Yongsan, Okinawa installations are Army Communities of Excellence finalists
Okinawa group offers support for parents who lose children at birth

Thursday, April 5

Standoff with China continues as U.S. offers regrets, but not apology
Veterans of 1968 Pueblo incident sympathize with plane's crew
U.S. regrets lack of notification on sub's visit to Sasebo
Misawa pilot ejects from F-16 before plane crashes into Pacific
NATO leader: Macedonians spoke too soon in denying responsibility for attack
Bulgaria expected to OK agreement opening its doors to NATO
31st Special Operations Squadron is inactivated at Osan
Guam delegate meets with Bush; immigration, education among topics discussed
Warfighter exercise at Grafenwöhr stressing computer simulation
Foot-and-mouth outbreak in Europe caused reshuffling of Warfighter plans
Tests still negative, but foot-and-mouth fears run high in Giessen area
Contract snag disrupting some custodial services at Aviano

Wednesday, April 4

U.S. officials meet with crew of surveillance plane on Chinese island
EP-3 veterans sound off about China incident on the Internet
Okinawa servicemembers discuss EP-3 situation
U.S. Navy says Japanese got 48 hours' notice of sub's visit to Sasebo
Puerto Rican troops proudly serve two flags in Kosovo
Boston Celtics' team doctor is on Task Force Falcon's bench now
Italian authorities stop AFN radio broadcasts over radiation worries
EUCOM meeting addresses threats to computer network
Air Force offering bonus to interest skilled personnel in re-enlistment
Some soldiers in South Korea will get boost in housing allowances
SHAPE marks 50th anniversary amid many changes, but same mission
Okinawa's Camp Foster filtering water after gas from base station leaks into stream
Camp Humphreys event puts focus on Month of the Military Child

Tuesday, April 3

F-15 pilots killed in Scotland crashes are honored at Lakenheath ceremony
Germany toughens drunk-driving penalties, starts fining for illegal cell-phone use
Spanish base workers begin weeklong strike at Naval Station Rota
39th Wing is big winner as Air Force Safety Awards are announced
Weapons found near scene of deadly shelling in Kosovo
Veteran of 1993 Somalia firefight stresses importance of support troops
Somalia experience taught Army NCO about realities of combat
JSDF on Okinawa must perform community service in atonement for alleged rape
"World Watchers" are in the spotlight following China incident

Monday, April 2

New criminal custody provisions highlight U.S.-South Korea SOFA revisions
Network of spouses sprang into action to help pilots' relatives after Scotland crashes
After 50 years, SHAPE still plays a vital role in NATO's mission
DODDS-Europe students show their talent in Odyssey of the Mind competition
Rally near Naval Station Rota concludes anti-NATO march
Teen accused of theft, vandalism is returned to Okinawa to face charges
Sports: Dye sparks Aviano past Ramstein in USAFE men's basketball finals
Sports: Mildenhall gets it right the second time, stops Aviano for USAFE women's title

Sunday, April 1

Central Command working to head off terrorism, but threat is always there
U.S., South Korea discussing payment of U.S. forces' stationing costs
North Korea's military "bigger, better, closer, deadlier," says Gen. Schwartz
In Kosovo, versatile "gun bunnies" do much more than manning artillery
Americans preparing for Spanish workers' strike in Rota, Spain
Revival of Enrichment Day a big hit with students in Darmstadt
Task Force Falcon troops detain 30 men, seize weapons
Corpsman accused of skimming cash from Kadena slot machines
Navy chief acquitted of child molestation charge
Sports: Aviano teams earn places in USAFE basketball finals


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