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Air Force Global Strike Command officials assume B-52, B-2 mission

By SOF Editor on Mon, 02/01/2010 - 11:15am
BARKSDALE AIR FORCE BASE, La. (AFNS) -- Air Force Global Strike Command officials here assumed responsibility for the Air Force's nuclear-capable bomber force Feb. 1. This action completes the step-by-step transfer of all Air Force long-range, nuclear-capable assets to the Air Force's newest major command. The nation's intercontinental ballistic missile force became part of Air Force Global Strike Command on Dec.

Bataan Medical Delivers Earthquake Miracle

By SOF Editor on Mon, 02/01/2010 - 11:07am
The medical professionals aboard the multipurpose amphibious assault ship USS Bataan (LHD 5) successfully delivered 8 lb. 3 oz. Theo Joe, a baby boy, at approximately 4:40 p.m., Jan.

Lt. Col. Lee Archer, Tuskegee Airman, passes

By SOF Editor on Mon, 02/01/2010 - 10:57am
Lt. Col. Lee Archer, a World War II fighter pilot with the Tuskegee Airmen, died Jan. 27 at the age of 90. He died of coronary complications at New York Hospital in New York City. Colonel Archer entered the Army in November 1941 and received training as a telegrapher and field network-communications specialist.

Page Nine No. 77 -- Million Gun March

By SOF Editor on Sun, 01/31/2010 - 8:06pm
PAGE NINE The Uninvited Ombudsman Report, No. 77 by Alan Korwin, Jan. 31, 2010 --Trouble reading this email?

Fear and hostility toward open carry in Olympia

By SOF Editor on Fri, 01/29/2010 - 3:21pm
Fear and loathing (of guns) by an anti-gunner in Olympia (Or, "how I learned to love the openly-carried Colt")

Thai Army's Show of Force Seen as Warning to Supporters of Former PM

By SOF Editor on Fri, 01/29/2010 - 11:35am
Political tensions are again on the rise in Thailand as the date for a court verdict concerning former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra nears.  Rumors of a military coup continue to sweep the country, despite denials by senior commanders. Several gatherings of military leaders in recent days have added to political tensions in Thailand. Political analysts here say the army appears concerned about possible violence ahead of a court verdict involving former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra. Over recent days, Bangkok news media have been flooded with speculation of a possible coup.

Guinea's Military Leader Wants Army to Support Transitional Government

By SOF Editor on Fri, 01/29/2010 - 11:32am
Guinea's acting military leader is calling on soldiers to support the country's new transitional government which is meant to organize elections in June. After more than one year of military rule in Guinea, General Sekouba Konate says it is time the army return to its proper function and support civilians working toward new elections. General Konate says the army's mission is to defend the territorial integrity of the nation, to safeguard democracy, and to protect the people. General Konate took power in December when military leader Captain Moussa Dadis Camara was shot by the former

Yanukovich Seen as Front-Runner in Ukraine Presidential Election

By SOF Editor on Fri, 01/29/2010 - 11:27am
Former Ukrainian Prime Minister Viktor Yanukovich faces current Prime Minister Yulia Tymoshenko in a presidential runoff February 7.  Mr. Yanukovich, who lost the last presidential elections in 2004, but is now seen as the front-runner. He is the leader of the powerful "Party of Regions" in the Ukrainian parliament. University of Toronto Ukrainian expert Frank Sysyn says the party is composed of various business interests in the south and east of Ukraine.

ANA Leads Fight in Lashkar Gah, ISAF Supporting

By SOF Editor on Fri, 01/29/2010 - 11:23am
ANSF forces reacted quickly to contain an insurgent attack on the Afghan National Army's Sharwali Barracks, located on the western edge of Lashkar Gah this morning and are currently in the process of providing additional troops. According to initial reports, the small arms fire attack was primarily from an unoccupied four story building to the south of the barracks.