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Sat Jan 26, 2013 7:18 am (PST) . Posted by:
"Rick Rozoff" rwrozoff
http://english.ruvr.ru/2013_01
Voice of Russia
January 26, 2013
Russia should come up with integral theory of fighting in new-type armed conflicts – Chief of General Staff
Russian military scientists should come up with an integral theory of fighting in new-type armed conflicts, said the Chief of the Russian General Staff, Valery Gerasimov, when addressing an annual General meeting of the Academy of military sciences.
According to him, a trend has emerged recently towards the blurring of distinction between the state of war and the state of peace.
Wars are no longer declared, while those that have broken out are following an unusual scenario.
The Chief of the General Staff cited colour revolutions as showing that even a relatively secure state may fall victim to a foreign invasion and plunge into chaos.
Voice of Russia, TASS
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Voice of Russia
January 26, 2013
Russia should come up with integral theory of fighting in new-type armed conflicts – Chief of General Staff
Russian military scientists should come up with an integral theory of fighting in new-type armed conflicts, said the Chief of the Russian General Staff, Valery Gerasimov, when addressing an annual General meeting of the Academy of military sciences.
According to him, a trend has emerged recently towards the blurring of distinction between the state of war and the state of peace.
Wars are no longer declared, while those that have broken out are following an unusual scenario.
The Chief of the General Staff cited colour revolutions as showing that even a relatively secure state may fall victim to a foreign invasion and plunge into chaos.
Voice of Russia, TASS
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Sat Jan 26, 2013 7:18 am (PST) . Posted by:
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U.S. Air Forces in Europe
January 25, 2013
U.S. planes deliver French troops to Mali
By Staff Sgt. Nathanael Callon
USAFE - AFAFRICA Public Affairs
ISTRES, France: The U.S. Air Force delivered on its promise to Paris by delivering French troops via airlift to Bamako, Mali, Jan. 21.
The first C-17 Globemaster III from Dover Air Force Base, Del., took off from here and landed in Bamako Monday afternoon and delivered more than 80,000 pounds of equipment and dozens of French soldiers.
France deployed its armed forces to the African country on Jan. 11, and requested assistance from other countries to transport armored regiments and troops...
In response to requested logistical support from the French, the U.S. deployed Airmen from the 621st Contingency Response Wing from Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, N.J., and multiple C-17 aircrews to the southern town of Istres, France, where there is a French air base.
The 621st has a unique capability, in that they are able to deploy, open an airfield, and establish, sustain and manage air mobility operations from that area. In this case, the planners are here to coordinate air support for the French military movements and load the U.S. Air Force cargo aircraft.
U.S. Air Force Maj. David Gaulin, a contingency response element commander from the 621st, was one of the first on the ground to assess the airfield and determine requirements for operating out of Istres.
"We were able to show up here, set up communications with the United States and provided an initial assessment of what capabilities the French had and what capabilities we could bring to the operation within an hour of landing," said Gaulin.
Since beginning the air transportation missions from France to Bamako, the French and American military work closely together to prepare and load equipment on the C-17s.
The cargo and equipment is prepared by the French and then the load plans are given to the U.S. aircraft commander for review, said French air force Maj. Eric Chabaud, who is the chief of aircraft services in Istres.
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The Airmen here will continue to support the French in the upcoming days, and continue to rely on the partnership that exists between France and the U.S.
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U.S. Air Forces in Europe
January 25, 2013
U.S. planes deliver French troops to Mali
By Staff Sgt. Nathanael Callon
USAFE - AFAFRICA Public Affairs
ISTRES, France: The U.S. Air Force delivered on its promise to Paris by delivering French troops via airlift to Bamako, Mali, Jan. 21.
The first C-17 Globemaster III from Dover Air Force Base, Del., took off from here and landed in Bamako Monday afternoon and delivered more than 80,000 pounds of equipment and dozens of French soldiers.
France deployed its armed forces to the African country on Jan. 11, and requested assistance from other countries to transport armored regiments and troops...
In response to requested logistical support from the French, the U.S. deployed Airmen from the 621st Contingency Response Wing from Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, N.J., and multiple C-17 aircrews to the southern town of Istres, France, where there is a French air base.
The 621st has a unique capability, in that they are able to deploy, open an airfield, and establish, sustain and manage air mobility operations from that area. In this case, the planners are here to coordinate air support for the French military movements and load the U.S. Air Force cargo aircraft.
U.S. Air Force Maj. David Gaulin, a contingency response element commander from the 621st, was one of the first on the ground to assess the airfield and determine requirements for operating out of Istres.
"We were able to show up here, set up communications with the United States and provided an initial assessment of what capabilities the French had and what capabilities we could bring to the operation within an hour of landing," said Gaulin.
Since beginning the air transportation missions from France to Bamako, the French and American military work closely together to prepare and load equipment on the C-17s.
The cargo and equipment is prepared by the French and then the load plans are given to the U.S. aircraft commander for review, said French air force Maj. Eric Chabaud, who is the chief of aircraft services in Istres.
...
The Airmen here will continue to support the French in the upcoming days, and continue to rely on the partnership that exists between France and the U.S.
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Sat Jan 26, 2013 7:42 am (PST) . Posted by:
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Xinhua News Agency
January 26, 2013
U.S., French leaders pledge expanded counter-terrorism in North Africa
[Repeated, near ritualistic expressions like "terroristically terroristic terrorists" and such like have been excised.]
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The Obama administration sent some 100 military trainers last week to Niger, Nigeria, Burkina Faso, Senegal, Togo and Ghana - the nations that are poised to send their troops to Mali.
The U.S. military has begun airlifting French troops and equipment into Mali...
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WASHINGTON: U.S. President Barack Obama and his French counterpart Francois Hollande pledged on Friday to expand efforts in fighting...in North Africa.
In their phone conversation, the two leaders discussed shared security concerns including Mali, Algeria, Libya and Syria, the White House said.
"President Obama and President Hollande condemned last week's...act in Algeria and affirmed their mutual commitment...more broadly in North Africa," the White House said in a statement.
...
Algerian troops launched a three-day rescue operation starting the next day. According to Algerian officials, a total of 37 hostages, including a French citizen, were killed during the operation and seven others are still missing.
On Mali, Obama expressed his support for France's involvement in combating...
"The two leaders emphasized the need to rapidly establish the African-led International Support Mission in Mali," the White House said.
The Obama administration sent some 100 military trainers last week to Niger, Nigeria, Burkina Faso, Senegal, Togo and Ghana - the nations that are poised to send their troops to Mali.
The U.S. military has begun airlifting French troops and equipment into Mali, as Washington is pushing as well for the restoration of a civilian government in the African nation following a coup in March last year. [The coup was led by a U.S.-trained officer]
On Libya, Obama and Hollande noted the importance of "sustained assistance" to the country as it is working to build effective security sector institutions.
They voiced "strong concern" about the humanitarian crisis affecting not just Syria but also neighboring countries, pledging anew to help achieve a political transition in the Arab country in the absence of President Bashar al-Assad, the White House said.
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Xinhua News Agency
January 26, 2013
U.S., French leaders pledge expanded counter-terrorism in North Africa
[Repeated, near ritualistic expressions like "terroristically terroristic terrorists" and such like have been excised.]
====
The Obama administration sent some 100 military trainers last week to Niger, Nigeria, Burkina Faso, Senegal, Togo and Ghana - the nations that are poised to send their troops to Mali.
The U.S. military has begun airlifting French troops and equipment into Mali...
====
WASHINGTON: U.S. President Barack Obama and his French counterpart Francois Hollande pledged on Friday to expand efforts in fighting...in North Africa.
In their phone conversation, the two leaders discussed shared security concerns including Mali, Algeria, Libya and Syria, the White House said.
"President Obama and President Hollande condemned last week's...act in Algeria and affirmed their mutual commitment...more broadly in North Africa," the White House said in a statement.
...
Algerian troops launched a three-day rescue operation starting the next day. According to Algerian officials, a total of 37 hostages, including a French citizen, were killed during the operation and seven others are still missing.
On Mali, Obama expressed his support for France's involvement in combating...
"The two leaders emphasized the need to rapidly establish the African-led International Support Mission in Mali," the White House said.
The Obama administration sent some 100 military trainers last week to Niger, Nigeria, Burkina Faso, Senegal, Togo and Ghana - the nations that are poised to send their troops to Mali.
The U.S. military has begun airlifting French troops and equipment into Mali, as Washington is pushing as well for the restoration of a civilian government in the African nation following a coup in March last year. [The coup was led by a U.S.-trained officer]
On Libya, Obama and Hollande noted the importance of "sustained assistance" to the country as it is working to build effective security sector institutions.
They voiced "strong concern" about the humanitarian crisis affecting not just Syria but also neighboring countries, pledging anew to help achieve a political transition in the Arab country in the absence of President Bashar al-Assad, the White House said.
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Sat Jan 26, 2013 7:43 am (PST) . Posted by:
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http://www.aco.nato.int/first-
North Atlantic Treaty Organization
Allied Command Operations
January 26, 2013
FIRST NATO PATRIOT BATTERY OPERATIONAL
MONS, Belgium: The first of six Patriot missile batteries deploying to Turkey was declared operational and placed under the command and control of NATO on Saturday, 26 January.
The battery, provided by the Netherlands...
"NATO Allies asked us to augment Turkey's air defence capabilities in December, and we are delivering operational forces in January," said Admiral James Stavridis, NATO's Supreme Allied Commander Europe. Thanks to the hard work of the nations providing Patriot systems, the expertise of communications specialists from six NATO nations, and the diligent planning of multinational military staff at Air Command Ramstein in Germany and at SHAPE Headquarters in Belgium, we have established this defensive capability promptly, Admiral Stavridis added.
Allies have committed to a total of six Patriot batteries...The other five batteries are expected to be in place and operational in the coming days.
In response to Turkey's request, NATO Foreign Ministers decided on 4 December 2012 that NATO would "augment Turkey's air defence capabilities...”
"This is a clear demonstration of the agility and flexibility of NATO forces and of our willingness to defend Allies who face threats in an unstable world," said Admiral Stavridis.
Patriot systems will be deployed to...the Turkish cities of Kahramanmaras, Adana, and Gaziantep...
North Atlantic Treaty Organization
Allied Command Operations
January 26, 2013
FIRST NATO PATRIOT BATTERY OPERATIONAL
MONS, Belgium: The first of six Patriot missile batteries deploying to Turkey was declared operational and placed under the command and control of NATO on Saturday, 26 January.
The battery, provided by the Netherlands...
"NATO Allies asked us to augment Turkey's air defence capabilities in December, and we are delivering operational forces in January," said Admiral James Stavridis, NATO's Supreme Allied Commander Europe. Thanks to the hard work of the nations providing Patriot systems, the expertise of communications specialists from six NATO nations, and the diligent planning of multinational military staff at Air Command Ramstein in Germany and at SHAPE Headquarters in Belgium, we have established this defensive capability promptly, Admiral Stavridis added.
Allies have committed to a total of six Patriot batteries...The other five batteries are expected to be in place and operational in the coming days.
In response to Turkey's request, NATO Foreign Ministers decided on 4 December 2012 that NATO would "augment Turkey's air defence capabilities...”
"This is a clear demonstration of the agility and flexibility of NATO forces and of our willingness to defend Allies who face threats in an unstable world," said Admiral Stavridis.
Patriot systems will be deployed to...the Turkish cities of Kahramanmaras, Adana, and Gaziantep...
