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The article presents commentary on various international and domestic U.S. politics as of the week of May 29, 1971. The economic conditions and policies of the country, particularly involving the housing and revenue markets, are discussed. Extensive commentary concerning the need to review the practices of the Federal Bureau of Investigation is provided. Senate votes in favor of maintaining troop strength in Europe and involvement in the North Atlantic Treaty Organization are analyzed.

Excerpts are presented from remarks made by U.S. Senator Patty Murray during floor debate on legislation regulating the deployment rotation of U.S. troops to and from Iraq.

Excerpts are presented from remarks made by U.S. Senator Chuck Hagel during floor debate on legislation regulating the deployment time of U.S. troops serving in Iraq.

The article presents excerpts of remarks by U.S. Senator John McCain during floor debate on legislation limiting the deployment time of U.S. armed forces serving in Iraq.

Excerpts are presented from remarks made by U.S. Senator John Warner during floor debate on legislation regulating the deployment rotation of U.S. troops serving in Iraq.

The author reflects on various reasons why he does not support the U.S. involvement Iraq War. A variety of aspects of the war are discussed, including the impact which a surge in troop levels has had and the number of Iraqi citizens which have been displaced because of the war. The author feels that the question for Congress should be what is the best way to end the U.S. occupation of Iraq.

A personal narrative is presented which explores the author's experience of being the leader in training new formed National Guard of Ukraine. Topics include the significant use of language knowledge among Army leaders on the effective foreign joint operations, the increase in organizational efficiency brought by direct communication, and the time-reduction it caused by removing translators.

The article reports on the "Battle of Brisbane," a riot occurring November 26, 1942 between American and Australian Armed Forces stationed in Brisbane, Queensland during World War II. Tensions between soldiers of the two countries had already been established based on issues such as rate of pay, access to luxuries, and racial attitudes. When U.S. Army Military Police stopped a group of Australian and American soldiers, violence ensued. The incident was downplayed in local papers because of censorship.

The article offers information on the advise-and-assist mission of the 3rd Infantry Division (3rd ID) of the U.S. Army in Mosul, Iraq. It states that the 3rd ID is deployed to assist the Iraqi army for the last phase of the Operation Iraqi Freedom. The mission of the 2nd brigade combat teams is to support the provincial reconstruction teams in the area. Moreover, the U.S. forces aim to set the Iraqi forces to have the capacity to deal with threats coming from both inside and outside the country.

The article discusses the history of United States Air Force traditions and administrative policies regarding the length of service required for combat crew personnel, focusing particularly on the Vietnam War. The author presents an overview of rules regarding the length of combat service, either as a specific period of time or a certain number of combat missions, from World War II to the Vietnam War. Other subjects include descriptions of Air Force celebrations for airmen who reached the end of their combat tours, military decorations designed to commemorate combat service, and issues regarding combat flights over Laos during the Vietnam War.

The article offers information on the plan of U.S. President Barack Obama to move 30,000 American troops to Afghanistan then a full withdrawal on July 2012. The author discusses Obama's strategic plan to end the country's eight-year war with Afghanistan. He also discusses Obama's demand to Afghan government to train its own military to fight the Taliban forces.

The article explores the intervention of the U.S. in African and foreign policy devoted to security management and economic assistance. The author reflects on humanitarian crises and conflicts in regions such as Sudan and the Democratic Republic of Congo. Emphasis is given to the synchronization of U.S. Army activity in Africa conducting sustained security engagement with African forces and providing relief and assistance to a variety of crises.

The article discusses the functions and accomplishments of the U.S. Army Europe (USAREUR) contingency. Functions of the USAREUR includes increasing interoperability and capabilities of allies and coalition partners such as the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO). The USAREUR also hopes to remain a valuable force provider as regional conflicts such as that between the Russian federation and the Republic of Georgia threaten stability in the European region.

The article describes a United States military project known as Africa Command, designed primarily to combat Islamic terrorism and prevent it from spreading across the African continent. The general structure of this group, its bases and some examples of operations it has carried out are described. Difficulties Africa Command has encountered involving multiple lines of authority and conflicting agendas are also noted.

The author focuses on tactical adjustments he believes are needed in Iraq for the United States to achieve its objectives in the region. The author discusses the Iraqi police, and claims stability will only be achieved if the U.S. changes the way it works with the Iraqi military and police. Incidents of violence and intimidation of police forces by insurgents are detailed, including the murder of the deputy police chief in Fallujah at the hands of extremists.

Excerpts are presented from remarks made by U.S. Senator Barbara Mikulski during floor debate on legislation regulating the deployment rotation of U.S. troops to Iraq.

Excerpts are presented from remarks made by U.S. Senator Joseph Lieberman during floor debate on legislation regulating the deployment rotation of U.S. troops to and from Iraq.

Excerpts are presented from remarks made by U.S. Senator Jon Kyl during floor debate on legislation regulating the deployment rotation of U.S. troops to and from Iraq.

An excerpt is presented from remarks made by U.S. Senator Jim Webb during floor debate on legislation limiting deployment time of U.S. troops serving In Iraq.

Excerpts are presented from remarks made by U.S. Senator Barack Obama during floor debate on legislation regulating deployment rotation of U.S. troops to Iraq.

Excerpts are presented from remarks made by U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham during floor debate on legislation affecting deployment time of U.S. troops serving in Iraq.

The article reprints three announcements by U.S. Secretary of Defense Robert Gates on the deployment policy for U.S. military personnel serving in Iraq issued on April 11-12, 2007.

The article presents an exploration into the current military conditions in Iraq after the latest increase in U.S. presence by the armed forces. The author presents comments by members of an Army troupe stationed in At Taji, a village north of Baghdad. The various opinions are given concerning the military readiness of the Iraq Army and police forces and the need for gaining trust of the local population.

Presents the recollection of a United States Navy Seabee who landed on Omaha Beach on the Normandy Coast of France on June 6, 1944. The author's age at the time of the mission; Description of the landing and the author's injury; Gratitude toward a British Salvation Army worker.

The article offers news briefs related to U.S. military operations in foreign countries. Army leaders including Major General Michael T. Flynn, General Stanley A. McChrystal, and General David H. Petraeus calls for changes on how the intelligence is gathered in Afghanistan. The U.S. Forces-Iraq (USF-I) headquarters stood up at Camp Victory in Baghdad, Iraq on January 1, 2010. The Republic of Korea will take the operational control of U.S. Forces Korea on April 17, 2012.

The author reflects on the capabilities and roles of the U.S. Pacific Command (USPACOM). He argues that the command actively carries out military-to-military activities and supports the development of new strategic partnerships. He believes that leveraging healthy alliances, economic strength and diversity will enable the command to ensure prosperity among Asia-Pacific community members. He contends that USPACOM cooperates with other U.S. government agencies to maintain regional security.

The article presents the legislative history of the amendment offered to the 2007 Defense Authorization Bill by Senators Jim Webb and Chuck Hagel that would restrict U.S. troops to one-year tours of duty in Iraq before redeployment. A July 12, 2007 cloture vote on the amendment was 56-44, four short of the votes needed to end the filibuster by Republicans. The amendment was reintroduced in September, and again failed to get the needed 60 votes.

The article presents an excerpt from a letter by U.S. Secretary of Defense Robert Gates to Senator Lindsey Graham giving Gates' views on the troop deployment legislation proposed by Senator Jim Webb.

The article looks at the plans for military withdrawal of U.S. troops from Iraq. The presence of the U.S. military in Iraq both guarantees and undermines Iraq's security. The U.S. troops in Iraq exacerbate the insurgency while also controlling it. Scaling down the number of troops in Iraq could show Iraqis that the U.S. does is not intent on an indefinite occupation.

Presents a description of United States Supreme Commander Dwight Eisenhower's decision to launch the invasion of France in June 1944. Previous postponement of the invasion because of weather; Preparation of a press release in case of disaster.

Presents the recollections of a major on United States General George S. Patton's Third Army staff at Knutsford, England, in 1944. Patton's appearance and reputation; Reasons he offered for fighting the Nazis.

Presents a brief excerpt from an address to United States troops in France, seven weeks after Armistice Day. American regret; Home support for the war effort in France.

Presents the recollections of an American veteran, one of four brothers who served in France during World War I. The brothers' enlistment for the war; Letter from his future wife; Death of a friend near Verdun; Parading in Boston, Massachusetts after the war.

Presents the recollections of an American veteran who saw action under General John Pershing in Mexico before being sent to France in 1917. Pershing's remarks to a group that had been searching for Pancho Villa; The voyage to France and recollections of war at sea.

Presents the recollections of an American veteran of World War I. Family response to enlistment; Arrival in France and transfer to the medical corps; Experiences as a medic; Physical effects.

Reports on the United States Air Force's preparations for a potential armed conflict with North Korea. Increase of training pace of pilots based in South Korea; Challenges stemming from high-altitude turbulence and strong side winds; Creation ofthe Expeditionary Aerospace Force.

The article discusses the U.S. Marine Corps Reserve's works in Djibouti. The Marine Reservists of the 6th Provisional Security Company guard the entry points of a former French Foreign Legion outpost in Djibouti. They also provide port security for U.S. ships surrounding the Horn of Africa. The reservists also built a library for an elementary school in Douda.