THE AMERICAN SOLDIER

Tuesday October 4, 2005

The Centerpiece of our Army, the American Soldier embodies all our country has to offer. Steeped in a rich Army heritage and tradition, and embracing the Warrior Ethos, today's Soldiers are the finest trained, best-equipped, and most adaptive in history.
A Warrior first, today's Soldier is also a leader, diplomat, manager, and life-long learner. Every day, our Soldiers answer the Call to Duty to protect and serve a grateful nation.

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NEWS ABOUT THE ARMY

SecArmy opens AUSA with thoughts on future (ARNEWS)
73 Soldiers defied orders to appear for wartime duty (USAT | EB)
Army changes standards for recruitment in light of low numbers (LAT/EB)
New bonuses for recruiting reviewed (USAT/EB)
Low recruitment numbers keeps plans at bay (WP | EB)
Army attempts to deal with 'stop loss' situation (WP)
Security precaution lengthens Army 'Ten Miler' (ARNEWS)
Two Army drivers in victory lane this weekend (ARNEWS)
Recruiting goal means there's no way to cut back on stop-loss (Army Times)

WAR ON TERROR NEWS

Iraqi Security Forces have suffered twice the battlefield deaths of American troops (WT | EB)
Iraqi oil minister escapes harm in attack on convoy (USAT/EB)
U.S. troops launch new offensive in western Iraq (USAT)
First serious combat with insurgents in Afghanistan since elections (NYT | EB)
Khalilzad leading drive for major changes in Iraqi charter (WP | EB)

OF INTEREST

Closure of dozens of schools on military bases causes stir (RTD/EB)
Final stages of revising regulations for new personnel system (GE/EB)
Civil defense drill in Rome causes chaos (MSNBC)
Afghan vote count nearly complete, results Oct. 22 (AJC)
Army picks top enlisted soldier and NCO (Army Times)

WORLD VIEW

U.S Marines launch offensive against al-Qaeda fighters (BBC News | story)
Arab League Secretary-General Amr Mussa to travel to Iraq (Aljazeera | story)
U.S. Marines launch biggest offensive so far this year (Swissinfo | story)
Advance Passenger Information System annoys passengers (The New Zealand Herald | story)
Charges against US soldiers dismissed at higher rate (Khaleej Times | story)
Widening hunt for masterminds of suicide bombs (Reuters | story)

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SENIOR LEADERS ARE SAYING

Those who volunteer and answer the Call to Duty are willing to give more than they take. They are driven, I believe, by love of country, a devotion to duty, and a willingness to sacrifice everything so others might live in peace and freedom.
Dr. Francis J. Harvey
Secretary of the United States Army

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