1.Philippine judge says Marines' trial over by Dec (Reuters via Yahoo! Asia News) MANILA (Reuters) - A Philippine court said on Friday the trial of four U.S. Marines accused of raping a Filipino woman last year would be over before December, beating a one-year deadline from the filing of the case to the verdict.2.Roundup: Trial of rape case involving U.S. marines in Philippines comes into impasse (People's Daily) The lingering trial of four U.S. marines accused of raping a Filipina woman in November 2005 came into an impasse this week as the complainant asked for a change of government-appointed prosecutors in the case, accusing them of not doing their job well.3.‘We’ll fight to the end’ (INQ7.net) THE Filipino woman accusing four US Marines of rape stood firm yesterday against any settlement of the case and wondered whether the government was “really interested in getting justice” for her.4.Closure for local Marine family (WHEC-TV-10) 39 years after a young man from Chili went missing in action in Vietnam, his family finally has closure. Last week, the United States Marine Corps officially identified the remains of Private James Widener.5.First KC-130T Delivered To Marines (The Aero-News Network) Lockheed Martin hosted a ceremony last week to mark the delivery of the first upgraded KC-130T aerial refueling aircraft to the United States Marine Corps at its Donaldson Site Operations facility in Greenville, SC.6.--'Salute To Americas Heroes 2' Benefit Card -- (Boxing Times) Former World Boxing Council light flyweight champion Eric Ortiz of Mexico City and highly regarded, young, undefeated heavyweight Shawn "The Sioux Warrior" Hawk of Los Angeles headline "Salute to America's Heroes 2," a benefit card at United States Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton (Calif.) presented by the Sycuan Band of the Kumeyaay Nation Sept. 29.7.SYCUAN RINGSIDE PROMOTIONS HOLDS A 'SALUTE TO AMERICA'S HEROES 2' BENEFIT CARD SEPTEMBER 29 AT CAMP PENDLETON (Bragging Rights Corner) Former World Boxing Council light flyweight champion Eric Ortiz of Mexico City and highly regarded, young, undefeated heavyweight Shawn “The Sioux Warrior” Hawk of Los Angeles headline “Salute to America’s Heroes 2,” a benefit card at United States Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton (Calif.) presented by the Sycuan Band of the Kumeyaay Nation Sept. 29.8.Residents shine for a Day of Caring (Centre Daily Times) It's that time of year again. The Centre County United Way Day of Caring will be 13 years old Oct. 5. This annual explosion of activity of eager volunteers working at projects throughout the county has grown continuously since its inception.9.WAR & TERROR DIGEST: 3 Marines to face murder charges (The Charlotte Observer) Three Marines from Camp Pendleton will face courts-martial on murder charges in the death of an Iraqi man in the town of Hamdania, the Marine Corps said Monday.10.President Bush Pays 4TH CAG Marines and Sailors an Honorable Visit on The Night They Deploy to Iraq (DCMilitary.com) NAVAL DISTRICT WASHINGTON, Washington D.C. – Marines and sailors of the 4th Civil Affairs Group (CAG) were surprised by a visit from President Bush on Andrews Air Force Base, Maryland the night of their deployment to Iraq.11.Foreign-born sailors, Marines take oath, now serve as U.S. citizens (Stars and Stripes) YOKOSUKA NAVAL BASE, Japan — Then Son never had a passport before — tough stuff for a guy inclined to travel.12.Young Marines learning to fight smarter and listen to local Iraqis (Stars and Stripes) HABBANIYAH, Iraq — Winning the peace in his part of Anbar province is a lot like winning the sheriff’s election in his home state of North Carolina, says U.S. Marine Sgt. Kent Hedgepeth.13.News source for the Texas Hill Country (Fredericksburg Standard Radio Post) Flag ceremonies at City Hall and at Fredericksburg Independent School District campuses Monday morning at 7:46 a.m. marked the fifth anniversary of the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks on the United States in 2001.14.US marines deny losing Iraq's biggest province (Guardian Unlimited) The most senior US marine commander in Iraq has been forced to downplay a secret intelligence report which asserted that the United States had "lost" Anbar province, the main heartland of Sunni resistance to the US occupation.15.Rape trial of marines to end by December (Gulf Times) MANILA: A Philippine court said yesterday the trial of four US Marines accused of raping a Filipino woman last year would be over before December, beating a one-year deadline from the filing of the case to the verdict.16.Iraqis agree to debate bill creating autonomous states (International Herald Tribune) The legislation could allow Shiites in the south to form semi-independent regions, like Kurdistan in the north. Left, a bomb outside a Christian church in Baghdad killed one and wounded a dozen Sunday. Julet Benjamin, pictured, said: "What is their crime?"17.Santa Ana College's Tom Eaton eyes a California CC title after serving in United States Marine Corps (InterMat) A talk with Santa Ana College wrestler Tom Eaton sounds like a talk with a wrestling coach when he descibes his old job. Proper positioning, knowing how to take a solid shot, learning the basics and then doing them.18.Marines to be tried for murder in Iraq case (Independent Online) Three United States Marines are set to go on trial on murder charges in connection with the April shooting death of an Iraqi man in Hamdania, according to American military officials.19.Iraqis to Debate Bill on Creating Autonomous States (Kurdish Media) BAGHDAD - Iraqi political leaders agreed on Sunday to postpone until at least 2008 any effort to carve up the country into powerful autonomous states, easing concerns that Shiites would move quickly to split off into one large confederation in southern Iraq.20.Marines Engage Airport Authority as November Vote Approaches (La Prensa San Diego) They walked into the auditorium of Clairemont High School on a warm September 7 evening, looking ramrod straight and exuding the sort of quiet confidence Americans celebrate when they think of the United States Marine Corps.21.Man Held on Charge of Deserting Marines in '66 (Los Angeles Times) A 63-year-old man was arrested Friday on a charge of deserting from the Marine Corps in 1966, officials said.22.Ortega's return upsets U.S. (MSNBC) The United States hoped it had seen the last of Daniel Ortega, a Cold War foe who led Nicaragua’s Sandinista revolution, when he was voted out of power in 1990 after a brutal war against U.S.-backed rebels. But he refused to fade away and is back again, crisscrossing Nicaragua’s rice-growing lowlands, dense jungles and tropical hills as its presidential election front-runner. 23.Iraqi Parties Agree to Debate Federalism Bill (New York Times) The fight over the legislation is at the heart of the critical and divisive debate over whether Iraq should be broken into autonomous states.24.Iraqis to Debate Bill on Creating Autonomous States (New York Times) The legislation could allow Shiites in the south to form semi-independent regions, like Kurdistan in the north.25.The March to War: Iran Preparing for US Air Attacks (Payvand Iran News) Iran is bracing itself for an expected American-led aerial campaign. The latter is in the advanced stages of military planning. If there were to be war between the United States and Iran, the aerial campaign would unleash fierce combat. It will be fully interactive on multiple fronts. It will be a difficult battle that will see active movement in the air from both sides. -Mahdi Darius Nazemroaya26.US to beef up hunt for Abu-JI terrorists (Philstar.com) HONOLULU — The United States is increasing its support for the ongoing military offensive in Sulu against the Abu Sayyaf and Jemaah Islamiyah to hasten the capture of Abu Sayyaf chief Khadaffy Janjalani and Umar Patek and Dulmatin of JI, Defense Secretary Avelino Cruz said here yesterday.27.Venezuela Anticipates American Opposition (Scoop.co.nz) During an address to the United Nations General Assembly, President Hugo Chávez Frías of Venezuela announced his country’s bid for a non-permanent seat on the Security Council and predicted strong opposition from the United States.28.America's Migrant Army (Strategy Page) September 23, 2006: In the last four years, 65,000 recent immigrants to the United States have joined the armed forces and become eligible for citizenship under new, fast-track, rules. Some 40 percent have already received their citizenship.29.US army’s kill-kill ethos under fire (Times Online) THE American army should scrap the Warrior Ethos, a martial creed that urges soldiers to demonstrate their fighting spirit by destroying the enemies of the United States at close quarter rather than winning the trust of local populations, according to senior US officers and counter-insurgency experts.30.SKorea, US finalise plan for new military alliance: ministry (TODAYonline) US marines landing during a joint US-South Korea military exercise in Taean. South Korea and the United States have agreed on a programme to reshape their military alliance and give Seoul a bigger role in defending against any North Korean attack31.US Marine says ‘Nicole’ a ‘professional’ (The Daily Tribune) One of the United States Marines accused of raping a Filipina last year in Subic, Olongapo City, yesterday said he does not believe the complainant’s claim that she was raped by Lance Cpl. Daniel Smith, even describing the victim as “a professional prying on the vulnerability” of the accused.32.Absurd, says Malacañang of Joc-Joc-Nicole exchange deal (The Daily Tribune) Malacañang yesterday said the Philippines’ supposedly long-tested ties with the United States rule out any so-called exchange deals between the two countries even as it denied alle-gations that a tradeoff had been made between them over the case of former Agriculture Undersecretary Jocelyn “Joc-Joc” Bolante and that of four US Marines accused of raping a 22-year-old Filipino woman.33.Trish's Fiancé, Lilian Garcia, Edge, & Lots More Inside (The Wrestling News Page) The official website of the United States Marine Corp at USMC.MIL has a story up regarding The 1st Marine Corps District doing the color guard on RAW this past Monday on 9/11 at Madison Square Garden. "It was and absolute adrenaline rush.34.Chavez sees Bush as 'devil' (USA Today) Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez took his verbal battle with the United States to the floor of the U.N. General Assembly on Wednesday, calling President Bush "the devil." "The devil came here yesterday," Chavez said. "He came here talking as if he were the owner of the world."35.Combat engineer keeps up with peers despite age (United States Marines) CAMP TAQADDUM, Iraq (Sep. 20, 2006) -- Marines come from all over the United States to serve their country. They come from small towns, cities and suburbs. All of these men have backgrounds and stories, but of the 178,000 “Leathernecks”, there are those who join at an older age and are proud of it.36.Combat engineer keeps up with peers despite age (United States Marines) CAMP TAQADDUM, Iraq (Sep. 20, 2006) -- Marines come from all over the United States to serve their country. They come from small towns, cities and suburbs. All of these men have backgrounds and stories, but of the 178,000 “Leathernecks”, there are those who join at an older age and are proud of it.37.National Pow/Mia Recognition Day, 2006 by the President of the United States of America a Proclamation (White House News) As a Nation, we look to our service men and women as examples of courage and sacrifice. When our country and the world have needed brave Americans to advance the cause of freedom, our men and women in uniform have proudly stepped forward and selflessly endured hardships to defend liberty. We are grateful to all who have served, and on National POW/MIA Recognition Day, we give special honor to the
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