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October 4, 2012

News for Reservists

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NATO's Afghan withdrawal plans haven't changed, Pentagon says
NATO isn't considering withdrawing its forces earlier than planned from Afghanistan, as was suggested recently by NATO Secretary-General Anders Fogh Rasmussen, officials say. "My understanding [is] that the secretary-general is, in fact, committed to the timeline that we're all working toward and that there is absolutely no daylight between us and the secretary general on the Lisbon strategy," said Pentagon press secretary George Little. The Hill/DEFCON Hill blog (10/3) , United Press International (10/3)

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In the Pentagon

U.S. preparing counterterrorism operations in Libya
Suspects associated with the attack on the American consulate in Libya are being investigated in preparation for possible drone strikes or special operations raids in the region, officials say. The Libyan government has opposed U.S. forces entering the country to hunt down militants. "That would infringe on sovereignty and we will refuse," said Libyan Prime Minister Mustafa Abu Shagur. The New York Times (tiered subscription model) (10/2)

On the Hill

McCain plans to block funding for sequestration layoff costs
Sen. John McCain, R-Ariz., has joined the brewing conflict between Republicans in Congress and the White House regarding government guidance for defense contractors and WARN Act compliance. The guidance stated that companies that would face layoffs due to sequestration would not have to comply with the WARN Act, which requires written notice to affected workers 60 days in advance of mass layoffs. McCain has announced his intent to block any efforts to use taxpayer money toward any reimbursement expenses. Defense News (10/3)

Service Section News

Minn. guardsmen honored for Iraq rescue
Three Minnesota National Guardsmen have received the Soldier's Medal for their actions in an incident in Iraq in 2011. The trio pried open doors to rescue Iraqi civilians from burning vehicles involved in a crash. Army Times/The Associated Press (10/4)

N.C. guardsmen among those killed in Afghan suicide attack
Three North Carolina Army National Guard members died in Monday's suicide attack on a joint U.S.-Afghan patrol in Khost, Afghanistan. A total of 14 people died in the attack, which left dozens wounded. Army Times/The Associated Press (10/3)

Reserve Strength

Analysis: Army needs to clarify its strategic importance
As the Army faces budget cuts and a shift in U.S. military strategy away from large-scale ground operations, Army planners are struggling to articulate a plan for the future. Seabasing and operations to counter weapons of mass destruction are two areas planners see as possible focus areas. Politico (Washington, D.C.) (10/4)

Reserve Life

Group proposes interest payments for vets with delayed claims
Veterans who wait longer than 125 days for their disability claims to be processed should receive interest in addition to any retroactive benefits, the American Legion says. Despite efforts by the Department of Veterans Affairs to speed up claims processing by hiring more staff and changing how claims are managed, the backlog of cases continues to grow. Air Force Times(free registration) (10/3)

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I start with the premise that the function of leadership is to produce more leaders, not more followers."

--Ralph Nader,
American political activist, author, lecturer and attorney

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