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February 1998

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  News Articles

  02/27/1998:  Oberammergau: Land of History, Promise  
  

  02/27/1998:  U.S. Forces on Hold in Gulf  
  

  02/26/1998:  Three Indicted for War Crimes Surrender  
  

  02/26/1998:  Worth Repeating: Women's History Month  
  

  02/26/1998:  Do You Know  
  

  02/26/1998:  'Telemental Health' of Growing Interest to DoD Medics  
  

  02/25/1998:  Unexpected Tragedies: Tell Loved Ones Your Wishes  
  

  02/25/1998:  NATO Extends Bosnia Force Indefinitely  
  

  02/25/1998:  Reducing Combat Stress Just a Video Call Away  
  

  02/25/1998:  Technology Brings Specialists to Distant Ships at Sea  
  

  02/24/1998:  NATO School Teaches Communication, Cooperation (Rerelease)  
  

  02/23/1998:  Demonstration Set for TRICARE Senior Health Plans  
  

  02/20/1998:  Service Medical Leaders Share Common Voice on TRICARE  
  

  02/19/1998:  Reason Is Navy's First Black Four-Star Admiral  
  

  02/19/1998:  African-American Ascends from Private to Four-Star General  
  

  02/19/1998:  Thunderbird's First Black Pilot Becomes Four-Star General  
  

  02/19/1998:  AFRC Europe Targets Young Troops  
  

  02/19/1998:  National Security Team Takes Case to Public  
  

  02/19/1998:  Creative Madness Lives on in Bavaria  
  

  02/19/1998:  AFRC Europe: Where Every Day Is a Holiday  
  

  02/19/1998:  AFRC Europe: Home Away from Home  
  

  02/18/1998:  Media Life: Camaraderie, Competition  
  

  02/18/1998:  AT&T Cuts Rates For Troops in Bosnia  
  

  02/18/1998:  Clinton States U.S. Objectives, Goals in Iraq  
  

  02/13/1998:  Hussein Beware: Zinni's Nearly Ready  
  

  02/13/1998:  Air Forces "Pumped Up" at Kuwait's Al Jabr Air Base  
  

  02/13/1998:  U.S. Sailors, Marines Ready for Action  
  

  02/13/1998:  www.huh?/Web Sites Tackle GI Health Issues  
  

  02/13/1998:  Shelton Says U.S. Readiness Acceptable  
  

  02/13/1998:  de Leon Sets 7 Critical Priorities for TRICARE  
  

  02/12/1998:  Commentary: Black History More Than Check in EEO Box  
  

  02/12/1998:  Cohen, Senators, Salute Combat-ready Forces  
  

  02/12/1998:  Institute Sponsors Powell Essay Contest  
  

  02/12/1998:  Students Designing Autonomous Mine Hunting Mini-sub  
  

  02/12/1998:  DoD an Integral Player in President's Race Initiative  
  

  02/11/1998:  Strikes Imminent if Diplomacy Fails  
  

  02/11/1998:  TRICARE Management Activity Launched  
  

  02/10/1998:  A Resolution Worth Keeping: Exercise Regularly  
  

  02/10/1998:  Over-65 Health Care Demonstration Almost Here  
  

  02/10/1998:  U.S. Promises Italy Full Cooperation  
  

  02/10/1998:  Two Allies Ratify NATO Expansion  
  

  02/10/1998:  Cohen Calls for More Allied Support  
  

  02/10/1998:  U.S. Sends More Troops and Firepower to the Gulf  
  

  02/10/1998:  Cohen Briefs Gulf States on Military Option  
  

  02/06/1998:  Cohen Stands Firm on Iraq  
  

  02/06/1998:  DoD Tracks Military Deployments  
  

  02/06/1998:  Commentary: Good Neighbor Makes Good Policy  
  

  02/06/1998:  Army Veteran's Heroism Recognized  
  

  02/06/1998:  On Valentine's Day: Don't be Caught Without  
  

  02/06/1998:  Fiscal 1999 Health Budget Contains Subvention Clause  
  

  02/05/1998:  Test Your Nutritional Knowledge  
  

  02/05/1998:  First African-American Astronaut Finally Acknowledged  
  

  02/05/1998:  World Changes Affect NATO School  
  

  02/05/1998:  DoD: Encephalitis Vaccine Didn't Threaten Soldiers' Safety  
  

  02/05/1998:  20 Dead After Marine Aircraft Severs Cable  
  

  02/05/1998:  Cohen Promises "Significant" Strikes Against Iraq, If Needed  
  

  02/05/1998:  NATO School Teaches Communication, Cooperation  
  

  02/03/1998:  Cohen Stresses Strategy, Closures in '99 Budget  
  

  02/02/1998:  '99 Budget Pegs Pay Raise at 3.1 Percent  
  

  02/02/1998:  Commentary: Cohen Trip Underscores U.S. Resolve in Asia,  
  

  02/02/1998:  Military Paves Way for New Era, President Says  
  

  02/02/1998:  Korean Economic Woes, Threat from North Concern Cohen  
  

  02/02/1998:  Cohen Salutes "Warrior Diplomats" During Indy Sendoff  
  

  02/02/1998:  Cohen Enlists Mayors' Support  
  

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  Older Press Advisories

  02/02/1998	SecDef Travel Background Briefing
  02/02/1998	Secretary of Defense William S. Cohen Press Briefing Time Change
  02/02/1998	In view of Secretary Cohen's budget testimony Tuesday before the Senate
  02/03/1998	Change to SecDef Travel Background Briefing
  02/03/1998	Background briefing on SecDef's trip canceled.
  02/04/1998	Background Briefing on SecDef Travel to Germany, Russia and possible visit to Middle Eastern countries.
  02/05/1998	Regular Pentagon Press Briefing for Thursday, February 5, 1998, is Canceled
  02/09/1998	Honor Cordon for Deputy MoD of the Netherlands
  02/10/1998	Deputy Secretary of Defense John Hamre to Address the Armed Forces Communications Electronics Association
  02/11/1998	Cancellation of Deputy Secretary of Defense John Hamre's AFCEA Speech
  02/11/1998	Full Honor Arrival Ceremony for President of Bulgaria
  02/11/1998	Deputy Secretary of Defense John Hamre's participation in the Armed Forces
  02/13/1998	Honor Cordon to Welcome NATO Secretary
  02/13/1998	"One America Conversations" during February 1998
  02/17/1998	Secretary of Defense Cohen will travel to Ohio State University
  02/17/1998	Regular Pentagon Press Brief for February 17, 1998 canceled
  02/20/1998	NATO Cost Report Background Briefing
  02/20/1998	Deputy Secretary of Defense John J. Hamre to Address GSA Conference
  02/20/1998	Deputy Secretary of Defense John J. Hamre Will Speak at the No Greater Love Remembrance Ceremony
  02/23/1998	DoD Background Briefing Canceled
  02/24/1998	Background Briefing on the Biological Integrated Detection System
  02/24/1998	In view of Secretary Cohen's testimony before the Senate Committee on Foreign
  02/25/1998	Honor Cordon for MoD of Uzbekistan
  02/27/1998	Shelton to Speak to VFW

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  Older Contracts

  Contracts for February 2, 1998

  Contracts for February 4, 1998

  Contracts for February 3, 1998

  Contracts for February 5, 1998

  Contracts for February 6, 1998

  Contracts for February 9, 1998

  Contracts for February 10, 1998

  Contracts for February 11, 1998

  Contracts for February 12, 1998

  Contracts for February 13, 1998

  Contracts for February 17, 1998

  Contracts for February 18, 1998

  Contracts for February 19, 1998

  Contracts for February 20, 1998

  Contracts for February 23, 1998

  Contracts for February 24, 1998

  Contracts for February 25, 1998

  Contracts for February 26, 1998

  Contracts for February 27, 1998

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  Older News Releases

  02/02/1998	DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE BUDGET FOR FY 1999
  02/02/1998	CONGRESS APPROVES FUNDING FOR U.S. ARMY SCHOOL OF THE AMERICAS
  02/03/1998	ANNUAL REPORT OF SECRETARY OF DEFENSE COHEN RELEASED
  02/04/1998	MILITARY STRENGTH FIGURES FOR DECEMBER 31, 1997 SUMMARIZED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE
  02/04/1998	SECRETARY COHEN TO VISIT GERMANY, GULF REGION AND RUSSIA
  02/04/1998	STATEMENT BY GENERAL HENRY H. SHELTON, U.S. ARMY, CHAIRMAN OF THE JOINT CHIEFS OF STAFF
  02/06/1998	1998 ASIAN AEROSPACE AIRSHOW
  02/06/1998	COPE TIGER '98
  02/06/1998	DOD ISSUES CALL FOR CONCEPT PAPERS FOR ITS COMMERCIAL OPERATIONS AND SUPPORT SAVINGS INITIATIVE
  02/06/1998	LONG-RANGE AIR POWER REVIEW PANEL MEETS
  02/06/1998	NAVY TO COMMISSION AEGIS GUIDED MISSILE DESTROYER MAHAN (DDG 72)
  02/07/1998	PATRIOT-ROLAND AGREEMENT SIGNED
  02/11/1998	DEFENSE DEPARTMENT ISSUES "OPERATION BE FIT" LOGO
  02/12/1998	AGREEMENT REACHED TO REDUCE COMMERCIAL TELEPHONE RATES FOR OPERATION JOINT GUARD
  02/12/1998	HHS AND DOD ANNOUNCE NEW MEDICARE OPTION FOR MILITARY RETIREES
  02/13/1998	SECRETARY COHEN TOURS RUSSIAN DEFENSE FACILITY NUCLEAR WEAPONS SECURITY
  02/13/1998	DOD AWARDS $18 MILLION FOR SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING RESEARCH
  02/19/1998	DEFENSE ADVISORY COMMITTEE ON WOMEN IN THE SERVICES RECEIVES FOURTEEN NEW MEMBERS
  02/19/1998	OPERATIONAL TEST & EVAL ANNUAL REPORT RELEASED
  02/20/1998	Secretary Cohen Removes End Date for Reserve Call-up for Bosnia
  02/20/1998	DEFENSE DEPARTMENT APPEALS COURT DECISION ON A-12 CASE
  02/22/1998	SECRETARY COHEN REQUESTS AUTHORITY TO CALL-UP ABOUT 500 RESERVISTS
  02/23/1998	VA AND DOD COMBINE EFFORTS TO IMPROVE HEALTH CARE
  02/23/1998	DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE CALLS FOR PUBLIC COMMENT ON SHIP SCRAPPING PROGRAMS
  02/23/1998	DEFENSE DEPARTMENT RELEASES REPORT ON NATO ENLARGEMENT MILITARY REQUIREMENTS
  02/24/1998	TRICARE MANAGEMENT ACTIVITY ESTABLISHED
  02/24/1998	PRESIDENT SIGNS ORDER AUTHORIZING RESERVE CALL-UP
  02/25/1998	UNIFIED COMMAND PLAN CHANGES ANNOUNCED
  02/27/1998	DOD TO AWARD $8 MILLION TO HISTORICALLY BLACK COLLEGES/UNIVERSITIES AND MINORITY INSTITUTIONS
  02/27/1998	SISLER (T-AKR 311) NAMED AFTER U.S. ARMY MEDAL OF HONOR RECIPIENT

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  Briefing Slides

  There have been no Briefing Slides posted for this period.

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  Memoranda for Correspondents

  02/03/1998	Ceremony in Observance of African American History Month
  02/04/1998	Marine Corps General Officer Announcements
  02/05/1998	Army Officer's for Promotion to Brigadier General
  02/06/1998	Foreign Military Sale to Egypt - FFG-7 PERRY and FF-1052 KNOX Class Frigates
  02/11/1998	Foreign Military Sale to Italy - STINGER Block 1 International Missiles
  02/11/1998	Captain Martin for Promotion to Rear Admiral (Lower Half)
  02/11/1998	Navy Officers for Promotion to Rear Admiral (Upper Half)
  02/11/1998	Naval Reserve Officers for Promotion to Rear Admiral (Upper Half)
  02/13/1998	Marine Corps Major General List
  02/13/1998	Rear Adm. (lower half) Robert F. Birtcil for promotion.
  02/13/1998	General and Flag Officer Assignments
  02/17/1998	Defense Secretary Cohen Orders Additional Troop To Gulf Region
  02/17/1998	IG Reports Now Available on the Internet
  02/18/1998	Follow-up Forum on President's Initiative on Race
  02/19/1998	Army General Officer Announcements
  02/20/1998	Army General Officer Assignments
  02/21/1998	Travel Warning for Bureau Chiefs
  02/24/1998	USAF officers for promotion to the grades of major general and brigadier general.
  02/25/1998	Rear Adm. Michael W. Shelton Nominated for Promotion
  02/27/1998	Flag Officer Assignments

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  Today in the Department of Defense

  02/02/1998	DAILY ACTIVITIES SUMMARY FOR 2 FEBRUARY 1998
  02/03/1998	DAILY ACTIVITIES SUMMARY FOR 3 FEBRUARY 1998
  02/04/1998	DAILY ACTIVITIES SUMMARY FOR 4 FEBRUARY 1998
  02/05/1998	DAILY ACTIVITIES SUMMARY FOR 5 FEBRUARY 1998
  02/06/1998	DAILY ACTIVITIES SUMMARY FOR 6 FEBRUARY 1998
  02/09/1998	DAILY ACTIVITIES SUMMARY FOR 9 FEBRUARY 1998
  02/10/1998	DAILY ACTIVITIES SUMMARY FOR 10 FEBRUARY 1998
  02/11/1998	DAILY ACTIVITIES SUMMARY FOR 11 FEBRUARY 1998
  02/12/1998	DAILY ACTIVITIES SUMMARY FOR 12 FEBRUARY 1998
  02/13/1998	DAILY ACTIVITIES SUMMARY FOR 13 FEBRUARY 1998
  02/17/1998	DAILY ACTIVITIES SUMMARY FOR 17 FEBRUARY 1998
  02/18/1998	DAILY ACTIVITIES SUMMARY FOR 18 FEBRUARY 1998
  02/19/1998	DAILY ACTIVITIES SUMMARY FOR 19 FEBRUARY 1998
  02/20/1998	DAILY ACTIVITIES SUMMARY FOR 20 FEBRUARY 1998
  02/24/1998	DAILY ACTIVITIES SUMMARY FOR 24 FEBRUARY 1998
  02/25/1998	DAILY ACTIVITIES SUMMARY FOR 25 FEBRUARY 1998
  02/26/1998	DAILY ACTIVITIES SUMMARY FOR 26 FEBRUARY 1998
  02/27/1998	DAILY ACTIVITIES SUMMARY FOR 27 FEBRUARY 1998

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  Older News Transcripts

  02/02/1998	Budget Briefing presented by Secretary Cohen and Mr. Lynn (Comptroller)
  02/03/1998	Joint Press Conference with Secretary Cohen and Minister of National Defense Kim
  02/03/1998	Media Encounter With Secretary of Defense William S. Cohen, February 3, 1998
  02/04/1998	Secretary Cohen Presents FY99 Defense Budget to Se\
  02/04/1998	Secretary Cohen's Interview with Pentagon Press Corps (Broadcast Media)
  02/04/1998	Media Encounter, Subject: Iraq, Tuesday, February 3, 1998
  02/09/1998	Munich, Germany
  02/10/1998	DoD News Briefing, February 10, 1998, at 1:30 p.m.
  02/12/1998	DoD News Briefing, February 12, 1998
  02/12/1998	Secretary Cohen's Prepared Remarks at the Munich Conference on Security Policy
  02/13/1998	Secretary Cohen and German MoD Ruehe at the Wehrkunde Conference, Munich, GE
  02/17/1998	Secretary Cohen's Year-End Interview with Pentagon Print Media, Jan 31, 1998
  02/19/1998	DoD News Briefing, Thursday, February 19, 1998
  02/23/1998	Dr. Hamre's Remarks at the Seventh Annual No Greater Love Remembrance Ceremony
  02/25/1998	JOINT PRESS CONF WITH SECRETARY COHEN AND GERMAN MOD RUEHE, WEHRKUNDE CONFERENCE
  02/25/1998	Secretary Cohen's Concluding Remarks at the Wehrkunde Conference
  02/25/1998	Media Encounter with Deputy Secretary Hamre
  02/26/1998	DoD News Briefing, Thursday, February 26, 1998
  02/26/1998	Dr. Hamre's Remarks at the Adjutant Generals Association of the United States
  02/26/1998	Additional Media Encounter with Deputy Secretary Hamre, February 25, 1998

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  Background Briefings Transcripts

  02/02/1998	Budget Background Briefing Part I of II
  02/02/1998	Budget Background Briefing, Part II of II
  02/04/1998	SecDef Trip to Germany, Middle East, and Russia Background Briefing

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