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  • Syrian Delivery System for Iranian Nukes

    02/20/2006 9:47:27 AM PST · by Thud · 13 replies · 863+ views
    Strategy Page ^ | February 20, 2006 | James F. Dunnigan
    Syria is deeper into criminal and terrorist activities than it usually gets credit for. Syria has long been recognized as a supporter of terrorist groups. Often this support was, and still is, open, with terrorist groups allowed to maintain their headquarters in Syria. But it's Syria's less well known activities that should be the greatest cause of concern. Syria's smuggling operations have been a major source of income for the small circle of people that run the country. Smuggling is an ancient enterprise, especially in the Middle East, and flourishes because countries have long imposed taxes on what is imported....
  • ESG-1 Conducts Maritime Security Operations in Arabian Sea

    11/16/2005 6:27:56 PM PST · by SandRat · 6 replies · 490+ views
    Navy NewsStand ^ | Nov 16, 2005 | Lt. Ron Flanders
    ABOARD USS CLEVELAND, Arabian Sea (NNS) -- Members of Expeditionary Strike Group (ESG) 1 are currently leading a group of six coalition ships conducting maritime security operations (MSO) in the North Arabian Sea and Gulf of Oman. The strike group’s flagship, USS Tarawa (LHA 1) and the amphibious transport dock USS Cleveland (LPD 7) are joined by the guided-missile destroyer USS Oscar Austin (DDG 79). The French ships Var (FS 608) and Lafayette (FS 710), and the Pakistani frigate Badr (PNS 181) round out the coalition task group. MSO are part of ESG-1’s regularly scheduled deployment to the U.S. 5th...