Pentagon eyes sweeping military transformation plan
The Pentagon under Defense Secretary Donald Rumsfeld is said to seek a dramatic 21st century overhaul of forces, missions, and weapons. Proposed changes include fewer Navy carriers, possible Army divison cuts, scrapping the Crusader howitzer, and shifted Marine priorities toward attack helicopters.
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US Airman among injured in Kuwait bombing mishap
Pentagon officials said Air Force Staff Sergeant Timothy Crusing, a combat air controller on temporary assignment at Fort Campbell, was one of seven injured when an F A 18 pilot dropped three unguided bombs near an observatory post at the Adair training range. Crusing remained hospitalized in stable condition as investigators work to determine responsibility for the fatal strike that killed six observers.
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Chess teams clash for world harmony in Seattle
A US and a Chinese chess team compete in Seattle under the Seattle Chess Foundation to improve relations. The Chinese squad, including Xie Jun, is favored with six top players plus two women and two juniors. U S top player Yasser Seirawan and ambassador Wang Yunxiang comment on pride and ties, with Gov. Gary Locke wagering smoked salmon vs Peking duck. The event runs daily with 10 games, excluding Saturday, and will lead to more annual matches.
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