Families fear as airmen head to Saudi Arabia
Airmen and their relatives in New York state express fear of chemical warfare while remaining proud as soldiers depart for the Middle East. Army Lt Ralph Standbrook and Airman Leo Giocondo are among those sent from Fort Bragg and Shaw Air Force Base to Saudi Arabia, with parents recalling past wars and unknown futures.
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Clay
Norfolk
Middle East
Army
Ralph T. Standbrook
82D Airborne Division
Fort Bragg
N.C
Saudi Arabia
Korea
Vietnam
Standbrook
Ralph
Cayuga County
Fair Haven
Panama
Leo Giocondo
Shaw Air Force Base
D.C
Henninger
Spain
Mary Giocondo
Sandra Drive
Syracuse
Claude
Joan Cote
Shadbush Lane
Andrew
24Th Mechanized Infantry Division
Fort Stewart
Air Force
Iraq economy fragile under looming embargo says MEES
The Middle East Economic Survey, based in Nicosia, reports Iraq's economy remains fragile and ill prepared to withstand a blockade. It notes oil exports blocked, short term debt rising, and Saudi and Kuwaiti cash aids ending. The newsletter warns Iraq has little leeway to endure further sanctions.
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Nicosia
Cyprus
Iraq
Middle East
Kuwait
Turkey
Saudi Arabia
Gulf
U.N. Security Council
Iran
Atlanta, Ga
Halian Banca Nazionale del Lavoro
Global forces mobilize for Gulf crisis drives toward Iraq
Armed forces from around the world depart as two Australian frigates head to the Persian Gulf to join U S and allied warships. Syrian and Egyptian troops begin arriving in Saudi Arabia to join a 10 000 member Arab League force amid a wider buildup led by General Schwarzkopf.
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Persian Gulf
U.S
Iraq
Kuwait
Saudi Arabia
Britain
Ministry of Defense
Sydney
Australia
Bob Hawke
Darwin
Adelaide
HAMAS
Syria
Morocco
League
Cairo
H. Norman Schwarzkopf
Middle East
Suez Canal
Gulf
Jordan
Hussein
United States
Arab League
Estimated daily cost of 50,000 deployed U.S. forces
The daily spending for U S military operations with about 50,000 troops could reach 14.6 million dollars. The Joint Task Force Middle East including the USS Independence carrier battlegroup is active, with a carrier battle group running at full readiness.
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Middle East
Airman Campisi dies in Saudi accident during US buildup
John Campisi a 20 year old Air Force staff sergeant from Covina California and father of four died Sunday in Saudi Arabia during troop preparations. He had served since age 18 and was based at Offutt Nebraska. His father Salvatore and mother Marge praised his dedication to his family and his work with scouts and religious classes.
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Los Angeles
California
Pentagon
Saudi Arabia
U.S
Middle East
John Campisi
Air Force
Covina
Calif
Campisi
Offutt Air Force Base
Nebraska
Salvatore Campisi
Navy
Pentagon probe cites possible hearing issue at dark runway
A preliminary Pentagon inquiry indicates Campisi was struck by a truck on a dark runway. An anonymized Pentagon source says ear coverings may have muffled his ability to hear, hindering his awareness.
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Pentagon
Campisi
Iraq proposals widen Middle East conflict debate
Iraq dangles a plan linking withdrawals in Kuwait and withdrawals by Israel and Syria to broader peace moves. Saddam demands U S forces leave Saudi Arabia and sanctions end, while Bush dismisses the plan as propaganda. Palestinians back Saddam, 10000+ protest in southern Lebanon. US/EU forces prepare, warships interdict Iraqi oil, and regional troops mobilize as tensions gridlock deepens.
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Lebanon
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Egypt
Jordan
Middle East
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Feee
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Addam
Iraq
America
Fahd
Hussein Musawi
Hezbollah
Musawi
Islamic Republic
Iran
Syria
James A. Baker III
United States
Baker
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Persian Gulf
Red Sea
Mediterranean Sea
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