US Military dependents being relocated
Saturday, July 03, 2004WASHINGTON, July 2, 2004 – Increased threat of terrorist attack has led Defense Secretary Donald Rumsfeld to approve the temporary relocation of eligible family members and non-emergency Defense Department personnel from Bahrain.Sadly, this includes several of my friends and acquaintances. I wish them the best, and hope they can come back soon under better conditions.
Military officials are developing procedures to execute the mandatory departure, Pentagon officials said. News reports said the order could affect up to 650 family members and DoD employees who would be sent to safe haven in the continental United States.
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Pentagon officials said the departure has been approved for 30 days and will remain in effect thereafter until terminated. Those who leave may not return until the mandatory departure is terminated.
Military officials have also issued a "stop-movement" order for all dependent personnel bound for Bahrain.
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7/03/2004 09:17:00 pm
Makes you wonder if the State Department knows something the rest of us don't. Have they issued similar warnings for Kuwait and other countries?
While it is understandable because then there are a couple thousand less desirable targets, I think it sends the wrong message that the Islamist can influence behavior.
Have heard the Lebanese Marine has been beheaded; I hope it's untrue.