MILNEWS.ca Highlights – November 8, 2016

#CANvsISIL

• DND’s latest on Operation IMPACT

Everyone Else Vs. ISIL

• “US Expects Anti-Daesh Operations in Raqqa, Mosul to Drag On” – “Battlefield developments threaten to trigger Turkish intervention in Iraq and Syria against Kurdish and Iraqi Shia militias”
• “Iran calls for a political solution to wars in Yemen, Syria” – “Syria , Yemen Victims of Political Game of ‘Angry’ States: Iran’s FM”
• From the Pentagon Info-machine  “Military Strikes Continue Against ISIL Terrorists in Syria, Iraq”

Syria

• “UN Chief Alarmed at ‘Weakening Taboo’ on Syria Chemical Use”
• “The Franco-Russian Fleet off Syria” (CDR Salamander)
• “Solving Syria: How next US president could pressure Russia in new ways”
• Aleppo Latest  “US Welcomes Extension of Humanitarian Pause in Aleppo” – “Russia bombing Aleppo with parachute bombs – civilians killed after Syria ceasefire ends” – “Syrian government battles rebels for key Aleppo district” – “Why are people still living in east Aleppo?”
• Raqqa Latest  “Raqqa: US, Turkey agree to develop plan for ISIS-held city” – “U.S. Tries Convincing Turkey to Work with Kurds Against Islamic State in Raqqa” – “US, Iraq Back Syrian Kurdish-led March on Raqqa, Turkey Objects” – “Syria’s SDF: a risky US ally to take Raqqa” – “Isolation, Liberation of Raqqa Key in Defeating ISIL, (Pentagon) Spokesman Says” – “Turkey paranoid that Syrian Kurds will take Raqqa as their capital after dislodging Daesh”
• “Napalm bombs set homes ablaze in Damascus suburbs” – “Russian Defense Ministry Denies Media Reports of Its Strikes on Damascus Suburbs”
• “Anti-IS fighters in Syria dig in to prevent surprises”
• “Syrian Army captures checkpoints from ISIS in new push east of Palmyra”
• “Supporting Syria , Iran’s Strategic Decision: Diplomat”

Iraq

• Mo’ on Mosul  “The Campaign for Mosul: November 4-7, 2016” (ISW blog) – “Mosul battle rages as IS strikes around Iraq” – “Food Pre-Positioned for 1.25 Million People in Mosul” – “Kurdish Peshmarga Storm Daesh-Held Town in Iraq as Army Battles in Mosul” – “Peshmerga storm Daesh town in Iraq as army battles in Mosul”
  
• Pro-RUS Media’s take:  “US Military Losses During First 2 Weeks of Mosul Operation: 16 KIA, 27 Wounded”
• “Iraq forces discover mass grave with bodies of 100 beheaded civilians”
• “Iraqi militia leader says Qassem Soleimani is in Iraq”

Libya

• “Freed Libya hostages back in Italy and doing ‘fine’ “
• “US ‘prepared to resume air strikes’ on Sirte – Pentagon” – “US says ready to resume air raids on Libya’s IS if GNA requests” – “Pentagon: ISIS ‘fighting to the death’ in Libyan town” – “In Libya, ISIS is ‘fighting to the death’ despite intense U.S. bombardment”
• “(South Afr. president) Zuma off to Ethiopia to discuss crisis-hit Libya” – “Zuma in Ethiopia to discuss Libya”

Syria/Refugees in Canada

• “Des délais administratifs retardent l’arrivée de milliers de Syriens”
• “Bientôt la fin du parrainage pour les réfugiés syriens”

Canada Into Africa?

• “Canada’s ability to deploy French-speaking peacekeepers an asset, Michaëlle Jean says”  – “L’ex GG canadienne Michaëlle Jean intervient au Conseil de sécurité sur les opérations de paix”
• Via the Foreign Affairs Info-machine  “Canada promotes peace and stability during visit to Nigeria”

Cold War 2.0

• “Lavrov points out attempts to isolate Russia always lead to severe consequences”
• “US Embassy receives Russia’s note over restricted access for US election observation” – “Claims of US Limiting Russian Diplomats Access to Polls ‘Unfounded’ – Embassy”
• “Turkey Ready to Discuss Developing Missile Defense System With Russia”
• “NATO Wages Anti-Russia ‘Info War’ as It Fails to Protect Europe From Terror”
• “Latvian broadcasters worried about appeal of Russian media”
• “Estonian government in the balance with demand for PM to resign” – “Estonia’s Government Teeters on Verge of Collapse”

What’s Canada Buying?

• Is this REALLY a buying priority?  And why is a former Conservative PM spokesperson coming up with this now?  “Can we please get the prime minister a proper plane?”
• “Dion blocked military exports to Thailand after Saudi arms deal approval”
• “The State of Canadian Procurement with David Perry” (CGAI Podcast)
• Wanted:  “Instructional Development Officer … The Department of National Defence (DND), 8 Wing Trenton, Trenton Ontario, Aerospace and Telecommunications Engineering Support Squadron (ATESS) require the services of an Instructional Development Officer (IDO) to fill the role of a Training DevelopmentOfficer (TDO), which the unit is currently lacking …”
• Wanted:  “Ration Heaters for Individual Meal Packs … The Department of National Defence is seeking to establish a National Individual Standing Offer (NISO) to provide, on an as and when required basis, ration heaters for individual meal packs (IMPs), including delivery and off-loading (FOB Destination) …”
• “Airbus Defence and Space to Order Two C295 Simulators from CAE”
• “Davie’s Contribution to Canadian Economy Assessed by OMX”
• Big Honkin’ Ships  “Canada Expands Criteria New Warships”

Sexual Assault/Harassment in the CF

• “Devant la Cour martiale permanente devant laquelle il était convoqué ce lundi 7 novembre, le major Patrick St-Pierre a plaidé coupable de comportement déshonorant envers des subalternes féminins et ivresse, durant des évènements régimentaires …”

Internal Security

• “RCMP intelligence centre compiled list of 89 Indigenous rights activists considered “threats” “
• 3Ds’ Mark Collins:  “Anyone Care about Canadian Intelligence Analysis? Plus C-22 and Parliamentary Review”
• “CSIS and the Metadata Muddle Pt 1: What is this case really about?” – “CSIS and the Metadata Muddle Pt 2: On Secret Law, Courts and the Rule of Law” (National Security Law Blog)
• “John Ivison: After trust has eroded, CSIS might get left out in the cold by ministers”
• “More than 10,000 document security incidents in Trudeau government’s 1st year … It is not known how the numbers compare with the number of incidents under Conservative Prime Minister Stephen Harper’s government. The question from Conservative MP Gord Brown only dates back to the day Trudeau’s government was sworn in …”

Veterans & Helping Veterans (or Not?)

• “Partners’ involvement linked to efficacy of PTSD treatment”
• “Government of Canada to officially reopen the Veterans Affairs Canada office in Kelowna, British Columbia (today)”

Remembering

• “Just another day off: Why the Canadian Legion opposes making Remembrance Day an official holiday”
• Nathan Lloyd Smith, 1975-2002, R.I.P:  ” ‘You never forget’: Monument honouring fallen N.S. paratrooper to be unveiled”
• “Remembering the war dead in Ukraine and elsewhere”
• “Air Canada reverses poppy ban after outcry from employees” – “Air Canada bans staff wearing poppies — then reverses course”
• “(Canada’s Indigenous Affairs) Minister Bennett to participate in Aboriginal Veterans Day ceremonies” – “Growing debate around remembrance of Canada’s aboriginal veterans” – “National Aboriginal Veterans Day continues to grow in size and scope”
• “Volunteers spruce up Veterans’ headstones in time for November 11”
• “Boxtop 22 survivor remembers fatal crash”
• “Canadian Veterans participate in annual Candlelight Tribute”

Other

• “HMCS Montréal begins first deployment as X-Ship”
• “Ain’t No Rest For the Wicked! – B Squadron on Ex STEELE SABRE” (via strathconas.ca)
• Via the Pentagon’s Info-machine  “Fleet Combat Camera Pacific’s Winter Quick Shot 2016 — U.S. and Canadian service members conduct live fire training during Fleet Combat Camera Pacific’s Winter Quick Shot, Nov. 6, 2016, in Azusa, Calif. …”
• “Almost forgotten Afghan war back in headlines”
• “RCAF deploys to U.S. on Exercise Puma Strike”
• From the CF’s research arm  “Rapid City Planner: An explosion assessment tool for Canadian Cities” – “Meeting soldiers’ needs”

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