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	Kuwait
		The State of Kuwait is a small oil-rich monarchy on the coast of the Persian Gulf, enclosed by Saudi Arabia in the south and Iraq in the north.
		Kuwait has been a part of the Abbasid empire from the 8th century, and was later incorporated in the Ottoman Empire (16th century), where it was eventually granted some degree of autonomy as a principality; the current ruling family are descendants from these princes.
		Kuwait is a small, rich, relatively open economy with proved crude oil reserves of 94 billion barrels - 10% of world reserves.
	www.ebroadcast.com.au /lookup/encyclopedia/ku/Kuwait.html (440 words)

	Kuwait (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-19)
		Kuwait has been a part of the Abbasid empire from the 8th century and was later incorporated in the Ottoman Empire (16th century) where it was eventually granted some of autonomy as a principality ; the current ruling family are descendants these princes.
		Kuwait is a small rich relatively open with proved crude oil reserves of 94 barrels (15 kmandsup3) - 10% of world Petroleum accounts for nearly half of GDP 90% of export revenues and 75% government income.
		Kuwait formerly had a large Palestinian population though most of them were out of the country after PLO leader Yassir Arafat 's support of Iraq during the Iraqi occupation of Kuwait.
	www.freeglossary.com /Kuwait (899 words)

	KUWAIT
		Kuwait is in fui¡ sympathy with the friendly people of Afghanistan who endured great and steady decline in their living conditions for over twenty years.
		Kuwait is grateful that the resolution was adopted by consensus.
		Kuwait drew the attention of the Security Council and the Secreta ry-General of the United Nations to the non-peaceful intentions of Iraq as betrayed by recurrent threats made to Kuwait's security and sovereignty by many high officials of the Iragi government.
	www.un.org /webcast/ga/56/statements/011111kuwaitE.htm (2258 words)

	Military of Kuwait - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Before the Persian Gulf War, Kuwait maintained a small military force consisting of army, navy, and air force and national guard units.
		The majority of equipment for the military was supplied by the United Kingdom and the United States.
		Since the war, Kuwait, with the help of the United States and other allies, has made significant efforts to increase the size and modernity of their armed forces.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Military_of_Kuwait (241 words)

	CNN.com - Half of Kuwait to be military zone - Feb. 4, 2003
		Much of the area, northwest of Kuwait City, is already being used by U.S. military forces, but a large section is made up of recreational camps used by Kuwaitis and farms inhabited by several thousand foreign workers.
		Kuwait City, which is east and south of the northern territories, and areas south, where most Kuwaiti civilians live, are not included in the order.
		On Monday it was announced that the two main American schools in Kuwait would close for about six weeks because of growing tensions in the Gulf in the first substantive sign of war fears among Americans in the emirate.
	cnn.com /2003/WORLD/meast/02/04/kuwait.zone/index.html (405 words)

	Kuwait Facilities
		In 1987, cooperation between the United States and Kuwait increased due to the implementation of the maritime protection regime to ensure freedom of navigation through the Gulf for 11 Kuwaiti tankers that were reflagged with US markings.
		Kuwait also is an important partner in the current US-led campaign against terrorism, providing assistance in the military, diplomatic, and financial arenas.
		Kuwait is a small country and many of the challenges of distribution of goods and services found in other, larger countries do not exist in Kuwait.
	www.globalsecurity.org /military/facility/kuwait.htm (1235 words)

	U.S. Embassy Warns Americans In Kuwait
		KUWAIT CITY - The United States has warned Americans in Kuwait to be vigilant after the government detained suspected opponents of the coalition force in Iraq.
		"With the detention of several individuals in Kuwait for suspected activities against the U.S. military in Kuwait and Iraq, the embassy would like to remind all U.S. citizens to be aware of their security posture at all times," the embassy said in a warden message distributed Monday.
		Kuwait's government said this weekend that 11 people had been arrested and referred to prosecutors for their alleged roles in recruiting young Kuwaitis to fight the U.S.-led force in Iraq and other security charges.
	www.military.com /NewsContent/0,13319,FL_kuwait_072804,00.html (281 words)

	U.S. Command in Kuwait Supplies the Sinews of War
		Kuwait, liberated from Saddam in 1991 in the Persian Gulf War, is the hub for all the "beans and bullets" that move "up north" - into Iraq, said Army Maj. Gen.
		The largest part of the unit is in Kuwait, but elements in Iraq, Djibouti, Afghanistan and other portions of the U.S. Central Command area of operations comprise the command.
		The American military in Kuwait has a full-up medical establishment - including a Navy hospital - that is part of the 377th.
	nyjtimes.com /cover/12-19-05/KuwaitCommandSuppliesWar.htm (863 words)

	Kuwait
		Kuwait was attacked and overrun by Iraq on 2 August 1990.
		Diplomatic efforts and fostering an ongoing strategic dialogue with senior political and military leaders will play a central role in ensuring that political-military arrangements with Kuwait are aligned with our strategy and sustainable in the face of new threats that are likely to emerge in the volatile Persian Gulf region.
		Kuwait provides indispensable support in terms of access to its facilities, resources, and land to support military operations in Iraq.
	www.state.gov /t/pm/64722.htm (848 words)

	US Military Bases In Kuwait, Schema-Root news (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-19)
		For the family of Scott Rice, involved in his first tour of duty in Iraq via the unit's position in Kuwait, the focus is on his coming trips home for Easter...
		Hart, who visited Kuwait in August, said being invited to entertain US troops ranks at the top of his list of career milestones along with performing at...
		Even as the group called on the President to declare that the US "does not seek permanent military bases in Iraq" once the country is secure, it immediately...
	schema-root.org /region/middle_east/kuwait/us_bases (1000 words)

	World Tribune.com: Bad blood: Kuwait also fears post-Saddam Iraq
		Entitled "U.S. Military Presence in the Gulf: Challenges and Prospects," the report said Kuwait believes that Baghdad, regardless of who is in power, will not end its claim that the sheikdom is part of Iraq.
		Kuwait has approved a larger U.S. military presence in the sheikdom and so far about 10,000 U.S. troops are in the country.
		Kuwait is not expected to request new terms in the defense pact with the United States and plans to spend huge amounts of money on U.S. military equipment.
	www.worldtribune.com /worldtribune/WTARC/2002/ss_gulf_10_24.html (461 words)

	Guardian \| American military gathers in Kuwait
		Top American military officers will meet in Kuwait this week as reports of US military activity in the region increase and Washington cranks up pressure on Iraq to comply with UN resolutions.
		Military and political sources say there has been a recent boost in US operations in the Gulf with heavier weapons deployed in Kuwait, although the number of soldiers there appeared to be unchanged from about 10,000.
		A new base for US troops in the south of Kuwait is close to completion, while military tent cities in the north were set up as part of what officials called a long-planned programme.
	www.guardian.co.uk /print/0,,4502658-103550,00.html (364 words)

	MILNET: Military Information - Kuwait (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-19)
		Kuwait has a large number of ports on the Persian Gulf, and supplies a large number of oil terminals to tankers using the Persian Gulf.
		Kuwait was ruled by the Al-Sabah dynasty since 1759.
		This conflict was a major factor in the invasion of Kuwait by Iraq on August 2nd, 1990.
	www.milnet.com /kuwait.htm (479 words)

	iraq, cost of war, military buildup, kuwait - FCNL
		The numbers of U.S. ground troops in Kuwait, both Army and Marines, are at elevated levels.
		A flight of 20 Apache attack helicopters with supporting troops and equipment is being shifted from Germany to Kuwait.
		Meanwhile, the Air Force is attempting to forward base B-2 bombers on Diego Garcia, and the Navy has accelerated the maintenance schedule for three aircraft carriers.
	www.fcnl.org /issues/int/sup/iraq_accounting101-02.htm (1394 words)

	Middle East Newsline -
		The Kuwait Army said ground and air force units conducted a live fire exercise on April 12.
		This was the second major exercise by Kuwait in less than a month.
		In March, Kuwait, a major non-NATO ally of the United States, held an exercise that included fighter-jets, helicopters and main battle tanks.
	www.menewsline.com /stories/2006/april/04_18_4.html (150 words)

	Military Of Kuwait (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-19)
		If you would like to use this flag of Kuwait or any other on your website you are welcome to do so, all we ask is that you include a link back to our site on the same page.
		If you would like to use this map of Kuwait or any other on your website you are welcome to do so, all we ask is that you include a link back to our site on the same page.
		If you would like to use this information for Kuwait or any other on your website you are welcome to do so, all we ask is that you include a link back to our site on the same page.
	www.appliedlanguage.com /country_guides/kuwait_country_military.shtml (190 words)

	Office of Military Cooperation Kuwait (OMC-K)
		Office of Military Cooperation Kuwait (OMC-K) The Office of Military Cooperation - Kuwait (OMC-K) exists to advise Kuwait's military and enhance Kuwait' ability to defend itself.
		The Chief, OMC-K is the United States Defense Representative in Kuwait and serves as the principal military advisor to the Ambassador.
		The Office of Military Cooperation, Kuwait, provided invaluable support, assistance and guidance during a national military crisis in the country of Kuwait when the Iraqi Army threatened the sovereignty of the borders of Kuwait from Oct. 7 to Dec. 10, 1994.
	www.globalsecurity.org /military/agency/dod/omc-k.htm (335 words)

	Al-Qaeda Cell Discovered in Kuwait Military (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-19)
		I say this because if an al-Qaeda cell existed within the Kuwait military, then presumably there are Qaeda sympathizers that have not been detected.
		ABU DHABI — Kuwait has captured an Al Qaida cell within its military, and authorities said the terrorist organization is attempting to infiltrate the militaries in other Gulf states as well.
		One of the arrested officers was identified as Adel Bouhmeid, who was discharged two years ago from the military.
	www.intelmessages.org /Hack/ZMO_Al_QAEDA_In_Kuwait_Military_01.htm (752 words)

	Media join troops preparing for war / 600 journalists 'embedded' with military in Kuwait (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-19)
		KUWAIT CITY -- No one knows what will happen if war starts with Iraq -- but the world's media will be the first to know.
		Journalists complained bitterly after the war on grounds that the military had censored the reality of war by denying access.
		In the first Gulf War, reporters were often treated with contempt by the military; now, the reporters are being asked to fill out forms rating the performance of public affairs personnel, who are actually asking journalists for suggestions.
	www.sfgate.com /cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/c/a/2003/03/11/MN158132.DTL (853 words)

	USATODAY.com - U.S. starts military exercises in Kuwait (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-19)
		The two-day war games under day and night conditions are one of a series of exercises carried out in the Kuwaiti desert in recent weeks, but these are by far the most intricate.
		It seems no accident that reporters and TV crews have been invited along for the maneuvers, and some commanders have pointed out the military show of force was a warning to Iraqi President Saddam Hussein as well as a chance for soldiers to rehearse for combat.
		The United States has kept a brigade-sized force in Kuwait as a deterrent against Iraqi attack since the end of the Gulf War in 1991.
	www.usatoday.com /news/world/2002-12-21-kuwait-war-exercises_x.htm (674 words)

	NMCP EMF
		U.S. Military Hospital, Kuwait has an intensive care unit with a 6-bed capacity and expandable to 12.
		U.S. Military Hospital, Kuwait has an OR prep and hold ward with a 4-bed capacity.
		U.S. Military Hospital, Kuwait's casualty receiving area functions as an emergency room with 4 trauma beds.
	www-nmcp.med.navy.mil /EMF/FactSheet.asp (119 words)

	Worldandnation: U.S. beefs up military force in Kuwait
		U.S. forces have been increased in recent months in Kuwait, the tiny country bordering Iraq, U.S. defense officials said, and more ground troops could be on the way.
		Adding the forces sends Iraq a warning not to try aggressive actions against its neighbors while the U.S. military is focused on Afghanistan, the Associated Press reported, citing a defense official who spoke on condition of anonymity.
		Franks denied the United States was positioning troops or equipment for possible military action against Iraq.
	www.sptimes.com /2002/03/30/Worldandnation/US_beefs_up_military_.shtml (513 words)

	fromthecockpit.com - Kuwait Military Charter
		Kuwait77 views A military C-17 on the ground in Kuwait as we wait to pick up troops for our flight to Frankfurt.
		This is at the military base in Georgia and we're about to leave for Frankfurt and Kuwait.
		Military Base74 viewsThis giant flag was hanging in the building where the troops gathered, waiting for us to pick them up and fly them to Kuwait.
	www.fromthecockpit.com /Gallery/thumbnails.php?album=25 (212 words)

	A&A PWC Logistics Site Visit 5-2006
		Most of the finished goods consumed in Kuwait are imported by PWC's customers; therefore the main emphasis of PWC's current Kuwaiti operations is on outbound distribution.
		The Mina Abdullah DLA-DDKS (Defense Depot Kuwait, Southwest Asia) operation is a six warehouse campus with approximately one million square feet of space serving the U.S. Military's global operations.
		The Kuwait DDKS replaced a similar operation in Bahrain for an estimated transportation cost savings of $160 million to the U.S. Military.
	www.3plogistics.com /PWC_Logistics.htm (1363 words)

	Kuwait 2003 - Flags, Maps, Economy, Geography, Climate, Natural Resources, Current Issues, International Agreements, ...
		Military manpower - military age: 18 years of age (2003 est.)
		Military manpower - reaching military age annually: males: 18,885 (2003 est.)
		Military expenditures - percent of GDP: 5.5% (FY01)
	www.theodora.com /wfb2003/kuwait/kuwait_military.html (138 words)

	Kuwait Military service age and obligation - Military (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-19)
		Kuwait Military service age and obligation - Military
		18 years of age for compulsory and voluntary military service; 1 month annual training to age 40; women have served in police forces since 1999 (2001)
		Definition: This entry gives the minimum age at which an individual may volunteer for military service or be subject to conscription.
	www.indexmundi.com /kuwait/military_service_age_and_obligation.html (85 words)

	CNN.com - Barbara Starr: U.S. probes al Qaeda ties in Kuwait attack - Oct. 9, 2002
		What they don't know is if al Qaeda ordered the attack, or perhaps, very disturbingly to the U.S. military, this is now another one of the attacks that have been independently conducted by al Qaeda cells around the world.
		This was a regularly scheduled training exercise, something the military had long planned and is likely to continue.
		Of course, the Kuwait military, the Kuwait government, is considered a very close ally of the United States.
	archives.cnn.com /2002/US/10/09/starr.otsc (484 words)

	RTE News - Shots fired at US convoy in Kuwait
		The US military in Kuwait has said that shots were fired in the vicinity of a US military convoy on a highway south of Kuwait City.
		The gunman opened fire with a Kalashnikov rifle at a car carrying two American civilians working at Camp Doha, the main US military base in Kuwait, on Tuesday.
		Kuwait's Interior Ministry said a 25-year-old Kuwaiti man had confessed to the attack, saying he was a self-professed al Qaeda supporter.
	www.rte.ie /news/2003/0125/kuwait.html (136 words)

	CorpWatch : U.S.A.: Army Awards Halliburton Bonuses for Some Iraq Work
		Military auditors have criticized those services as too costly and have asked the Texas-based company to justify its charges.
		Much of Halliburton 's work for the U.S. military is on a cost-plus basis, which means the company can earn up to 2 percent extra depending on their performance.
		Bonuses are awarded based on, among other factors, how efficient and responsive the company is to requests from the Army, she said.
	www.corpwatch.org /article.php?id=11915 (675 words)

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