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He was assigned to Attack Squadrons 26 and 112 at the Miramar, California, Naval Air Station, and Subsequently attended the Naval Postgraduate School. He has logged more than 5,000 hours flying time with more than 4,800 hours in jet aircraft and over 200 jet aircraft carrier landings. (Linton Daily Citizen, IN)
U.S. and Iran prepare to meet for Iraq discussions May 28, 2007
"His Sadr's resurfacing at this time clearly, no doubt, has something to do with those talks. The United States obviously wants more Iranian cooperation with security issues in Iraq, and it seems they Tehran are willing probably to talk to the United States about that provided they get some guarantees about Shia power in Iraq," said Vali Nasr, an expert on Shiite politics at the Naval Postgraduate School in Monterey, Calif. In the run-up to the talks, U.S. and British-led forces have carried out... (Los Angeles Times)
Sadr demands U.S. pullout from Iraq May 26, 2007
Sadr's return could signal a "gathering of forces" in anticipation of major changes in the Iraqi government, said Vali Nasr, an expert on Shiite politics at the Naval Postgraduate School in Monterey, Calif. "Everybody is hovering around trying to get well-positioned for what comes after Maliki," Nasr said. (Los Angeles Times)
NASA ships male astronaut in love triangle back to the Navy May 26, 2007
A graduate of the U.S. Naval Academy and U.S. Naval Postgraduate School, Nowak has logged more than 1,500 hours in 30 aircraft. Oefelein, 42, a father of two children, flew his first space mission in December, piloting Discovery on an 13-day International Space Station assembly flight. (USA Today -- Tech)
there was a race May 21, 2007
"You have to be in really good shape and push hard so the men can't beat you.'' The first American man across the finish, in 36:38, was 30-year-old John Mentzer of Monterey, a Naval Academy graduate. He's now a student at the Naval Postgraduate School in Monterey and was proud of his distinction as the first American. "Absolutely, you look at the list of runners here, it's impressive,'' Mentzer said. "To do this well is exciting.'' Mentzer had a memorable Breakers moment when he noticed a... (San Francisco Chronicle -- Sports)
96TH BAY TO BREAKERSIn this race, it's ladies first May 21, 2007
He's now a student at the Naval Postgraduate School in Monterey and was proud of his distinction as the first American. "Absolutely, you look at the list of runners here, it's impressive,'' Mentzer said. "To do this well is exciting. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Sports)
Alabama Homeland Security Director Graduates From Naval Program May 18, 2007
Alabama's Homeland Security Director is one of an elite few to graduate from the Naval Postgraduate School for Homeland Defense. Jim Walker is one of 27 Homeland Security Officials to be hand-selected by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security to attend the special program. (WSJA.com, AL)
Eye Of The Hurricane Reveals A New Power Source May 16, 2007
"While the 'in-up-and out' pattern has been the prevailing paradigm for the past five decades, when you closely examine intense hurricanes it's apparent that a second family of moist air parcels often travels from the border of the eyewall to the eye, where it picks up moisture from the ocean surface," said co-author Michael Montgomery, professor of meteorology at the U.S. Naval Postgraduate School, Monterey, Calif. "These moisture-enriched air parcels then rather quickly return to the main... (Science Daily)
Pa. woman is ship's chief of weapons May 13, 2007
A 2000 graduate of the U.S. Naval Academy, Komoroski went on to earn her master's degree in information technology management from the Naval Postgraduate School in Monterey, Calif ... Komoroski met her future husband, Tom Brashear, while both attended the Naval Postgraduate School. (Carlisle Sentinel, PA)
Cathy Lanier May 9, 2007
She also went on to receive bachelor's and master's degrees in management from Johns Hopkins University in Baltimore, Maryland, and another master's degree in national security from the Naval Postgraduate School in Monterey, California. "It was a lot of long hours, but I just enjoy learning, and it has helped me tremendously in my profession," she said of her education. (CNN)
What the deep thinkers are thinking May 3, 2007
John Arquilla, a professor at the Naval Postgraduate School, argues that nearly six years into the first great armed conflict between nations and networks global terrorist organizations the nations are still fighting the last war ... John Arquilla, a professor at the Naval Postgraduate School, argues that nearly six years into the first great armed conflict between nations and networks global terrorist organizations the nations are still fighting the last war. (Townhall.com)
* Terrorist attacks soar in Iraq: US May 2, 2007
The numbers underscore the ineffectiveness of battling terrorism with conventional military means, said John Arquilla, who studies terrorism at the Naval Postgraduate School. "It is most curious that the areas where we have military operations have the most attacks," Arquilla said. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
An Army colonel's gamble pays off in Iraq May 1, 2007
Taking troops out of heavily fortified bases as MacFarland did often produces results but increases risk, says Hy Rothstein, a retired Special Forces officer who teaches at the Naval Postgraduate School in Monterey, Calif ... "This type of warfare is so much (more) fundamentally different than what the U.S. armed forces stand for," says Rothstein, the instructor at Naval Postgraduate School. (USA Today -- News)
Researchers Setting Up Observatories To Examine Changes Under The Arctic Ice Apr 18, 2007
In addition to their own ice-tethered profilers, Krishfield and Newhall will deploy ice mass balance buoys and an Arctic Ocean flux buoy for colleagues from the Cold Regions Research and Engineering Laboratory (U.S. Army Corps of Engineers) and the Naval Postgraduate School. WHOI is also collaborating with scientists from the University of Washington, Oregon State University, the Japan Marine Science and Technology Center, and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration s Pacific Marine... (Science Daily)
CAN PETRAEUS LEAD U.S. TO VICTORY? Apr 16, 2007
" But even Petraeus' strongest supporters and friends agree that the general's impeccable credentials alone are not enough to help him accomplish the task Washington wants him to carry out: extinguish sectarian and anti-American violence, alleviate the social mistrust that grows deeper with every suicide bombing, and, eventually, help Iraq's elected government attain credibility among its people and establish a safe and democratic state. "It does help if you have a good general (but) ultimately,... (San Francisco Chronicle)
Trying to rekindle love affair with NASA Apr 12, 2007
The mother of three graduated from the U.S. Naval Academy in 1985, later earning a graduate degree at the U.S. Naval Postgraduate School. She logged more than 1,500 hours in 30 aircraft. (Orlando Sentinel -- Opinion)
Personnel Announcement Apr 11, 2007
Mr. Hopkins received his bachelor's degree from the University of Oklahoma and his master's degree from the Naval Postgraduate School. The President appointed Ronald Radosh of West Virginia, to be a Member of the Public Interest Declassification Board for a three-year term. (White House News Releases)
Positions and candidates Apr 5, 2007
Education: master's degrees in aeronautical engineering and mechanical engineering, Naval Postgraduate School and University of Washington, respectively. Governmental experience: Medford School Board, Medford Budget Committee. (Mail Tribune, OR)
UC president visits area Apr 2, 2007
Dynes also met with Naval Postgraduate School Provost and President Leonard Ferrari and toured the Monterey facility. UC involvement in agriculture and food safety was the focus of visits March 23 to Capurro Farms and the Golden State Bulb Growers in Moss Landing, and the UC Davis Strawberry Research Center in Watsonville. (US Santa Cruz Currents, CA)
Monterey: Shifting Into Gear Apr 1, 2007 Military beefs up Internet arsenal Mar 28, 2007 Uneasy Peace in Sadr City Mar 27, 2007 Iran, U.S. back off from conflict Mar 14, 2007 Fallback strategy for Iraq: Train locals, draw down forces Mar 12, 2007 General says military alone won't win in Iraq Mar 9, 2007 CONFLICT IN IRAQU.S. and Iraqi troops gently comb restive neighborhood Mar 6, 2007 Afghanistan on the edge Mar 5, 2007 Full electricity in Baghdad 6 years off Mar 2, 2007 Iran's Quds Force, implicated in arms plot, still a mystery Feb 17, 2007 Munns relieved by Donnelly Feb 15, 2007 Can't Please Them All Feb 15, 2007 Storm clouds in Persian GulfAddMyLinkImage("/news/181_1926962,00120001.htm", "Storm clouds in Persian Gulf"); Feb 14, 2007 US aim in prodding Iran: negotiation? Feb 14, 2007 Semper Fi presents former Nam POW Feb 9, 2007 Astronaut out on $15G bail Feb 7, 2007 Astronaut charged with attempted murder Feb 7, 2007 Friends, family shocked at charges Feb 7, 2007 Shuttle Discovery Astronauts a Diverse Bunch Feb 7, 2007 Casey Faces Bipartisan Fire in Hearing on Nomination as U.S. Army Chief Jan 31, 2007 Zachary Shore, author of "Breeding bin Ladens," on assimilation, language and inclusion Jan 29, 2007 Senate moves toward a clash with Bush Jan 18, 2007 Experts doubt Iraqis can make Bush plan work Jan 14, 2007 She's a PhD, school of hard knocks Jan 12, 2007 Gates cleans house at the Pentagon Jan 11, 2007 Taking one last crack at history Jan 11, 2007 TOUGH ASSIGNMENT: New top U.S. general in Iraq praised by some as both nation-builder and warrior Jan 7, 2007 A teen mom, dropout turned D.C. police chief Jan 7, 2007 Democracy and moderation are alive in Iran Jan 2, 2007
Central Coast's pedaling paradise for the non-pro / Lesser-known and classic diversions dot shoreline trail (San Francisco Chronicle -- Travel)
Pentagon Prepares for Web Wars Mar 29, 2007
Attacks on enemy computer networks can include eliminating terrorist Web sites and creating doubts among insurgents about their networks security, said John Arquilla, a professor at the Naval Postgraduate School. Story Continues Below. (Newsmax)
"The offensive is increasingly on leaders' minds," said John Arquilla, a professor at the Naval Postgraduate School who also works for the Defense Department on cyberwar issues. Some officials say cyberattacks can result in losing critical intelligence. (USA Today)
They made a decision not to confront us and to wait out the surge, said Vali Nasr, Islamic scholar and professor of national security studies at the Naval Postgraduate School in California. They in essence said, If the U.S wants the responsibility for guaranteeing security, let them have it. (Fox News)
Despite that, There is more potential for diplomacy now, said Vali Nasr, an expert on Iran at the Naval Postgraduate School in Monterey, Calif. If diplomacy makes any headway, the United States would be unlikely to risk military action against Iran. (MSNBC -- International)
"That's exactly what I proposed to the Iraq Study Group, and that's exactly what ended up in the report," said Sepp, an instructor at the Naval Postgraduate School in Monterey. The El Salvador case study contrasts with the soldier-heavy example of Vietnam and the current buildup in Iraq. (Yahoo News -- Iraq)
"In many ways, the United States has lost the argument that the Shiites are the main problem in Iraq, because they are not fighting," said Vali Nasr, an expert on Iraq's Sunni-Shiite conflict at the Naval Postgraduate School in Monterey, Calif. "They disappeared.". (Los Angeles Times)
CONFLICT IN IRAQ / U.S. and Iraqi troops gently comb restive neighborhood / Sadr City residents submit to searches in security crackdown (San Francisco Chronicle)
According to retired Army Special Forces Col. Hy Rothstein, a professor at the Naval Postgraduate School in Monterey, another key strategic error was pursuing the Taliban and al Qaeda into the mountains of Afghanistan, a virtually impossible task. What the United States should have done, Rothstein told us, was to establish local police forces or militias in individual towns and villages to prevent al Qaeda and the Taliban from returning to areas from which they had been evicted. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Opinion)
"People living in Baghdad have to make a choice to support the government or support the insurgency, even if they do that passively," said Sepp, who teaches special forces at the U.S. Naval Postgraduate School in Monterey, Calif. A key to fighting an insurgency is to convince neighborhood people to provide intelligence on insurgents, Sepp said. (SunSpot.net)
"It could be that anyone with an intelligence role in the Revolutionary Guard is just called 'Quds,' " said Vali Nasr, who studies Iran and political Islam at the Naval Postgraduate School. The Guard has also been accused of supporting terrorist attacks outside Iran, notably the 1996 truck bomb attack on the Khobar Towers complex in Saudi Arabia that killed 19 U.S. servicemen. (Houston Chronicle)
He began his naval career at the U.S. Naval Academy, graduating with distinction in 1975 with a Bachelor of Science degree in Physics, and earned a Master of Science degree in Engineering Acoustics from the Naval Postgraduate School in 1976. Donnelly's first command assignment was as commanding officer USS Hyman G. Rickover (SSN 709) in November, 1991. (The Dolphin, CT)
" Some reports have suggested that Khalilzad, who is still serving as the ambassador to Iraq, wanted out of Iraq, but was passed over for the job of Rice's deputy. John Negroponte, director of national intelligence, took over that post on Tuesday after being confirmed the evening before. Others suggest that Khalilzad is just another casualty of Bush's Iraq policy shake-up. "Certainly, the appointment is merely to get Zalmay Khalilzad out of Iraq with grace," said Abbas Kadhim, a professor of... (Fox News)
Vali Nasr, a professor at the US Naval Postgraduate School in Monterey, California, says that violent anti-Shia sentiment was the domain of pro al-Qaeda clerics, websites and armed groups in the Arab world and Pakistan. Sectarianism especially among Sunnis was a driver for radical jehadi ideology. (Hindustan Times, India)
"Some of it is true," says Vali Nasr, a professor at the Naval Postgraduate School and author of a new book on the Shiite revival, of the US allegations. Considering the scale of the violence in Iraq, however, Iranian involvement might be considered something of a sideshow, in military terms, says Mr. Nasr. (Christian Science Monitor -- World)
He earned two engineering degrees from Lamar Univer-sity and a master's degree from the Naval Postgraduate School in Monterey, Calif. Clower spent 20 years in the Navy, flying mostly in fighter F4 (Phantom) and F8 (Crusader) aircrafts. (Sealy News, TX)
Graduated from U.S. Naval Postgraduate School with a master's degree in aeronautical engineering, 1992. Logged more than 1,100 hours in flight on more than 30 different aircraft. (Newsday -- Nation)
She went through the Naval flight training program and received a master's degree in aerospace engineering from the U.S. Naval Postgraduate School in Monterey, Calif. Before being selected by NASA in 1996, she had become a Navy test pilot, logging more than 1,500 hours in 30 different aircraft. (Palm Beach Post)
She received master's degrees in aeronautical and astronautical engineering from the U.S. Naval Postgraduate School, and 11 years after leaving Annapolis, she made it to NASA - the pinnacle of any flight officer's career. Initially, she was assigned technical duties and a communications role in the "mission control" room. (SunSpot.net)
Curbeam, who is called "Beamer" by his fellow astronauts, earned a bachelor's degree in aerospace engineering from the U.S. Naval Academy and later got a master's degree in aeronautical engineering from the Naval Postgraduate School. He attended Navy Fighter Weapons (Topgun) School and Test Pilot School. (The Ledger)
First, General Casey brought order out of chaos,'' said Kalev Sepp, a professor at the Naval Postgraduate School in Monterey, California, who served on Casey's Iraq strategy team. Second, he created a strategy where there had been none. (Bloomberg -- US)
Zachary Shore spends the first half of each week as a professor at the Naval Postgraduate School in Monterey, and the second half at UC Berkeley where he is a research scholar ... On his students at the Naval Postgraduate School. (San Francisco Chronicle)
" Vali Nasr, a national security expert at the Naval Postgraduate School and author of "The Shia Revival," a book now making the rounds of Washington policymaking circles, said that any U.S. effort to take on the Shiite militias that back the weak Iraqi government could intensify the war. Anti-war measures also began to proliferate in the House. Democratic Reps. Lynn Woolsey of Petaluma and Barbara Lee of Oakland -- co-chairs of the Congressional Progressive Caucus -- introduced a bill with 14... (San Francisco Chronicle -- Politics)
At the same time, said Vali Nasr, a Middle East analyst at the Naval Postgraduate School in Monterey, Bush's strategy doesn't address the concerns of Shiites who support both the al-Maliki government and the militias. "The Shia are petrified of the (Sunni) insurgents," he said. (San Francisco Chronicle)
While working as a beat cop, Lanier earned two bachelor's degrees and two master's degrees, one at the coveted national security studies program at the Naval Postgraduate School in Monterey, Calif. "She never planned to be chief of police--that wasn't her goal," said a brother, Michael. (FOX59, IN)
"It was Gen. Boykin who had the best chance of becoming the Patton of the war on terror," says John Arquilla of the Naval Postgraduate School at Monterey, Calif. "He really wanted to put the W back in GWOT"referring to the White House acronym for the global war on terror. (MSNBC -- Politics)
But another, Vali Nasr, a professor at the Naval Postgraduate School in Monterey, Calif. said the increase is too small to deal with al-Sadr and the insurgents at the same time. (Newsday -- Nation)
"They've certainly selected the most able and capable field commander in the American armed forces to be in charge of the multinational force in Iraq," said Kalev Sepp, an assistant professor at the Naval Postgraduate School in Monterey. "But his role is still to execute the national strategy that is going to be presented to him by the administration. That will tell us if this is the right man and the right plan.". (San Francisco Chronicle)
While working as a beat officer, Lanier earned two bachelor's and two master's degrees, one through the national security studies program at the Naval Postgraduate School in Monterey, Calif. Public safety is practically a Lanier family business. (Los Angeles Times)
Vali Nasr, a scholar at the Naval Postgraduate School and an expert on Islamic politics, argues convincingly that a democratic tradition is still very much alive in Iran. In "The Shia Revival" he points out that Iran has held nine presidential elections and seven parliamentary elections since 1979. (Scripps Howard News Wire)
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