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Norfolk-based sailor uses Web to channel opposition to war By LOUIS HANSEN, The Virginian-Pilot © November 5, 2006 NORFOLK - Jonathan Hutto graduated from Howard University with a degree in political science and a résumé of social activism. He worked for the American Civil Liberties Union and Amnesty International after college. He whipped up grass-roots protests against police departments and college administrators. One day in 2003, broke and seeking direction, Hutto enlisted in the Navy. The Navy couldn't have known it then, but they know it now: They had signed up a sailor strongly opposed to the Iraq war. Seaman...

ABOARD AL BASRAH OIL TERMINAL, Iraq-- Culinary specialists assigned to the amphibious transport dock USS Ogden (LPD 5) are cooking four daily meals aboard Iraq 's Al Basrah (ABOT) and Khawr Al Amaya (KAAOT) Oil Terminals for the Sailors assigned to Mobile Security Detachment (MSD) 71. While serving as an afloat forward staging base (AFSB) for Commander, Task Group (CTG) 158.1 in the Northern Arabian Gulf, Ogden sent the cooks to live aboard the oil terminals to supplement MSD 71's previous daily routine of “meals on keels.” Previously, nearby coalition ships in CTG 158.1 would cook food aboard ship and...

(GRD Photos) (GRD Photos) Al-Basrah Oil Terminal Improvements Increase Oil Exports By Lisa J. Anderson Gulf Region Southern District U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Base Camp Adder (Ali Base) Iraq – The Al-Basrah Oil Terminal (ABOT) Hydraulic Bridge System Repair is now complete. After years of neglect and disrepair, the telescopic platform bridging systems at Berths 1 & 2 (Platform A) and Berths 3 and 4 (Platform B) were removed, repaired and reinstalled. Hydraulic power units, directional control valves and other system-critical equipment was also repaired and reinstalled. This refurbishment will make terminal operations more efficient which will increase the terminal’s...

(GRD Photos) Base Camp Adder (Ali Base) Iraq – Al-Basrah’s offshore oil terminal in Umm Qasr has increased its loading capacity due to the recent completion of repairs to six damaged loading arms on Platform B, Berths 3 and 4. Extensive repairs included total refurbishment of the hydraulic systems, vacuums and power lines. The loading arm repairs provide safer, more efficient equipment and contribute greatly to restoring the terminal to full capacity. The repairs will also accommodate a larger number of vessels which means more oil and other goods can be exported from the terminal. This tasking was one of...

GOTTA SEE THIS - War for Enduring Freedom 11/21/02 - Kabul, Baghdad, Al Basrah, Larnaca, Lahore, Quetta BREAKING: Kabul, FREED BY THE USA, Afghan girls are free to laugh BREAKING: Kabul, at the World Children's Day festival. BREAKING: US Forces Take Fire in 3 Afghanistan Incidents BREAKING: Baghdad, Iraq - Iraqis handle equipment of weapons inspectors BREAKING: Al Basrah - 3 offensive facilities taken BREAKING: Larnaca, Cyprus - Blix may ignore Palaces BREAKING: Lahore, Pakistan, Usama's PMD released BREAKING: Quetta, Pakistan - Murderer Kasi hailed BREAKING: Strasbourg - Scott Ritter as Saddam's PR agent ========= Bagram ========= In Bagram,at the...

GOTTA SEE THIS - War for Enduring Freedom 10/25/02 - AntiSaddam Families, Abu Ghareb prison, Al Basrah, Al Faw, Baghdad, badge shop, Basra, Irbil, Safan BREAKING: DEMONSTRATIONS AGAINST SADDAM IN BAGHDAD BREAKING: REPORTERS THROWN OUT OF IRAQ AntiSaddam Families, Abu Ghareb prison, Al Basrah, Al Faw, Baghdad, badge shop, Basra, Irbil, Safan BREAKING: DEMONSTRATIONS AGAINST SADDAM IN BAGHDAD In Baghdad, Iraq, the demonstration protest. Saddam got his goons to remove demonstrators who want accountability of the MISSING prisoners. =========== Abu Ghareb prison =========== In Abu Ghareb prison, 22 miles NW of Baghdad, empty prison beds but many prisoners are MISSING....