Speaking at the 42nd Annual Munich Conference on Security Policy last week, Defense Secretary Donald Rumsfeld told world leaders that terrorists “are on the defensive” but added that it will take a concerted effort by all nations to “succeed in the war on terror.” He added, “Most of the people in the Middle East do not share the violent ideology of al Qaeda or other violent extremists.” NATO countries must move ahead with making sure efforts to stop terror prevail, including ensuring the success of the nonproliferation security initiative, training the security forces of developing nations, and working in the Caucasus and Central Asia through Partnership for Peace programs.
Members of the Air Force Reserve’s 920th Rescue Wing helped save 11 airplane crash survivors off the coast of Florida on May 12. The Reserve Airmen were flying an HC-130J Combat King II and an HH-60W Jolly Green II on a routine training flight when a Coast Guard call diverted…