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Station, Fla., addressed the task "No one will be asked to fight plan, explained Cheney, U.S. well as the families of those Kuwait" "Now, the 28 countries with of winning the war. with one hand tied behind their and allied forces began the who've been deployed to Saudi The president said that eve- forces in the Gulf area have no "In 1930, Winston Churchill back in this war. This will not operation Jan. 16 with a massive Arabia, have watched closely ning that five months before, choice but to drive Saddam from said, 'never, never, never, be- be another Vietnam. Allied air assault to weaken Hussein's over the past week as Operation Saddam Hussein had started Kuwait by force." lieve any war will be smooth forces will prevail," he added. military force and to go after his Desert Storm has unfolded. "this cruel war" against Kuwait; Doing this, Cheney explained and easy.' That was good advice These words reiterated words offensive military capability. Wednesday morning, Defense and now the battle to end the Wednesday, will not be easy. then, and it's good advice today," President Bush had used in his Cheney explained, however, that Secretary Dick Cheney and Joint aggression had been joined by "The Iraqis and Saddam Quayle said. speech the week before. this can't be done completely in Chiefs of Staff Chairman Gen. U.S. and allied forces. Hussein have a very large "I wish I could tell you that "Prior to ordering our forces one week. It is an ongoing Colin Powell summed up the "This military action, taken military force. Depending upon this will he easily won, but I into battle," Bush said, "I operation. More than 12,000 first week of operations during in accord with United Nations what criteria you use, certainly can't," Quayle said. "I wish I instructed our military com- sorties have been flown, and a press conference at the Resolutions and with the con- one of the largest in the world. could tell you that your loved manders to take every neces- allied forces have met with much Pentagon. sent of the United States Some have said the fourth ones will be home tomorrow, sary step to prevail as quickly success. This briefing came one week Congress, follows months of largest in the world." but I can't." as possible and with the great- This plan includes a carefully after President George Bush constant and virtually endless Earlier Wednesday, Vice He said he could, however, est degree of protection possible See DESERT/A-3 Terrorism: Keep eyes, ears open JPAO Avoid routines while travel- The plea by Iraqi leader Sad- ing. dam Hussein that all terrorists When possible, travel in strike out at American and allied groups. interests has made anti-terror- Avoid isolated roads, dan- ism an immediate international ger areas, civil disturbances and issue. crowds. As a result, American mili- Be alert and note anyone tary installations world-wide are who appears to be following. ii tightening the screws on secu- Do not antagonize the individ- rity, as are all facets of the ual; quickly move to a safe nation's multi-leveled anti-terror- haven and report the incident. ism network. Keep emergency numbers According to lstLt. James handy, Byrne, Provost Marshal's Office Keep your command and operations officer, individual family aware of your where- Marines and their families abouts. aware of individual should be Always keep your vehicle in protective measures. good mechanical condition and A recently published memo- your gas tank at least half full. randum from the Fleet Marine Drive with car doors locked, I Force, Pacific, outlines individ- windows closed, and secure your ual ant - terrorism measures. car when unattended. information pro- I Some of the Never pick up hitchhikers or vided is detailed below. strangers. While it is impossible for in- Memorize the location of safe dividuals to stop terrorists from havens along your regular Live fire seeking targets to further their routes. Police and fire stations, cause, people can make them- or any busy place, are excellent Crew members from gun one, 2d Platoon, Battery F. 1st 13n., 12th Marines, tire their M198 howitzer during in Saudi Arabia. selves a less likely target by havens. taking certain precautions. Do not stop for accidents or Usually terrorist attacks occur other problems if you suspect while the victim is travelling to the incident is a ruse. Drive or from work, or is at work. away to a phone and call for media This does not mean, however, Families advised about assistance. that military personnel or their use seat belts. ADO have the right to turn down without the Public Affairs Offi- one who can relay personal ex- Always families would not be targeted With the Gulf crisis now a interview requests. While the cer's approval and an emirn. If periences as a family member, On multi-lane highways, full- fledged war, families of de- media's interest is understand- approached by an unescorted not as a "family member spokes- in their homes, or in their social drive in the center lane to make ployed Marines and sailors have able, family members have a journalist, immediately contact person." and recreational environment. it more difficult to force your become increasingly desirable right to privacy and to courte- JPAO before agreeing to be in- Each family member should car to the curb. Keep privileged correspon- interview subjects for newspa- ous treatment by journalists. terviewed. be familiar with basic security Avoid driving close behind dence or conversation to yourself. per, radio and television jour- All interviews with the procedures and techniques. other vehicles or in any situ- nalists. safely tips: If you wish to be interviewed media should be coordinated Don't speculate. Steer clear Travel ation where you can be boxed In past months, some Air by the media, the Joint Public through JPAO, which can pro- of all "what if" questions. Attempt to blend into your in. Station family members have Affairs Office recommends fol- vide guidance. surroundings. If you must leave your car agreed to interviews once, only lowing certain guidelines to en- To contact the JPAO, call 257- Keep information about your keys with an attendant, leave Speak from personal experi- 5728, 6742 or 1348 during normal to find themselves the targets sure you aren't misused. These ence only. Don't speak about home, car, family, security only the ignition key. of continual media requests tips include: working hours. After working efforts and activities known only military policies or views. hours, you can call the Station afterwards. family, friends Officer of the Day at 257-1823, or by the immediate Household Witty tips: While family members are free Media members are not au- Don't speak for "everyone." the Brigade Officer of the Day at and security personnel, and only Habitually keep outside to speak to the media, they also thorized aboard the Air Station Clearly present yourself as some 2t7-1290. on a need to know basis. See TERRORISM/A-3 11111111111L4 MEM Honolulu District, Internal Revenue Service. Brown said those Desert Storm. Babies born August, 1990 through May are Mail to Saudi limited receiving correspondence about such actions should contact the eligible. A certificate must be filled out and sent in to receive The certificates are available at the American Red The U.S. Central Command requests families and friends of IRS at 541-1040. the layette. bldg. 455 from 7:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m., Monday - Friday. Operation Desert Storm-deployed servicemembers voluntarily limit Cress in For more information, call 257-3150. personal mail to first-class letter mail and audio cassettes until Pali Highway resurfaced further notice. This temporary action is being taken to minimize The Pali Highway will be resurfaced from Nnuanu Pali Drive our the difficulty for troops on the move to secure and transport to the Pali Tunnel through May 31. 8 p.m - 5 a.m., Sunday personal articles and reduce the possibility of items being lost, Friday. Due to the repairs, traffic is being "contra-flowed" Children of deployed Marines, damaged or delayed. Due to the current Desert Storm tempo of into one tunnel. Motorists are advised that the crossover points operations, it's anticipated that this mail restriction request to he for the contra-flow are marked with open flame flares. Those sailors offered theater tickets necessary for the next two to three weeks. However, this will he transporting fuel, flammable products or explosive materials reviewed as the situation changes. should he particularly careful as their vehicles will pass near Children of servicemembers deployed to Operation Desert Storm the flares are offered complimentary tickets to "This is Not a Pipe Dream," Families of deployed can defer a Honolulu Theatre for Youth production.