US Military

Panama says no to US military base (Gulf Times)

6 Jul 2008

PANAMA CITY: Panama has ruled out hosting a US military base to replace one in Ecuador which is being reclaimed by the Quito government, a senior Panamanian official said.

3 freed US hostages give thanks for their rescue (AP via Yahoo! Philippines News)

6 Jul 2008

The three American hostages rescued by Colombia's military said in their first public statement that they are doing fine and are thrilled to "return home to the country we love." In a statement released late Friday by the U.S. Army, the men thanked their families, the Colombian military and the U.S. government, "who never forgot us." "For five and a half long years, we all hoped ...

3 Freed US Hostages Give Thanks for Their Rescue (ABC News)

6 Jul 2008

3 freed US hostages thank Colombian military, US government in first public statement