Again we sense this instinctively--the pleasure we feel when a tooth stops hurting reminds us that we live our life in contexts and contrasts, and so perhaps you can argue that only by witnessing, and confronting, great evil were the forces of light able to burn most bright.

CNN: The necessary evil?

In Qatar, General Tommy Franks, commander of coalition forces in the region, said there were "light" formations of Turkish troops in northern Iraq.

CNN: Turkey denies moving troops into Iraq

Today's New York Times reports that American and NATO forces in Bosnia are now on a high state of alert in light of a perceived threat from Islamic extremists still operating in Bosnia.

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Mr. MICHAEL EISENSTAT (Washington Institute for Near East Policy): It has to be a much larger, a much more capable force and it probably has to include light and mechanized infantry, armor, light artillery, as well as special forces who are capable of conducting a counterinsurgency and counterterrorist type operations.

NPR: Bush Calls for Peacekeepers �� But Where Are They?

The experience in Desert Shield demonstrated that limits on lift assets and the lack of prepositioned equipment affects the ability to deploy any but light land forces to halt the aggression.

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This is particularly true in light of recent evidence of the growing political power and influence of the Russian security forces.

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The proposed solution was the Joint Light Tactical Vehicle, a more survivable light truck that could serve the needs of soldiers, marines and special-operations forces battling elusive adversaries.

FORBES: Army Mistakes Endanger Future Jeep

The most dangerous episode of the hostage crisis occurred at first light on Monday morning when the hijackers saw armed security forces surrounding the plane, said the crew.

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