] "For the first time, the operation is being run from ] outside the United States, in what could be preparation ] for a possible war with Iraq. The high-tech simulation ] started shortly after 7:30 a.m. (0430GMT) on Monday and ] will run 24 hours a day for the next nine or 10 days. " Nothing like flexing your muscles before a fight. U.S. kicks off war games in Gulf - Dec. 9, 2002 |