1.   His speech bore all the marks of his military background.

2.   Not only did he have a military background with postings overseas, but he was unassuming and discreet.

3.   Only two members of the Cabinet, Almonte and Parayno, had military backgrounds, but the former was known to be a particularly close confidant of Ramos.

4.   Before transferring to the Egyptian Service he had been a Regular Army officer in India and at times his military background reasserted itself.

5.   Coming from a strong military background and dealing with an alcoholic mother taught him self-reliance at an early age.

6.   Although his military background is limited, he was named commander in chief of the armed forces.

7.   And a third female knob who signed up just last week shares both a military background and strong Citadel connections.

8.   And he was a student, not a spy, he said, noting that he had not hidden his military background from anyone.

9.   And rampage killers were far more likely to have military backgrounds, and to kill strangers.

10.   And she favors McCain for his military background.