51.   They picked Gen. Olusegun Obasanjo, a Christian Yoruba, who they believed would protect their interests because of his military background.

52.   USAA, whose military background makes it accustomed to dealing with far-flung clients, also offers checking accounts with no fees and no minimum balances.

53.   What is its relationship with Habibie, who has no military background?

54.   Whether or not Ricketts had a military background is undetermined.

55.   With his military background, Powell can tell the hawks to back off and not be called a wuss.

56.   Powell said his military background tells him that the people in the field have the best handle on a situation.

57.   Partly because of his relation with Marcos and his military background, the anti-Marcos opposition has harbored suspicions that Ramos intends to copy his cousin.

58.   Al-Majid, a bodyguard who had no military background, was later made a full general by Saddam and named defense minister.

59.   All the bodyguard recruits have a military background.

60.   Analysts say this military background has made him less tolerant of opposition than other members of the ruling family.