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| THANKS — Deputy U.S. Defense Secretary Paul Wolfowitz talks with maintenance personnel during a visit to thank them and other members of the 113th Fighter Squadron, Air National Guard, at Andrews Air Force Base, Md., for protecting the nation's capitol region. Photo by Jim Garamone |
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Wolfowitz Thanks Guardsmen
For ‘Incredibly Important’ Role |
| By Jim Garamone / American Forces Press Service |
ANDREWS AIR FORCE BASE, Md., July 31, 2002 — Deputy U.S. Defense Secretary Paul Wolfowitz visited with and thanked the members of the 113th Fighter Squadron here for their service in protecting the nation's capital since Sept. 11.
The squadron is part of the District of Columbia Air National Guard. Within minutes after the jet hijacked by terrorists struck the Pentagon last Sept. 11, the squadron had planes in the air looking for a second jetliner that ultimately crashed in Pennsylvania.
"I've been meaning for some time to come out and see what these guys are doing and express our appreciation," Wolfowitz said. "It's an incredibly important job, and it's incredibly demanding."
From Sept. 11 to Sept 22, 2001, the squadron flew 128 F-16C sorties, logging almost 400 hours. "That's two months worth of flying in two weeks," said Air Force Lt. Col. Rudy Kenzel, squadron maintenance officer. More |
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Franks: Potential for Terrorist
Action in Afghanistan is ‘Real’ |
| By Linda D. Kozaryn / American Forces Press Service |
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WASHINGTON — Despite the successes to date in the war on terror, the Al Qaeda terrorist network "has not lost its will to conceive, to plan and to execute terrorist operations worldwide," U.S. Army Gen. Tommy Franks told senators Wednesday.
"While U.S. and coalition forces have done a lot in the past 10 months, the potential for terrorist attacks and for setbacks inside Afghanistan remains very real," the Central Command military chief said. "Afghanistan is rising from the oppression of the Taliban into an independent, democratic nation. I'm optimistic about that future, but I'm also pragmatic."
Franks and U.S. Defense Secretary Donald H. Rumsfeld appeared before the Senate Armed Services Committee. Both said the war on terrorism is far from over. The effort will require patience from Americans at home and courage from the nation's military men and women abroad. More
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| Book Donations |
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| A U.S. soldier delivers donated books to a teacher training school |
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Ashcroft Points to Link
Between Terror, Drugs |
By Linda D. Kozaryn
American Forces Press Service |
WASHINGTON — Federal law enforcement officials have developed a "most wanted" list of terrorist organizations heavily involved in drug trafficking.
"America is beset by evil, be it the scourge of illegal drugs or the persistent threat of terror," and each American "holds the power and bears the responsibility of America's defense," U.S. Attorney General John Ashcroft said Tuesday at the 20th anniversary conference of the Organized Crime and Drug Enforcement Task Force.
Earlier this year, Ashcroft asked law enforcement officials for a list of the organizations responsible for the U.S. drug supply. What the list revealed, he said, "is shocking."
"Nearly one-third of the organizations on the State Department's list of foreign terrorists appear also on our list of targeted U.S. drug suppliers," Ashcroft said. More
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Natick Labs Looks Into
Future for Warfighters |
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| New vest is a life-saver |
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| The Army Soldier Systems Center in Natick, Mass., known as Natick Labs, develops state-of-the-art equipment for U.S. service members. They're working on everything from computerized guns to a climate-controlled suit that monitors the wearer's physiological status and can change colors like a chameleon. Story |
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| Kabul Dental Hospital Restoration
Project - The Coalition Joint Civil Military Operations
Task Force has started work on the Kabul Dental Hospital
Project. Repairs consist of upgrading the electrical and
plumbing system, refurbishing clinical equipment and repairing
the generator system. The hospital is the only dental
treatment and training facility in Afghanistan. This project
will help restore the core infrastructure for the dental
profession in Afghanistan. |
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| Leonard E. Taylor |
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Leonard (Lenny) E. Taylor, 44, a passenger on
American Airlines flight 77, was a technical
group manager for XonTech, Inc.
He earned a B.S. degree from
Worcester Polytechnic Institute in 1979 and
played semipro hockey and coached youth hockey.
He often rode his bike 20 miles to work and
participated in bike races and tours for local
charities. He was dedicated to his family and
took great pride in his daughters.
Survivors include his wife
Karyn; daughters Jessica and Colette; parents
Mary and Raymond; sisters Ann and Barbara, and
brothers Gregory and Jeffery.
We will not forget him.
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