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Pensacola, Students at the Aviation Rescue
Swimmer School prepare to undergo a parachute
disentanglement exercise. The physically arduous
4-week course of instruction trains enlisted
air crewmen as rescue swimmers for search and
rescue operations at sea and ashore. U.S. Navy
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| Iraqi Self-Governance Remains U.S.-Coalition
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Nov. 25, 2003 — The U.S. and coalition goal in Iraq is "to
give the Iraqi people the opportunity to create a new and thriving
Iraq" for themselves, a senior Defense Department official said
here Nov. 24.
"Our strategy aims to put the Iraqis in a position to
run their own lives, manage their own government and provide for their own security - and
to leave as soon as we have done so," Undersecretary of Defense for Policy Douglas
J. Feith told a Heritage Foundation audience. More Remarks |
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| Lessons Learned in Operation Enduring
Freedom Help in Iraq |
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WASHINGTON,
Nov. 24, 2003 (AFPN) — Lessons learned in Operation Enduring
Freedom have resulted in better patient care and better interoperability
with
other services during Operation Iraqi Freedom, said the Air Force
surgeon general. He recently completed a 10-day tour visit to
the Operation Enduring Freedom and Operation Iraqi Freedom theaters.
“We learned a large number of lessons in Operation
Enduring Freedom on how to better operate with special forces and with the Army
and Navy, and all those have been turned into smoother actions during Operation
Iraqi Freedom and the ongoing Operation Enduring Freedom,” said Lt. Gen.
(Dr.) George Peach Taylor Jr. More |
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MOSUL,
Iraq, Nov. 21, 2003 — Teams representing
eight different units in the Northern Iraq
area of operations squared off at Mosul Airfield
Friday to compete against one another in
the Combat Medic Challenge.
The contest is the first division-sponsored
competition in Iraq, according to Capt. Jennifer
DeBruin, 526th Forward Support Battalion. “It’s
nice to be able to forget about the seriousness,
the anxiety and the death for a little while
and be able to work together and have some
fun,” she said. More |
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82nd Airborne Div. Captures
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RAMADI, Iraq, Nov. 26, 2003 — Elements of the 82nd Airborne
Division successfully raided a house north of Ar Ramadi
as part of ongoing operations in the area to capture individuals
involved in anti-coalition activities, according to U.S.
Central Command officials.
Elements of the 1st Battalion,
16th Mechanized Infantry Regiment, conducted a raid on
a house north of Ar Ramadi
suspected of insurgent activity. At approximately 3:00am,
the unit established a cordon of the area and entered
the house, capturing four Iraqi personnel. Brig. Gen.
Khalid Arak Hatimy, a former bodyguard of Saddam Hussein,
was one of the men captured.
Task Force “All American” will
continue to hunt and find former regime loyalists who
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IRAQ, Nov. 26, 2003 — An assortment of weapons were confiscated
and nine individuals detained by the 101st Airborne Division
(Air Assault), during operations Tuesday in northern Iraq,
according to U.S. Central Command officials.
Soldiers from
2nd Brigade Combat Team conducted heavy presence patrols
and traffic control points in Mosul.
The missions netted 15 AK-47s assault rifles, two pistols
and 23 AK-47 magazines. During the operations, three
people were detained, two for weapons violations, and
one individual who was wanted for planning attacks against
Coalition Forces. More |
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26, 2003 — Defense Department officials announced today the deaths
of one soldier and four airmen killed in an MH-53M helicopter accident
in Afghanistan on Nov. 23 while
supporting Operation Enduring Freedom. Story |
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Soldier Dies From
Non-Hostile Gunshot Wound |
MOSUL,
Iraq, Nov. 26, 2003 — A soldier, attached to the 101st Airborne
Division (Air Assault), died from a non-combat related gunshot
wound Nov 26, according to U.S. Central Command officials.
The name and unit of the deceased is being withheld
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| FINAL TRIBUTE — Hundreds
of soldiers paid their final tributes to Command Sgt.
Maj. Jerry Wilson and Spc. Rel Ravago at the soldiers'
memorial ceremony, in Mosul, Iraq, Nov. 26, 2003. Wilson
and Ravago were killed in an ambush Nov. 23. The soldiers
were assigned to 1st Battalion, 502nd Infantry Regiment,
2nd Brigade, 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault),
based in Fort Campbell, Ky. U.S.
Army photo by Pfc. Chris Jones Story |
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Chemical Exercise
Tests
Marine Anti-Terror Unit |
BALTIMORE
— Marines assigned to the Chemical Biological Incident Response
Force, 4th Marine Expeditionary Brigade (Anti-Terrorism), along
with the Baltimore City Fire Department, recently conducted a
mass-casualty consequence management drill at the Johns Hopkins
Memorial Hospital subway station in Baltimore.
"This joint effort between the city and the
Marines is one of our many efforts to make us a faster and more efficient rescue
force during emergencies," said Col. Dwight E. Trafton, commanding officer,
Chemical Biological Incident Response Force. Story |
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 BAGHDAD, Iraq – Although engaged in combat and helping to rebuild Iraq, there is still a need to continue to enforce the Army’s standards for an equal opportunity.
Headquarters, U.S. Army Europe has recognized one Task Force 1st Armored Division soldier for his efforts in the EO battle.
Competing against equal opportunity advisers from throughout USAREUR, Master Sgt. Richard Vater took the title of 2003 USAREUR Equal Opportunity Adviser of the Year Oct. 23.
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Help Supplies Reach Iraqis Left
Homeless After Car-Bombing |
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Iraq, Nov. 26, 2003 — Much
needed help was delivered
to victims of a recent terrorist
attack on the infrastructure
of Baghdad. Food and other
supplies were delivered to
residents left homeless following
a Nov. 2 car-bombing of the
Al Shaab police station in
the Al Adhamiya area of Baghdad. More |
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WASHINGTON, Nov. 27, 2003 - About 600
troops gathered for Thanksgiving Day dinner in Baghdad had a surprise
guest: their commander in chief, President Bush. Under the security
of darkness and tight-lipped staff secrecy, the president arrived
in Baghdad on Thanksgiving Day at Baghdad International Airport
for a reported 2½-hour visit. 
WASHINGTON, Nov. 25, 2003 — Rick Herter welcomed each person with a smile and a handshake. He eagerly answered and asked questions as he autographed his prints at the Pentagon here Nov. 24.
