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Sadr Group Influence Wanes
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WASHINGTON,
April 7, 2004 — The Mahdi Army, a militia group led by
Shiite cleric Muqtada al-Sadr, is losing influence among Shiia
in Iraq, a Defense Department official said here today.
Speaking on background, he said the Mahdi Army
was a group of about 3,000 lightly armed devotees of Sadr before operations against
the group started Sunday. More |
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Marines assigned to the 24th Marine Expeditionary
Unit board a CH-53E Super Stallion aboard the
amphibious assault ship USS Saipan during fast
rope training in preparation for Saipan's upcoming
scheduled deployment in support of Operation
Iraqi Freedom, Apr. 5, 2004. U.S. Navy photo
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| Army's
Task Force Rock Returns |
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Germany, April 8, 2004 — More than
70 soldiers from 44th Signal Battalion,
7th Signal Brigade returned to Germany
April 6, 2004, after a year-long deployment
to support Operation Iraqi Freedom.
They are the final wave of 44th soldiers
redeploying from Iraq. More |
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Marine Infantry Platoon Provides
Security for Aircraft Unit Convoy |
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| AL TAQQADUM, Iraq, April 7, 2004 — The Marines of 1st platoon, Lima Company, 3rd Battalion, 24th Marine Regiment, conducted two nights of security for a convoy of Marines and soldiers bringing 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing gear from here to Al Asad, April 4 through 6. More |
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Baghdad
International Police
Academy Graduates Second Class |
| BAGHDAD,
Iraq, April 6, 2004 (Army News Service) — After
completing eight physically and mentally
demanding weeks of training, 479 men and
women officially joined the Iraqi Police
Service during a graduation ceremony at
the Baghdad Police Academy April 1. More |
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| Benning
Drill Sergeants Train Iraqi Soldiers |
| FORT BENNING, Ga., April 5, 2004 — Ten
Fort Benning drill sergeants from B Company,
2nd Battalion, 47th Infantry Regiment,
are on the ground in Iraq as part of a
pilot program to use American drill sergeants
as trainers for the Iraqi Civil Defense
Corps. The drill sergeants deployed in
January on 179-day orders. More |
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| Honoring
the Fallen |
Camp
Dedicated to
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| BAGHDAD,
Iraq, April 8, 2004 — Camp Muleskinner,
home of the 2nd Armored Cavalry Regiment’s
support squadron, was renamed in honor a fallen trooper
April 1. The base was renamed “Camp Cuervo” in
memory of Pfc. Ray D. Cuervo, Apache Troop, 1st Squadron,
2nd 2nd Armored Cavalry Regiment, who was killed
in action during a combat reconnaissance patrol in
Baghdad on Dec. 28, 2003. More |
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Defense Officials
Identify Casualties |
WASHINGTON,
April 8, 2004 — Defense Department officials announced
today the death of two Marines who
were supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Killed were: Lance Cpl. Marcus M. Cherry, 18, of Imperial,
Calif., and Pfc. Benjamin R. Carman, 20, of Jefferson, Iowa.
Both died April 6, due to hostile fire in Al Anbar
Province, Iraq. They were assigned to 2nd Battalion, 4th Marines, 1st
Marine Division, I Marine Expeditionary Force, Camp Pendleton,
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NORAD, USNORTHCOM Tap
Academia To Answer Questions |
| PETERSON
AIR FORCE BASE, Colo., April 2, 2004 — “What would
be the political and economic impact of a catastrophic attack
on the United States and what capabilities does the Department
of Defense need to respond to such an attack?” Story |
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| U.S.
Troops Locate Weapons |
| KABUL,
Afghanistan, April 7, 2004 — U.S. forces found two
weapons caches in the vicinity of Surobi, southeast of
Bagram Air Base, April 5, 2004, according to Combined Joint
Task Force 180 officials. More |
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Donations Benefit Military
Working Dogs in Iraq |
| FORT MONROE, Va., April 5, 2004 – The military police motto “of the troops and for the troops” has been taken to heart by some American citizens concerned for the Army’s
four-legged troops: the military working dogs. More |
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| Profile |
U.S. Air Force
Master Sgt. Michael Moss |
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EGLIN AIR FORCE BASE, Fla., April 7, 2004 — When the
Air Force unveiled its new exercise program many airmen did
not think much of it, but for some it was an eye-opener and
more of an incentive to get in shape. That is what Master Sgt.
Michael Moss thought. More |
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Cavalry Escort
Team Controls Road |
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| BAGHDAD, Iraq, April 7, 2004 — Just as jagged rays of light creep through the morning haze, gunners check their weapons while the drivers start their vehicles. It’s
time to run another gauntlet. More |
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Missouri
Guard Builds Place
For U.S. Soldiers to Worship |
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 BAGHDAD,
Iraq, April 7, 2004 (Army News
Service) — A 200-seat chapel
in Iraq is being built to give
U.S. soldiers a place to worship.
Engineers from the Missouri National
Guard, put their carpentry and
masonry skills to the test. More |
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