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Iraq: Work To Be Proud Of
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column was published in the New York Post May 7 and is
in the public domain. No republication restrictions.) |
By
Andrew S. Natsios
Administrator, U.S. Agency for International Development |
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last time I was in Iraq, I met with a delegation of graduate
students from Baghdad's best universities. Two hours
into the discussion, one student said something extraordinary
to me. He likened us to "doctors" and Iraq
to a "patient" who needed radical surgery: "You
[Americans] have started the operation. We are on the
operating table. You can't leave now. You've got to finish," he
pleaded. More |
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| Marines
of the 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit
conduct firing drills from a close distance
with their M-16 rifles May 7, 2004, during
a Training in an Urban Environment Exercise
at Camp Dawson, W.Va., in preparation
for their upcoming deployment. The Marines
are with Headquarters and Service Company,
Battalion Landing Team, 1st Battalion,
2nd Marines - the ground combat element
for the 24th MEU. Marine
Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Sarah A. Beavers Photo Essay Archive |
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Marines,
Ministry of Labor
Finalize Job Placement Contract |
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RAMADI, Iraq, May 8, 2004 — Marines met with
members of the Ministry of Labor here May 6 to
finalize a contract providing $56,200 to create
job placement offices in the Al Anbar province,
according to Combined Joint Task Force 7 officials.
Another $16,700 goes toward employees' salaries
for the first month's service. More |
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Marines,
Iraqis Celebrate
Opening of Training Center |
 HIT,
Iraq, May 8, 2004 — Marines in western Al Anbar
Province helped open a new Iraqi Civil Defense
Corps training center here May 8. The center's
opening marks the Iraqi force's strides to taking
more responsibility for security in their own
cities.
Marines from 2nd Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment
met with local sheiks and high-ranking Iraqi
Civil Defense Corps leaders to unveil new facilities
and equipment to better prepare the 503rd Battalion
of the corps for protecting the local towns. More |
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Bremer
Meets With Iraqi Women Educators, Attorneys
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Civil Affairs Marines Visit Iraqi
Villagers, Lend Helping Hand |
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| By U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Matthew J. Apprendi |
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CAMP
FALLUJAH, Iraq, May 7, 2004 — Marines put a new twist on
mending fences in a village near Fallujah.
About two weeks ago, an M-1A1 tank
was mired in mud in the small village of Al Budekil. Retriever
crews yanked the monstrous vehicle from a farm field, but tore
up valuable cropland in the process. A recent visit, though, not
only fixed the problems, but allowed Marines to gain the trust
of local Iraqis. More |
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Reserve
Marines Fulfill Critical
Roles in Operation Iraqi Freedom |
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| By U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Matthew J. Apprendi |
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CAMP TAQADDUM,
Iraq, May 7, 2004 —
They are the lawyers as infantrymen, the doctors as mechanics and
the contractors as helicopter pilots.
Currently, during Operation Iraqi Freedom alone, more than 3,000
Marine reservists are supporting I Marine Expeditionary Force’s
mission of conducting security and stabilization operations in
the Al Anbar province. More |
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Army
Post Modernizes Deployment
Facilities, Wins Excellence Award |
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| By U.S. Army Sgt.
1st Class Marcia Triggs |
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WASHINGTON, May 6, 2004 (Army News Service) — Last year Fort Stewart,
Ga., was being scrutinized for the way it housed mobilized soldiers.
This year, the installation won $1 million for swiftly modernizing
as a deployment platform.
“The whole complexion of Fort Stewart is changing from
a World War II post to a modern deployment facility. Buildings
are sprouting up all over the post, and next year we will undertake
$136 million worth of construction,” said Col. John Kidd,
the garrison commander for Fort Stewart and Hunter Army Airfield
after being honored by the Army’s senior leadership. More |
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| President
George W. Bush |
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military, from this building to the streets of
Fallujah, is performing with exceptional skill
and courage. They and their families are making
tremendous sacrifices for the security of our
nation and for the freedom of others. And all
the hardships and sacrifices are not behind us." |
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at Pentagon, May 10, 2004 |
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Defense Officials
Identify Army Casualties |
| WASHINGTON,
May 10, 2004 — Defense Department officials announced today
the death of three soldiers supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom. More |
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Coalition
Forces Attacked;
Weapons Caches Found |
| KABUL,
Afghanistan, May 8, 2004 — Coalition forces
have reported coming under attack over night south
of Tarin Kowt, according to Combined Joint Task
Force 180 officials. One U.S. Marine was killed
and one wounded. The name of the Marine who was
killed will be held pending notification of the
next of kin. More |
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Padres
Salute Miliary With
Annual Appreciation Day |
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DIEGO, May 10, 2004 (NNS) — The San Diego
Padres, known to many as the "Team of
the Military," continued their yearly
salute to the military April 15 when they hosted
the 8th Annual Military Appreciation Day at
their new downtown home, Petco Park. More |
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Charlie
Daniels Band
Plays for Troops |
 WIESBADEN,
Germany, May 7, 2004 (Army News Service) —
Charlie Daniels fiddled his way into the hearts
of soldiers, civilians and family members at
Wiesbaden Army Airfield May 6 during a fee
concert to show support for U.S. troops. More |
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an On-line Thank You Note |
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| Profile |
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U.S.
Army
Capt. Michael J. Trotter |
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 CAMP
LEMONIER, Djibouti, May 11, 2004 — Army
Capt. Michael J. Trotter has been busy
in the five months since his company began
supporting Operation Enduring Freedom. More |
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U.S.
Marine Corps
Maj. Randy J. Bresnik |
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 MARINE
CORPS AIR STATION MIRAMAR, Calif., May
10, 2004 — This year NASA selected one
U.S. Marine to become an astronaut. Maj.
Randy J. Bresnik, operations officer for
Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 232, was
selected out of several thousand applicants
for a seat in the Astronaut Candidate Training
Program. More |
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Troops
Combat a
Little-Known Enemy |
 CAMP
FALLUJAH, Iraq, May 7, 2004
— Marines and sailors here
are getting ready to combat a
little-known and potentially
dangerous enemy indigenous to
this region. More |
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Drill
Tests Flight Line
Emergency Response |
| CAMP
LEMONIER, Djibouti, May 9, 2004
— Flashing red lights and sirens
broke the silence of the sultry
African night here May 5, as
personnel from U.S. Marine Forces
Central Command-Djibouti and
Combined Joint Task Force-Horn
of Africa conducted a mass casualty
drill under the full moon. More |
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WASHINGTON, May 10, 2004 — President
Bush reiterated that the United States has "a vital national
interest" in Iraq, following a meeting of his national security
team at the Pentagon today.
CAMP
BLUE DIAMOND, Iraq, May 7, 2004 — It
might just be that the answer
to a 21st century problem for
Marines has been around for 40
years. 
