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| Iraqi Security Forces Learning Ropes, Making Solid Progress |
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WASHINGTON, May 11, 2004 — Defense Secretary Donald H. Rumsfeld praised the progress being made in training the new Iraqi security forces for their critical role in their country's future, but warned naysayers that it's unrealistic to expect too much too quickly.
Rumsfeld told service members, DoD civilians and government contractors at a Pentagon town hall meeting today that they're likely to hear "mixed" reviews of Iraq's security forces in the weeks ahead. More |
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| Recognizing Iraqi Troops' Heroism |
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| Col. Dakill, commander of the 201st Iraqi Civil Defense Corps Battalion, presents awards to Iraqi soldiers during a ceremony in Tikrit, Iraq, May 5, 2004. More than 30 soldiers were recognized for acts of heroism performed during various combat operations. Awards presented include the Iraqi Achievement Medal, Distinguished Service Medal and cash rewards of $250. U.S. Army photo by Staff Sgt. Klaus Baesu Photo Essay Archive |
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Fallujah Brigade Secures Route
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CAMP
FALLUJAH, Iraq, May 11, 2004 — With the 1st Battalion of the
Fallujah Brigade providing security all along their route, Marines
from the 1st Marine Expeditionary Force traveled into downtown
Fallujah May 10 to meet with city officials, according to U.S.
Central Command officials.
The commanding general of the 1st Marine Division, Maj. Gen.
James N. Mattis, met with Mahmood Ibraheem Al Jurasi, Fallujah's
mayor, and a group of tribal sheiks to discuss plans to rebuild
and revitalize the city. More |
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| Iraqi Police, Coalition Conduct Raids |
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MOSUL, Iraq, May 11, 2004 — More than 50 Iraqi police officers conducted three simultaneous cordon-and-knock operations in southwest Mosul May 7 to attempt to capture three people wanted for attacking Iraqi police in the Tal Ar Ruman neighborhood a week earlier, according to Combined Joint Task Force 7 officials.
Task Force Olympia supported the raid by establishing the cordon around each targeted location. More |
| 7th Cavalry Unit Detains Weapons Dealers |
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| Troops Deliver Water to Neighborhood |
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| By U.S. Army Spc. Bryan Kinkade / 1st Cavalry
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CAMP BLACK
JACK, Iraq, May 10, 2004 (Army News Service) — A crowd of villagers
moved toward the vehicles as they watched the 400-gallon water
buffalo slowly cruise past them.
The soldiers from Battery C, 4th Battalion, 5th Air Defense
Artillery Regiment were back, to provide water to the citizens
of Sheik Fahed’s Village, right outside the Baghdad International
Airport. More |
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| Italians Renovate School Near An Nasiriyah |
AN NASIRIYAH, Iraq, May 11, 2004 — The 6th Italian Air Force detachment, part of the Italian joint task force, recently helped renovate a school in Al Zahiira, a village of about 3,000 people near An Nasiriyah, according to Combined Joint Task Force 7 officials.
The Italian civilian-military cooperation center in An Nasiriayh financed the project, which was completed by a local contractor under the direction of Italian Air Force engineers. More |
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SUROBI, Afghanistan, May 8, 2004 — The Marines of 2nd Battalion,
8th Marines, have found a new partner in the war on terror. The
battalion has joined forces with the Surobi police in both security
and civil affairs operations throughout the Surobi District.
“America’s Battalion” deployed to Afghanistan
late last year, and has spent the past two months operating in
the Tagab Valley. The area was once home to numerous anti-coalition
militia members. More |
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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
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| Remarks
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Deployed Airman Helps Build
Cultural Bridge a Friendship at a Time |
TALLIL AIR BASE, Iraq, May 10, 2004 (USAFENS) — In my 22 years in the Air Force, I have spent my birthday in some pretty neat places - Las Vegas, Nevada, Germany and Holland … but none will compare to how I spent my 40th birthday.
As the operations superintendent for the 407th Expeditionary Security Forces Squadron at Tallil Air Base, Iraq, I had the unique opportunity to visit with some Bedouin families who live near our base. More |
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Padres
Swing Special
Salute to USS Boxer |
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DIEGO, May 10, 2004 (NNS) — During the
San Diego Padres' 8th Annual Military Appreciation
Day, the club offered seats throughout Petco
Park's entire upper deck to service members
and their families members at discounted prices.
But to 50 family members of USS Boxer, however,
the Padres opened up their gates, their hearts
and upper deck for free. More |
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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
Chief Warrant Officer 3
Jean Poitevien |
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 CAMP CINTRON, Haiti, May 11, 2004 — A stocky, broad-shouldered man walks down a hall of the Combined Joint Task Force Haiti headquarters, making his way to the linguists’ office. “Oohrah, sir,” a young "devil dog" greets him as he walks by the chief warrant officer. “How are you this morning?” More |
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Maintenance
Troops Work
To Stay Ahead of Climate |
 KANDAHAR
AIR FIELD, Afghanistan — Though
most enemy anti-aircraft guns
were destroyed when U.S. forces
entered Afghanistan in 2001,
the climate remains hostile to
the aircraft of the 22d Marine
Expeditionary Unit (Special Operations
Capable). More |
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Command Post Controllers
Key to Information Flow |
 BALAD AIR BASE, Iraq, May 10, 2004 (AFPN) — There is an organization that many people think is the place to go for information. In part they are; however, the unit is a lot more than that. More |
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Deployed Reservists Help
Charities in Kyrgyzstan |
| MAXWELL AIR FORCE BASE, Ala., May 10, 2004 (AFPN) — Air Force reservists from here deployed to Manas Air Base, Kyrgyzstan, are supporting combat operations in Afghanistan. They also are helping to make life better for people near there. More |
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