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| Iraqi Security Forces Learning Ropes, Making Solid Progress |
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| By Donna Miles / American Forces Press Service |
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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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Army's
3rd Brigade Combat
Team Completes Al-Hather School |
BAGHDAD,
Iraq, May 12, 2004 — An opening ceremony
for the Al-Hather Secondary School in southern
Baghdad took place May 7, marking the completion
of United States-funded renovations to the
school, according to Combined Joint Task Force
7 officials.
The $57,500 renovation had been under way since
late March, said 2nd Lt. Stephen Jaworski, Emergency Response Program coordinator
for the 161st Infantry's 1st Battalion. The school will serve more than 700 students
and have a staff of 30 teachers, Jaworski said. More |
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| Improvements
on Tap for Fallujah, Al Kharma |
CAMP
FALLUJAH, Iraq, May 12, 2004 — Marines
will soon start the Fallujah Outreach Center
Project designed to train and employ more than
80 young Iraqis in such trades as plumbing,
electrical work and construction work, according
to Combined Joint Task Force 7 officials.
The center will be built north of the Fallujah
Liaison Team building using materials and equipment from local businesses and
vendors. More |
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| CPA
Awards Contracts for Babil Province Community
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| Iraq
Moves Toward Regulating Its Own Electronic
Media |
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Fallujah Brigade Secures Route
For Marine Expeditionary Force |
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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
Division |
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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. More |
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Fort
Hood Wives Send
Slingshots, Other Gifts From Home |
| By Tam Cummings / Fort Hood
Public Affairs |
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HOOD, Texas, May 12, 2004 — When the 2nd Battalion,
7th Cavalry Regiment, 1st Cavalry Division
deployed to Operation Iraqi Freedom in March,
the soldiers told their wives they would call
home as often as possible.
But when Sgt. Sean Nicholson called home last week,
what he really wanted was for his wife to send him a slingshot and a bag of marbles. More |
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Secretary
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Donald H. Rumsfeld |
| "In
Iraq we have liberated 25 million people from
the tyranny of a brutal dictator. In a few weeks
we'll hand over power to Iraqis, an interim government
that will shortly be operating under a constitution
that will guarantee freedom to all Iraqi people." |
| Town
Hall Meeting, May 11, 2004 |
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Defense Officials
Identify Army Casualty |
WASHINGTON,
May 11, 2004 — Defense Department officials announced today
the death of a soldier who was supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Sgt. Rodney A. Murray, 28, of Ayden, N.C., died May 9, in Iraq, in
a vehicle accident between Baghdad and Scania when a Bradley Fighting
Vehicle and his military vehicle collided. Sgt. Murray was assigned
to the Army Reserve’s 351st Military Police Company, Ocala, Fla. |
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Abuse
Allegations Investigated;
Civil Affairs Rebuilding Continues |
| KABUL,
Afghanistan, May 12, 2004 — On May
11, Coalition leaders were notified of an
allegation of detainee abuse, according to
Combined Joint Task Force 180 officials.
Upon notification coalition forces launched
an immediate investigation into this matter. More |
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| U.S.
Reviews Alleged Abuse |
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Girl
Scouts Give USS Ford
Little Piece of Home |
 EVERETT,
WASH., May 12, 2004 (NNS) — As part of the
Pocket Flag Project, Naval Station Everett’s
USS Ford played host May 7 to seven local Girl
Scout troops. The purpose of the scouts' frigate
visit was to bestow upon the Ford’s crew
300 folded pocket flags to remind them of home
while on their upcoming deployment. Story |
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an On-line Thank You Note |
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| Profile |
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U.S.
Air Force Reserve
1st Lt. Jason Szuminski |
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AIR FORCE BASE, Ga., May 12, 2004 — When
he is not wearing the blue and gray uniform
of the San Diego Padres, relief pitcher
Jason Szuminski switches to Air Force blue
as a first lieutenant in the Air Force
Reserve. More |
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U.S.
Marine Corps
Lance Cpls. Trevor G. Thuman
and Philip E. Thuman |
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 CAMP
BLUE DIAMOND, Iraq, May 12, 2004 — U.S.
Marine Corps Pfc. Trevor G. Thuman just
wanted one thing for the day he finally
pinned on his lance corporal chevrons.
That was for his brother, Lance Cpl. Philip
E. Thuman, who lives less than 10 miles
across town, to pin them on for him. More |
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Air
Force 'Dust Devils'
Repair Busy Runway |
 TALLIL
AIR BASE, Iraq, May 10, 2004 — Dust
off, surveillance, supply deliveries,
transient personnel, and rotators
home, are just a few of the air
missions that come in and out
of Tallil. Each require the critical
ability to land on a viable and
operational runway. More |
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Communications
Experts
Keep Marines in Touch |
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ASAD, Iraq, May 10, 2004 — The
communications and electronics
maintenance Marines of Marine
Wing Communications Squadron
38, Marine Air Control Group
38, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing,
were some of the first troops
to arrive here in early February
in support of Operation Iraqi
Freedom. More |
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