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| Defense Leaders in Southwest Asia |
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| Defense Secretary Donald H. Rumsfeld and Joint Chiefs Chairman Air Force Gen.
Richard B. Myers tackle some paperwork aboard a Texas Air National Guard C-130E
headed for Baghdad, Iraq, May 13, 2004. Rumsfeld and Myers traveled to Iraq
to visit the troops in Baghdad and at Abu Ghraib prison. Defense Dept. photo
by U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Jerry Morrison Jr. Photo Essay Archive |
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Seabee
Contracting Team
Awards Landmark Contract |
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ANBAR PROVINCE, Iraq, May 14, 2004 — The 1st
Marine Expeditionary Force Engineer Group awarded
a $100,000 contract to an Iraqi company here
in a step toward a self-sufficient, free Iraq.
The group awarded the contract for the Al-Mostawda
and Al-Malab road improvement project to
Awad Jasim Dhayresh, who began construction
immediately following the award. More |
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Iraqi Football Victory Earns Team
Historic First Trip to Olympic Games |
AMMAN, Jordan, May 12, 2004 – In a stunning upset victory, the Iraq national football team defeated Saudi Arabia tonight 3 to1 to earn a trip to the 2004 Olympic Summer games in Athens. The victory marks the first time in Iraq’s history that its football team will compete in the Olympics. In addition to defeating Saudi Arabia, Iraq needed a draw in the final game between Kuwait and Oman to qualify. The game ended 0-0 sealing Iraq’s bid.
“This means Iraq is on the right path,” said Hawar Mulla Mohammed through tears moments after the game. He had scored the team’s go-ahead, and eventually winning, goal of the game. More |
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| Iraqi
Firefighters Complete Training Course |
BAGHDAD,
Iraq, May 12, 2004 — The U.S. Agency
for International Development and the Coalition
Provisional Authority announce the completion
of a three-week training course for 30 Iraqi
firefighters from the Baghdad International
Airport Fire Department. The firefighters attended
the Aviation Rescue and Firefighters Training
course held in Muscat, Oman.
The course was conducted according to International
Civil Aviation Organization standards and attendees received the organization's
airport certification. Over the past 20 years, only seven of the 86 Iraqi firefighters
have attended a recognized course, previously given in Lebanon. More |
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| Ministry
of Housing, Development Transitions to Full
Authority |
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| Afghan Officers Visit West Point |
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WEST POINT, N.Y., May 14, 2004 (Army
News Service) — Three Afghan officers from the National Military
Academy of Afghanistan visited West Point April 30 through May
8.
The Afghan commander, dean and admissions officer got a firsthand
look at academy life, from academics to dining facilities. More |
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| Afghan Soldiers Recognized for Battle |
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| By Staff Sgt. Kelly McCargo / Office Military
Coordination - Afghanistan |
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KABUL,
Afghanistan, May 14, 2004 — More than 300 Afghan National
Army soldiers were recognized by the Afghan National Army Central
Corps commander during a 1st “Commando” Battalion,
3rd Brigade (Quick Reaction Force) Recognition Ceremony, April
26 at the Pol-e-charki soccer field.
On three separate occasions, the
commandos successfully repelled ambushes by al-Qaeda and Taliban
insurgent forces and coordinated retaliatory assaults, during
a three-month force presence mission in southern Afghanistan
from February through April. More |
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| Special Forces Clinic Treats Afghan
Citizens |
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| By U.S. Army Sgt. Frank Magni / 17th Public
Affairs Detachment |
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KONAR PROVINCE, Afghanistan, May 13,
2004 (USASOC News Service) — For many in Afghanistan, access to
medical care is very limited. A lack of medical training and equipment
within community clinics has prompted coalition forces here to
send their own medical personnel into communities to assist.
But in Konar Province, these medical aid projects are also being
supplemented with an unconventional approach - the same clinic
that treats coalition forces at a Special Forces camp here opens
its doors to Afghan citizens as well. More |
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Defense Officials
Identify Casualties |
WASHINGTON,
May 13, 2004 — Defense Department officials announced today
the death of a soldier and a Marine who were supporting Operation
Iraqi Freedom.
Army Spc. Jeffrey R. Shaver,
26, of Maple Valley, Wash., died May 12 in Baghdad, Iraq,
when his convoy vehicle hit an improvised explosive device.
Shaver was assigned to the Army National Guard’s
1st Battalion, 161st Infantry, Spokane, Wash.
Marine Lance Cpl. Jeremiah
E. Savage, 21, of Livingston, Tenn, died May 12 of wounds
received due to hostile action in Al Anbar Province, Iraq.
He was assigned to 2nd Battalion, 4th Marine Regiment,
1st Marine Division, I Marine Expeditionary Force, at Camp
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Marines
Praise Body
Armor Effectiveness |
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CORPS AIR STATION MIRAMAR, Calif., May 13,
2004 — Coinciding with President George
W. Bush's proposal for a larger U.S. military
and expanded force protection measures, military
suppliers and Congress are rushing to get
new body armor to troops in Iraq and Afghanistan. More |
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Battlelab
Improves
In-Flight Patient Care |
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| MCGUIRE
AIR FORCE BASE, N.J., May 13, 2004 (AFPN) — Specialists
at the Air Mobility Battlelab here have resolved
a significant lighting deficiency aboard
aeromedical evacuation aircraft by developing
a portable lighting kit prototype. More |
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| Profile |
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U.S.
Army
Capt. Dan Godbee |
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 MOSUL,
Iraq, May 14, 2004 — To many, Capt.
(Dr.) Dan Godbee, 351st Military Intelligence
Company, is the image of the typical country
doctor, mild mannered, quick with a handshake
and a kind word. More |
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U.S.
Marine Corps
Pfc. Billy McCulloch |
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 MARINE
CORPS RECRUIT DEPOT SAN DIEGO, Calif.,
May 14, 2004 - Television shows about child
geniuses have captivated American people
for decades: "Doogie Howser, M.D.," "Malcolm
in the Middle" and even Cartoon Network's "Dexter's
Laboratory" have captured hearts of
nearly everyone that watches. One show,
however, may never exist: "Pfc. Billy
McCulloch, U.S. Marine." More |
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Old
Guard Soldiers
Conduct Missions at Sea |
 ABOARD
THE USS WASP, May 13, 2004 — On
a deployment packed with diverse
missions for the Army’s oldest
active infantry unit, soldiers
from Bravo Company, 3rd U.S. Infantry
Regiment, “The Old Guard,” recently
boarded the USS Wasp for combat
training and tactical missions
at sea. More |
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Engineers
Build Showers
For Ghazni Soldiers |
 BAGRAM
AIR BASE, Afghanistan, May 14,
2004 — Sixty-six days is the longest
a soldier from 2nd Battalion, 87th
Infantry Regiment is rumored to
have gone without a shower. More |
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