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OPERATION FERTILE CRESCENT — A U.S. Army 1st Cavalry Division soldier speaks to local regional represenatives at a press conference concerning Operation Fertile Crescent in Baghdad, Iraq, May 31, 2004. Operation Fertile Crescent will donate $30 million to aid in the renovation and construction of water and sewage treatment plants in the area. U.S. Army photo by Spc Nicholas De Costa

U.S. FORCES IN GERMANY

Deployments, Global Posture
Factors in Troop Realignment

By Jim Garamone / American Forces Press Service

WIESBADEN, Germany, June 7, 2004 — No final decisions have been made about the posture of American forces in Europe, the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff said during a press conference here today.
Air Force Gen. Richard B. Myers told reporters the news reports that both American divisions are moving out of Germany are premature. "Any realignment of our troops is in the context of a larger global posture look that the United States is taking," he said. More

Bush Discusses War on Terror,
Iraqi Sovereignty with Leaders

By Army Sgt. 1st Class Doug Sample / American Forces Press Service

WASHINGTON, June 6, 2004 — President Bush used his visits with Italian and French leaders June 5 to talk about the war on terrorism and plans for Iraqi sovereignty.
In Europe to commemorate the 60th anniversary of the D-Day invasion June 6, the president also addressed the war on terrorism. More

U. S., U. N. ‘Close’ to Reaching
Agreement on Iraq Resolution

By Army Sgt. 1st Class Doug Sample / American Forces Press Service

WASHINGTION, June 6, 2004 — The United States is close to reaching agreement with U.N. members on a new resolution supporting Iraq, two of President Bush's top advisers said today.
During an interview on "Fox News Sunday," Condoleezza Rice said that the United States is "very close" to an agreement. More

Terror War Being Fought on
Many Fronts, President Says

By Army Sgt. 1st Class Doug Sample / American Forces Press Service

WASHINGTON, June 5, 2004 — The challenges of the United States and coalition nations in the war on terrorism extend beyond Iraq, President Bush said today in his national weekly radio address. "The war on terror is being fought on many fronts," he reminded listeners.
Bush noted that since Sept. 11, 2001, terrorists have struck in places from Morocco to Indonesia, but the center of terrorist conflict remains the Middle East. More

Extremism Threatens Prosperity, Clouds Civil Society's Future

By John D. Banusiewicz / American Forces Press Service

SINGAPORE, June 5, 2004 — Ideological extremism that uses terror as a weapon stands in the way of global political progress and economic prosperity, threatens international order and clouds civil society's future, Defense Secretary Donald H. Rumsfeld said here today. More

Secretary Rumsfeld on
Passing of President Reagan

President Ronald Reagan's resolve in the defense of freedom helped to change the course of modern history. Among his many legacies, he restored America's pride in the men and women who wear the military uniform. This modest man of good humor had the conviction and personal courage to provide our nation and the free world with directional leadership at a time when it was so sorely needed.
My thoughts and prayers are with Nancy and the Reagan family.

Wolfowitz Welcomes
Civilian Leaders to 'DoD 101'

WASHINGTON, June 7, 2004 — Deputy Defense Secretary Paul Wolfowitz welcomed civilian business, academic and local government leaders from throughout the nation to the Pentagon today to kick off a weeklong schedule that will offer a firsthand look at the military at work in the war on terror. More

Stars and Stripes Launches
Father’s Day Messages

GRIESHEIM, Germany, June 7, 2004 — Stars and Stripes has again launched their annual Father's Day Messages, according to Stars and Stripes officials. These messages will appear in the European edition, and for the first time, will also appear in the Middle East edition. More

Defense Leaders Speak

Defense Secretary Donald H. Rumsfeld

"...No area of the world is immune from extremists’ attacks. A terrorist need only be lucky once or twice; civil society needs to be prepared always. ... So the only way... to win this global struggle ... is to go on the offense and to root out terrorists at their source, and for us to collectively put steady pressure on them and all of their enablers that sustain them."

Remarks in Singapore, June 5, 2004

Defense Views

Quotes by U.S. defense leaders

Defense Officials
Identify Marine Casualties

     WASHINGTON — Defense Department officials announced the death of two Marines who were supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
     Cpl. Bum R. Lee, 21, of Sunnyvale, Calif., died June 2 of wounds received from hostile action in Al Anbar Province, Iraq. He was assigned to 2nd Battalion, 4th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, 1st Marine Expeditionary Force, Camp Pendleton, Calif.
     Lance Cpl. Todd J. Bolding, 23, of Manvel, Texas, died June 3 of wounds received due to hostile action in Al Anbar Province, Iraq. He was assigned to 2nd Battalion, 4th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, 1st Marine Expeditionary Force, Camp Pendleton, Calif.

Radio

Television

Saddam's Capture - A Video from Golf Troops' Perspective

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First Team Wives
Train for National Race

By Tam Cummings / Fort Hood Public Affairs

Top row, left to right Wendy Smith, Mandy Manalang, Pat Jones and Lea Marshall and bottom row left to right, Natalie Negron, Jane Murray and Colleen Forshee are members of First Teammates, a group of 1st Cavalry Division wives training for the Army 10-Miler while their husbands are deployed. Jack Jones the Labrador is the group's mascot.

     FORT HOOD, Texas, June 4, 2004 — A group of First Team wives are training for the October Army 10-Miler in Washington D.C., to show support for their husbands who are deployed with the 1st Cavalry Division.
     The race, which begins and ends at the Pentagon, will be limited to 16,000 participants, according to co-founders Pat Jones and Colleen Forshee.
      "This is the largest 10-mile race in the United States," Jones said. "The first four finishers of each team have the times that count." More

Soldiers Help Preserve Ancient Sites

By U.S. Army Spc. Sean Kimmons / 25th Infantry Division

KIRKUK AIR BASE, Iraq, June 7, 2004 — Four and five thousand-year old artifacts from Iraq's multi-cultured past were discovered here when soldiers of Company B, 65th Engineer Battalion dug into a hill while gathering dirt for Hesco defense barriers in late April.
Capt. Nicholas Gianforti, an intelligence officer for the 2nd Brigade Combat Team and an anthropology major from St. John Fisher University, was one of the first to respond to the archeological site after its discovery. More

Seabees Complete Work on Iraqi Oil Terminals

Seabees, Marines Work to Improve Iraqis' Lives

CAMP FALLUJAH, Iraq, June 7, 2004 — Navy Seabees recently began training young Iraqis through an innovative program called Iraqi Construction Apprentice Program, according to Multinational Force Iraq officials.
The program teaches construction skills the Iraqis can take back to their communities to foster self-sufficiency and a more prosperous future. More

Jobs, Fresh Water to Flow to Iraqi Village

CAMP HABBANIYAH, Iraq, June 6, 2004 — Supporting coalition efforts to rebuild the Iraqi infrastructure, Marines awarded a contract June 4, 2004, that will bring clean drinking water to a village near here.
The $146,000 project, coordinated between the local Iraqi government and 3rd Battalion, 24th Marine Regiment, sets in motion the installation of a water purification system in the small fishing community of about 1,000 people. More

Al Anbar Governor, Marines Talk Summer Electricity

AL ANBAR PROVINCE, Iraq, June 6, 2004 — Marines from the 1st Marine Division recently met with the governor of Iraq's Al Anbar Province to discuss electrical distribution and infrastructure issues, according to Multinational Force Iraq officials.
The two parties discussed steps to ensure power is available throughout the summer months as well as plans for back-up power for critical structures, including hospitals and clinics.

Joint Effort Nets 35K for Djibouti Schools

By Cpl. G. Lane Miley

CAMP LEMONIER, Djibouti, June 3, 2004 — Cooperation among service members here, outside relief agencies and the Djiboutian government brought new educational opportunities to four local schools in time for World Telecommunications Day May 17.
More than $35,000 was spent providing the schools with 40 computers in all. The role of Combined Joint Task-Horn of Africa in the undertaking was simple – arrange a meeting with the U.S. Agency for International Development and Djibouti Telecom, the government’s service provider and one of the camp’s biggest contracts for outside telecommunications. More

War on Terrorism

. Myers: Today's Terror Threat As Dangerous as World War II's

. Rumsfeld Addresses Regional Maritime Security Initiative

. Terrorist Acts Provide Intel to Help Thwart Future Attacks

. Safe, Disciplined Procedures Yield Valuable Intelligence

. War Against Terror Is Top U.S. Priority for Asia-Pacific

Iraq

• Rumsfeld Cites 'Gap' in Media Reports on Iraq

• Iraq's Sovereignty Deserves 'Full Support,' Says President

. Muqtada Militia Attacks U.S. Soldiers; More Weapons Found

. Rice Proclaims Ajil al-Yawer 'Terrific Leader' for New Iraq

Military News

• Military Needs 'Full-Time' Care, Advocacy for Sexual Assault Victims

. Life Not Predictable, Rumsfeld Tells 935 New Army Officers

. National Guard, Reserve Update

Soccer Team Pays
Tribute to Troops

WASHINGTON, D.C. June 7, 2004 — Service members in the national capital region will be treated to an evening of soccer jockeying, entertainment and celebrating everything military at the D.C. United’s fifth-annual Armed Forces Appreciation Day. More

Toby Keith, Ted Nugent
Rock Baghdad

BAGHDAD, Iraq, June 5, 2004 — More than 500 soldiers, sailors, Marines and airmen crowded around a stage in front of the post exchange on Camp Victory North June 5 to hear Toby Keith and Ted Nugent. More

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Profile

U.S. Air Force Capt. Joy Param &
U.S. Army Capt. Jennifer Finch

ROYAL AIR FORCE MILDENHALL, England, June 7, 2004 — Ver and Josie Param were in for a surprise May 27 when they arrived at 3rd Air Force headquarters here to witness their youngest daughter’s promotion to captain. More

More Profiles

In Afghanistan

A-10 Pods Help Track Bad
Guys, Protect Friendly Forces

Capt. Keith Wolak checks the Litening precision targeting pod on his A-10 Thunderbolt II before flying a mission from here. He is an A-10 pilot assigned to the 355th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron supporting Operation Enduring Freedom. U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Andrew Gates

BAGRAM AIR BASE, Afghanistan, June 4, 2004 (AFPN) — When lightning strikes, it affects the surrounding area. The same could be said of an A-10 Thunderbolt II strike, especially when complemented by the advanced capabilities provided by the Litening precision targeting pod system. Story

'On The Ground' Archive

READY FOR TAKEOFF — U.S. Navy sailors position an E-2C Hawkeye, assigned to the "Bluetails" of Carrier Airborne Early Warning Squadron 121, for launch from a powered catapult aboard USS George Washington, June 1, 2004. The Norfolk, Va. based nuclear powered aircraft carrier and Carrier Air Wing 7 are on a regularly scheduled deployment in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom. Defense Dept. photo by U.S. Navy Seaman Lori Howard