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Military Photographers on the Frontlines Flash Slide Show

CONSTRUCTION — A Seabee assigned to Naval Mobile Construction Battalion 74 supervises a local Iraqi worker as he nails in a beam that will be used to support a hut at the Fallujah Liaison Team building located outside Fallujah, Iraq, on May 19, 2004. The Seabees teach the local Iraqis building skills to help rebuild their community.
U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Christopher M. Tirado

U.N. Approves Iraq Resolution

By Gerry J. Gilmore / American Forces Press Service

     WASHINGTON, June 8, 2004 — As President Bush predicted earlier today, the United Nations has passed a new resolution on Iraq.
      The U.N. Security Council voted unanimously late today on a new resolution that would effectively provide international legitimacy for the Iraqi interim government that's slated to take power June 30.
     The Security Council consists of five permanent members: China, France, Russia, the United Kingdom, and the United States, and 10 others elected by the General Assembly for two-year terms. More

G8 Summit Creates Double
Duty for Army Guard General

By U.S. Army Master Sgt. Bob Haskell / National Guard Bureau

ST. SIMONS ISLAND, Ga., June 8, 2004 — If Terry Nesbitt were in Major League Baseball, he would be the manager of the New York Yankees and the New York Mets at the same time and for the first time - during the World Series.
It isn't baseball, but Georgia Army National Guard Brig. Gen. Terry Nesbitt is managing or commanding two large teams at the same time this week during a very public international event taking place on coastal Georgia. It's called the Group of Eight, or G8, Sea Island Summit for the leaders of the world's major industrial countries. And the world is watching. More

Troops Rescue Four Hostages

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

     WASHINGTON, June 8, 2004 — Coalition forces rescued four civilian hostages today south of Baghdad, military officials said.
     Three Italians and one Pole were rescued, Army Lt. Gen. Ricardo S. Sanchez, Multinational Force Iraq commander, said during a Baghdad news briefing.
     They were Salvatore Stefio, Umberto Cupertino and Maurizio Agliana of Italy, and Jerzy Kos of Poland. The kidnappers executed another Italian hostage, Fabrizio Quattrocchi, soon after the April 12 kidnapping. More    Briefing

Ammunition Facility Accident
Claims Coalition Troops' Lives

By American Forces Press Service

WASHINGTON, June 8, 2004 — Several coalition soldiers were killed today in an accident during engineering work at an ammunition and explosive storage facility near Suwayrah, Iraq, Multinational Force Iraq officials reported.
The news release contained neither details of the accident nor any numbers of soldiers killed or injured, but said the medical evacuation of casualties is ongoing and the accident is being investigated. More

PRESIDENTIAL FAREWELL

SIMI VALLEY, Calif., June 7, 2004 — A sailor assigned to the U.S. Navy Ceremonial Guard, Naval District Washington, D.C., stands watch as the body of former President Ronald Reagan lies in state at the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library in Simi Valley, Calif., June 7, 2004. The former president died of pneumonia June 5 at age 93 in his home in California. On June 9, Reagan's body will be flown to Washington, D.C., where it will lie in state in the Capitol Rotunda. A state funeral will be conducted June 11 at the Washington National Cathedral, where President Bush will give the eulogy. U.S. Navy photo by Petty Officer 1st Class Jon D. Gesch

Inauguration Set Tone for Change

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.

Bush Issues Executive Order, Proclamation on Reagan's Death

Marines, Allies Continue
Assault into Taliban Heartland

FORWARD OPERATING BASE RIPLEY, Afghanistan, June 8, 2004 — Marines from the 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit (Special Operations Capable) continued their assault into the Taliban heartland where they killed more Taliban fighters who were poised to ambush the Marines in central Afghanistan today, according to Combined Forces Command - Afghanistan officials. More

Marines Battle Taliban Insurgents

Civilian Leaders See U.S. Air
Forces in Europe Capabilities

RAMSTEIN AIR BASE, Germany, June 8, 2004 — Civilian leaders participating in the Joint Civilian Orientation Conference got a firsthand - and sometimes hands-on - look here today at how U.S. Air Forces in Europe supports the war on terror. More

Defense Leaders Speak

President George W. Bush

"... The key to long-term security in Iraq is for all of us to work together to train Iraqi troops to handle their own security measures. And that's precisely what we are doing on the ground, and we will work with other nations to do, as well."

Remarks at G8 Summit, June 8, 2004

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Quotes by U.S. defense leaders

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

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Iraqi Soldiers Train at Tadji 6 More Photos

Iraqi soldiers march to their dining facility at Tadji, Iraq, June 3, 2004. Coalition forces assist in training the new Iraqi Army in Tadji. U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. D. Myles Cullen. Photo Essay Archive

Soldiers Inspect Work on Clinic in Ali Jassim Area

AR RAMADI, Iraq, June 8, 2004 — Soldiers from 1st Brigade Combat Team, 1st Infantry Division, assigned in support of 1st Marine Division, visited the Ali Jassim tribal area clinic to inspect improvement work there, according to Multinational Force Iraq officials. More

Marines Jump Start Iraqi Police Literacy Program

AL ANBAR PROVINCE, Iraq, June 8, 2004 — Civil affairs representatives with the 1st Marine Division signed a contract to purchase textbooks for 500 students to initiate a new literacy program for Iraqi police, according to Multinational Force Iraq officials. More

Diyala Province Gets New Ambulances

TIKRIT, Iraq, June 7, 2004 — Members of the Iraqi Ministry of Health traveled from Diyala for the dedication ceremony of five new ambulances on June 6, 2004, according to 1st Infantry Division officials.
After an assessment of medical needs throughout the local area, the Public Health Team, comprised of soldiers from the division surgeon’s office and the 415th Civil Affairs Battalion, chose several provinces to receive the new vehicles. More

Iraqis Take First Step toward Free Elections

Navy's Patrol Squadron 47 Returns Home

PEARL HARBOR, Hawaii, June 8, 2004 (NNS) — After a six month deployment to the Middle East, Patrol Squadron 47 returned home to Hawaii June 5.
Family and friends of the squadron cheered as the crew made their way back to Kaneohe Marine Corps Base. The squadron was involved in direct support of Operation Iraqi Freedom and Operation Enduring Freedom by flying surveillance missions over Iraq and Afghanistan. More

USS McClusky, Fletcher Return to San Diego

A child patiently waits for her father, U.S. Navy Petty Officer 2nd Class Rodney Hopes as his ship, the destroyer USS Fletcher returns from deployment. Fletcher arrived at Naval Station San Diego, two years and four crews after deploying as the first of two Sea Swap Platforms. The former Pearl Harbor, Hawaii based ship will be decommissioned in October. U.S. Navy photo by Petty Officer 2nd Class Bradley Sapp

SAN DIEGO, June 7, 2004 (NNS) — The destroyer USS Fletcher and frigate USS McClusky returned to Naval Base San Diego June 3, 2004, following their respective deployments in support of the global war on terrorism.
Fletcher left its original homeport of Pearl Harbor Aug. 2, 2002, and returned to San Diego following a successful deployment, which included three Sea Swaps and Maritime Interception Operations in the Persian Gulf. Story

Task Force Renovates Djiboutian School

By Cpl. G. Lane Miley

U.S. Air force Senior Airman Russell S. Fraser, a RED HORSE electrician, puts the final touches on the school project here June 1, before the dedication ceremony on the 5th. Fraser, a Kalispell, Mont., native, and other Air Force engineers assigned to the 219th/254th Expeditionary RED HORSE Squadrons completed $43,000 worth of renovations and improvements in less than 30 days. Photo by Cpl. G. Lane Miley

DOUDA, Djibouti, June 5, 2004 — “What a grand day it is for our children,” the Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa commander said during his opening statements at the school dedication ceremony here June 5.
Marine Brig. Gen. Samuel T. Helland, task force commander, toured the Douda school assessing the four weeks of work his Air Force engineers completed quickly and under budget. More

War on Terrorism

• Deployments, Global Posture Factors in Troop Realignment

• Bush Discusses War on Terror, Iraqi Sovereignty with Leaders

• Terror War Being Fought on Many Fronts, President Says

Iraq

• Bush to Welcome New Iraqi President at G-8 Summit

• CENTCOM Officials Report Mosque Explosion in Kufa

• Most Iraqi Militias Will Disband, Reintegrate by 2005 Elections

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

Military News

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

. Air Force Chief of Staff Shares View on Deployment Extension

. National Guard, Reserve Update

Defense Officials
Identify Marine Casualty

WASHINGTON, June 9, 2004 — Defense Department officials announced today the death of a Marine who was supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Lance Cpl. Jeremy L. Bohlman, 21, of Sioux Falls, S.D., died June 7 from hostile action in Al Anbar Province, Iraq. He was assigned to 1st Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion, 1st Marine Division, 1st Marine Expeditionary Force, Camp Pendleton, Calif.

USS Kearsarge Deploys in
Support War on Terrorism

NORFOLK, Va., June 8, 2004 (NNS) — Sailors and Marines embarked in USS Kearsarge departed June 7 on an eight-week deployment to the Central Command area of responsibility in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom and the global war on terrorism. More

'Helmets-to-Hardhats' Links
Troops with Civilian Careers

WASHINGTON, June 7, 2004 — A federally funded program, Helmets to Hardhats, is making good on the military recruiters "selling" point that service members gain valuable skills they can apply in the private sector following their service. More

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Profile

U.S. Navy Master Chief
Petty Officer Clive A. Powell

Navy Master Chief Petty Officer Clive A. Powell is preparing to retire after 27 years of service. U.S. Navy photo

WASHINGTON, D.C. — A signed Muhammad Ali boxing glove sits high on a shelf in his office. It's surrounded by autographed basketballs, pictures of celebrities, and various other memorabilia collected over more than 27 years of active-duty service in the Navy. Story

U.S. Air Force
Staff Sgt. Jaime Light

Air Force Staff Sgt. Jaime Light, 321st Special Tactics Squadron combat controller, and Francis Coppens, a French resident, converse on Utah Beach about the 1943 World War II Jeep that Coppens owns. U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Stacia Zachary

SAINTE-MARIE-DU-MONT, France, June 8, 2004 — For Air Force Staff Sgt. Jaime Light, a 321st Special Tactics Squadron combat controller, high school-level French was not a wasted effort as he traveled to Normandy, France, as part of a combined team of 700 jump-qualified service members who performed a mass jump in commemoration of the 60th D-Day anniversary. More

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In Afghanistan

Marine Airfield Flourishes
In Central Afghanistan

Marine Cpl. Brian Quinn changes the battery of a field marker light on the runway of the airstrip at Forward Operating Base Ripley in Afghanistan. The Queens, New York native is a Lighting Technician attached to the 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit (Special Operations Capable). U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Robert A. Sturkie

FORWARD OPERATING BASE RIPLEY, Afghanistan, June 8, 2004 — The once dusty strip of land now is a bustling 24-hour airfield supporting thousands of Marines and hosting hundreds of aircraft from different services and countries. More

Vehicle Maintainers
Keep Operations Rolling

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Christopher Logan tops off oil in a forklift here after he replaced its engine. He is assigned to the 455th Expeditionary Logistics Readiness Squadron and is deployed from Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Ariz. U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Andrew Gates

BAGRAM AIR BASE, Afghanistan, June 7, 2004 (AFPN) — The flightline here is a hive of activity as vehicles swarm about accomplishing various tasks: a jammer carries bombs here, a loader removes cargo from a C-17 Globemaster III over there. More

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