DefendAmerica - U.S. Defense Dept. War on Terror: 06/10/2004

Home Page - DefendAmerica
[NOTE: Because of increased web traffic, you may experience delays. Please be patient.]

Jun 10, 2004

Government

Military

Help Fight Terror

Coast Guard Auxiliary

Transcripts

AFGHAN RECONSTRUCTION — Soldiers with the Parwan Provincial Reconstruction Team speak to a village elder during an assessment of a bridge in the village of Sadrekheil, Afghanistan, June 7, 2004. The Parwan PRT is assisting in reconstruction and humanitarian assistance to help rebuild Afghanistan. U.S. Army photo by Spc. Patrick Tharpe

Iraqi Prime Minister Calls Saboteurs 'Terrorists, Traitors'

By Gerry J. Gilmore / American Forces Press Service

WASHINGTON, June 10, 2004 — Those seeking to damage or destroy the country's petroleum, water and electrical infrastructure are betraying Iraq, the country's prime minister declared today.
Terrorist attacks on Iraq's infrastructure, Prime Minister Ayad Allawi said in Baghdad, have caused "hundreds of millions of dollars in damage and lost revenues" during the past several months. More

Plans to Open U.S. Embassy
In Baghdad 'Well on Track'

By Gerry J. Gilmore / American Forces Press Service

WASHINGTON, June 9, 2004 — After June 30 the American and Iraqi governments will conduct diplomatic business "as equals," the U.S. State Department's coordinator for Iraq transition said here today.
Ambassador Frank Ricciardone and retired Army Lt. Gen. Mick Kicklighter, director of the Defense Department's Iraq Transition Team, have been working since January on planning for the new U.S. Embassy in Baghdad. More

U.S., Allies Say Capabilities Key in Global Posture Process

By Jim Garamone / American Forces Press Service

WASHINGTON, June 9, 2004 — Capabilities, not numbers, are the focus of discussions between the United States and its allies worldwide as part of the global posture review, U.S. government officials said at the Pentagon today.
Representatives from the Defense Department, the State Department and the National Security Council spoke on background about the ongoing discussions. More

Myers Discusses Terror War, Leadership at NDU Graduation

By Jim Garamone / American Forces Press Service

FORT LESLEY J. MCNAIR, D.C., June 9, 2004 — More attention needs to be paid to the nonmilitary portion of the war on terrorism, and the military must do a better job in cultivating relationships among agencies and countries, the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff said here today.
Air Force Gen. Richard B. Myers told the National Defense University's graduating class he is a bit leery about calling the ongoing struggle the "war on terrorism." More

Bush Says Resolution's Passage Marks 'Important Day' for Iraq

By Gerry J. Gilmore / American Forces Press Service

WASHINGTON, June 9, 2004 — The passage of a new U.N. Security Council resolution on Iraq marks "an important day for the Iraqi people," President Bush said today at the G8 summit.
Accompanied by British Prime Minister Tony Blair, Bush told reporters that "the United Nations Security Council unanimously expressed the desire for Iraq to be free and peaceful." More Remarks U.N. Approves Iraq Resolution

WASHINGTON, June 9, 2004 — A riderless horse follows the U.S. Army's 3rd Infantry Regiment Old Guard Caisson Platoon bearing former President Ronald Reagan's flag-draped casket during his funeral procession to the U.S. Capitol, June 9, 2004. The boots are mounted in reverse in the stirrups of the empty saddle to symbolize the warrior will never ride again.
A state funeral service was held in the U.S. Capitol Rotunda on June 9. The former president will lie in state until a June 11 service at the National Cathedral. He will then be flown back to California for burial in a private ceremony. The former president died of pneumonia June 5 at age 93 in his home in California. U.S. Navy photo by Petty Officer 2nd Class Aaron Peterson

Reagan's Policy Targeted Soviet Threat

Inauguration Set Tone for Change

Secretary Rumsfeld on
President Reagan's Passing

     "President Ronald Reagan's resolve in the defense of freedom helped to change the course of modern history. Am`ide 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

Guantanamo
Detainee Charged

WASHINGTON, June 10, 2004 — Defense Department officials announced today that three charges were approved against Guantanamo detainee David Hicks of Australia who will be tried by military commission. The charges include: conspiracy to commit war crimes, attempted murder by an unprivileged belligerent and aiding the enemy. Hicks is the third Guantanamo detainee charged. More

Guidance Details Investigation Procedures

Training Unit Unveils New
Anti-terrorist Training Facility

PEARL HARBOR, Hawaii, June 9, 2004 (NNS) — Afloat Training Group Middle Pacific unveiled its new Anti-Terrorism/Force Protection Training Center at a ribbon-cutting ceremony recently on Ford Island. More

Military Photographers on the Frontlines Flash Slide Show

Radio

Television

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

http://www.defendamerica.mil/homecoming/archive.html

Democratic Process Already at Work in Iraq, Wolfowitz Says

WASHINGTON, June 9, 2004 — The orderly transfer of leadership in Iraq shows that “the rudiments of a democratic process are already at work,” Deputy Defense Secretary Paul Wolfowitz wrote in an editorial in today's Wall Street Journal.
“The hope for a new Iraq, in which freedom is protected by democracy and the rule of law rests in such processes,” he said. “This hopeful vision is what the enemies of a new Iraq fear the most.” More

COMMENTARY

Team Effort Fuels Success in Iraq

By U.S. Air Force Maj. Rich Doyle

RANDOLPH AIR FORCE BASE, Texas, June 8, 2004 (AFPN) — Like many of my Air Force teammates, I recently returned from a four-month deployment to Iraq where we are helping to rebuild a nation ruined by a tyrant and to transform it from a bastion of terror to a free democracy.
I consider my experience supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom to be one of the most worthwhile endeavors of my career, so I was very surprised by the pessimistic attitude regarding OIF among my family, friends and co-workers. More

Marines Battle Taliban Insurgents 10 More Photos

Marine Sgt. Ryan West, of Lafayette, Indiana, a squad leader with the 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit (Special Operations Capable) shouts for his Marines to take cover as sniper fire impacts around them during a fight with anti-coalition militia in central Afghanistan. During two days of heavy fighting in early June three Marines were lightly wounded and at least 25 anti-coalition militia fighters killed. U.S. Marine Corps photo by Gunnery Sgt. Keith A. Milks Photo Essay Archive

Marine Civil Affairs Teams Work
To Improve Al Anbar Province

     AL ANBAR PROVINCE, Iraq, June 10, 2004 — Marine civil affairs teams recently visited towns here to continue progress on several quality of life initiatives for residents of the Al Anbar province.
      In Kharma, Marines paid $7,000 on a $32,000 contract to build a youth center. The total amount paid on the contract so far is $27,000.
     Civil affairs teams in Khalidiyah discussed construction of a new health clinic with city officials. An Iraqi doctor has already stepped forward to volunteer at the clinic.

Haditha Dam At Full Operation
For First Time Since 1990

BAGHDAD, Iraq, June 8, 2004 — With the completion of new transmission projects and the rehabilitation of a turbine unit at Haditha Dam in Al Haditha, Iraq, at 5:30 in the afternoon, June 3, 2004, for the first time since 1990 all six turbines were in full operation and the clean hydropower plant operated at full capacity, generating 660 megawatts, according to Coalition Provisional Authority officials. More

Iraqis Show Confidence in Country's Future

Marines, Iraqis Break Ground for Water Project

By U.S. Marine Sgt. Matt Epright / 1st Force Service Support Group

U.S. Army Pvt. 2 Joshua Allen, of the 125th Signal Battalion, uses a technique called “Peaking and Poling,” where fine adjustments are made to the end of the satellite dish, to line up with the orbiting satellite and improve the transmittal signal. U.S. Army photo by Spc. Francis Horton

AL KABANI, Iraq, June 9, 2004 — Marines from 1st Force Service Support Group joined with the leader of this fishing village, as well as a local Iraqi government official, to break ground June 8, 2004, for a $146,000 water purification system here.
During the ceremony, leaders of 3rd Battalion, 24th Marine Regiment, were pleased to learn that the project to bring clean water to community residents will also now encompass a second village nearby, potentially tripling the number of Iraqis to be helped. 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

• Troops Rescue Four Hostages

• Ammunition Facility Accident Claims Coalition Troops' Lives

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

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 Leaders Speak

President George W. Bush

"In one of my conversations with [the new Iraqi president], he thanked me for the sacrifices of coalition troops, for which I was most grateful. The American people need to know that there are people in Iraq who are deeply grateful for the fact that our sons and daughters have died for their freedom."

Remarks at G8 Summit, June 9, 2004

Defense Views

Quotes by U.S. defense leaders

U.S. Visitors Observe
Peacekeeping Operations

TUZLA, Bosnia-Herzegovina, June 9, 2004 — Civilian leaders from business, academia and local politics got a firsthand introduction to peacekeeping operations here today as they patrolled the streets of Banovici, Bosnia, alongside soldiers from Forward Operating Base Eagle. More

Operation Gratitude Sends
Care Packages to Troops

ENCINO, Calif., June 10, 2004 — Operation Gratitude, a non-profit organization that sends care packages to service members overseas, announced today that AT&T has become its first corporate sponsor. AT&T is contributing 10,000 AT&T PrePaid Phone Cards to be included in 2004 care packages, a donation valued at $75,000. More

Tiger Woods Donates to
Special Ops Charity Fund

FORT BRAGG, N.C., June 4, 2004 (USASOC News Service) — After witnessing the rigors of Army life during his weeklong visit here in mid-April, professional golfer Tiger Woods donated $50,000 to the Special Operations Warrior Foundation as a gesture of appreciation to the U.S. Army Special Operations Command. More

Sign an On-line Thank You Note

Profile

U.S. Army
Spc. Samantha Ruszczyk

CAMP ARIFJAN, Kuwait, June 9, 2004 — The first thing you notice about Army Spc. Samantha Ruszczyk is that this is a soldier mature beyond her years. More

U.S. Marine Corps
1st Lt. Catalina Kesler &
Cpl. Fabian Estrada

Marine Cpl. Fabian Estrada pins first lieutenant rank insignia on his sister, Catalina Kesler during her promotion ceremony at Al Asad, Iraq, May 24. Estrada traveled from Al Taqqadum, Iraq, to take part in the ceremony. U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Matthew T. Rainey

AL ASAD, Iraq, June 9, 2004 — Although deployed in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom, recently promoted 1st Lt. Catalina Kesler, executive officer of Alpha Surgical Company, 1st Force Service Support Group, didn't have to look too far to find a loved one to promote her. More

More Profiles

Soldiers Connect Bagram,
Provincial Reconstruction Teams

BAGRAM AIR BASE, Afghanistan, June 9, 2004 — U.S. soldiers from the 125th Signal Battalion are training to become an important part of the Provincial Reconstruction Team mission in Afghanistan. More

Marines, Allies Continue
Assault into Taliban Heartland

Marines Battle Taliban Insurgents

In Afghanistan

Total-Force Effort Supplies
Operation Enduring Freedom

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. John Costello watches for instructions as he drives a new-generation small loader. The loader can carry up to 25,000 pounds. Sergeant Costello is assigned to the 455th Expeditionary Logistics Readiness Squadron here. He is deployed from the 109th Aerial Port Flight at Stratton Air National Guard Base, N.Y. U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Andrew Gates

BAGRAM AIR BASE, Afghanistan, June 8, 2004 (AFPN) — Every day, between 50 and 100 tons of equipment and supplies arrive here, flown in around the clock by a constant stream of cargo aircraft. More 'On The Ground' Archive