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U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Scott McDaniel (background) talks to inbound aircraft, as Staff Sgt. Carl Hill uses a laser to highlight a target during a weapons interdiction mission in Iraq, May 31, 2004. McDaniel and Hill, both with the 116th Expeditionary Air Support Operations Squadron, are part of a joint team which must scout the objective area prior to a coalition attack to ensure no collateral damage will occur. U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Scott Reed Photo Essay Archive |
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| U.S. Embassy Plans 'Well on Track' |
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| By Gerry J. Gilmore / American Forces Press Service |
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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 |
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| Capabilities Key in Posture Review |
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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 |
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| Chairman Discusses Terror War |
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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 |
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Team Effort Fuels Success in Iraq
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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 |
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Marine Civil Affairs Teams Work
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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. |
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| Haditha Dam at Full Operation |
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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 |
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| Iraqis Show Confidence in Country's Future |
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| Marines, Iraqis Break Ground for Clean Water |
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| By U.S. Marine Sgt. Matt Epright / 1st Force
Service Support Group |
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 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 |
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| 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 |
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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. More |
| Guidance
Details Investigation Procedures |
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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 |
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Airmen Get Direct
Flights to
Forward Deployed Locations |
| HICKAM AIR FORCE
BASE, Hawaii, June 9, 2004 (AFPN) — Airmen assigned to Pacific
Air Forces now have a dedicated flight to take them directly
into U.S. Central Command theater when they leave to fill their
air and space expeditionary force responsibilities. More |
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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 |
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Tiger
Woods Donates to
Special Ops Charity Fund |
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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 |
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U.S. Marine Corps
Brig. Gen. Joseph V. Medina |
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 U.S. MARINE CORPS FORCES PACIFIC, CAMP H.M. SMITH, Hawaii, June 10, 2004 — Brig. Gen. Joseph V. Medina, commander of the Belleau Wood Expeditionary Strike Group, led 4,000 Marines and sailors into Pearl Harbor for five days of training before heading directly to the Western Pacific in support of the war on terrorism. More |
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U.S. Army
Staff Sgt. Robbie Hopkins |
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 ST. SIMONS ISLAND, Ga., June 9, 2004 — There is something different about this security detail for most National Guard soldiers and airmen taking part in annual Group of Eight Summit June 8-10. More |
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| If You Break It, They Will Come |
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 BAGRAM AIR BASE, Afghanistan, June 9, 2004 (AFPN) — Outside, there is a simple, painted sign: “If you break it, we can make it.” Inside, there is an array of equipment, somewhat reminiscent of a high-school machine shop. More |
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