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President George W. Bush addresses service members here June 16. The president said with the transfer of sovereignty two weeks away, the future of a free Iraq is coming into view. U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jason P. Robertson
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| Wounded Soldier
Recounts Firefight |
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HOOD, Texas, June 18, 2004 — The first shots came out of
the north and went over his head. Laying facedown on the
roof, 1st Lt. Eric Johnson trained his scope on a group of
armed men to the east. Turning his head to the left, he could
see Camp Victory and Highway 8, the direction the shots were
fired from. Behind him, to the west, lay Camp Slayer and
the airport.
Johnson, a sniper with Headquarters
and Headquarters Troop, 1st Squad, 7th Cavalry, 1st Cavalry
Division, attached to 5th Brigade Combat Team, was on a mission
with two other soldiers and an interpreter, April 18. More |
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| Afghan Coalition Continues Progress as Elections Near |
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WASHINGTON, June 17, 2004 — Afghanistan "is no longer a sanctuary for terrorists, a place where they can train in safety and comfort," and coalition forces are working to increase security in the region and pave the way for the upcoming national elections, the commander of Combined Forces Command Afghanistan said today.
Speaking with Pentagon reporters via teleconference from the Afghan capital of Kabul, Army Lt. Gen. David Barno cited continued progress in weeding out remnants of Taliban and al Qaeda forces. More |
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| Wolfowitz Reassures Kurdish Allies of U.S. Commitment |
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LAKE DOKAN, Iraq, June 17, 2004 — The United States stands firmly behind its Kurdish allies and feels the best bet for their future is in a united, democratic Iraq, Deputy Defense Secretary Paul Wolfowitz told Iraqi Kurd leaders in northern Iraq.
"We Americans think it is very important that Kurds should be first-class citizens in their own country," Wolfowitz said in a press conference with Kurdistan Democratic Party President Massoud Barzani in Irbil today. More |
| Wolfowitz Visits U.S. Military Commanders, Local Leaders |
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Medical Care Comes to Rural
Kenya, Via Coalition Doctors |
 AMAIYA, Kenya, June 17, 2004 — “We see the cooperation between the Americans and Kenyans and how concerned they are for these people,” said Godfrey Lorogoi, a Kenyan goat and cattle farmer, of the medical care provided to his village recently by the coalition forces. More |
| U.S. Troops, Kenyans Aid Farmers |
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| Senior
Iraqi NCOs Graduate From Coalition Academy |
| BAGHDAD,
Iraq, June 18, 2004 — More than 400 Iraqi army
senior non-commissioned officers graduated from
the Kurkush Military Training Base’s NCO
Academy Senior NCO course at the Iraqi army training
base 70 miles east of Baghdad, according to Office
of Security Transition officials. The 421 graduates
represent the fourth class to graduate. More |
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1st Armored Div.
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June 17, 2004 – An officer assigned to Task Force 1st
Armored Division in Iraq was formally charged June 12 with
the murder of an Iraqi man, a U.S. Central Command news release
announced today. More |
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Soldiers Soon to Get Side
Protection on Body Armor |
| WASHINGTON, June 16, 2004 (Army News Service) — Deployed troops will soon start getting side protection for their Interceptor Body Armor, thanks to the efforts of Program Executive Office Soldier. More |
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Healthcare Benefits Expanded
For Marine Reservists, Families |
| U.S. MARINE CORPS FORCES PACIFIC, CAMP H.M. SMITH, Hawaii, June 16, 2004 — Healthcare coverage for Marine reservists and their dependents has been expanded to cover a wider range of benefits as of May 2004, according to Marine Corps officials. Story |
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Orlando Community
Salutes Troops |
LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla., June 18, 2004 — You just served your country in the Global War on Terrorism. What are you going to do next? Go to Disney World!
The Orlando community recognized Central Florida National Guard members and their families for their contribution to the Global War on Terror with Salute to Florida's Heroes at Disney's Wide World of Sports complex June 12. More |
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| Profile |
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U.S.
Marine Corps
Lance Cpl. Prashant Shah |
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OPERATING BASE RIPLEY, Afghanistan, June
17, 2004 — A Marine from Marine Expeditionary
Unit Service Support Group 22 is using
a unique gift to assist the 22nd Marine
Expeditionary Unit (Special Operations
Capable) with its mission in Afghanistan. More |
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U.S.
Marine Corps
Sgt. Andrew L. Suthers |
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CORPS RECRUIT DEPOT SAN DIEGO, Calif.,
June 18, 2004 — Strong family values,
martial arts, and high school sports were
the tools that helped Sgt. Andrew L. Suthers,
Platoon 3062, come into the Corps ready
to lead. More |
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Joint Task Force Wings
Links Ground Forces |
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| BAGRAM AIR BASE, Afghanistan, June 18, 2004 — For ground forces spread throughout Afghanistan, one aspect remains constant — if they are getting supplies, transportation or close air support, chances are it is coming from a rotary wing aircraft. More |
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Task Force Relocates
To Kirkuk Air Base |
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| KIRKUK AIR BASE, Iraq, June 18, 2004 — As part of their expanding "Golden Dragons' Iraq Tour 2004," soldiers of Task Force 1-14 Infantry have moved again. More |
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