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| Marine Corpsmen Sgt. Randy Kowski and Lance Cpl. Adam Wentzell celebrate their pride by holding up a Marine Corps banner during a soccer game at RFK stadium in Washington June 19 as part of Armed Forces Appreciation Day. Defense Dept. photo by Army Sgt. 1st Class Doug Sample Photo Essay Archive |
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America Will 'Finish the Job'
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WASHINGTON, June 18, 2004 — The U.S. commander in chief today thanked service members and families for their sacrifice and support in the war against terrorism during a troop visit to Fort Lewis, Wash.
President Bush said he was "very proud" and grateful for the efforts of American service members, noting some Fort Lewis soldiers had given their lives in places like Afghanistan and Iraq. More Remarks |
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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
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| Marines, Sailor Honored for Valor |
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CAMP TAQADDUM, Iraq, June 18, 2004 — Four Marines and one sailor were honored here recently for displaying valor during an hour-long firefight that killed 14 insurgents.
At an early-evening ceremony, troops from 3rd Battalion, 24th Marine Regiment's Weapons Company were presented with medals recognizing their performance during the April 10, 2004, gun battle. More |
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| 'Alone and Unafraid' Crew Plunges Deep into Afghanistan Heartland |
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FORWARD OPERATING BASE RIPLEY, Afghanistan, June 18, 2004 — Years from now, when the Marines and sailors of the 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit (Special Operations Capable) swap stories about their time in Afghanistan, there will be one common thread through all their tales.
On nearly every operation the unit has undertaken since its arrival in Afghanistan, a single armored Humvee has led the way. Story |
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Medical Care Comes to Rural Kenya |
 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 |
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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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Speed, Agility, Stealth Critical
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| NEWPORT, R.I., June 18, 2004 (NNS) — New capabilities and concepts will give the Navy the ability to get to the fight quicker and influence events during the pre-hostilities phase, Chief of Naval Operations Adm. Vern Clark said during his June 16 address to the Current Strategy Forum. More More Transformation News |
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| Team, Fans
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 WASHINGTON, June 20, 2004 — As military jets flew overhead and a D.C. National
Guard helicopter circled above RFK stadium here June 19, spectator Army Sgt. 1st Class Joseph Briscoe said it for everyone present: "There's definitely no place like America." More |
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| 'Five for Fighting' Entertains Walter Reed Patients |
 WASHINGTON, June 19, 2004 — John Ondrasik, the one-man band known as "Five for Fighting," entertained U.S. service members at Walter Reed Army Medical Center June 18, 2004. He sang his hit pop smash, "Superman (It's Not Easy)," that became an anthem of survival after the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks. Story |
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U.S. Marine Corps
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 MARINE 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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U.S. Air Force
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 FORT HOOD, Texas, June 18, 2004 — Growing up in New Hampshire, Senior Airman Kylee Reynolds didn’t give a lot of thought to the weather. Now Reynolds said she has found a calling in predicting the weather and advising Army pilots about flying conditions. More |
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Task Force Relocates
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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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Joint Task Force Wings
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| BAGRAM AIR BASE, Afghanistan, June 18, 2004 — For ground forces in 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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| POST-FLIGHT CHECK – U.S. Marine Corps crew chiefs perform post-flight checks on a CH-53 Sea Stallion helicopter after a ring flight to Bamian Province, Afghanistan. The Marines are assigned to the Marine Helicopter Squadron, one of the elements of Joint Task Force Wings, which provides aviation support to Combined Joint Task Force-76. U.S. Army photo by Pfc. Chris Stump |
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