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MAIL CALL – U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Mark Mann, rear, and Senior Airman Mike Byerwalters, both from the 455th Expeditionary Logistics Group, unload an L-1011 aircraft on the Bagram Air Base, Afghanistan, flight line June 16, 2004. This aircraft, which brought in more than 80,000 pounds of mail, was the first commercial wide-body aircraft to land on the airfield since U.S. operations began. U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Andrew Gates

Iraqis to Manage All National Ministries

WASHINGTON, June 21, 2004 — Iraqis will assume management of all national government ministries before the June 30 transfer of sovereignty, the Coalition Provisional Authority's chief spokesman said today. "Nearly 60 percent of the Iraqi government is already transitioned to sovereignty," Dan Senor told reporters at a Baghdad news conference. More

Iraq Reshapes Forces for Security

WASHINGTON, June 21, 2004 — The prime minister of Iraq's interim government announced organizational changes for the country's security forces, along with a plan for taking on Iraq's enemies, at a June 20 Baghdad news conference. More

Troops, Locals Work to Rebuild Tikrit

TIKRIT, Iraq, June 21, 2004 – First Infantry Division officials in Saddam Hussein's hometown are working through a program management office to maximize reconstruction funds within the area, U.S. Army officials told Deputy Defense Secretary Paul Wolfowitz, June 18. Story

Iraqis Grateful for U.S. Presence

WASHINGTON, June 20, 2004 — After touring Iraq June 16-19, Deputy Defense Secretary Paul Wolfowitz said he was more impressed than ever with the caliber of American troops defending freedom's front lines. "Wherever you go people are grateful for the men and women in uniform," he said. More

Soccer Team, Fans Appreciate Military (9 More Photos)

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

Army Sends Iraq Media
Imagery at Push of Button

WASHINGTON, June 21, 2004 (Army News Service) – No longer will the media in small towns nationwide need to wait for CNN or FOX to get news from Iraq. They can now do it themselves, and the service is free. More

Marine Dies at Bagram; India, Romania Contribute to Rebuilding

KABUL, Afghanistan, June 21, 2004 – On June 20, a Marine died of a non-hostile injuries at Bagram Air Base, according to Combined Forces Command-Afghanistan officials. More

More Afghanistan News

Iraqi President Calls Saddam
'Weapon of Mass Destruction'

BAGHDAD, Iraq, June 20, 2004 — When asked to comment on the American political debate surrounding weapons of mass destruction not being found in Iraq, Iraq President Ghazi al-Yawer said that wasn't the real issue. Story

Defense Leaders Speak

President George W. Bush

"We're seeing every day that advanced weapons can make a critical difference in the war on terror. But the major difference in winning the war on terror is the people. The major difference is those who wear the uniform, a highly-skilled, highly-motivated, fantastic group of men and women."

Fort Lewis, Washington, June 18, 2004

Defense Officials
Identify Marine Casualties

WASHINGTON, June 21, 2004 — Defense Department officials announced today the death of two Marines who were supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom. More

Transformation

Wargaming Contributes
To Wartime Efforts

SAN DIEGO, June 20, 2004 (NNS) — In support of the global war on terrorism, sailors and Marines are using technology to save lives and money through wargaming systems as a training tool before deploying to combat areas. More

More Transformation News

Military Photographers on the Frontlines Flash Slide Show

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

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Iraqi Official Asks for More Balanced News

BAGHDAD, Iraq, June 20, 2004 — Iraq's deputy prime minister implored the American press traveling in Iraq with Deputy Defense Secretary Paul Wolfowitz to provide more balanced coverage of operations in Iraq. More

Wounded Soldier Recounts Firefight

U.S. Army 1st Lt. Eric Johnson was wounded in Iraq, April 18, 2004. U.S. Army photo

FORT 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

Marines, Sailor Honored for Valor

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. More

Humvee Crew Plunges Deep into Afghanistan

FORWARD OPERATING BASE RIPLEY, Afghanistan, June 18, 2004 — On nearly every operation the 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit (Special Operations Capable) has undertaken since its arrival in Afghanistan, a single armored Humvee has led the way. Story

Medical Care Comes to Rural Kenya

Army 2nd Lt. Kristy R. Linginfelter, a physician assistant with the 412th Civil Affairs Battalion, examines a young boy during the Medical Civic Action Program June 11. Defense Dept. photo by Staff Sgt. Matthew A. Butler

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

Marines Restock Ar Ramadi Hospital
With Donated Medical Supplies

Navy Lt. Kenneth Y. Son, 2nd Battalion, 4th Marine Regiment surgeon, shows Iraqi Dr. Qussai Najem Abdulla medical supplies donated by the battalion. Nearly $50,000 worth of basic medical equipment was taken to the Ar Ramadi General Hospital recently. U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Paula M. Fitzgerald

AR RAMADI, Iraq, June 14, 2004 – The Ar Ramadi General Hospital has X-ray machines but no film. That's just one of the many problems plaguing the doctors working here.
To better equip the city's primary medical facility, 2nd Battalion, 4th Marine Regiment recently donated nearly $50,000 worth of basic medical supplies to the hospital. More

Group Helps Iraqi Widows Improve Lives

War on Terrorism

. Bush Says Contractor's Murder Shows Enemy's 'Evil Nature'

. Defense Dept. Wasn’t Geared To Internal Threat, Panel Told

. Afghan Coalition Continues Progress as Elections Near

Iraq

. America Will 'Finish the Job' in Iraq, President Tells Troops

• Iraqi Counterinsurgency Troops Will Target Urban Terrorists

• Despite Terror Tactics to Deter Progress, Iraqis Move Forward

Military News

. 4th Infantry Division Changes Command

• Joint Chiefs Chairman Named 'Father of the Year'

• San Diego Ships Deploy To Support Terror War

. National Guard, Reserve Update

Team, Fans Appreciate Military

Cpl. Dwayne Frost, 547th Transportation Company, D.C. National Guard, receives a D.C. United autographed soccer ball and a plaque from the Military Order of the Purple Heart. Frost and two of his fellow soldiers were wounded in Iraq. The soldiers received the gifts during Armed Forces Appreciation Day halftime ceremonies at RFK Stadium in Washington June 19. AFPS photo by Army Sgt. 1st Class Doug Sample

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

'Five for Fighting' Entertains Walter Reed Patients

Army Reserve Staff Sgt. Janice M. Frauendorfer poses with John Ondrasik, the one-man band called Five for Fighting, after a special performance for patients at Walter Reed Army Medical Center June 18. Photo by Rudi Williams

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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Profile

U.S. Marine Corps
Cpl. Joey R. Barnes

Photo: U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Andrew L. Suthers. .S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Shawn M. Toussaint

CAMP SNAKE PIT, Iraq, June 21, 2004 — Anyone stopping by this small camp in Ar Ramadi can thank Cpl. Joey R. Barnes for keeping the lights on for them. Even though he's never had any formal electrical or plumbing training, the 26-year-old machine gunner manages to keep the camp's lights working and water running. More

U.S. Marine Corps
Lance Cpl. Eric S. Freeman

CAMP AL ASAD, Iraq, June 21, 2004 — Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Eric S. Freeman likes the old-fashioned idea of putting a pen to paper while other Marines enjoy e-mails and instant messaging. For him, the idea of scrawling his thoughts on paper is more than telling his family what's going. He hopes to tell the world. More

More Profiles

In Iraq

Lejeune Battalion Celebrates
Deployment's Halfway Mark

CAMP FALLUJAH, Iraq, June 15, 2004 — It was more than 100 degrees outside June 15. The wind blowing in didn't do anything but move the heat from one place to another. Still, conditions were perfect for Marines of 2nd Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment to do a little celebrating. More

'On The Ground' Archive