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DELIVERY SERVICE – Two UH-60 Blackhawks prepare to pick up soldiers and packages June 22, 2004, as part of the Iron Eagle Express. IEX transports people and supplies from Baghdad International Airport to the various 1st Armored Division Forward Operating Bases. U.S. Army photo by Staff. Sgt. Tony Sailer  Story
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Bush Condemns South Korean's Murder
WASHINGTON, June 22, 2004 — President Bush said he believes South Korean President Roh Moo-hyun understands the free world can't "be intimidated by the brutal action of these barbaric people" who murdered a South Korean contractor in Iraq today. More
DoD Needs Foreign Language Skills
COLLEGE PARK, Md., June 22, 2004 — The United States is engaged in a global war on terror, and knowledge of the enemies' language and customs may be key to success. Defense officials attending the National Language Conference are looking at ways to improve the U.S. ability to protect its interests. Story
Iraq Success Hinges on Security
WASHINGTON, June 22, 2004 — Success in Iraq is predicated on Iraqis eventually assuming responsibility for their own security, Deputy Defense Secretary Paul D. Wolfowitz told a House panel today. More
Bremer Details Progress in Iraq
BAGHDAD, Iraq, June 21, 2004 — Ambassador L. Paul Bremer III told Deputy Defense Secretary Paul Wolfowitz changes in the political and economic structures and the "psychological approach to the government" account for the possibility of a stable future for Iraq. Story
Iraqis to Conduct Most Military Training
WASHINGTON, June 21, 2004 — From now on, Iraqis will be conducting most of the training for Iraq's new armed forces, Army Brig. Gen. Mark Kimmitt, deputy director of operations for Multinational Force Iraq, said today in Baghdad. Story
Iraqis to Manage All National Ministries
WASHINGTON, June 21, 2004 — Iraqis will assume management of all national government ministries before the June 30 handover, the Coalition Provisional Authority's chief spokesman said. More
The New Iraq: Feature Section
The New Iraq: Buildup to Sovereignty
Fact Sheet: The Transition to Iraqi Self-Government
Fact Sheet: The Transition to Iraqi Self-Government
The New Iraq: Operation Iraqi Freedom
Coalition Provisional Authority Update
Time Line of Events in Iraq: 2003-2004
Legavy of Terror: Mass Graves
A Year in Iraq: The Mission (Flash photo slideshow)
On the Ground in Iraq Iraq's 55 Most Wanted Maps of Iraq
Weekly Progress Report (Adobe PDF slides)
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South Asia Remains
Important to Terror War
     WASHINGTON, June 22, 2004 – The Sept. 11, 2001, terror attacks put South Asia "on the front lines of the global war on terror," a senior U.S. State Department official told a House panel today. Now the region "stands at the verge of a number of potential breakthroughs." More
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Defense Leaders Speak
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President George W. Bush
"… The free world cannot be intimidated by the brutal action of these barbaric people …(The terrorists are) trying to shake our will and our confidence. They're trying to get us to withdraw from the world so that they can impose their dark vision on people. … In order to impose their vision, they want us to leave. They want us to cower in the face of their brutal killings. And the United States will not be intimidated by these people because we believe strongly in freedom and liberty and human rights and human dignity, freedom to worship as you see fit, freedom to speak your mind."
At the White House , June 22, 2004
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Transformation
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Smaller Budget Means
Aircraft Must Last Longer
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      HILL AIR FORCE BASE, Utah, June 21, 2004 — Future Air Force budgets with fewer modernization dollars are requiring Air Force people to change processes to make current aircraft last longer. More
Program Manager-Stryker Gets Award
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A Year in Iraq - The Mission
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Military Photographers on the Frontlines Flash Slide Show
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Armed Forces Network Europe features stories showing how U.S. service members are making a difference in the lands where they are deployed to combat terrorism.
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Building Bridges in Afghanistan  (9 More Photos)
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Afghan locals and members of the Parwan Provincial Reconstruction Team test a new footbridge in the Shenwary District of Afghanistan, June 15, 2004. The team coordinated building of the bridge as part of coalition efforts to rebuild Afghanistan. U.S. Army photo by Sgt. 1st Class Sandra Watkins Keough
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Iraq Reshapes Forces for Security
WASHINGTON, June 21, 2004 — Iraq's prime minister 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
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Guard Mom Finds ‘Home’ Thanks
To Lion, Scarecrow and Tin Man
Tammy Wise (second from right) poses with soldiers from the Florida Army National Guard's 3rd Battalion, 124th Infantry Regiment at the Panama City 'Salute to Florida's Heroes.' Wise's son, Robert, a member of 3rd Battalion, was killed in November 2003. Florida National Guard photo by Maj. Eurydice StanleyPANAMA CITY, Fla., June 21, 2004 — Spc. Robert Allen Wise was killed by an improvised explosive device Nov. 12, 2003 while serving in Iraq. Although his mother, Tammy Wise of Tallahassee, Fla., still grieves, her burden is made somewhat easier to bear due to a few unlikely heroes: personal friends of Spc. Wise who served in his unit.   More
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Visiting a Village, Offering a Hand
AL-AURLOON, Iraq, June 22, 2004 — Preparing for a visit to a remote village near the Iranian border, SSgt. Howard Branham paused for a moment before getting into his up-armored humvee. “Prepare to have your heart broken,” said the acting platoon sergeant for 3rd platoon, Alpha Company, 1st Battalion, 150th Armor. More
Civil Affairs Soldiers Take on Big Task
MOSUL, Iraq, June 21, 2004 (USASOC News Service) — When the second wave of troops came to support Operation Iraqi Freedom, there was concern over how so few people would be able to take the place of so many. More
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Pa. Reservists Provide Equipment to Dahuk Police
DAHUK, Iraq, June 21, 2004 — Coalition soldiers of the 416th Civil Affairs Battalion provided police officers in the Dahuk governorate much needed equipment recently to better prepare the police department to protect its citizens from crime and to continue the rebuilding of Iraq’s infrastructure. More
Civil Affairs Troops Train Iraqi Firemen
MOSUL, Iraq, June 21, 2004 — Soldiers from the 416th Civil Affairs Battalion, an Army reserve unit from Norristown, Pa., are using their civilian skills to train and outfit Iraqi firemen. The Battalion’s public safety team is made up of soldiers who are paramedics, emergency medical technicians and vehicle rescue technicians in the civilian world. More
Iraq's Private Bankers Make International Contacts
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War on Terrorism
. Ridge Announces New Nationwide Port Security Improvements
• U.S. Working With Saudis to End Terrorist Financing
. Bush Says Contractor's Murder Shows Enemy's 'Evil Nature'
Iraq
. Iraqi Official Asks for More Balanced News
. Troops, Locals Work to Rebuild Tikrit
. Iraqi President Calls Saddam 'Weapon of Mass Destruction'
• Powell Predicts Smooth Turnover of Sovereignty to Iraqi Government
. America Will 'Finish the Job' in Iraq, President Tells Troops
Military News
. 4th Infantry Division Changes Command
. National Guard, Reserve Update
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Defense Officials
Identify Marine Casualty
     WASHINGTON, June 22, 2004 — Defense Department officials announced today the death of a Marine and three soldiers who died while supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom. More
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America Pays Tribute to the Troops
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NFL Player Scores
Big Points at Incirlik
Hines Ward, Pittsburgh Steeler wide receiver, signs Susan Perkin's jersey while she holds her 14-month-old daughter, Mattie, here June 17. U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman James Seymore     INCIRLIK AIR BASE, Turkey, June 18, 2004 — As a Pittsburgh Steeler wide receiver, Hines Ward is accustomed to whipping past the opposition and scoring touchdowns on the football field. But during a visit here June 17, Mr. Ward scored big points -- not with his team, but with base people.  More
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Afghanistan Update
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U.S. Air Force
Lt. Col. (Dr.) John Torres
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Photo: U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. (Dr.) John Torres      BALAD AIR BASE, Iraq, June 22, 2004 - Keeping in touch with family and friends at home is a high priority for many deployed airmen, but Lt. Col. (Dr.) John Torres, or "Dr. John" as he is known back home, goes a step further.  More
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U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Brandon C. Monday
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U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Brandon C. Monday      USS HARRY S. TRUMAN, June 22, 2004 — A Marine from Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 115 received the “Give ‘Em Hell Hero Award” June 13 for discovering a potentially deadly problem with one of the squadron’s F/A-18 Hornets. More
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In Afghanistan
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'Skid Duo' Proves to be Lethal
Combination in Afghan Skies
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      FORWARD OPERATING BASE RIPLEY, Afghanistan, June 22, 2004 — As the 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit (Special Operations Capable) entered its second month in Afghanistan, the unit's Super Cobra and Huey flight crews thought they might leave the country without firing a shot. More
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In Iraq
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Soldiers Watch the President
Address Troops at Home Station
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      MOSUL, Iraq, June 21, 2004 — Soldiers from Task Force Olympia were just settling in for a briefing June 18 in Mosul when a shout proclaimed, “turn on the TV.” The president was addressing soldiers back home at Fort Lewis, Wash. More
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Marine Support Sections
Shine Outside Limelight
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      AL ASAD, Iraq, June 19, 2004 — The ability of Marine Tactical Air Command Squadron 38 to set up and oversee Marine aviation operations here is vital, but equally important are the Marines who contribute to the mission beyond the spotlight. More
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