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MAINTENANCE TASK — U.S. Navy Petty Officer 3rd Class Alexander Carlson wipes down the barrel of an MK-38 25mm machine gun system aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge in the Mediterranean Sea, June 17, 2004. The 25mm machine gun system is an automatic gun system that provides ships with a defensive and offensive gunfire capability for engaging surface targets. Kearsarge is deployed to transport elements of the 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit Air Combat Element to the Central Command area of responsibility in support of the war on terror. U.S. Navy photo by Seaman Kenny Swartout

Soldiers Join Marines in Afghan Fight

FORWARD OPERATING BASE RIPLEY, Afghanistan, June 25, 2004 — Army infantrymen recently joined the 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit (Special Operations Capable) in its continuing combat operations in central Afghanistan. More

Iraqi Extremists' Goal: Block Democracy

WASHINGTON, June 24, 2004 — Violence committed against Iraqi officials, police and coalition forces shows the war that toppled Saddam Hussein's regime is being continued "by people who never quit," said Deputy Secretary of Defense Paul Wolfowitz. More

As Iraq Transition Nears, Attacks Increase

WASHINGTON, June 24, 2004 — As the transition of Iraqi sovereignty to the interim government approaches, the number and severity of attacks are increasing, Defense Department officials said today at a Pentagon press conference. More

Senate Grills Nominee for Top Iraq Post

WASHINGTON, June 24, 2004 — Army Gen. George Casey, nominated to command Multinational Force Iraq, told senators today that if he decides the coalition needs more troops in Iraq, he will not hesitate to ask for them. More

Military Forces Must Be Adaptive, Agile

ARLINGTON, Va., June 24, 2004 — Today's military has to be "more adaptive, more rapidly than ever before," the deputy commander of the Army Futures Center said at the Joint Warfare: Transformation and New Requirements conference June 22. More

Corps Support Command Supplies Forces

FORT HOOD, Texas, June 24, 2004 — The Corps Support Commands, among the most complex components in the Army, are comprised of the highest number of reservists. More

Iraqi Security Forces
Repel Anti-Iraqi Attacks

CAMP FALLUJAH, Iraq, June 25, 2004 — Anti-Iraqi forces attacked three police stations and the government center in Ramadi, June 24, according to Multinational Force Iraq officials. The attacks appear to be a coordinated attempt to disrupt key municipal services within the city. More

Anti-Iraqi Forces Fire From Mosque

Soldier, Security Guard Killed in Attacks

Defense Leaders Speak

Deputy Defense Secretary
Paul Wolfowitz

(In Iraq) "we met a young Marine whose life was saved by five Iraqi civil defense corps members who rushed to rescue him when he was wounded. We met the head of the new Iraqi intelligence service, who lost three sons who were executed by Saddam. We met the prime minister, who was nearly axed to death in London by Saddam's killers. We met the president, whose predecessor was blown up in a car bomb two months ago. We met the deputy prime minister, who was nearly assassinated by killers up in northern Iraq. ...

"And the most moving thing of all -- this really beautiful young Kurdish woman who was our interpreter up in Mosul, ... turns out, her sister was assassinated because she was working for us. And we asked her, 'Why do you still work -- why do you continue?' And she said, "Because my father said you mustn't retreat in the face of evil."

"It is impressive, ... how many Iraqis are standing up in the face of evil. And that's why we're going to win."

Interview on MSNBC Hardball, June 23, 2004

Military Photographers on the Frontlines Flash Slide Show

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

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Aboard USS George Washington (11 More Photos)

U.S. Navy Petty Officer 3rd Class Juan Solorzano works from photographs to paint a mural depicting various scenes on an elevator door onboard USS George Washington, June 19, 2004. The mural will cover more than 2,500 square feet and will take more than six weeks to complete. The Norfolk, Va.- based nuclear powered aircraft carrier is on a scheduled deployment in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom. U.S. Navy photo by Seaman Andrew Morrow Photo Essay Archive

Forward Air Controllers Support Infantry

KANDAHAR AIR FIELD, Afghanistan, June 24, 2004 — Capt. Jimmy Brown understands perhaps more than anyone the importance of close air support. A forward air controller during Operation Iraqi Freedom, Brown was responsible for calling in fixed and rotary wing air support as his unit pushed north toward Baghdad. Story

'Blue Candle' Brings Hope to Afghanistan

KANDAHAR AIR FIELD, Afghanistan, June 23, 2004 — Soldiers from the 2nd Battalion, 35th Infantry Regiment recently conducted combat and presence patrols, air assault operations, cordon and searches in the Mizan district of Afghanistan. The mission, 'Operation Blue Candle,' also provided humanitarian aid to citizens of communities within the operational area. Story

'Project Handclasp' Touches Down in Djibouti

DJIBOUTI CITY, Djibouti, June 23, 2004 — In a joint effort between the Navy and local humanitarian relief workers, four pallets filled with needed supplies were delivered June 20 to the impoverished Arhiba district of Djibouti City. More

Task Force Improves Life in Iraqi Village

KHARABRUD, Iraq, June 25, 2004 — It had to be an exciting day for the people of this small village when soldiers of Task Force 2-11 Field Artillery, 96th Civil Affairs Battalion and the Iraqi Civil Defense Corps came here recently. More

Marines, Soldiers Continue Public Works Projects

AR RAMADI, Iraq, June 25, 2004 — Marines and soldiers across Al Anbar Province continued to initiate and sustain improvement projects to raise the quality of life for Iraqis, according to Multinational Force Iraq officials. More

1st Infantry Div. Brings Medical Aid to Al Rashid

BAGHDAD, Iraq, June 24, 2004 — Medics and physicians from the 1st Infantry Division worked with Iraqi doctors to treat about 200 residents of the rural Al Hay Askari area of Al Rashid June 19 as part of a medical civil assistance program, according to Multinational Force Iraq officials. More

Iraqi Women Take on Leadership Roles

War on Terrorism

. Bush: U.S. Does Not Condone Torture

. Defense Official Outlines Global Posture

. Gitmo Detainee Review to Begin

. U.S. Designates Additional Members of Italian al Qaida Cell

• South Asia Remains Important to Terror War

Iraq

. Iraqis Can Hasten Zarqawi's Capture

• Sanchez Meets With Iraq Security Leaders

• Personnel Expected to Follow Laws

. Bush Condemns South Korean's Murder

. Iraq Success Hinges on Security

Military News

• Soldiers Receive Gear Rapidly

. 4th Infantry Division Changes Command

. National Guard, Reserve Update

2 Marines Killed in Afghanistan

ASADABAD, Afghanistan, June 25, 2004 — Two Marines were killed and one was wounded during an operation northeast of Asadabad, Afghanistan, June 24, according to Combined Forces Command-Afghanistan. The injured Marine is in stable condition.

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Marine Commandant Tells
Stories of Respect, Heroism

WASHINGTON, June 24, 2004 — There was such a hush in the hotel ballroom that one could hear a pin drop as Marine Corps Commandant Gen. Michael W. Hagee told short stories of how Marines are respected around the world and of three heroes from the battlefields of Iraq. More

Transformation

How People Think
Fuels Transformation

ARLINGTON, Va., June 23, 2004 — Changing how people think is paramount to the success of military transformation, said the director of requirements and integration for U.S. Joint Forces Command June 22. More

Army's High-Speed Catamaran
Returns to CENTCOM

SEAPORT OF DEBARKATION, Kuwait, June 23, 2004 — The Army’s experimental high-speed ship, the Theater Support Vessel Spearhead, is back in Operation Iraqi Freedom. More

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Profile

U.S. Army
Col. Gerald Griffin

MOSUL, Iraq, June 25, 2004 — For some soldiers, one enlistment is enough. Others serve 20 years so they can collect retirement benefits. For one soldier, however, even 20 years was not enough service. More

U.S. Air Force
Senior Airman Chardo Richardson

MCGUIRE AFB, N.J., June 24, 2004 — One McGuire Air Force Base airman traded in his flight suit for a Mets uniform June 22 and became an honorary member of the New York Mets for a day, as Senior Airman Chardo Richardson shadowed Mets left-handed pitcher Al Leiter. More

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In Afghanistan

Sailors Among Marines
Deep in Afghanistan

FORWARD OPERATING BASE RIPLEY, Afghanistan, June 24, 2004 — Two sailors from a P-3C Orion detachment have been supporting the 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit (Special Operations Capable) in central Afghanistan since March. More

Ordnance Disposal Team Makes
Afghanistan Safe for Future

BAGRAM AIR BASE, Afghanistan, June 23, 2004 — Today, there are literally tons of explosive materials hidden throughout Afghanistan. Whenever any of these items is uncovered around here, it is the explosive ordnance disposal team’s job to help. Story

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