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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. Kearsarge is deployed to transport elements of the 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit to the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility in support of the war on terror. U.S. Navy photo by Seaman Kenny Swartout

U.S. Destroys Terrorist Safe House

WASHINGTON, June 25, 2004 — U.S. planes today obliterated a building in southeastern Fallujah that was known to be a gathering place for terrorists in Iraq, according to a statement issued today by Army Brig. Gen. Mark Kimmitt. More

DoD Values Red Cross Scrutiny

WASHINGTON, June 25, 2004 — The United States welcomes the International Committee of the Red Cross's scrutiny of detainee operations and listens closely to their suggestions, said defense officials during a background briefing June 24. More

U.S. Wary of Iran's Nuclear Program

WASHINGTON, June 25, 2004 — Iran, one of three "Axis of Evil" nations identified by President Bush in 2002, "is still pursuing a strategic decision to have a nuclear weapons capability," a senior U.S. official told a House panel June 24. More

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 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

Immunity for Coalition Personnel Extended

WASHINGTON, June 24, 2004 — U.S. officials told reporters June 24 that the United States will extend immunity from Iraqi prosecution to U.S. and other coalition troops and personnel in Iraq beyond the handover of power on June 30. More

More Nations Participate
In Terror Studies Program

GARMISCH, Germany, June 24, 2004 — The George C. Marshall European Center for Security Studies begins its Program on Terrorism and Security Studies June 25, and for the first time ever, expanding participation to include such nations as Afghanistan, Saudi Arabia, Egypt and Israel, according to European Command officials. More

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

Iraqis Learn It ‘Pays’ to Hand Over Arms

KARBALA, Iraq, June 24, 2004 — Dozens of Iraqis traded weapons for cash in the city of Karbala, Iraq, in early June as part of the Army’s Weapons Reward Program. 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

'Gators' Take Bite Out of Crime

LATIFIYAH, Iraq, June 22, 2004 — Soldiers from Task Force 1st Armored Division’s 2nd Brigade Combat Team and Iraqi Civil Defense Corps members took the offensive against suspected insurgents recently, picking up six targets in the brigade combat team's area of responsibility. 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

Marines 'Sew' Together New Future for Iraq

CAMP BLUE DIAMOND, Iraq, June 23, 2004 — Marines with 1st Marine Division are helping to rebuild Iraq one stitch at a time. With assistance from the Los Angeles-based charity Spirit of America, the division recently donated nearly $27,000 worth of equipment to the Ar Ramadi Sewing Center. More

Iraqi Women Take on Leadership Roles

War on Terrorism

• Greece Signs Container Security Agreement with U.S.

. Bush: U.S. Does Not Condone Torture

. Defense Official Outlines Global Posture

Iraq

• As Iraq Transition Nears, Attacks Increase

• Senate Grills Nominee for Top Iraq Post

. Iraqis Can Hasten Zarqawi's Capture

Military News

• Military Forces Must Be Adaptive, Agile

• Soldiers Receive Gear Rapidly

. 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.

More Afghanistan News

Texas Rodeo, Parade
Available for Viewing Overseas

FORT HOOD, Texas, June 25, 2004 — The Belton, Texas, annual Fourth of July parade and nightly rodeos will be broadcast to soldiers serving in Operation Iraqi Freedom and elsewhere overseas via the Internet. More

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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

More Transformation News

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
Master Sgt. Joe Ramos

BAGRAM AIR BASE, Afghanistan, June 25, 2004 — When some people say they carry the American flag close to their heart, it is usually just a figure of speech. However, when one 455th Expeditionary Operations Group airmen here said that, he meant it – and he has the flag to prove it. More

More Profiles

In Iraq

Soldiers Destroy Enemy
Weapons, Ammo

FORWARD OPERATING BASE SUMMERALL, BAYJI, Iraq, June 22, 2004 - The soldiers of 1st Battalion, 33rd Field Artillery Regiment have, perhaps, one of the most dangerous assignments in Northern Iraq. More

'On The Ground' Archive