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COALITION TRANSFERS AUTHORITY - Ambassador L. Paul Bremer and Iraqi President Sheikh Ghazi Ajil al-Yawar shake hands while United Kingdom Special Representative David Richmond and others look on during a ceremony celebrating the transfer of full governmental authority to the Iraqi Interim Government in Baghdad, Iraq, June 28, 2004. U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. D. Myles Cullen   
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Coalition Passes Sovereignty to Iraq
WASHINGTON, June 28, 2004 — Sovereignty in Iraq passed from the Coalition Provisional Authority to the interim Iraqi government this morning, two days ahead of schedule. In a 10-minute ceremony inside the heavily fortified "Green Zone" where coalition headquarters is located in Baghdad, CPA administrator Ambassador L. Paul Bremer III read a letter he had signed which dissolved the CPA. More
Turkish Abductions Won't Deter Coalition
ISTANBUL, Turkey, June 27, 2004 — Defense Secretary Donald H. Rumsfeld condemned tactics used by the militants holding three Turkish civilians in Iraq hostage as "bullying," and said they're failing to sidetrack Turkey and other coalition partners from their stand against terrorism. Story     
NATO Response Force Ready for Duty
ISTANBUL, Turkey, June 27, 2004 — NATO's rapid response force is up and ready for its first mission — possibly to support the upcoming Olympics in Athens or the national elections in Afghanistan, if requested, Defense Secretary Donald H. Rumsfeld told reporters here today. Story     
Rice Expects NATO to Support Iraq
WASHINGTON, June 27, 2004 — Europe and NATO are ready to help the new Iraqi government, National Security Adviser Condoleezza Rice said today in Ankara, Turkey. Rice, in Turkey to attend the NATO Istanbul Summit, told Brit Hume on "Fox News Sunday" that United Nations Security Council Resolution 1546, passed at U.S. urging on June 8, has been helpful. Story
NATO Expected to Support Iraq
U.S. to Urge NATO Allies to Drop Use-of-Force Restrictions
Defense Dept. Values Red Cross Scrutiny
WASHINGTON, June 25, 2004 — Defense officials today shared with Congress members the findings, suggestions and recommendations Red Cross delegates submitted to commanders after inspecting detainment facilities. The Red Cross inspects these types of facilities around the world to ensure detainees are treated humanely. Story
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Defense Leaders Speak
Deputy Defense Secretary Wolfowitz
On the U.S. Military Role in Iraq
"...The character of our engagement will change on June 30, but our commitment will not. Iraqis will make the decisions about how their country is governed. But, as leaders of the Multi-National Force-Iraq, provided for under U.N. Security Council Resolution 1546, we will continue as full partners in helping the new government bring democracy and security to Iraq. During this stage, our focus will rest on supporting Iraq's political transition, equipping and training Iraqi security forces, and helping set the stage for national elections at the end of the year. "
"Ask the White House", June 25, 2004    Story
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The New Iraq: Feature Section
Elite Iraqi Response
Unit Graduates
     UNDISCLOSED LOCATION, IRAQ, June 25, 2004 — Forty officers graduated from the Civilian Police Assistance Training Team’s Emergency Response Unit training course June 24, as part of an ongoing effort to create an elite 270-man Iraqi Police Service Emergency Response Unit. Story
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The New Iraq: Buildup to Sovereignty
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"... The overwhelming majority of Iraqis want peace and security and the opportunity to build a new Iraq that this enemy is trying to frustrate. ... I'm convinced that they can step up to this job, they will step up to this job; that the plan that the president laid out a few weeks ago -- moving first to a sovereign government on July 1st -- is a plan that leads to Iraqi self-government and Iraqi self-defense, which is the key to victory in this, which is an incredibly important fight."
Deputy Secretary Paul Wolfowitz,
Before the Senate Armed Services Committee,
June 25, 2004
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     GARMISCH, Germany, June 24, 2004 — The George C. Marshall European Center for Security Studies begins its Program on Terrorism and Security Studies June 25. More
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Iraqi Army Graduation  (7 More Photos)
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Iraqi soldiers stand in formation holding graduation diplomas they received after training in Amman, Jordan, June 17, 2004. U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Ashley Brokop Photo Essay Archive
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U.S. Extends Immunity for Coalition Personnel
WASHINGTON, June 24, 2004 — The United States will extend immunity from Iraqi prosecution to U.S. and coalition troops and personnel in Iraq beyond the June 30 handover of power. Story
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
MP K-9s Enhance Force Protection Efforts
BAGRAM AIR BASE, Afghanistan, June 24, 2004 — Man’s best friend is playing a new role in Operation Enduring Freedom. Several K-9s, or military working dogs, are serving in Afghanistan, adding to the force protection efforts of the military police charged with safeguarding coalition assets. More
Infantry Takes 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
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Home Depot Donates $1M in Tools, Supplies for Iraq
     WASHINGTON, June 25, 2004 — Home Depot, one of 15 companies to receive the 2004 DoD Employer Support Freedom Award, has donated $1 million in tools and supplies to the Iraq rebuilding effort. 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
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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
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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
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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 Students Encourage Free Thought
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. National Guard, Reserve Update
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Defense Officials
Identify Army Casualty
     WASHINGTON, June 25, 2004 — Defense Department officials announced today the death of a soldier who was supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
     Staff Sgt. Charles A. Kiser, 37, of Cleveland, Wis., died June 24 in Mosul, Iraq, when an explosion occurred near his convoy. Kiser was assigned to the Army Reserve’s 330th Military Police Detachment, Sheboygan, Wis. More
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Afghanistan Update
Jalalabad Team Enhances
District-Level Growth
     NANGARHAR PROVINCE, Afghanistan, June 24, 2004 — The Jalalabad Provincial Reconstruction Team is continuing its efforts to accelerate the well-being of Afghan people in eastern Afghanistan and its partnership with the Afghan people here. More
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America Pays Tribute to the Troops
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Latin superstar Gloria Estefan poses for a photo with Navy Petty Officer 1st Class Leonette Masters and her family -- son Joshua 8, daughter Paryn 5, and grandmother Donne Maes. Estefan took time to sign autographs and pose for pictures with fans shortly after her June 25 concert at Naval Station Norfolk, Va. Photo by Army Sgt. 1st Class Doug Sample
Gloria Estefan Salutes Troops
With Concert at Naval Base
     NORFOLK, Va., June 26, 2004 — The Defense Department can add Latin music star Gloria Estefan to the growing list of celebrities who have come out to support service members fighting the war on terror. During a free June 25 concert at Naval Station Norfolk, Va., Estefan, backed by her Miami Sound Machine band, paid tribute to more than 1,000 service members who cheered wildly as the star sang a medley of her hit recordings. More
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U.S. Army Col. Gerald Griffin
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U.S. Army Col. Gerald Griffin.  U.S. Army photo by Spc. Aaron Ritter     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
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USAF Master Sgt. Joe Ramos
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U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Joe Ramos. U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Andrew Gates     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
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Staff Sgt. Heidi Santiago, Defense Geospatial Intelligence School, assists Sgt. Chris Peters, Task Force 168, with a block of instruction during a four-day class on using maps to document efforts in Afghanistan. U.S. Army photo by Pfc. Chris Stump      BAGRAM AIR BASE, Afghanistan, June 25, 2004 — Instructors from the Defense Geospatial Intelligence School came here recently to teach civil affairs specialists and military topographers how to document rebuilding efforts in Afghanistan. More
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