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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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Sovereignty Means 'Hopeful Day' for Iraq

WASHINGTON, June 28, 2004 — The dedication and sacrifice of the U.S. military "has brought us to this hopeful day" of post-Saddam Hussein Iraq becoming a sovereign nation, President Bush said today during a short speech in Istanbul, Turkey, where he is attending the NATO Summit. More

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," CPA administrator Ambassador L. Paul Bremer III read a letter he had signed which dissolved the CPA. More

Istanbul Summit Marks Milestones

ISTANBUL, Turkey, June 28, 2004 - The NATO Istanbul Summit that opened here today is expected to be significant in terms of the alliance's unprecedented outreach beyond its traditional North Atlantic focus and its aggressive emphasis on force planning to tackle new, demanding challenges worldwide, a senior defense official told reporters here today. Story

NATO May Widen Role in Afghanistan

ISTANBUL, Turkey, June 28, 2004 — NATO nations are expected to decide during the NATO Istanbul Summit that begins here today to expand the alliance's responsibility in Afghanistan to include more provincial reconstruction teams north and west of the capital city of Kabul, Defense Secretary Donald H. Rumsfeld told reporters here June 27. Story

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

Defense Leaders Speak

President George W. Bush

"Earlier today, 15 months after the liberation of Iraq, and two days ahead of schedule, the world witnessed the arrival of a free and sovereign Iraqi government .. .After decades of brutal rule by a terror regime, the Iraqi people have their country back. This is a day of great hope for Iraqis and a day that terrorist enemies hoped never to see. The terrorists are doing all they can to stop the rise of a free Iraq, but their bombs and attacks have not prevented Iraqi sovereignty, and they will not prevent Iraqi democracy."

Istanbul, Turkey June 28, 2004

Coalition Hands Recruiting Centers Over To Iraqis

BAGHDAD, Iraq, June 26, 2004 — The Multinational Security Transition Command Iraq officially turned over all five Iraqi Armed Forces recruiting centers to the Iraqi Ministry of Defense in a formal ceremony at the Baghdad Recruiting Center, today. The ceremony was conducted on a record 227-applicant recruiting day for the month and just days before the country was turned over to the Iraqi Interim Government. More

Iraqi Forces Perform
Well During Attacks

MOSUL, Iraq, June 26, 2004 — A series of attacks in Mosul on June 24, that included four or five car bomb explosions and a rocket-propelled grenade attack, resulted in a "hardening of wills" by many senior Iraqi government and security force leaders, according to Brig. Gen. Carter Ham, commander of Task Force Olympia. More

New Iraqi Reconstruction Archive

Officials Identify Casualties

WASHINGTON, June 28, 2004 — Defense Department officials announced today the deaths of two Marines who died while supporting Operation Enduring Freedom and the deaths of two soldiers who died while supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom. More

Military Photographers on the Frontlines Flash Slide Show

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

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Iraqi Army Graduation (7 More Photos)

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

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

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

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 Students Encourage Free Thought

War on Terrorism

• Greece Signs Container Security Agreement with U.S.

. Bush: U.S. Does Not Condone Torture

. Defense Official Outlines Global Posture

Iraq

. NATO Response Force Ready for Duty

. Rice Expects NATO to Support Iraq

. U.S. to Urge NATO Allies to Drop Use-of-Force Restrictions

. NATO Expected to Support Iraq

. Defense Dept. Values Red Cross Scrutiny

. European Union Pledges Support to Iraq

Military News

• Military Forces Must Be Adaptive, Agile

• Soldiers Receive Gear Rapidly

. National Guard, Reserve Update

Special Ops Soldiers Capture Enemy Leaders in Afghanistan

WASHINGTON, June 28, 2004 — Coalition special operations forces raided two anti-coalition compounds and captured two top regional enemy leaders in pre- dawn missions June 26 in southern Afghanistan, a news release from the coalition military command reported today. More

More Afghanistan News

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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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

USAF Master Sgt. Joe Ramos

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

More Profiles

In Afghanistan

New Program Tracks
Reconstruction Efforts

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

'On The Ground' Archive