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Celebrating July 4th in Afghanistan
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| U.S. Army Lt. Col. Harry Glenn, commander of the 1/501st Parachute Infantry Regiment, speaks to soldiers during an Independence Day celebration at Bagram Air Field, Salerno, Afghanistan, July 4, 2004. The soldiers are deployed to Afghanistan in support of Operation Enduring Freedom. U.S. Army photo by Staff Sgt. Vernell Hall Photo Essay Archive |
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| Marines Keeps Terrorists
at Bay on Iraq Border |
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| AL QAIM, Iraq, July 1, 2004 — It's
unforgiving duty on the Iraqi-Syria border. Long, hot days
drag under the beating desert sun. Endless patrols meander
miles of empty road and dunes at night. And it's keeping would-be
terrorists at bay. Story |
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| Ishaki
Health Clinic Renovated, Reopens |
| ISHAKI, Iraq, July 6,
2004 — U.S. Army soldiers from Task
Force 1-77 participated in the opening of
a health clinic on June 23 in the city of
Ishaki, Iraq, according to 1st Infantry Division
officials. The clinic is the main health
care center for the city and surrounding
area with a population over 20,000 Iraqis. Story |
| Cavalry
Unit Builds Hope in Soccer Field |
| BAGHDAD, Iraq, July
4, 2004 — Local dignitaries and residents
gathered in the Kamidaya District of Baghdad
June 30 for a ribbon cutting ceremony marking
the completion of a soccer field and playground. Story |
| Iraqi
Firefighters Fitted With New Gear |
| CAMP FALLUJAH, Iraq,
July 3, 2004 — Iraqi firefighters are sporting
new uniforms, thanks to a little help from
Marines. Civil affairs Marines delivered
20 sets of equipment — including fire resistant
helmets, jackets, trousers and boots. The
gear, slightly used, but in good condition
was donated by a fire department in the United
States. Story |
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| Marines Help Child
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| FORWARD OPERATING BASE RIPLEY, Afghanistan,
July 5, 2004 — Walking back from a bazaar after buying gasoline
for their village, four young friends were stopped by Taliban
rebels. Gunfire erupts from the Taliban, killing one and wounding
two children. Story |
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| Father’s
Day in Iraq |
| By Scott Lowdermilk
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| Most people would think
that spending any special day, especially
a day like Father’s Day, away from
their family would be a bad thing. I was
pleasantly surprised on this Father’s
Day to find out not only could the day be
special, I think it may have been one of
the best Father’s Days that I
have ever had. Story |
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Setting the Record Straight
Civilian Employee Extends Tour in Iraq |
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| FORT BELVOIR, Va., July 2, 2004 — Bonnie Murphy, a Defense Reutilization and Marketing Service employee in Battle Creek, Mich., volunteered to go to Iraq in December 2003. She recently decided to extend her tour there. While at home on leave, she wrote this commentary about her experience in Iraq. |
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| I am a Department of Defense civilian and took leave to attend my daughter’s high school graduation. Being home has been wonderful and sad at the same time. I'm appalled at the "news" as it's reported from Iraq. And just as disturbing is the lack of knowledge a lot of people have about what's really going on, why we're there and what it's really like. I'd like to set the record straight. More |
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Pilot Reprimanded, Fined
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| BARKSDALE AIR FORCE BASE, La., July 6, 2004 — Lt. Gen. Bruce Carlson, 8th Air Force commander, has found Maj. Harry Schmidt guilty of dereliction of duty for his role in an April 17, 2002, bombing incident over Afghanistan which resulted in the deaths of four Canadian soldiers and the serious injury of eight others. Story |
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| Transformation |
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Battalion Recognizes Its
Own for Combat Service
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| FORWARD OPERATING BASE RIPLEY, Afghanistan, July 6, 2004 — For the first time since beginning combat operations in south-central Afghanistan nearly 75 days ago, Battalion Landing Team 1st Bn., 6th Marines recently held a battalion formation to recognize the achievements of some of its Marines and sailors. Story |
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MPs
Maintain Security
At Kandahar Gates
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 KANDAHAR
AIR BASE, Afghanistan,
July 6, 2004 — Today’s
military policeman
enjoys the distinction
of a unique role
by having two diverse
and challenging missions
– combat operations
in the rear area,
as well as physical
security, law enforcement
and criminal investigation
in garrison. Story |
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Combat Doesn't Stop
Lejeune's Patriots |
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| CAMP MAHMUDIYAH, Iraq, July 5, 2004 — The thought of sweet, buttered corn on the cob for an Independence Day celebration was so real, Sgt. Erick C. Yates thought he was dreaming when he smelled it. There was no way he'd be chomping down on an ear in the middle of Iraq standing a post far from his base camp. Story |
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