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SAFER JOURNEY — A Marine with Combat Service Support Company 121 prepares and cleans the door of a Humvee with acetone before spraying on the explosive resistant coating at Camp Fallujah, Iraq, July 24, 2004. The coating increases protection from improvised explosive devices during security and stabilization operations in the Al Anbar Province of Iraq. U.S. Marine Corps photo by Gunnery Sgt. Eduardo Riosmata

Powell Praises Hungarian Contributions

WASHINGTON, July 28, 2004 — Iraqis will secure a better future for themselves "only if the coalition stays together, only if the coalition provides the kind of support that the Iraqi people are asking us for and they need," the top U.S. diplomat said on Hungarian television July 27. Story

Blast Kills 2 U.N. Employees, 4 Afghans

WASHINGTON, July 28, 2004 —Two U.N. employees registering voters were among six people killed by an improvised explosive device that went off inside a mosque today. Story

Pentagon Launches 'Blue to Green'

WASHINGTON, July 28, 2004 — Sailors and airmen may soon be able to "Go Army" under a new Defense Department program intended to rebalance the size of the military. Story

Marine Unit Ready for Iraq Duties

FORWARD OPERATING BASE KALSU, Iraq, July 28, 2004 — Six weeks after the 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit dispatched its initial element to the Middle East, the last of the unit's leathernecks arrived in Iraq this week. Story

Cheney: 'We Must Vanquish' Terrorists

WASHINGTON, July 27, 2004 — Vice President Dick Cheney told Marines at Camp Pendleton, Calif., today the terrorist threat does not represent a "foe we can reason with or negotiate with or appease. This is, to put it simply, an enemy that we must vanquish." Story

MESSAGE TO THE TROOPS

Why We Fight in Iraq

By Defense Secretary Donald H. Rumsfeld

More than 15 months ago, a global coalition ended the brutal regime of Saddam Hussein and liberated the people of Iraq.
As in all conflicts, this has come at a cost in lives. Some of your comrades made the ultimate sacrifice. For your sacrifices, our country and the president are deeply grateful. More

Joint Iraqi Operation Uncovers
Insurgent Weapons Cache

BAGHDAD, Iraq, July 28, 2004 — A joint Iraqi National Guard and Iraqi Police Service operation uncovered a large insurgent weapons cache, July 24, near As Suwayrah, roughly 30 miles southeast of Baghdad. Included among items confiscated were MIG-21 engines. Story

Iraqi Battalion Continues
Successful Operations

BAGHDAD, Iraq, July 27, 2004 — The Iraqi Intervention Force’s 2nd Battalion conducted two traffic control and two intelligence missions in southern Baghdad, July 24, bringing the mission total since beginning operations in the capital city on July 1, to nearly 100. Story

Iraqi Reconstruction Archive

More Afghanistan News

Military Photographers on the Frontlines Flash Slide Show

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

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Sailors of the USS Vella Gulf stand proudly under the American flag displayed below the ship's bridge as the ship pulls pierside at Naval Station Norfolk, Va. after completing a six-month deployment in the Arabian Gulf, July 26, 2004. Vella Gulf was assigned to USS George Washington battle group in support of the war on terror. U.S. Navy photo by Petty Officer 1st Class Bobby R. McRill 4 More Photos

U.S. Troops Help Kabul Children in Need

KABUL, Afghanistan, July 28, 2004 — Eleven-year-old Matera, whose favorite subject is English, is one of 400 students who attend the Global School of Kabul, a school partially destroyed by the Taliban. U.S. soldiers at the Office of Military Cooperation-Afghanistan are coordinating efforts to help those in need at the school. Story

'Operation Oasis' Rebuilds Al Rashid

CAMP FERRIN-HUGGINS, Iraq, July 27, 2004 — Numerous projects in the Al Rashid district put thousands of Iraqis to work through the 5th Brigade Combat Team’s Operation Oasis: the overall project to improve electricity, sewers, water and other essential services in the district. Story

Marines Deliver Jordanian-Donated Military Gear

CAMP KOREAN VILLAGE, Iraq, July 25, 2004 — A convoy of U.S. Marines and soldiers, along with other Multinational Forces began a long journey - from Jordan to Baghdad - to deliver a convoy of armored vehicles to the Iraq National Guard and other Iraqi security forces. Story

Iraqi Reconstruction Archive

When a Tank Goes Down, Repair Crews Ready

CAMP CUERVO, BAGHDAD, Iraq, July 27, 2004 — Widely regarded as the world’s premier battle tank, the 2nd Battalion, 8th Cavalry Regiment’s M1A2 Systems Enhancement Package Abrams tanks are a vital part of the 1st Cavalry Division’s mission in eastern Baghdad. Story

War on Terrorism

. Anti-Terror Specialist: Terrorists Twist Islam

. French Detainees Transferred From Guantanamo Bay

• Cargo Security Initiative Established at World's 20 Largest Seaports

• Terror War Fuels Army Transformation

Iraq

. Bomb Kills Iraqis, Injures Coalition Troops

. Iraqi, U.S. Troop Raid Yields Munitions

. El Salvador to Continue Iraq Deployment

Military News

. Airman Charged After Contraband Investigation

. Long-Term Care Enrollees Urged to Use Coordination Services

. Congress Sends Budget to President

. National Guard, Reserve Update

Soldier Killed, 3 Wounded
In Attack Near Balad Ruz

TIKRIT, Iraq, July 28, 2004 — One Task Force Danger soldier was killed and three other soldiers were wounded during an attack on their patrol near Balad Ruz July 27. Story

New Coastal Warfare
Squadron Commissioned

NAVAL WEAPONS STATION SEAL BEACH, Calif., July 27, 2004 — A new port security and harbor defense force was stood up July 24 to support the ongoing global war on terrorism. Story

Transformation

Army's Future Warrior
Exhibits Super Powers

WASHINGTON, July 27, 2004 — The Army's future soldier will resemble something out of a science fiction movie, members of Congress witnessed at a demonstration on Capitol Hill July 23. Story

U.S. Forces to Leave Seoul

More Transformation News

Sprint Contribution Boosts
Stars and Stripes Distribution

WASHINGTON, July 26, 2004 — Communications giant Sprint is doing its part to support U.S. troops. However, phones and minutes are not involved. The company has donated $10,000 to Stars and Stripes to provide 20,000 copies of the paper to service members in Afghanistan, said Stripes publisher Tom Kelsch. Story

Deployed Parents Read
Stories to Children at Home

CAMP FALLUJAH, Iraq, July 27, 2004 — For Marines and sailors deployed to Iraq, the bright, red glow of a camcorder's record light takes the place of a nightlight when they read bedtime stories to their children. Story

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Profile

U.S. Air Force Senior
Master Sgt. Ricky Price

RANDOLPH AIR FORCE BASE, Texas, July 27, 2004 - A senior noncommissioned officer assigned to U.S. Air Forces in Europe headquarters at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, has earned the 2004 Air Force First Sergeant of the Year Award. Story

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In Iraq

'Brotherhood of Bikers'
Rallies in Iraq

CAMP BLACKJACK, Iraq, July 26, 2004 — Organizers from the 1st Cavalry Division brought together soldiers and civilians from Camp Blackjack and Camp Victory in a “Brotherhood of Bikers” gathering. Story

Marines Create Fire Truck

'On The Ground' Archive