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AIR TRAFFIC CONTROL — Iraqis test radio and transmission equipment, under the supervision of Australian Air Force personnel, inside the air control tower at Baghdad International Airport July, 29, 2004. The Australian Air Force formally handed over control of air space to the Director General of Civil Aviation and the CEO of Baghdad International Airport, Aug. 1, 2004. U.S. Army photo by Spc. Nick De Costa
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Army Moves Gear From Korea to Iraq
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PUSAN, Korea, Aug. 4, 2004 — The Army has begun moving equipment from the 2nd Infantry Division in Korea for duty in Operation Iraqi Freedom. Story

Coast Guard Mission 'Incredibly Relevant'
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WASHINGTON, Aug. 4, 2004 — The U.S. Coast Guard celebrates its 214th birthday today at a time of near-unprecedented growth and modernization, the Coast Guard commandant said during a joint interview with the Pentagon Channel and the American Forces Press Service. Story

Iraqi Crimes Unit Hits Terrorist Cell

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BAGHDAD, Iraq, Aug. 4, 2004 — The Iraqi Police Service’s Major Crimes Unit hit a major terrorist cell Aug. 2 as part of an ongoing operation that began at the end of July when a Baghdad shakedown netted a large haul of weapons and explosives in an anti-Iraqi force safe-house in the city, according to Office of Security Transition officials. Story
Iraqi Forces Respond to Attacks

Marine Military Police Protect Convoys
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FORWARD OPERATING BASE KALSU, Iraq, Aug. 4, 2004 — As the fight for a free and peaceful Iraq continues, key security responsibilities for the newly arrived 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit have fallen to an often-overlooked detachment of the unit's Service Support Group 24; the military police. Story

Abizaid Praises Kazakhstan's Role in Iraq

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WASHINGTON, Aug. 3, 2004 — The United States is "very appreciative of the role played by Kazakhstan in regional stability and in supporting efforts in Iraq," U.S. Central Command commander Gen. John Abizaid said Aug 2. Story
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The New Iraq: Feature Section
Iraqi Police Launch
Counterattack on Insurgents
BAGHDAD, Iraq, Aug. 4, 2004 — Iraqi police officers in Mosul were attacked earlier today by anti-Iraqi forces on the east side of the city, but launched a series of counterstrikes against anti-Iraqi forces that removed dangerous criminals and weapons off the streets of the northern city, according to Office of Security Transition officials. Story
Iraqis Graduating from
Police, Military Training
WASHINGTON, Aug. 4, 2004 — Within the week, 654 Iraqis will graduate from police academies and join the ranks of those striving to secure their country. Story
Palaces Handed Over to Educators
Iraqi Firefighters Tackle Oil Fire
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The New Iraq: Operation Iraqi Freedom
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Time Line of Events in Iraq: 2003-2004
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Time Line of Events in Iraq: 2003-2004
Legacy of Terror: Mass Graves
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Iraq Veterans, Other Troops
Take Citizenship Oath
WASHINGTON, Aug. 4, 2004 — Four servicemembers were among 34 immigrants who became U.S. citizens in Arlington, Va., Aug. 3. Story
Naval Hospital
Deploys More Corpsmen
NAVAL HOSPITAL CAMP PENDLETON, Calif., Aug. 3, 2004 — As 13 Navy hospital corpsmen returned to Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton from Iraq July 14, more than 30 other hospital corpsmen were preparing to deploy to replace the returnees in support of the global war on terrorism. Story
'Go For Broke' Reservists Mobilize
With Hawaii National Guard
WASHINGTON, Aug. 3, 2004 — One of the Army's most decorated units and the Army Reserve's only ground combat unit is prepping for mobilization and eventual deployment to Iraq . Story
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Security Watch in Iraq (8 more photos)
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Lance Cpl. Keoni K. Hui-Hui, a mortarman with 3rd Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, keeps a steady hand on his M-16A4 service rifle during a vehicle-mounted patrol through Al Kharma, Iraq, Aug. 1, 2004. Marines use the patrols, checkpoints and ambushes to kill or capture terrorists in Al Anbar Province.
U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Jose E. Guillen More Photo Essays
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Army Unit's Mission: Save Marine Lives in Iraq
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CAMP RAMADI, Iraq, Aug. 3, 2004 — One of the saving graces for Marines fighting terrorists in and around Ramadi comes dressed in an Army uniform. Story

Tartan Eagle: Marines Train with British Troops

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NAVAL WEAPONS STATION YORKTOWN, Va., Aug. 3, 2004 — The Fleet Protection Group British Royal Marines and the 2nd Fleet Anti-Terrorism Security Team, Marine Corps Security Force Battalion, 4th Marine Expeditionary Brigade (Anti-Terrorism) conducted training here as part of the ongoing joint exercise Tartan Eagle. Story

Marines, Iraqi National Guard Walk the Beat
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AL KHARMA, Iraq, Aug. 2, 2004 — U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Timothy R. Perea geared up for another patrol in this city. Sentiments toward Multinational Forces here are mixed. This is, after all, a suburb of Fallujah. But Perea and his Marines are out to change local attitudes.  Story
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Army Engineers Help Restore Iraqi Wetlands

WASHINGTON, Aug.4, 2004 — The Mesopotamian Marshlands, considered by many to be the cradle of civilization, were largely drained by Saddam Hussein’s regime. Now the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is helping restore the historic wetlands.  Story
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More Power Added to Iraqi National Grid

BAGHDAD, Iraq, Aug. 4, 2004 — The people of Iraq woke up to more power this morning as a new generator came on line at the Bayji Power Plant, bringing the country an additional 20 megawatts of electrical generation.  Story
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Troops Unearth, Return Artifact to Iraqis
BAGHDAD, July 30, 2004 — An artifact of Iraq ’s oppression-plagued past was preserved July 28 when U.S. forces turned over a stone plaque found during the reconstruction of a power plant here.  Story
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Army, Iraqis Discuss Business Opportunities
BAGHDAD, Iraq, July 28, 2004 — Billions of dollars remain in the international coffers for rebuilding Iraq, most earmarked for employing Iraqis to rebuild the war-torn nation’s schools, hospitals and infrastructure in what has been called the largest civil reconstruction effort in history.  Story
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War on Terrorism
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Defense Officials
Identify Army Casualty
WASHINGTON, Aug. 4, 2004 — Defense Department officials announced today the death of a soldier supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom. Story
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Transformation
Marines to Activate
Anti-Terrorism Battalion
CAMP LEJEUNE, N.C. Aug. 3, 2004 — The 4th Marine Expeditionary Brigade (Anti-Terrorism) is preparing to activate a permanent anti-terrorism battalion Sept. 30.  Story
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Afghanistan Update
Khalilzad: Voters Should Turn
Away From Factionalism
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WASHINGTON, Aug. 3, 2004 — U.S. Ambassador and Special Envoy to Afghanistan Zalmay Khalilzad called upon Afghans to use their upcoming presidential and parliamentary elections to choose leaders who will promote national unity and act for the good of all Afghan citizens. Story
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U.S. Army Capt. Julie Boyett
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U.S. Army Capt. Julie Boyett. Courtesy photoFORT BRAGG, N.C., Aug. 4, 2004 — Combat troops win wars, but without service members in dozens of other different specialties they could not succeed. U.S. Army Capt. Julie Boyett proved the importance of dieticians to the war effort during her seven months in Iraq. Story
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Southwest Asia
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Airmen Help Repair
Runway Lights
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SOUTHWEST ASIA, Aug. 3, 2004 — Usually when the lights go out in an office, it is an inconvenience; a work stoppage at worst. When the lights go out on the runway, the entire mission threatens to come to a screeching halt. Story
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Flight Docs Keep
Deployed Force Healthy
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BAGRAM AIR BASE, Afghanistan, Aug. 3, 2004 — In a deployed environment, keeping assigned people healthy is extremely important because each deployed airman is needed to accomplish the mission.  Story
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In Iraq
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Roving Dentists Ready
Marine Homecoming Smiles
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CAMP TAQADDUM, Iraq, Aug. 2, 2004 — Taking leave and liberty will be a little easier for Marines returning from Iraq this year, thanks to front-line care provided by the 1st Force Service Support Group's mobile dental teams.  Story
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