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IRAQ CEREMONY — Representatives from the 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit (Special Operations Capable), Iraqi National Guard and 1st Infantry Division stand with the newly uncased expeditionary unit colors to signify the transfer of authority of the An Najaf and Al Qadisiyah provinces from Task Force Dragon to the expeditionary unit during a ceremony here, July 31, 2004. The expeditionary unit first arrived here July 17 to perform a 10-day changeover with the Army before taking charge. U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Daniel J. Fosco Story

Abizaid Praises Kazakhstan's Role in Iraq

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

Ridge: Must Assume al Qaeda in U.S.

WASHINGTON, Aug. 3, 2004 — The United States must operate under the assumption that al Qaeda terrorists are already in the country, waiting to strike when they believe they can achieve success, Secretary of Homeland Security Tom Ridge said today in New York City. Story Remarks

Coast Guard Supports War on Terrorism

WASHINGTON, Aug. 3, 2004 — The U.S. Coast Guard is an active player in the war on terror, both in Southwest Asia and on the home front, according to Adm. Thomas H. Collins, commandant of the Coast Guard. Story

Myers Lauds Bulgaria’s Courage, Resolve

WASHINGTON, Aug. 2, 2004 — U.S. Air Force Gen. Richard B. Myers, chairman of the U.S. Joint Chiefs of Staff, offered praise during a recent visit to Sofia for Bulgaria's courage and resolution in the war against terrorism. Story

Al Doura Raids Net Four Terror Suspects

AL RASHID, BAGHDAD, Iraq, Aug. 3, 2004 — U.S. soldiers from Company B, 1st Battalion, 8th Cavalry Regiment, and 8th Engineer Battalion conducted a successful four-target-simultaneous cordon and knock raid July 30, detaining four suspected terrorists in four different homes in Al Doura. 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

Iraqi Firefighters Tackle Oil Fire

Iraqi Reconstruction Archive

Afghan, Coalition Forces
Battle Insurgents Near Khost

KABUL, Afghanistan, Aug. 3, 2004 — Afghan forces backed by coalition ground and air forces fought side-by-side for several hours Aug. 2 to repel a force of about 50 anti-coalition militants in Khost Province. Story

More Afghanistan News

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

Project DE-STRESS Helps
Treat Traumatic Stress

WASHINGTON, Aug. 3, 2004 — One unavoidable fact about military action is that service members will have to deal with traumatic stress. Story

Military Photographers on the Frontlines Flash Slide Show

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

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Security Watch in Iraq (8 more photos)

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

Army Unit's Mission: Save Marine Lives in Iraq

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

Battalion Supports South Korean Convoy

FORWARD OPERATING BASE WARRIOR, Iraq, Aug. 3, 2004 — U.S. soldiers assigned to the 225th Forward Support Battalion conducted a Refuel on the Move mission in support of a Republic of Korea army convoy through their area of operations July 21. Story

Kindergartens Open in Wasit Province

Iraqi children from Wasit Province sing during the ribbon-cutting ceremonies of two schools that were refurbished in the city of An Numaniyah, southeast of Baghdad. US Army photo by Maj. John R. Ciccarelli BAGHDAD, Iraq, Aug. 3, 2004 - Residents of the Wasit province accepted two refurbished kindergartens for their children at a ribbon-cutting ceremony July 29 near An Numaniyah Military Training Base, in the city of An Numaniyah, according to Office of Security Transition officials. Story

Back to School: Najid Renovation Completed

KERNABAT DISTRICT, Baghdad, Iraq, Aug. 2, 2004 — Najid primary school was once a wrecked and dilapidated shell of its former self. But now with the new school year only months away, the school celebrated its recent restoration with local students, teachers and the people who helped make it happen. Story

New Schools Ready for Seasons in Northern Iraq

MOSUL, Iraq, July 28, 2004 — Schoolchildren in many outlying villages in Ninevah Province do not need to worry about rain falling on their heads when they return to school. They can now focus on education. Story

Iraq Reconstruction Archive

War on Terrorism

. Exercises Set for NORAD, USNORTHCOM

. Guard WMD Response Teams Committed to Duties, Despite Risks

. Cheney Praises Northern Command

. Five Moroccan Detainees Transferred From Gitmo

. Bush to Set Up Counterterrorism Center

. Coast Guard Modernization Continues

Iraq

• Iraqi Criminal Court Convicts Insurgents

• Joint Raids Lead to Arrests in Iraq

Military News

• DoD: Web Site Helps Military Kids, Parents

• DoD: Experts Develop Future Food for Future Warriors

. National Guard, Reserve Update

Defense Officials
Identify Marine Casualty

WASHINGTON, Aug. 4, 2004 — Defense Department officials announced today the death of a Marine who was supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom. Story

USS Comstock New Duties:
Afloat Forward Staging Base

ABOARD USS COMSTOCK, Aug. 3, 2004 — USS Comstock assumed duties as Afloat Forward Staging Base in the Northern Arabian Gulf July 20. Story

NBA, USA Basketball
Team Play Host to Troops

JACKSONVILLE, Fla., Aug, 3, 2004 — The National Basketball Association and USA Basketball invited Jacksonville area active-duty military personnel to a scrimmage between the USA and Puerto Rican men’s Olympic basketball teams July 29 at the University of North Florida Arena. Story

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Profile

U.S. Army Capt. Julie Boyett

FORT 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

More Profiles

Southwest Asia

Airmen Help Repair
Runway Lights

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

Afghanistan

Flight Docs Keep
Deployed Force Healthy

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

In Iraq

Roving Dentists Ready
Marine Homecoming Smiles

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

'On The Ground' Archive