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Aug 06, 2004
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HARBOR PATROL — An armed Coast Guard patrol boat guards the southern tip of New York City as a Circle Line Ferry carries tourists to the recently reopened Statue of Liberty, Aug. 4, 2004. The Coast Guard and other federal, state and local maritime law enforcement patrols have increased in the New York Harbor, following the Department of Homeland Security decision to raise the threat level to Code Orange (high) in specific areas of New York City, northern New Jersey and Washington, D.C. U.S. Coast Guard photo Petty Officer 2nd Class Mike Hvozda
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Army Intel Goal: Tactical to National
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WASHINGTON, Aug. 6, 2004 — Army intelligence officials are working to beef up the amount and quality of intelligence information they get straight from the soldiers who most often interact with the Iraqi and Afghan communities. Story

Pace Decorates Wounded Troops in Iraq
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CAMP FALLUJAH, Iraq, Aug. 5, 2004 — Marine Corps Gen. Peter Pace, Vice Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, decorated seven Marines wounded in battle during a visit to Camp Fallujah Aug. 5. Story

Marines Respond in Najaf; Soldier Killed
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WASHINGTON, Aug. 5, 2004 — Iraqi security forces and U.S. Marines battled suspected members of radical cleric Muqtada al-Sadr's militia during what was described as a "large-scale" and "repeated" attack on the main police station in Najaf, military officials reported today. Story

President Signs Appropriations Bill
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WASHINGTON, Aug. 5, 2004 — President Bush signed the Defense Appropriations Bill into law during a White House ceremony today. The money will fund the global war on terror and personnel initiatives and further the transformation of the American military. Story

New Strategy Needed for New Battlefield
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WASHINGTON, Aug. 5, 2004 — Fighting on the new battlefield means a new strategy is in order, retired Navy Vice Adm. Arthur Cebrowski, the Defense Department's director of force transformation, said here Aug. 3 in an address to the Research and Development Partnership Conference. Story
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The New Iraq: Feature Section
Iraqi Army Completes Final
Coalition Leadership Course
KIRKUSH MILITARY TRAINING BASE, Iraq, Aug. 6, 2004 — The Iraqi army graduated 711 junior-level non-commissioned officers from the Squad Leaders Course here Aug. 5. Story
Iraqi Police Recover Stolen
Exchange Service Merchandise
BAGHDAD, Iraq, Aug. 6, 2004 — Iraqi Police Service recovered about $160,000 in merchandise stolen from the Army and Air Force Exchange Service in two operations in Baghdad last week as the Iraqi government continues the security effort in the country. Story
Al-Dhari Released
To Iraqi Authorities
BAGHDAD, Iraq, Aug. 5, 2004 — The son of the information director for the Association of Muslim Scholars who was detained Aug. 2 following an rocket-propelled grenade attack against Multinational Forces was released to the Iraqi authorities Aug. 5. Story
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Counterproliferation Center
Helps Fight Terrorism
MAXWELL AIR FORCE BASE, Ala., Aug. 5, 2004 — A well-trained terrorist looks for ways to exploit his target’s vulnerabilities. However, the U.S. Air Force Counterproliferation Center here wants to convey that through training and vigilance, enemy intentions can be foiled. Story
Program Prepares Expeditionary
Leaders for Deployments
RAMSTEIN AIR BASE, Germany, Aug. 5, 2004 — A new unit activated here Aug. 5 will use classroom instruction and field exercises to prepare expeditionary leaders for all phases of deployment. Story
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Mine Killing in the Arabian Gulf (9 more photos)
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Sailors assigned to the mine countermeasure ship USS Dextrous lower an AN/SLQ-48 Mine Neutralization Vehicle into the Arabian Gulf, July 28, 2004. U.S. Navy photo by Petty Officer 2nd Class Michael Sandberg More Photo Essays
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Rumsfeld Supports Intel Chief Concept
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WASHINGTON, Aug. 5, 2004 — President Bush's idea of a national intelligence director outside the White House "is on the mark," Defense Secretary Donald H. Rumsfeld said Aug. 3. Story

Command to Safeguard Capital Region
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WASHINGTON, Aug. 5, 2004 — A new command is taking its shakedown cruise this week in the National Capital Region. With spanking-new systems for protecting the seat of government, the Joint Force Headquarters – National Capital Region is coming into its own. Story
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Troops Improve Community, One Project at a Time

CAMP COOKE, Taji, Iraq, Aug. 5, 2004 — For many people living west of the Tigris River in villages near the Taji and Tarmiya Districts, life can be pretty rough. But with help from some U.S. soldiers, the area is getting some much-needed improvements.  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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Multinational Force in Iraq Affirms Resolve
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WASHINGTON, Aug. 4, 2004 — The 31-member multinational force in Iraq condemned the intensified campaign of kidnappings and executions of foreigners in the country and reaffirmed its solidarity with the Iraqi people. Story

Marines Patrol, Maintain Presence in Al Kharma
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AL KHARMA, Iraq, Aug. 4, 2004 — Marines of Company I, 3rd Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment are making it known. Marines aren't leaving any time soon. Story
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War on Terrorism
. New York Mosque Raid Sends Deterrent Message to Terrorists
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. Ridge: Must Assume al Qaeda in U.S.
. Myers Lauds Bulgaria’s Courage, Resolve
Iraq
• Abizaid Praises Kazakhstan's Role in Iraq
• Al Doura Raids Net Four Terror Suspects
• Iraqi Criminal Court Convicts Insurgents
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• NATO Gauges Wing's Readiness
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• DoD: Web Site Helps Military Kids, Parents
• DoD: Experts Develop Future Food for Future Warriors
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Defense Officials
Identify Marine Casualties
WASHINGTON, Aug. 5, 2004 — Defense Department officials announced today the death of three Marines who were supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom. Story
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Honoring the Fallen
Marines Say Goodbye to
Fallen Helicopter Pilot
AL TAQQADUM, Iraq, Aug. 6, 2004 — The words from Rudyard Kipling’s poem “If” greeted hundreds of Marines, sailors and soldiers as they gathered here Aug. 2 to pay homage to Lt. Col. David S. “Rhino” Greene, who was killed July 28 while providing cover for casualty evacuation of critically injured Marines.  Story
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America Pays Tribute to the Troops
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Kids Talk Deployment Issues at
'Operation Purple' Camp
CHARLOTTE, N.C., Aug. 6, 2004 — About 50 children ages 10-16, with one or more parents serving as active duty, reserve or National Guard members, completed a week's stay Aug. 5 at a 4-H camp located a few miles from downtown Ellerbe, N.C.  Story
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Transformation
Rapid Equipping Force Speeds
Technology to Frontline Troops
KHANDAHAR AIRFIELD, Afghanistan, Aug. 6, 2004 — For soldiers patrolling the dangerous remote terrain of southeastern Afghanistan, having cutting-edge equipment designed specifically to mission standards becomes more than “nice-to-have.” Story
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U.S. Marine Corps
1st Sgt. Justin Lehew
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FORWARD OPERATING BASE HOTEL, Iraq, Aug. 6, 2004 — Marine Corps 1st Sgt. Justin D. Lehew was awarded the Navy Cross, the Marine Corps' second highest medal, for his heroic actions when his amtrac unit was engaged in heavy fighting in An Nasiriyah. Story
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'Operation Dragon Tree'
Takes Root
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KANDAHAR, Afghanistan, Aug. 5, 2004 — Infantry soldiers conducted assault operations across the Argandab Valley in south central Afghanistan recently, cordoning villages and seizing weapons to disable the enemy’s ability to strike Coalition forces. Story
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Marine Ordnance Disposal
Experts Stay Vigilant
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CAMP FALLUJAH, Iraq, Aug. 3, 2004 — Most people try to avoid explosives in Iraq. Gunnery Sgt. Sean P. Hanna hopes to trip over them. Story
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Transient-Alert
Team Packs 'Em In
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BAGRAM AIR BASE, Afghanistan, Aug. 3, 2004 — Standing on the flightline here, people can see a lot of strange birds – “birds” with names like AN-12, L-1011 and IL-76.  Story
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Marine Unit Recaps Operation Ulysses IV
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