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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

Rumsfeld: Extremism Blocks Progress

WASHINGTON, Aug. 6, 2004 — Ideological extremists can't be appeased, so they have to be confronted, Defense Secretary Donald H. Rumsfeld wrote in a guest column published in today's Chicago Tribune. Story

Iraqis Tired of Attacks, Want Stability

WASHINGTON, Aug. 6, 2004 — Iraqi citizens are getting weary of the terrorist attacks that appear to be increasing and growing more lethal, a military spokesman said today from Baghdad. Story

Army Intel Goal: Tactical to National

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

Marine Corps 'Watchdogs' Head to Iraq

TWENTYNINE PALMS, Calif., Aug. 6, 2004 — The Marine Corps' Unmanned Aerial Squadron 1 "Watchdogs" deployed to Iraq Aug. 1 in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom. The unit operates Pioneer unmanned aerial vehicles and supports ground troops with aerial reconnaissance. Story

Pace Decorates Wounded Troops in Iraq

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

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. 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

Iraqi Reconstruction Archive

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

Sign an On-line Thank You Note

Military Photographers on the Frontlines Flash Slide Show

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

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Smoothing the Way for Marine Convoys (4 more photos)

Oklahoma National Guardsmen from the 120th Engineer Combat Battalion (Heavy) spread concrete to patch a supply route in Iraq's Al Anbar Province, July 30, 2004. The battalion is repairing the route to make it safer for Marine convoys to traverse. Defense Dept. photo by Sgt. Matt Epright More Photo Essays

Rumsfeld Supports Intel Chief Concept

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

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

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

Iraq Reconstruction Archive

Fallen Friend’s Memory Drives Father, Son

SOUTHWEST ASIA, Aug. 5, 2004 — While growing up in the lush Green Mountains near South Burlington, Vt., he was considered part of the family. Ultimately, the childhood playmate and best friend became a hero when he gave his life as a Marine in battle. Story

Former POW Visits Air Force Reserve Wing

WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio, Aug. 5, 2004 — At the time, it was a matter of doing their job. In retrospect, it was a brush with history. Story

In the Land of Giants,
Prima Donnas Need Not Apply

By Thomas O’Hara / U.S. Army Corps of Engineers

When I began my second trip to Baghdad to serve the Corps in Iraq, I assumed nothing would match the experience from last fall. I thought there was no way the Corps service members could measure up to those I had the pleasure to work with last year. I was wrong. Story(pdf)

War on Terrorism

. Container Security Initiative Expands Operations in Japan

. New York Mosque Raid Sends Deterrent Message to Terrorists

. Coast Guard Mission 'Incredibly Relevant'

. Coast Guard Supports War on Terrorism

. Ridge: Must Assume al Qaeda in U.S.

Iraq

. Marines Respond in Najaf; Soldier Killed

. Multinational Force in Iraq Affirms Resolve

• Abizaid Praises Kazakhstan's Role in Iraq

• Al Doura Raids Net Four Terror Suspects

• Iraqi Criminal Court Convicts Insurgents

Military News

. President Signs Appropriations Bill

• NATO Gauges Wing's Readiness

• Project DE-STRESS Helps Treat Traumatic Stress

• DoD: Web Site Helps Military Kids, Parents

. National Guard, Reserve Update

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

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

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

New Strategy Needed for New Battlefield

More Transformation News

Task Force Soldiers
Assist Paktika Province

PAKTIKA PROVINCE, Afghanistan, Aug. 6, 2004 — Soldiers from Task Force 2nd Battalion, 27th Infantry Regiment, escorted Paktika Province Governor Mangal through six district capitals recently, providing security while spreading material and humanitarian assistance throughout the region during Operation Verendrye. Story

Afghan City Improves Roads

More Afghanistan News

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

Profile

U.S. Marine Corps
1st Sgt. Justin Lehew

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

More Profiles

Afghanistan

'Operation Dragon Tree'
Takes Root

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

'On The Ground' Archive