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CARRIER DUTY — U.S. Navy Petty Officer 3rd Class Thomas Knox, assigned the "Seahawks" of Airborne Early Warning Squadron 126, maintains a safety perimeter around a C-2A Greyhound, assigned to the "Rawhides" of Fleet Logistics Support Squadron 40, during its engine startup aboard the aircraft carrier USS Harry S. Truman in the Persian Gulf, Dec. 21, 2004. U.S. Navy photo by Seaman Philip V. Morrill
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| CHRISTMAS ON THE FRONTLINES |
| General Pulls Guard Duty as Holiday Gift |
| WAZA KHWA, Afghanistan, Dec. 28, 2004 — Combined Joint Task Force 76 Commanding General Maj. Gen. Eric T. Olson decided to give two soldiers a very special holiday gift. Olson left Bagram Airfield to relieve two soldiers of their daily duties for 24 hours, while the soldiers flew to Bagram to enjoy the Christmas holiday. Story |
| Combat Engineer Re-enlists on Christmas Day |
| CAMP LIBERTY, Iraq, Dec. 28, 2004 — U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Andrew Burt, 58th Combat Engineer Company, reaffirmed his commitment to his Army career as he re-enlisted indefinitely Dec. 25 by the Christmas tree near the “engineer” Liberty Chapel. Story |
| • Troops Share Holiday Cultural Exchange |
| • Senior Leaders Bring Christmas Cheer |
| • Soldiers, Iraqis Spend Christmas Together |
| • Holiday Just Another Day for Paratroopers |
| • Holiday Prayer Breakfast Held at Forward Base |
| • Christmas Eve Advent Service Held in Tikrit |
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| ON THE GROUND |
| Division Aids Baghdad Farmers |
| RUSTAMIYAH, Iraq, Dec. 28, 2004 — As a part of multinational forces' effort to improve the lives of Baghdad's citizens, 1st Battalion, 82nd Field Artillery, 1st Brigade Combat Team, 1st Cavalry Division is coordinating the construction of an equipment storage building for a farmer's co-op formed by the unit earlier this year. Story |
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| 'Black Jack' Brigade Returns to Baghdad |
| CAMP STRIKER, Baghdad, Iraq, Dec. 28, 2004 — The 2nd Brigade Combat Team of the 1st Cavalry Division recently returned to their usual area of operations in Baghdad after assisting the 1st Marine Division in their efforts to restore peace and stability to former insurgent stronghold Fallujah and the surrounding townships. Story |
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| Up-Armor Goal: Keep 1st Cavalry Safe |
| CAMP AL-TAHREER, Iraq, Dec. 27, 2004 — With recent questions raised in the media about the battle readiness of troops in Iraq, 1st Cavalry Division leaders wanted to assure their soldiers that they have the best equipment the Army has to offer and are continuing to work the issue. Story |
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| WHY I SERVE |
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| Chaplain's Assistant Finds New Life in Navy |
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 MARINE CORPS BASE CAMP LEJEUNE, N.C., Dec. 27, 2004 — "Whoever saves one life saves the world entire," said Navy Petty Officer 3rd Class Geoffrey E. Jackson, reciting a Jewish proverb he said he lives by every day. Story |
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| CASUALTIES |
| Officials Identify Army Casualty |
WASHINGTON, Dec. 28, 2004 — Defense Department officials announced today the identity of a soldier who was killed supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.
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DEPLOYED TROOPS CELEBRATE CHRISTMAS — U.S. Navy Capt. James P. Gigliotti (right), commanding officer of the aircraft carrier USS Harry S. Truman, helps serve dinner to the crew during the Christmas celebration on the aft mess decks in the Persian Gulf, Dec. 25, 2004. U.S. Navy photo by Seaman Lilliana La Vende
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