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| HAWKEYE MAINTENANCE — U.S. sailors conduct maintenance and wash down an E-2C Hawkeye aboard the aircraft carrier USS Harry S. Truman, underway in the Persian Gulf, Jan. 2, 2005. The sailors are assigned to Carrier Airborne Early Warning Squadron 126. The Truman is currently on a regularly scheduled deployment in support of the war on terror. U.S. Navy photo by Seaman Philip V. Morrill Hi-Res Photo |
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| ON THE GROUND |
| Training Iraq Army Tough, But Worthwhile |
| BAGHDAD, Iraq, Jan. 10, 2005 — The U.S. Army general in charge of training Iraqi forces said here today that the job is tough, but it is a mission that must be accomplished before coalition forces can leave Iraq. And, Lt. Gen. David Petraeus, added, progress is being made. Story |
| Soldiers Assess Needs of Afghan Village |
| BORLAK, Afghanistan, Jan. 10, 2005 — On Jan 6, U.S. soldiers from the Sharana Provincial Reconstruction Team traveled to the village of Borlak in central Paktika Province and met with village elders to discuss the needs of village residents. Story |
| Arab Culture Classes Prepare Marines |
| MARINE CORPS BASE CAMP LEJEUNE, N.C., Jan. 10, 2005 — Marines preparing to deploy in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom are taking classes to learn more about the Arab culture in the area where they will be assigned. Story |
| Kuwait Vital to Coalition Logistics Chain |
| KUWAIT CITY, Kuwait, Jan. 10, 2005 — "Amateurs study strategy. Professionals study logistics." It's an old saw, but that doesn't mean it's not still appropriate — and the U.S. military has taken it to heart. More than 20,000 American servicemembers and civilians are serving in Kuwait to support the combat effort "up north," as they say here. Story |
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| Marines Prepare Iraqi Guard for Elections |
| KARBALA, Iraq, Jan. 10, 2004 — The Iraqi National Guard is going to be one of the main sources of security for voters and election officials in the upcoming Iraqi elections and U.S. Marines of the 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit (Special Operations Capable) is tasked with preparing the Iraqi National Guard for that mission and many others. Story |
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| FACE OF DEFENSE |
| Father, Son Soldiers Serve Together in Iraq |
| CAMP AL-TAHREER, BAGHDAD, Iraq, Jan. 10, 2005 — Though their missions differ, their commitment to family and the soldiers they serve keep father and son together both at home and abroad. Chief Warrant Officer 5 Paul Habhab and his son, Capt. Travis Habhab, are currently serving in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom II with the 1st Cavalry Division.
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| 'Newman's Own' Awards Competition |
| WASHINGTON, Jan. 10, 2005 — Volunteer organizations are invited to compete for a share of $50,000 in grants in the 6th annual "Newman's Own" award program sponsored by Newman's Own, Fisher House, and the Military Times Media Group. Story |
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| CASUALTIES |
| Officials Identify Casualties |
| WASHINGTON, Jan. 11, 2005 — Defense Department officials announced the identities of a soldier and a Marine who were killed supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom. Story |
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| PHOTO ESSAY |
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| FALLUJAH, IRAQ — Iraqi civilians carry packages from one of the multiple humanitarian aid checkpoints inside the city of Fallujah, Iraq, Jan. 8, 2005. The checkpoint, maintained by U.S. and Iraqi Armed Forces, provides civilians with food, blankets and water and toys for the children. U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Daniel J. Klein 8 More Photos | More Photo Essays |
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