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| DEBATE — Diyala Province governor Abdullah Rashid (left) prepares to debate a representative for the Communist Party during debates in Baqubah, Iraq. These were the first televised debates in the province's history. Defense Dept. photo by Jim Garamone High Res Photo |
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| Governor Optimistic About Security |
| BAQUBAH, Iraq, Jan. 18, 2005 — The governor of Iraq's Diyala province is optimistic that security will be strong enough to hold elections here Jan. 30. "We're working with the police and the Iraqi army and with the coalition forces," said Abdullah Rashid during an interview in his office today. Story |
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| Iraqis Hold Political Debate in Baqubah |
| BAQUBAH, Iraq, Jan. 18, 2005 — It had none of the packaging that Americans have grown accustomed to in a presidential debate, but a debate here today for the upcoming election was fledgling democracy in action — Iraqi style. Story |
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| Iraqi Police Station Renovations Begin |
| TALLIL, Iraq, Jan. 18, 2005 — The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Gulf Region Division, Southern District plans to help the Iraqi police perform its mission by renovating some 230 police stations in southern Iraq. Story |
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| ON THE GROUND |
| Attack Jolts Complacency, Proves Beneficial |
| KHOST PROVINCE, Afghanistan, Jan. 18, 2005 — A single gunshot shattered the early morning quiet Jan. 12. A few moments of silence followed, leading some to believe the shot was an accidental discharge. Then, a flurry of machine gun fire erupted from a nearby hill. This was an attack. Story |
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| Afghan Villagers, Coalition Funds Build School |
| KUNAR PROVINCE, Afghanistan, Jan. 18, 2005 — Difficult terrain did not thwart the determined residents of a village here from building a first-rate school for area children. Thanks to Coalition Forces’ Asadabad Provincial Reconstruction Team funding and the determination of the residents, Qamchai village celebrated the grand opening of the first school in their region. Story |
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| 'Commandos' Tally One Million Completed Calls |
| CAMP LIBERTY, BAGHDAD, Iraq, Jan. 18, 2005 — Coalition forces have achieved several milestones in the last several months: removing Saddam Hussein from power, preparing for the country’s first democratic elections later this month and Company B, 10th Signal Battalion, 10th Mountain Division recording their one millionth completed call. Story |
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| WHY I SERVE |
| Lincoln Sailor Loves Saving Lives |
 ABOARD THE USS ABRAHAM LINCOLN, Jan. 16, 2005 —"It's rewarding, it really is," said U.S. Navy Petty Officer 1st Class David Loiselle, an aviation warfare systems operator with Helicopter Antisubmarine Squadron 47, embarked aboard the USS Abraham Lincoln. "I'd much rather do this than sit behind a desk." Story |
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| Nominations Sought for Award |
| ARLINGTON, Va., Jan. 18, 2005 — The National Committee for Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve is accepting nominations for its 2005 Secretary of Defense Employer Support Freedom Award, given for outstanding support of employees who serve in the Reserve and National Guard. Story |
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| Officials Identify Marine Casualties |
| WASHINGTON, Jan. 18, 2005 — Defense Department officials announced today the identities of two Marines who were killed supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom. Story |
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| PHOTO ESSAY |
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U.S. MARINES IN KHOST PROVINCE — A U.S. Marine from Headquarters and Service Company, 3rd Battalion, 3rd Marine Regiment, inspects weapons found during a cordon and search of a house Jan. 12, 2005, in Khost province, Afghanistan. U.S. Army photo by Staff Sgt. Bradley Rhen. 4 More Photos | Story
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