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CARRIER TAKEOFF —
An F-14B Tomcat, assigned to the “Swordsmen” of Fighter Squadron 32, launches off the aircraft carrier USS Harry S. Truman, in the Persian Gulf, Feb. 10, 2005. The Truman Carrier Strike Group is on a regularly scheduled deployment in support of the global war on terrorism. U.S. Navy photo by Seaman Philip V. Morrill Hi-Res Photo |
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| Soldiers Provide Relief to Storm Victims |
| DOHA, Qatar, Feb. 16, 2005 — Snowstorms in Afghanistan during the early part of February dumped several feet of snow that blocked roads, left travelers stranded without shelter and trapped families in their homes without adequate food supplies in Afghanistan's Zabol province. U.S. Army soldiers have responded to the crisis by helping displaced civilians and stranded motorists, and delivering food and supplies to villages. Story |
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| U.S. Maritime Forces Play Crucial Role |
| MANAMA, Bahrain, Feb. 15, 2005 — They may be far away from the streets where ground troops are engaging insurgents and terrorists in direct combat, but Army Gen. John Abizaid told sailors and Marines aboard the carrier USS Harry S. Truman that they are playing a crucial role in the global war on terrorism. Story |
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| American Unit Rotations Continue in Iraq |
| WASHINGTON, Feb. 15, 2005 — With the Army's 18th Airborne Corps taking over as the Multinational Corps Iraq headquarters, the 2004-2006 rotation of troops is well under way. Troops have been flowing into and out of Iraq since October as part of the rotation. When finished, there will be about 138,000 American servicemembers in Iraq. Story |
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| Bush Sends Supplemental Budget to Hill |
| WASHINGTON, Feb. 15, 2005 — President Bush requested almost $90 billion from Congress to pay for the on-going war on terrorism and other emergency measures. Story |
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| Iraqi Recruitment Drive Draws Thousands |
| A SOUTHERN IRAQ MILITARY FACILITY, Feb. 15, 2005 — Between 8,000 and 10,000 men arrived by foot, bus and other means by sunrise Feb. 14 at an airfield outside an Iraqi army base to join the Iraq's army, officials said. Story |
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| Marines’ KC-130J Joins Mission in Iraq |
| AL ASAD, Iraq, Feb. 15, 2005 — Establishing another milestone in Iraq, the Marine Corps deployed its newest refueling tanker aircraft-the KC-130J Hercules-for the first time Feb. 13. Story |
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| IN IRAQ |
| • Bavarian Chancellery Hosts Soldiers' Families |
| • Marines Make Valentine's Day Visit in Fallujah, Iraq |
| • Airmen Keep Ground Mission Running |
| • Speicher Runways Make Redeployment Easier |
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| FACE OF DEFENSE |
| General Volunteers to Help After Tsunami Disaster |
| ARLINGTON, Va., Feb. 15, 2005 — The devastation from December’s tsunami was simply too bad to be true; too terrible to comprehend. That’s why Alaska Air National Guard Brig. Gen. James Robinson had to get involved. Story |
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| HOMECOMING |
| Hawaii Homecoming: Unit Returns from Afghanistan |
| SCHOFIELD BARRACKS, Hawaii, Feb. 15, 2005 — U.S. soldiers of the 725th Main Support Battalion were the first group from the 25th Infantry Division (Light) to return from Afghanistan Feb. 2 after a one-year deployment. Story |
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| HONORING THE FALLEN |
| • Marines Remember Fallen Comrade |
| CASUALTIES |
| Officials Identify Army Casualties |
| WASHINGTON, Feb. 15, 2005 — Defense Department officials today announced the identities of three soldiers who died supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom. Story |
| PHOTO ESSAY |
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TASK FORCE WARFIGHTER — Pilots aboard a U.S. Army AH-64 Apache attack helicopter prepare to land on an airfield in Baghdad, Iraq, Feb. 13, 2005. The soldiers and their aircraft are part of Task Force Warfighter. Defense Dept. photo by John Valceanu
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