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SNOWSTORM AID — U.S. Army soldiers, assigned to the 25th Infantry Division's 2nd Battalion, 35th Infantry Regiment, load humanitarian aid supplies onto a CH-47 Chinook helicopter operated by the division's 2nd Battalion, 25th Aviation Regiment, for delivery to victims of severe snowstorms in Afghanistan, Feb. 14, 2005. Photo courtesy of Maj. Joseph P. Walsh Story | Hi-Res Photo |
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| Rumsfeld Discusses War Costs, Budget |
| WASHINGTON, Feb. 16, 2005 — During testimony before the House Armed Services Committee here today, Defense Secretary Donald H. Rumsfeld explained why the costs of operations in Iraq and Afghanistan are not included in the president's annual budget request. Story |
| • Rumsfeld Outlines Progress, Future Needs |
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| Military Stressed, But Able to Execute Strategy |
| WASHINGTON, Feb. 16, 2005 — Despite stresses and strains on the force, the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff told members of the House Armed Services Committee today that the American military remains able to execute America's national military strategy. Story |
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| 'Gitmo' Detainees Living in Varied Conditions |
| NAVAL BASE GUANTANAMO BAY, Cuba, Feb. 16, 2005 — The detainee population at the U.S. naval base here is a diverse group. The roughly 545 detainees hail from some 40 countries and speak at least 17 different languages. But nearly as diverse as the individuals are the conditions in which they're held. Story |
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| Soldiers Provide Relief to Storm Victims |
| DOHA, Qatar, Feb. 16, 2005 — Recent snowstorms in Afghanistan dumped several feet of snow that blocked roads, stranded travelers and trapped families in their homes without adequate food. 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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| Iraqi Police Commandos Lead the Way |
| UNDISCLOSED LOCATION, Iraq, Feb. 16, 2005 — Iraq’s Deputy Prime Minister Barham Salih has earmarked $40 million for renovation of the Police Commandos bases, barracks, and facilities. 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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| 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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| IN IRAQ |
| • Marines' KC-130J Joins Mission 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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| 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 |
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AMBER WAVES — U.S. Army Maj. Acree, assigned to the 256th Brigade Combat Team, 2nd Battalion, shows photos of her children to local workers after they unloaded fertilizer at an undisclosed location near Baghdad, Feb. 5, 2005. The Louisiana Army National Guard 256th Brigade Combat Team's mission, Amber Waves, delivered more than 262,000 metric tons of fertilizer and agricultural supplies to local farmers throughout the Baghdad area. Defense Dept. photo by U.S. Navy Petty Officer 1st Class Brien Aho
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