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CHAIRMAN'S TESTIMONY — Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Air Force Gen. Richard B. Myers answers a representative's question during a House Armed Services Committee hearing in the Rayburn House Office Building in Washington, D.C., on Feb. 16, 2005. Myers joined Defense Secretary Donald H. Rumsfeld and Under Secretary of Defense Comptroller Tina Jonas in testifying before the committee. Defense Dept. photo by U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Cherie A. Thurlby Story | Hi-Res Photo |
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| Despite Strains, Military Can Fulfill Mission |
| 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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| CIA, FBI Chiefs Categorize Terror Threat |
| WASHINGTON, Feb. 16, 2005 — The al Qaeda terrorist network is still a significant threat, the director of Central Intelligence said today. In prepared testimony before the Senate Select Committee on Intelligence today, Porter J. Goss gave his best estimates of the threats facing America. He testified along with FBI Director Robert Mueller. Story |
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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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| '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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| 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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| PHOTO ESSAY |
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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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