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FARGO HOMECOMING — U.S. Army Spc. Ashley Aune, assigned to the 141st Engineer Combat Battalion, hugs friends greeting her at the Hector International Airport, Fargo, N.D., Feb. 16, 2005. The battalion soldier returned to North Dakota after a one-year deployment to Iraq. Defense Dept. photo by U.S. Air Force Senior Master Sgt. David H. Lipp Hi-Res Photo
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NATO Is ' the' Vital Security Relationship |
WASHINGTON, Feb. 22, 2005 — President Bush called NATO "the vital relationship for the United States when it comes to security." Bush spoke during a press conference today at NATO headquarters in Brussels, Belgium. Story |
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| Global Posture Realignment Necessary |
WASHINGTON, Feb. 22, 2005 — Realigning the U.S. defense posture around the world involves a whole lot more than deciding where to base U.S. troops overseas, the Pentagon's top policy chief told civilian leaders visiting here Feb. 18. Story |
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| Measures Protect Against Terrorist Threat |
WASHINGTON, Feb. 22, 2005 — The Defense Department's first assistant secretary for homeland defense acknowledged he's surprised terrorists haven't launched another 9/11-type attack against the United States — but is quick to say he's not calling it luck. Story |
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| Troops Deal With Working 'Inside the Wire' |
| NAVAL STATION GUANTANAMO BAY, Cuba, Feb. 22, 2005 — Working "inside the wire" of the enemy combatant detention facility can lead to stress for the U.S. troops working here. But experts and leaders are working to help troops deal with the unique conditions of working on this isolated island base. Story |
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| Joint Program Trains Iraqi Security Forces |
| BAGHDAD, Iraq, Feb. 22, 2005 — In a joint program with the NATO Training Mission-Iraq and the Multi-National Security Transition Command-Iraq, more than 45 Iraqi officers, non-commissioned officers and Ministry of Defense civilians trained to operate and install high frequency radio communications equipment that will be used by the Iraqi Security Forces. Story |
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| U.S. Soldiers Give 'Gift of Life' to Afghan Boy |
| KABUL, Afghanistan, Feb. 22, 2005 — U.S. Army Capt. (Dr.) James Gruber had little Qudrat Ullah placed in his lap during a refugee camp humanitarian visit and soon discovered the 1-year-old boy had a heart condition which would eventually kill him. Little did he know the miracle that was in store that would enable the child to receive treatment in the United States. Story |
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| IN IRAQ |
| • Corps of Engineers, Italians Assist Iraqi Police |
| • Corps of Engineers Rebuilds Schools Across Iraq |
| • Teams Measure Success by Lives Saved |
| • Morale, Welfare, Recreation Program a Hit |
| • Marines Improve Safety in Ramadi |
| • Post Flips Switch on New Power Milestone |
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| FACE OF DEFENSE |
| Declared 'Fit for Duty,' Amputee Plans Return to Iraq |
| WASHINGTON, Feb. 22, 2005 — Like many Operation Iraqi Freedom veterans, U.S. Army Capt. David Rozelle's story began in Iraq. Unlike many of those same veterans, his is set to continue there as well. Story |
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| CASUALTIES
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| Officials Identify Navy Casualty |
| WASHINGTON, Feb. 22, 2005 — Defense Department officials announced today the identity of a sailor who died supporting Operation Enduring Freedom. Story |
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SAHJOY CHECKPOINT — Using his radio, a U.S. soldier calls in information on passing vehicles to the team ahead during a vehicle checkpoint in Sahjoy, Afghanistan, Feb. 14, 2005. The soldier is assigned to Bravo Company, 2nd Battalion, 35th Infantry Regiment, 1st Brigade, 25th Infantry Division. U.S. Army photo by Spc. Harold Fields
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