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SUPPORT FOR TROOPS — Pentagon Web designer Doug Moss holds an "America Supports You" sign Feb. 20, 2005, at the summit of New Hampshire's Mount Washington. Moss, a former Marine, made the climb with former co-worker Bob Nelson, right, to show support for deployed U.S. troops by doing something difficult in tribute to the sacrifices they make for the nation. "America Supports You" is a Defense Department program through which Americans can show their support for the nation's armed forces. Courtesy photo Hi-Res Photo | Story |
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| President Thanks Germany-Based Troops |
WASHINGTON, Feb. 23, 2005 — "Job well done!" President Bush told troops recently returned from deployments to Iraq today at their home station, Wiesbaden Army Airfield, Germany. Story |
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| First Lady Praises Soldiers, Families |
WASHINGTON, Feb. 23, 2005 — For U.S. troops fighting the war on terror, "heroism with a human touch is part of the mission," first lady Laura Bush told troops and their families at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, during a visit Feb. 22. Story | Remarks |
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| Australia to Send More Troops to Iraq |
WASHINGTON, Feb. 23, 2005 — Noting that Iraq is at "a tilting point," Australian Prime Minister John Howard announced plans to send more troops to Iraq. Story |
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| Iraqi Brigade Takes Control of Area, Future |
| KHADAMIYA, Iraq, Feb. 22, 2005 — Iraqi and Coalition Forces made history Feb. 21 when the 40th Iraqi National Guard brigade officially assumed control of their area of operation, according to U.S. Army 1st Cavalry Division officials. Story |
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| Soldiers Tackle Challenges of Fuel Run Mission |
| AL ASAD, Iraq, Feb. 23, 2005 — Running supplies under the cover of darkness from one country into a combat zone is dangerous enough, but adding to the load and delivering it in less time than initially designed is almost unheard of, unless you are a soldier in the 1297th Corps Support Battalion, 561st Corps Support Group. Story |
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| Effort Cleans Streets, Removes Health Hazards |
| BAGHDAD, Iraq, Feb. 23, 2005 — Today, the $2.7 million sewage and wastewater project at Al Ameen, east of Baghdad, stands as a shining example to the rest of Iraq. The new system replaces open slit trenches and malfunctioning lagoons and provides an operable sanitary sewage system. Story |
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| Troops Provide Aid to Snowbound Afghans |
| BAGRAM AIRFIELD, Afghanistan, Feb. 23, 2005 — In a 40-person, 16-vehicle convoy Feb. 16, U.S. soldiers and airmen from Bagram traveled over 30 miles into the Afghan mountains, delivering humanitarian aid to two snowbound villages. Story |
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| IN IRAQ |
| • Marine Receives Bronze Star Medal for Valor |
| • Joint Program Trains Iraqi Security Forces |
| • Army Corps of Engineers, Italians Assist Iraqi Police |
| • Corps of Engineers Rebuilds Schools Across Iraq |
| • Teams Measure Success by Lives Saved |
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| FACE OF DEFENSE |
| Deployed Repair Technician Enjoys Duty Rigors |
| BAGHDAD, Iraq, Feb. 23, 2005 — Being wounded in action is a fear of most deployed soldiers. However, there are are other life-threatening emergencies, like heart attacks or strokes, that don't stop in a combat zone. And because of that, U.S. Army Spc. Bryan King, a 26-year-old medical equipment specialist deployed to Iraq, takes his job very seriously. Story |
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| Mountain Climb Salutes Troops |
| WASHINGTON, Feb. 23, 2005 — "I know it's tough over there, and I wanted to show my appreciation by doing something tough here," said Doug Moss, a former Marine and now a Web designer at the Pentagon. What Moss and a friend did was climb New Hampshire's Mount Washington on one of the coldest days of the year. Story |
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MCCHORD HOMECOMING — U.S. Air Force 1st Lt. Ryan Evans, 4th Airlift Squadron, puts his beanie on his daughter Alyssa's head as she stands on the chilly field at McChord Air Force Base, Wash., Feb. 15, 2005. Evans is returning home from Rhein-Main Air Base, Germany, completing a 120-day rotation relieving the 817th Expeditionary Airlift Squadron, in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom and Operation Enduring Freedom. U.S. Air Force photo by Kevin J. Tosh Next Photo
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