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CARRIER TAKEOFF — An F/A-18 Hornet, assigned to the “Bulls” of Fighter Attack Squadron 37, launches off the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS Harry S. Truman in the Persian Gulf, Feb. 15, 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 Airman Ryan O'Connor
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| Myers: Troops Got 'Very Close' to Zarqawi |
WASHINGTON, Feb. 24, 2005 — U.S. forces got "very close" to Abu Musab al- Zarqawi and are keeping the fugitive Jordanian terrorist with ties to al Qaeda on the run, the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff said Feb. 23 on Fox News Channel. 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 |
| • First Lady Praises Soldiers, Families |
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| Abizaid Compares Iraq, Afghanistan |
WASHINGTON, Feb. 23, 2005 — Having visited both Iraq and Afghanistan during the past couple of weeks, Army Gen. John Abizaid said there are both similarities and differences in the current situation in both countries. Story |
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| Mississippi Newspaper Readers Honor Troops |
 WASHINGTON, Feb. 24, 2005 — The Meridian Star of Meridian, Miss., today published a 100-page special edition dedicated to active duty military, National Guard and Reserve who have served or are serving now, in Iraq, Kuwait, Afghanistan and other duty stations in the Middle East. "Profile 2005: A Letter from Home" is the fifth in an annual series of
special editions. It features reader-written stories on the struggle for democracy in
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| Legal Authorities Gather for Conference |
| BAGHDAD, Iraq, Feb. 24, 2005 — As Iraq's new Army continues to form and grow, the effort to build an accompanying justice system took a historic step forward Feb. 23 with the first-ever Military Law Conference. Story |
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| Soldiers Help Ready Iraqi Forces |
| CAMP VOLUNTEER, Iraq, Feb. 24, 2005 — As the new Iraqi government continues to develop, the fledgling Iraqi Army is beginning to hold its own and take increasing responsibility for securing the country, with the support of U.S. troops from 3rd Squadron, 7th Cavalry.
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| Seahawks 'Prowl,' Support Ground Forces |
| AL ASAD, Iraq, Feb. 24, 2005 — Marine Tactical Electronic Warfare Squadron 4 Seahawks, currently based at Al Asad Air Base, Iraq, have been flying an average of three to four, eight-hour missions per day since their arrival here in the Al Anbar province to protect Marines and soldiers on the ground.
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| IN IRAQ |
| • Iraqi Brigade Takes Control of Area, Future |
| • Soldiers Tackle Challenges of Fuel Run Mission |
| • 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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| WHY I SERVE |
| Soldier Feels He's Contributing to Terror War |
| NAVAL STATION GUANTANAMO BAY, Cuba, Feb. 24, 2005 — U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Kevin Bowe and his wife, Sgt. Brandy Bowe, spent their "honeymoon" on a Caribbean island. But this couple didn't visit Jamaica or the Bahamas. In fact, the only home they have shared so far in their short marriage has been in Cuba - at Naval Station Guantanamo Bay. 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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| CASUALTIES |
| Officials Identify Army Casualties |
| WASHINGTON, Feb. 23, 2005 — Defense Department officials announced today the identities of three soldiers who were killed supporting Iraqi Freedom.
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TRANSFER OF AUTHORITY — Iraqi Lt. Gen. Daham Alassal (left), Ministry of Defense, and U.S. Army Maj. Gen. Peter Chiarelli, 1st Cavalry Division commander, salute during the transfer of authority ceremony in Baghdad, Iraq, Feb. 21, 2005. The 40th Infantry Brigade of the Iraqi National Guard assumed a section of Baghdad from the 1st Calvary Division. U.S. Army photo by Pfc. Matthew McLaughlin
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