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GUARD TOWER — Two Marines with the 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing Band post security from a guard tower at Al Asad, Iraq, Feb. 25, 2005. U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Alicia M. Garcia Hi-Res Photo |
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| Afghan Weapons Caches Recovered |
| WASHINGTON, Feb. 28, 2005 — Coalition forces recovered four weapons caches in Afghanistan Feb. 27, according to Combined Forces Command Afghanistan officials. Story |
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| Naval Hospital Earns War on Terrorism Medal |
| BETHESDA, Md., Feb. 28, 2005 — National Naval Medical Center earned the Global War on Terrorism Service Medal for its support with contingency operations pertaining to Operations Enduring Freedom and Iraqi Freedom, as well as its treatment of wounded Sailors and Marines. Story |
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| Saddam's Half-Brother Captured in Syria |
WASHINGTON, Feb. 27, 2005 — The half-brother of deposed dictator Saddam Hussein has been captured, the interim Iraqi government reported in Baghdad today. Sabawi Ibrahim al-Hassan al-Tikriti was one of the leaders of Saddam's infamous security service and served as an adviser to Saddam. Story |
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| Coalition Helps Afghans in Harsh Winter |
WASHINGTON, Feb. 26, 2005 — Coalition soldiers are assisting relief agencies in Afghanistan, delivering food and supplies to help Afghan citizens in remote villages through one of the country's harshest winters in recent history, a Combined Forces Command Afghanistan spokesman said today. Story |
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| Coalition Delivers Aid to Ghor Province |
| HERAT, Afghanistan, Feb. 28, 2005 — The coalition in conjunction with the Government of Afghanistan, world aid agencies and non-governmental organizations, delivered nearly 22,700 kilograms of food in the Ghor Province, Feb. 24 and 25 to combat the affects of the harsh winter. Story |
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| Troops in Afghanistan Get Much Needed Break |
| FORWARD OPERATING BASE TIGER, Afghanistan, Feb. 28, 2005 — Soldiers from Task Force Golden Eagle found a unique way to boost morale among the troops serving here, holding its first “Soldier Appreciation Day” last month. Story |
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| Afghan National Army Begins New Training |
| KABUL, Afghanistan, Feb. 28, 2005 — Almost 500 Afghan National Army soldiers doubled-timed for six miles Feb. 24 in order to get to their new home in time to start the first Advanced Individual Training courses for ANA soldiers today. Story |
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| Guantanamo Deployment Not Typical Duty |
| NAVAL STATION GUANTANAMO BAY, Cuba, Feb. 25, 2005 — This is not your typical deployment location in the war on terror. Troops here get to scuba dive in their off time and have an assortment of restaurants and bars to unwind in at the end of long days spent guarding enemy combatants. Story |
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| IN IRAQ |
| • Mechanics Save Lives by Armoring Vehicles |
| • Seahawks 'Prowl,' Support Ground Forces |
| • Legal Authorities Gather for Conference |
| • Soldiers Help Ready Iraqi Forces |
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| FACE OF DEFENSE |
| Mississippi Native Protects Pilots, Aircrews |
| AL ASAD, Iraq, Feb. 28, 2005 — On a daily basis, Cpl. David E. Booth, a native of D'Lo, Miss., protects the lives of the pilots and aircrews of Marine Aerial Transport Refueler Squadron 252 as they transport troops and cargo throughout Iraq and the area of operations. Story |
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