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Friday, February 22, 2008
AFRICOM Visits APS
(02.22.2008) Gen. William E. Ward, commander, United States Africa Command, visited the amphibious dock landing ship USS Fort McHenry (LSD 43), Feb. 21, to meet members of Africa Partnership Station.
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Pause Should Not Slow Down Troops' Return, Gate...
(02.22.2008) A short pause after the initial withdrawal of five brigade combat teams from Iraq should not sideline efforts to bring more troops home by the end of the year, Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates said today.
Story by Fred Baker
Gates Heads 'Down Under' for Australian-U.S. Ta...
(02.22.2008) Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates plans to discuss Australia's future efforts in Iraq and Afghanistan and across the globe as he meets for the first time with the country's newly elected Prime Minister Kevin Rudd...
Story by Fred Baker
Missile Defense System Works, Gates Says
(02.22.2008) The Navy's outer-atmosphere blasting of an ailing U.S. spy satellite this week proves that the nation's missile defense systems work, Secretary Robert M. Gates said today.
Story by Fred Baker
Multi-National Force - Iraq Commends Sadr's Cea...
(02.22.2008) Multi-National Force - Iraq has received initial reporting that Shiite cleric Muqtada al-Sadr has pledged to extend the cease-fire he initially ordered in August, officials in Baghdad said today.
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Sailors and Airmen Learn the Army Way at Camp A...
(02.22.2008) Airmen and Sailors from all over the world joined at Camp Atterbury Joint Maneuver Training Center in January to compose joint services training operations. These reserve and active duty servicemembers from diffe...
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MRAP Replica Trains Troops for Real Thing
(02.22.2008) “We always try to personally challenge ourselves to create more realistic training to be the best that we can be,” said Sgt. 1st Class Aaron Born, a fabricator for the 3rd Battalion Logistical Support, 411th Regi...
Courtesy Story
MND-B Soldiers Search Houses in Rathwaniyah
(02.22.2008) After receiving complaints from local citizens about people taking weapons into Baghdad’s neighborhood of Rathwaniyah, Multi-National Division – Baghdad Soldiers conducted a cordon and search operation, Feb 19.
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Initiative Creates New Cops From Old
(02.22.2008) On the outside, they look like any other policemen in Afghanistan, but if Col. James Klingaman is right, this group of 143 newly trained Afghan national police might prove to be the best in Afghanistan.
Courtesy Story
Commander in Iraq Expresses Optimism About Secu...
(02.22.2008) Security contributions provided by surge-fortified U.S. forces and ongoing efforts by Iraqi soldiers, police and concerned local citizens' groups have combined to produce stability, a senior U.S. officer posted i...
Story by Gerry Gilmore
MPs Welcome Influx of Fresh Supplies in Saqlawiyah
(02.22.2008) A 5-ton military cargo truck loaded down with a refrigerator, freezer, washing machine, dryer, stove, large pile of wood and an exercise machine recently pulled into the Saqlawiyah Iraqi police patrol station Thu...
Courtesy Story
MND-B Soldiers Search Houses in Rathwaniyah
(02.22.2008) After receiving complaints from local citizens about people taking weapons into Baghdad’s neighborhood of Rathwaniyah, Multi-National Division – Baghdad Soldiers conducted a cordon and search operation, Feb 19.
Courtesy Story
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Government Center Opens in Salman Pak
(02.22.2008) A new government center opened in the city of Salman Pak, Feb. 20, returning the local government to its seat in the heart of the Mada’in Qada.
Story by Sgt. Natalie Rostek
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Camp Offers Practical Training Grounds to Job C...
(02.22.2008) Three years ago, Camp Atterbury Joint Maneuver Training Center and Atterbury Job Corps Center established a work-based learning partnership that has been flourishing and growing ever since.
Courtesy Story
Cooperative Medical Engagement
(02.22.2008) The mission was simple. Visit the town of Fallahat, Iraq, and provide medical care for as many children and adults as possible in a four hour period of time.
Courtesy Story
(02.22.2008) Gen. William E. Ward, commander, United States Africa Command, visited the amphibious dock landing ship USS Fort McHenry (LSD 43), Feb. 21, to meet members of Africa Partnership Station.
Courtesy Story
3 images
Pause Should Not Slow Down Troops' Return, Gate...
(02.22.2008) A short pause after the initial withdrawal of five brigade combat teams from Iraq should not sideline efforts to bring more troops home by the end of the year, Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates said today.
Story by Fred Baker
Gates Heads 'Down Under' for Australian-U.S. Ta...
(02.22.2008) Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates plans to discuss Australia's future efforts in Iraq and Afghanistan and across the globe as he meets for the first time with the country's newly elected Prime Minister Kevin Rudd...
Story by Fred Baker
Missile Defense System Works, Gates Says
(02.22.2008) The Navy's outer-atmosphere blasting of an ailing U.S. spy satellite this week proves that the nation's missile defense systems work, Secretary Robert M. Gates said today.
Story by Fred Baker
Multi-National Force - Iraq Commends Sadr's Cea...
(02.22.2008) Multi-National Force - Iraq has received initial reporting that Shiite cleric Muqtada al-Sadr has pledged to extend the cease-fire he initially ordered in August, officials in Baghdad said today.
Courtesy Story
Sailors and Airmen Learn the Army Way at Camp A...
(02.22.2008) Airmen and Sailors from all over the world joined at Camp Atterbury Joint Maneuver Training Center in January to compose joint services training operations. These reserve and active duty servicemembers from diffe...
Courtesy Story
MRAP Replica Trains Troops for Real Thing
(02.22.2008) “We always try to personally challenge ourselves to create more realistic training to be the best that we can be,” said Sgt. 1st Class Aaron Born, a fabricator for the 3rd Battalion Logistical Support, 411th Regi...
Courtesy Story
MND-B Soldiers Search Houses in Rathwaniyah
(02.22.2008) After receiving complaints from local citizens about people taking weapons into Baghdad’s neighborhood of Rathwaniyah, Multi-National Division – Baghdad Soldiers conducted a cordon and search operation, Feb 19.
Courtesy Story
Initiative Creates New Cops From Old
(02.22.2008) On the outside, they look like any other policemen in Afghanistan, but if Col. James Klingaman is right, this group of 143 newly trained Afghan national police might prove to be the best in Afghanistan.
Courtesy Story
Commander in Iraq Expresses Optimism About Secu...
(02.22.2008) Security contributions provided by surge-fortified U.S. forces and ongoing efforts by Iraqi soldiers, police and concerned local citizens' groups have combined to produce stability, a senior U.S. officer posted i...
Story by Gerry Gilmore
MPs Welcome Influx of Fresh Supplies in Saqlawiyah
(02.22.2008) A 5-ton military cargo truck loaded down with a refrigerator, freezer, washing machine, dryer, stove, large pile of wood and an exercise machine recently pulled into the Saqlawiyah Iraqi police patrol station Thu...
Courtesy Story
MND-B Soldiers Search Houses in Rathwaniyah
(02.22.2008) After receiving complaints from local citizens about people taking weapons into Baghdad’s neighborhood of Rathwaniyah, Multi-National Division – Baghdad Soldiers conducted a cordon and search operation, Feb 19.
Courtesy Story
2 images
Government Center Opens in Salman Pak
(02.22.2008) A new government center opened in the city of Salman Pak, Feb. 20, returning the local government to its seat in the heart of the Mada’in Qada.
Story by Sgt. Natalie Rostek
8 images
Camp Offers Practical Training Grounds to Job C...
(02.22.2008) Three years ago, Camp Atterbury Joint Maneuver Training Center and Atterbury Job Corps Center established a work-based learning partnership that has been flourishing and growing ever since.
Courtesy Story
Cooperative Medical Engagement
(02.22.2008) The mission was simple. Visit the town of Fallahat, Iraq, and provide medical care for as many children and adults as possible in a four hour period of time.
Courtesy Story
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