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Tuesday, April 29, 2008
DVIDS News - 04-29-2008
Raven B: a New Eye in the Sky
(04.29.2008) Essentially a remote-controlled airplane, one of the Marine Corps' new gadgets assists counterinsurgency operations.
Story by Cpl. Tyler Barstow
Army Reserve Turns 100
(04.29.2008) The U.S. Army Reserve celebrated its 100th anniversary April 23 with cake-cutting ceremonies at various bases in Kuwait. On Camp Arifjan, cake cuttings were held at each of the dining facilities on post.
Story by Spc. Wesley Landrum
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Marines, UN Visit Palestinian Refugee Camp
(04.29.2008) The Border Transition Team of the Iraqi 5th Brigade, 2nd Region, made up of the 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing escorted staff from the United Nations to assess the living conditions of more than 1700 Palestinian refuge...
Courtesy Story
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Teamwork Allows HMLA 169 to Provide Effective CAS
(04.29.2008) Utilizing a combination of helicopters to assist ground troops during missions allows the ‘Vipers’ of Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron 169 to merge the unique capabilities of both their aircraft.
Story by Staff Sgt. Ryan O{squote}Hare
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Mullen Asks Philadelphians to Embrace Wounded V...
(04.29.2008) The chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff called on the citizens of Philadelphia last night to embrace those who have lost loved ones or who have been wounded in service to America.
Story by Jim Garamone
MNC-I Chaplain’s Office Connects Troops, Families
(04.29.2008) While the Multi-National Corps-Iraq chaplain’s office offers many services to help deployed military members and civilians with the struggles they may face down range, perhaps the most important is keeping them c...
Story by Pfc. Christopher Gaylord
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Iraqis Learn Longevity Tips From Coalition Forces
(04.29.2008) Coalition forces are trying to increase Iraqis life expectancy by teaching basic hygiene, and reinforcing the importance of drinking clean water.
Story by Sgt. 1st Class Tami Hillis
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Sesame Street Coaches Kids Through Parent's Dep...
(04.29.2008) Following a workshop that helped children cope with a military parent's deployment, the familiar, furry denizens of Sesame Street are starring in a new program focusing on multiple deployments and family adjustme...
Story by John Kruzel
President Foresees Tough Fight Ahead in Afghani...
(04.29.2008) The United States and its allies are making progress in Afghanistan, but there is a long, tough road ahead, President Bush said during a White House Rose Garden news conference today.
Story by Jim Garamone
DoD Announces New Relocation Tool for Families
(04.29.2008) It's almost peak moving season again for military families, and Defense Department leaders want families to know new resources are available to help.
Courtesy Story
Iraqi Teachers Receive Basic First Aid Training
(04.29.2008) Iraqi teachers received basic first aid training from coalition force medics, April 17, 20, 22 and 23, at nine Arab Jabour and al-Buaytha schools.
Courtesy Story
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(04.29.2008) Essentially a remote-controlled airplane, one of the Marine Corps' new gadgets assists counterinsurgency operations.
Story by Cpl. Tyler Barstow
Army Reserve Turns 100
(04.29.2008) The U.S. Army Reserve celebrated its 100th anniversary April 23 with cake-cutting ceremonies at various bases in Kuwait. On Camp Arifjan, cake cuttings were held at each of the dining facilities on post.
Story by Spc. Wesley Landrum
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Marines, UN Visit Palestinian Refugee Camp
(04.29.2008) The Border Transition Team of the Iraqi 5th Brigade, 2nd Region, made up of the 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing escorted staff from the United Nations to assess the living conditions of more than 1700 Palestinian refuge...
Courtesy Story
4 images
Teamwork Allows HMLA 169 to Provide Effective CAS
(04.29.2008) Utilizing a combination of helicopters to assist ground troops during missions allows the ‘Vipers’ of Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron 169 to merge the unique capabilities of both their aircraft.
Story by Staff Sgt. Ryan O{squote}Hare
8 images
Mullen Asks Philadelphians to Embrace Wounded V...
(04.29.2008) The chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff called on the citizens of Philadelphia last night to embrace those who have lost loved ones or who have been wounded in service to America.
Story by Jim Garamone
MNC-I Chaplain’s Office Connects Troops, Families
(04.29.2008) While the Multi-National Corps-Iraq chaplain’s office offers many services to help deployed military members and civilians with the struggles they may face down range, perhaps the most important is keeping them c...
Story by Pfc. Christopher Gaylord
2 images
Iraqis Learn Longevity Tips From Coalition Forces
(04.29.2008) Coalition forces are trying to increase Iraqis life expectancy by teaching basic hygiene, and reinforcing the importance of drinking clean water.
Story by Sgt. 1st Class Tami Hillis
3 images
Sesame Street Coaches Kids Through Parent's Dep...
(04.29.2008) Following a workshop that helped children cope with a military parent's deployment, the familiar, furry denizens of Sesame Street are starring in a new program focusing on multiple deployments and family adjustme...
Story by John Kruzel
President Foresees Tough Fight Ahead in Afghani...
(04.29.2008) The United States and its allies are making progress in Afghanistan, but there is a long, tough road ahead, President Bush said during a White House Rose Garden news conference today.
Story by Jim Garamone
DoD Announces New Relocation Tool for Families
(04.29.2008) It's almost peak moving season again for military families, and Defense Department leaders want families to know new resources are available to help.
Courtesy Story
Iraqi Teachers Receive Basic First Aid Training
(04.29.2008) Iraqi teachers received basic first aid training from coalition force medics, April 17, 20, 22 and 23, at nine Arab Jabour and al-Buaytha schools.
Courtesy Story
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