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Sunday, June 29, 2008
DVIDS News - 06-29-2008
Task Force Gold Brings Golden Opportunity
(06.29.2008) Task Force Gold, considered a turning point for Operation Iraqi Freedom, focuses its efforts to revitalize the war torn and impoverished neighborhoods of the Sadr City District in northern Baghdad.
Story by Spc. Anthony Hutchins
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Team Helps Soldiers Fish in Iraq
(06.29.2008) Nearly 7,000 miles away from their normal fishing holes, Soldiers serving in Iraq have a way to support their angling needs, thanks to a professional fishing team and its sponsors.
Story by Spc. Josh LeCappelain
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Former Sailor Builds Future As Soldier
(06.29.2008) Thirteen years in the Navy taught Craig Bedard to fight fires. He transitioned to the Army to continue serving his country, and learn a new skill he hopes to practice after his time in the military comes to an end.
Story by Pvt. Christopher McKenna
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Rail Gunners Take Authority of Wasit Province
(06.29.2008) Citizens of the Wasit Province gained new allies June 26 when the 214th Fires Brigade transferred authority of the area to the 41st Fires Brigade during a transfer of authority ceremony here.
Story by Spc. Allison Churchill
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Former Detainee Released in Reintegration Ceremony
(06.29.2008) A former detainee was released to his family members outside a local mosque in Al-Wahida June 24.
Courtesy Story
Overwhelming Sense of Patriotism Brings Soldier...
(06.29.2008) “I was 16 years old when 9/11 happened, and being the hot-blooded person that I am, I joined the Army on my 17th birthday,” said Spc. Jontel Watson, a 3rd Platoon, Company C, 3rd Battalion, 187th Infantry Regimen...
Story by Pvt. Christopher McKenna
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Rakkasans Pump Serious Iron in Contest
(06.29.2008) Soldiers of 1st Battalion, 187th Infantry Regiment held the first-ever Leader Rakkasan Weightlifting Competition at the COP Meade gym June 15. More than 40 Soldiers from four of the battalion’s companies particip...
Story by 1st Lt. Keith Guglielmi
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New Children’s Playground Opens in Saydiyah
(06.29.2008) As daylights last remaining hours set over the horizon on June 23, and the summertime heat of Baghdad’s Rashid District lost the spike of its intensity; a crowd could be seen forming even from a distance.
Story by Capt. Mark Miller
3 images
Soldiers From Diverse Backgrounds Train to Make...
(06.29.2008) In a perfect world, Soldiers and people from all walks of life would prefer to have a job they love to do day in and day out, if given the choice.
Story by Spc. Douglas York
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Welcoming Visit From MNF-I Commander
(06.29.2008) Gen. David Patraeus, the commanding general of Multi-National Force-Iraq, paid a visit to Mosul, Iraq, June 28. While his initial reason to visit Mosul was to attend a periodic operations update brief. However, t... Story by Spc. Karla Rodriguez Maciel
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(06.29.2008) Task Force Gold, considered a turning point for Operation Iraqi Freedom, focuses its efforts to revitalize the war torn and impoverished neighborhoods of the Sadr City District in northern Baghdad.
Story by Spc. Anthony Hutchins
1 images
Team Helps Soldiers Fish in Iraq
(06.29.2008) Nearly 7,000 miles away from their normal fishing holes, Soldiers serving in Iraq have a way to support their angling needs, thanks to a professional fishing team and its sponsors.
Story by Spc. Josh LeCappelain
2 images
Former Sailor Builds Future As Soldier
(06.29.2008) Thirteen years in the Navy taught Craig Bedard to fight fires. He transitioned to the Army to continue serving his country, and learn a new skill he hopes to practice after his time in the military comes to an end.
Story by Pvt. Christopher McKenna
1 images
Rail Gunners Take Authority of Wasit Province
(06.29.2008) Citizens of the Wasit Province gained new allies June 26 when the 214th Fires Brigade transferred authority of the area to the 41st Fires Brigade during a transfer of authority ceremony here.
Story by Spc. Allison Churchill
3 images
Former Detainee Released in Reintegration Ceremony
(06.29.2008) A former detainee was released to his family members outside a local mosque in Al-Wahida June 24.
Courtesy Story
Overwhelming Sense of Patriotism Brings Soldier...
(06.29.2008) “I was 16 years old when 9/11 happened, and being the hot-blooded person that I am, I joined the Army on my 17th birthday,” said Spc. Jontel Watson, a 3rd Platoon, Company C, 3rd Battalion, 187th Infantry Regimen...
Story by Pvt. Christopher McKenna
2 images
Rakkasans Pump Serious Iron in Contest
(06.29.2008) Soldiers of 1st Battalion, 187th Infantry Regiment held the first-ever Leader Rakkasan Weightlifting Competition at the COP Meade gym June 15. More than 40 Soldiers from four of the battalion’s companies particip...
Story by 1st Lt. Keith Guglielmi
1 images
New Children’s Playground Opens in Saydiyah
(06.29.2008) As daylights last remaining hours set over the horizon on June 23, and the summertime heat of Baghdad’s Rashid District lost the spike of its intensity; a crowd could be seen forming even from a distance.
Story by Capt. Mark Miller
3 images
Soldiers From Diverse Backgrounds Train to Make...
(06.29.2008) In a perfect world, Soldiers and people from all walks of life would prefer to have a job they love to do day in and day out, if given the choice.
Story by Spc. Douglas York
4 images
Welcoming Visit From MNF-I Commander
(06.29.2008) Gen. David Patraeus, the commanding general of Multi-National Force-Iraq, paid a visit to Mosul, Iraq, June 28. While his initial reason to visit Mosul was to attend a periodic operations update brief. However, t... Story by Spc. Karla Rodriguez Maciel
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