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THANKSGIVING GREETINGS - President George W. Bush talks to military personnel from Camp David, Md., Thanksgiving Day, Nov. 27, 2008. The president called members of the Armed Forces stationed in remote locations worldwide to wish them a happy Thanksgiving and thank them for their service to our nation. White House photo by Eric Draper

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WARRIOR CARE

Resource Directory Helps Wounded Warriors

A Web-based network of support for wounded warriors, veterans and their families, as well as the families of the fallen, has sprung from a collaborative effort by the departments of Defense, Labor and Veterans Affairs. Story

Army Chief Partners with Medical Community

Army Chief of Staff Gen. George W. Casey Jr. and key members of his medical team met with independent experts in psychology, mental health and resiliency training. Story

AROUND THE SERVICES

• Army to Focus on 'Disruptive Technology'

• Unmanned Helicopter Debuts at Marine Base

• Navy Secretary Visits Sailors in Bahrain

• Airmen Clean Up Explosives, Keep Locals Safe

TOP NEWS

President Hails Passage of
New U.S.-Iraq Security Pact

President George W. Bush and other senior U.S. officials hailed the new U.S.-Iraq security pact that was approved Nov. 27, 2008, by Iraqi lawmakers in Baghdad. Story

• Status of Forces Agreement

• Strategic Framework Agreement

Defense Department, Veterans Affairs Work to Resolve Gulf War Vets’ Issues

The Defense Department continues to work with the Department of Veterans Affairs to resolve veterans’ health issues, including maladies associated with the Gulf War. Story

Bush Praises Troops for War Efforts

President George W. Bush kicked off his last Thanksgiving week as commander in chief by thanking the soldiers of Fort Campbell, Ky., for the key role they’ve played in the war on terror. Story | Photos | Video

• Transcript: President's Remarks

• Bush Lauds Kentucky Wounded Warrior

IRAQ NEWS

Iraqis, Coalition Deliver School Supplies

The children of Maysan province have something that will make their schooldays a little more enjoyable, thanks to the efforts of local Iraqi Security Forces and the Provincial Reconstruction Team. Story

University Donates Engineering Books

In a country with a desperate need for engineers, two 402nd Army Field Support Brigade contractors are bridging an Oregon university with Iraqi students and faculty thirsty for knowledge. Story

• U.S. Soldiers Capture Four Suspected Criminals

AFGHANISTAN NEWS

Coalition Provides Aid to Woman, Baby

An Afghan woman and her seven-month-old son, who were severely injured by militants during an operation in Kapisa, Nov. 20, were released from a Coalition forces hospital in Bagram. Story

• Coalition, Afghan Vehicles Collide

EMPLOYER SUPPORT

Nominations Open for Employer Awards

The National Committee for Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve has opened nominations for its 2009 Secretary of Defense Employer Support Freedom Award. Story

HOLIDAY MESSAGES

Gates Expresses Gratitude to Troops

Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates expressed his gratitude to the nation’s troops and their families in his annual Thanksgiving Day message. Story | Video

• Transcript: Gates' Message to Troops

• Chairman Gives Thanks to Troops

PENTAGON CHANNEL LIVE

FACE OF DEFENSE

Corpsman Honors Marines With Own Navy Medal

Photo: Navy Petty Officer 2nd Class Luis Fonseca

Navy Petty Officer 2nd Class Luis Fonseca says the Navy Cross he earned in Iraq belongs to the 18 Marines killed there. Story

NATIONAL GUARD

Company Provides ‘Joe’
For Deploying Guardsmen

A local company in Pineville, La., is giving soon-to-deploy Louisiana National Guardsmen a taste of home with shipments of its popular coffee to follow the troops. Story

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