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EMBASSY EVENT - U.S. Marines raise the American flag during the dedication ceremony for the new U.S. Embassy in Baghdad, Iraq, Jan. 5, 2009. The Marines are assigned to the Marine Security Detachment of the U.S. Embassy in Baghdad.U.S. Army Sgt. 1st Class Derren J. Mazza
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MILITARY NEWS

 MILITARY NEWS 

Students Invited to Work With ‘Best Scientists'
The search is on for three Department of Defense Education Activity students to represent the department’s schools at the 2009 Research Science Institute.  Story
• Sailors Hone Anti-terrorism, Force-protection Skills

FACE OF DEFENSE

 FACE OF DEFENSE 

Doctor Rejoins Army After 38-Year Break in Service
Army Maj. (Dr.) Robert Sexton
Inspired by his sons who joined the Marines, Army Maj. (Dr.) Robert Sexton returned to military service after a 38-year break. "I'm still physically fit," Sexton said. "I thought I could make a contribution." Story

AROUND THE SERVICES

 AROUND THE SERVICES 
• East Beats West in Army's All-American Football Game
• U.S. Marines, Afghan Leaders Discuss Progress
• USS Enterprise Sailors Rescue Fire Victims
• Air Force Dedicates Enlisted Heroes Walk at Lackland

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 TOP NEWS 

Cheney: Iraq 'Much Better Off' Today Than Under Saddam
The U.S.-coalition military campaign that deposed Iraqi dictator Saddam Hussein in the spring of 2003 has placed Iraq in a much-improved situation today, Vice President Richard B. Cheney said. Story  |  Transcript

Strategic Agreement Has Mimimal Impact On Iraq Operations, Commander Notes
The new strategic agreement in Iraq is having minimal impact on troops operating in provinces already under Iraqi control when it took effect, the commander of the 4th Infantry Division’s 2nd Brigade Combat Team said. Story

Pakistan Makes Progress at Khyber Pass
The Pakistani military is making good progress against militants who have threatened a major supply route running from Pakistan into Afghanistan, U.S. officials said. Story

IRAQ NEWS

 IRAQ NEWS 

General Leads Troops in Online Chats
Army Maj. Gen. Michael Oates, commander of Multinational Division Center, and more than two dozen soldiers met online in a division chat room to discuss a variety of topics.  Story

Forces Capture Suspected Bombers
U.S. soldiers and Iraqi security forces nabbed two bombing suspects, as well as nine other suspected terrorists. Story

AFGHANISTAN NEWS

 AFGHANISTAN NEWS 

U.S. Soldiers, Afghans Boost Security

Photo: U.S. soldier, Afghan police officer
U.S. soldiers are teaming up with Afghan National Police to bring security to a key area of eastern Afghanistan by reaching out to residents and coordinating with leaders about their needs.  Story

U.S. Seeks Supply Routes for Afghanistan
Military transportation officials are seeking alternate routes for supplying U.S. and NATO troops deployed in Afghanistan.  Story

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