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01/30/2009
Iraqi, U.S. Soldiers Detain Suspects, Find Weapons
WASHINGTON - Iraqi security forces, aided by their U.S. partners, detained suspected criminals, seized illegal weapons and found and destroyed a “sticky bomb” in Jan. 28 operations, military officials reported.
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01/30/2009
Coalition Forces Disrupt Kandahar Bomb Network
KABUL, Afghanistan - Coalition forces in Afghanistan killed four militants and detained eight suspects during operations to disrupt Taliban bomb makers and militants in Kandahar.
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01/30/2009
Navy Task Force, Partner Nations Deter Pirate Attacks
WASHINGTON - The presence of partner nations and the newly formed task force to reduce the number of pirate attacks in the Gulf of Aden seem to be working, the commander of Combined Task Force 151 said.
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01/30/2009
Coalition Troops Observe Early Iraqi Voting
BAGHDAD - With coalition soldiers watching, Iraq’s provincial elections got off to a smooth start as the country’s security forces, hospital patients and detainees had a chance to vote early.
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01/30/2009
Navy Hydrographers Provide Critical Mapping of Ocean Floor
WASHINGTON - Advanced ocean-bottom mapping technologies have enhanced the Navy’s ability to navigate safely throughout the world and have helped support disaster assistance and humanitarian relief operations, the Navy’s oldest active diver said.
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01/30/2009
Iraqi Military Ethics Center Hosts Election Conference
BAGHDAD - In anticipation of the nationwide provincial elections, Iraq’s Center for Military Values, Principles and Leadership Development hosted a conference for senior military leaders on the role of the military in a democracy.
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01/29/2009
Military Commissions Must Obey President’s Directive, Official Says
WASHINGTON - The military commissions system created in 2006 to try accused terrorists held at the U.S. detention center at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, must comply with President Barack Obama’s directive to suspend all legal proceedings there, Pentagon Press Secretary Geoff Morrell said.
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01/29/2009
NFL, Military Continue Super Bowl Traditions
WASHINGTON - From fighter jet flyovers to military performances at halftime shows, the National Football League and U.S. military have shared more than 40 years of Super Bowl history.
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01/29/2009
Air Force Fighters to Patrol Over Super Bowl
WASHINGTON - Some Air Force fighter pilots may miss out on watching Super Bowl XLIII, but for a worthy cause. They will be flying to protect the skies around Raymond James Stadium during the Feb. 1 game in Tampa, Fla.
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01/29/2009
Official Thanks Military Blood Donors
WASHINGTON - The Armed Services Blood Program director expressed gratitude for the more than 165,000 donations from Defense Department military, civilians and their families in 2008.
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01/28/2009
On the Ground: Americans Witness Improvements in Iraq
WASHINGTON - U.S. troops and civilians are seeing the fruits of their labor in Iraq, where they are celebrating completed projects and humanitarian efforts that build both infrastructure and relationships.
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01/28/2009
Coalition Transfers 4,000th Humvee to Iraqi Government
TAJI, Iraq - Coalition members transferred the 4,000th armored Humvee to the Iraqi government. The program provides mission-capable Humvees to Iraqi security forces and on-the-job training to Iraqi mechanics.
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01/28/2009
Navy Honors Civilian Journalist for Saving Marine’s Life
WASHINGTON - Chris Jackson, a civilian journalist, received a top Navy honor for his heroism in saving a Marine’s life. "Chris forgot about being a reporter that day and became one of our brothers," said Sgt. Courtney Rauch.
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01/27/2009
Cooperation is Key to Regional Stability, Mullen Says
WASHINGTON - The most challenging security threat troubling the United States lies in Afghanistan and Pakistan, and it will take cooperation from throughout the region and support from much of the world to reach success, the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff said.
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01/27/2009
Gates Cites High Demand for Guard’s Domestic Mission
WASHINGTON - The National Guard must be able to meet its domestic responsibilities in addition to its operational missions, Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates told the Senate Armed Services Committee.
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01/27/2009
Military Ready to Send More Troops to Afghanistan, Gates Says
WASHINGTON - Afghanistan poses the greatest military challenge to the United States today, and President Barack Obama has made that country a top priority for the Defense Department, Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates told the Senate Armed Services Committee.
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01/27/2009
Deployed Troops to Watch Super Bowl From FOB Tillman
WASHINGTON - As deployed U.S. troops watch the Arizona Cardinals take on the Pittsburgh Steelers during Super Bowl XLIII, there’s likely to be a special sense of commemoration at Forward Operating Base Tillman in Afghanistan.
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01/27/2009
Army First Sergeants Share View From the 'Top'
CAMP VICTORY, Iraq - An Army first sergeant’s role is not unlike that of a performer attempting to keep several plates spinning atop poles, a deployed enlisted leader said.
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01/27/2009
Navy Ship Assists Effort to Deter Pirates
AT SEA ABOARD USS MAHAN - The crew of guided-missile destroyer USS Mahan is coordinating efforts of more than a dozen nations deterring piracy in the Gulf of Aden, Red Sea, Indian Ocean and Arabian Sea.
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01/27/2009
Team Helps to Fight Polio in Konar Province
KONAR PROVINCE, Afghanistan - An extensive vaccination drive targeting polio has started in Afghanistan's Konar province, thanks to the efforts of the provincial reconstruction team and government officials from the province.
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01/26/2009
Coalition, Iraqi Forces Confident In Election Security Efforts
WASHINGTON - As Iraqis prepare to choose their provincial leadership in their first nationwide elections in three years, an Army colonel near the end of a 14-month tour told Pentagon reporters he’s amazed by the progress the country has made.
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01/26/2009
Africa Command Aids in Rescue Operation
CAMP LEMONIER, Djibouti - In an effort to save three Americans from a capsized sailboat, servicemembers from U.S. Africa Command's Combined Joint Task Force Horn of Africa participated in a three-day international rescue operation 260 miles off the coast of Madagascar.
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01/26/2009
Afghan Military Academy Graduates First Class
KABUL, Afghanistan - The first class of National Military Academy of Afghanistan cadets has graduated, becoming what the Afghan president called “the heartbeat of the entire nation.”
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01/23/2009
Defense Officials Address Detainee Concerns
WASHINGTON - As the Defense Department prepares plans to close the U.S. detention center at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, defense officials acknowledge the possibility that released detainees could return to the battlefield.
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01/23/2009
Military Service Secretaries Stay On, Help Ensure Smooth Transition
WASHINGTON - Each U.S. military service secretary has agreed to Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates’ request to stay in office for at least several weeks to help ensure the Defense Department’s smooth transition under the Obama administration, Pentagon officials said.
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01/22/2009
Gates Cites Positive Response to Pending Guantanamo Closure
WASHINGTON - President Barack Obama’s decision to close the U.S. detention center at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, has made a positive impression in the world community, and that will assist America in its fight against global terrorism, the Defense Department’s top official said.
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01/22/2009
Mullen Releases Concept for Future Joint Operations
WASHINGTON - The chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff has signed off on the Capstone Concept for Joint Operations, a document the military will use to help determine future capability development for the joint force in 2016 through 2028.
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01/22/2009
Father, Son Share Insights On Service-related Stress
WASHINGTON - Rich Glasgow and his son, Robert, served in different military services at different times, but they know what it’s like to deal with the same psychological enemy. And both have recommendations for the military.
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01/21/2009
White House Web Site Lays Out National Security Agenda
WASHINGTON - President Barack Obama's administration moved quickly to make its positions on defense and other issues available around the globe, posting agendas on the White House’s official Web site minutes after he took the oath of office.
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01/21/2009
Administration Sets Agenda for Veteran Care
WASHINGTON - President Barack Obama has promised to deliver the care and benefits the nation’s military veterans deserve while transforming the Department of Veterans Affairs into a 21st century organization.
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01/21/2009
Mullen Shares Force Concerns of Coming Year
WASHINGTON - Afghanistan, “dwell time” at home stations between deployments and the health of the force are at the forefront of concerns the Defense Department must address, the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff said.
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01/21/2009
Navy, Coast Guard Join to Combat Piracy
AT SEA ABOARD USS SAN ANTONIO - Navy and Coast Guard boarding teams are working together to ensure safe operations in the Gulf of Aden, Arabian Sea, Red Sea and Indian Ocean as part of a multinational counter-piracy task force.
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01/21/2009
Obama Focuses on Iraq During First Full Day in Office
WASHINGTON - President Barack Obama spent part of his first full day in office meeting with his National Security Council, including Pentagon and military leaders with direct responsibility for operations in Iraq.
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01/21/2009
Team Improves Future Prospects for Afghan Village
KABUL, Afghanistan - Members of the provincial reconstruction team in Afghanistan’s Nuristan province visited Zirat village to assess the effectiveness of completed projects and to develop ideas for future initiatives.
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01/21/2009
Leaders Develop Vision for Iraqi Women’s Rights
CAMP VICTORY, Iraq - Coalition and Iraqi leaders discussed programs to improve Iraqi women’s rights and a vision for a more united future during a Women’s Initiative Seminar at Camp Liberty, Iraq.
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01/20/2009
National Guard Supports Historic Inaugural Mission
ARLINGTON, Va. - The inauguration of the 44th president marked the Guard’s largest contribution to a presidential inauguration since Minutemen gathered for the First Muster in Massachusetts more than 372 years ago.
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01/20/2009
Troops Bid Bush Farewell at Andrews Air Force Base
ANDREWS AIR FORCE BASE, Md. - The U.S. military bid farewell to the outgoing commander in chief during a stirring and emotional departure ceremony in which he called leading men and women in uniform the highlight of his presidency.
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01/20/2009
Obama Vows Not to Waver in America’s Defense
WASHINGTON - President Barack Obama pledged a “prudent use” of military power as the nation works toward “ushering in a new era of peace” in his inaugural address to the nation.
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01/20/2009
National Guard Provides Unprecedented Support for Inauguration
WASHINGTON - During the nation’s 56th presidential inauguration today, some 9,300 members of the National Guard will be working to provide transport, traffic control and medical and logistical support, as well as performing in the parade.
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01/16/2009
General Counsel Nominee to Promote Collaboration
WASHINGTON - Jeh C. Johnson, the nominee for the Defense Department’s general counsel, said he would foster collaborative relationships between himself and military lawyers at all levels to best advise the defense secretary.
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01/16/2009
Comptroller Nominee Pledges to Make Budget Reviews First Priority
WASHINGTON - Robert Hale, president-elect Barack Obama’s choice to be the Defense Department’s chief financial officer, said his first priority would be to help the department obtain the resources to meet the country's national security objectives.
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01/15/2009
U.S. Forces Give Humvees to Iraqi Army
CAMP TAJI, Iraq - As part of an ongoing effort to enhance the Iraqi army’s combat effectiveness, the U.S. military has turned over thousands of armored Humvees.
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01/15/2009
School Project Brings Hope to Afghan Province
BAGRAM AIRFIELD, Afghanistan - At the groundbreaking for a new school for 1,400 girls, members of the provincial government spoke about the opportunities created by education.
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01/15/2009
Volunteers Gear Up for ‘Day of Service for Military’
WASHINGTON - Operation Gratitude is joining forces with Washington, D.C., Mayor Adrian M. Fenty and thousands of volunteers on Martin Luther King Jr. Day to assemble care kits for troops overseas.
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01/14/2009
Shinseki Promises Transformation If Confirmed to Head VA
WASHINGTON - President-elect Barack Obama’s nominee to lead the Department of Veterans Affairs promised senators at his confirmation hearing that he will transform the department into a 21st-century organization.
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01/14/2009
Report Charts Continued Progress in Iraq
WASHINGTON - The lack of essential services has replaced security as the major concern in Iraq, pointing to the progress the country has been making, according to a Defense Department report.
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01/14/2009
Face of Defense: Soldier Keeps Base Clean, Functioning
FORWARD OPERATING BASE WAR EAGLE, Iraq - A Carbondale, Ill., native serving in Multinational Division Baghdad leads an Iraqi work force that ensures daily maintenance and improvement for soldiers and others occupying a small northeastern Baghdad base.
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01/13/2009
Pace Portrait Unveiled During Pentagon Ceremony
WASHINGTON - It seems fitting that it was a former Marine who captured the measure of retired Marine Corps Gen. Peter Pace in the official portrait that now hangs in the Pentagon with those of others who have served as chairman of the Joint Chiefs.
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01/13/2009
Face of Defense: Deployed Engineer Helps Afghanistan’s Air Corps
KABUL, Afghanistan - Air Force Maj. Kevin Mantovani has been recognized for his work in building Afghanistan's air force. The assignment has been the highlight of his career, the major said. “I don’t know if I will have the opportunity to do this level of work again,” he added.
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01/13/2009
Defense Department, VA Host Suicide Prevention Conference
SAN ANTONIO - More than 750 people from the departments of Defense and Veterans Affairs and private enterprise -- including social workers, chaplains, researchers, and family members – are attending a suicide-prevention conference.
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01/12/2009
Simulator Helps Teens in Europe Learn to Drive
MONS, Belgium - Teenagers are learning to navigate the road safely thanks to new driver’s education simulators at U.S. Army Garrison Benelux, Belgium, and nine other locations throughout the region.
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01/12/2009
Reservists Jump at Chance to Show Military Skills to Employers
FORT VALLEY, Ga. - Army Reserve soldiers conducted an airborne jump for a group of civilian employers during the first Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve “Boss-lift” event for the 421st Quartermaster Company, 143rd Sustainment Command.
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01/12/2009
Operation Healing Angel Gears Up for New Year
WASHINGTON - A troop-support group is gearing up for the early part of the new year, collecting Valentine, Easter and St. Patrick Day cards and gifts for servicemembers and the health professionals who take care of them.
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01/11/2009
Servicemembers Rehearse 56th Presidential Inauguration
WASHINGTON - From providing musical performances to acting as key personnel during the swearing-in process, hundreds of servicemembers gathered around the nation’s capital to support the 56th Presidential Inaugural rehearsal.
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01/11/2009
Joint Forces Target Foreign Fighters in Afghanistan
WASHINGTON - Afghan and coalition forces detained eight suspected militants, including two wanted men, during operations in Afghanistan’s Khost and Kandahar provinces Jan. 9, U.S. military officials in Afghanistan reported.
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01/11/2009
Cheney: Bin Laden No Longer Effective Leader
WASHINGTON - Vice President Richard B. Cheney said Osama bin Laden, the al-Qaida chief who masterminded the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks, is no longer an effective leader.
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01/10/2009
Bush Praises Military for Keeping America Safe
WASHINGTON - President George W. Bush said he’s had no higher honor during his eight years as president than serving as commander in chief to the “brave patriots” of the U.S. military.
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01/09/2009
Photo Essay: Troops Make Up Armed Forces Inaugural Committee
WASHINGTON - More than 40 photographers from the Army, Navy, Air Force, Marines and Coast Guard are among the troops serving as part of the Armed Forces Inaugural Committee. They'll capture the activities behind the scenes and on Inauguration Day.
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01/09/2009
Army General Apologizes for Misprinted Letters
WASHINGTON - The Army’s adjutant general apologized on behalf of the Army for a printing error that resulted in delivering 7,000 letters without a by-name salutation to family members who lost a soldier in operations Enduring and Iraqi Freedom.
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01/09/2009
Petraeus Discusses Way Ahead For Afghanistan
WASHINGTON - Peace and stability in Afghanistan are incomplete without improving relations among the country and its neighbors, the top U.S. military commander in the region said.
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01/08/2009
Multinational Task Force Targets Pirates
MANAMA, Bahrain - A new multinational task force is focusing on counter-piracy operations in and around the Gulf of Aden, Arabian Sea, Indian Ocean and the Red Sea.
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01/07/2009
Air Force Band Prepares for Historic Inaugural Parade Mission
ANDREWS AIR FORCE BASE, Md. - The U.S. Air Force band is preparing to march in the presidential inauguration parade. “We play for a lot of important functions, but this is as important as it gets,” said Air Force Tech. Sgt. Benjamin Bowers.
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01/07/2009
Unit Learns Skills to Fight Different Enemy
INDIAN HEAD, Md. - A highly specialized unit tasked to respond to domestic chemical or biological incidents recently dealt with a mock disaster during training at the Naval Support Facility in Indian Head, Md.
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01/06/2009
Gates, Mullen Thank Bush for Commitment to Troops
WASHINGTON - Top Defense Department leaders honored President George W. Bush at a farewell ceremony for his deep commitment to the men and women in uniform and their families and the trust he instilled as he led them through challenging times.
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01/06/2009
Defense Leaders Laud Bush at Farewell Ceremony
WASHINGTON - Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates and Navy Adm. Mike Mullen, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, praised President George W. Bush as a patriot who has championed America's military members while standing up to terrorists who threaten the United States.
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01/06/2009
Marines Raise Flag on New U.S. Embassy in Baghdad
WASHINGTON - U.S. Marines raised the American flag during the dedication ceremony for the new U.S. Embassy in Baghdad as Ambassador Ryan C. Crocker declared “a new era” for Iraq and the Iraqi-U.S. relationship.
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01/05/2009
General in Iraq Leads Troops in Online Chats
BAGHDAD - 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.
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01/02/2009
U.S. Deaths in Iraq Decrease in 2008
WASHINGTON - The number of U.S. military fatalities in Iraq in 2008 fell two-thirds compared to the previous year, underscoring an improvement in security amid upcoming provincial elections.
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01/02/2009
Security Station Transitions to Iraqi Government Control
JOINT SECURITY STATION SAB AL BOUR, Iraq - The national symbol of Iraq was raised over the governance center in Sab al Bour, northwest of Baghdad, symbolizing the transition of control of a security station from the coalition forces back to the Iraqi government.
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