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Monday, October 29, 2007
Ohio, Serbia Partnership Strengthened During Hi...
(10.29.2007) Despite the nine-hour red-eye flight, Maj. Gen. Gregory L. Wayt wore a warm smile as he descended from the Ohio Air National Guard KC-135 Stratotanker aircraft early Sept. 15 and embraced his good friend, Lt. Col...
Story by Staff Sgt. Kim Snow
3 images
Hard Working Soldier Remembered at Memorial
(10.29.2007) As the sun set over Logistical Support Area Anaconda, Soldiers gathered in a crowded chapel to pay respects to their fallen comrade in Balad, Iraq, Oct. 24.
Story by Pfc. Benjamin Fox
3 images
Phoenix Gets Falcon Firing
(10.29.2007) In a small corner of Forward Operating Base Falcon, there was dry land behind a dump not being used for anything.
Story by Pfc. Nathaniel Smith
3 images
Ariana Afghan Airlines Flies to Farah City
(10.29.2007) Farah city is now a regular stop on the Ariana Afghan Airlines schedule. The arrival of the inaugural flight at the Farah airport Saturday morning signalled a new era for development in the province.
Story by Gina Gillespie
Tamimi, Jibouri Tribes Uphold Reconciliation in...
(10.29.2007) The Tamimi and Jibouri tribes, the two largest tribes in Iraq’s Diyala province, met Oct. 24 to discuss the importance of reconciliation and signed a fellowship agreement stressing cooperation and friendship betw...
Story by Sgt. Serena Hayden
4 images
Joining Forces for a Better Ameriya
(10.29.2007) Cooperation is the key to any successful mission, and for one western Baghdad neighborhood of Ameriya the cooperation between forces from U.S., Iraqi and community volunteers is beginning to pay off.
Story by Spc. Angel Martinez
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NATO Funds Additional Helicopters in Afghanistan
(10.29.2007) The NATO Military Budget Committee has approved funding to contract more cargo helicopters within Afghanistan.
Four-legged Soldiers Keep Their Noses to the Gr...
(10.29.2007) The German shepherd trots from rock to rock, ears pricked upward and nose pointed towards the earth, intent on his mission.
Story by Spc. Ben Hutto
3 images
‘Witch Doctors’ Begin Journey Home
(10.29.2007) For the 1st Air Cavalry Brigade, 1st Cavalry Division’s medical evacuation unit, the horrors of war are all too real. But, those missions of transporting hurt and dying patients are over for a few troopers.
Story by Spc. Nathan Hoskins
3 images
“Baby” Iraqi Policemen Learn the Basics During ...
(10.29.2007) “Left, left, left, right,” the 30-man platoon of Iraqi police in training shouted in Arabic while marching to their next class.
Story by Spc. Shejal Pulivarti
3 images
Crucial Economic Centers Reopen in Ramadi
(10.29.2007) Instead of violence during Ramadan, the people saw the grand reopening of the agriculture bank and the small business center during the post holiday season Oct. 21 in Ramadi.
Story by Spc. Ricardo Branch
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Officials Discuss Iraq-Iran Border Issues
(10.29.2007) Coalition commanders and Iraqi Department of Border Enforcement leaders held a conference at Wasit Border Headquarters, in early October, one kilometer from the Iraqi-Iranian border, to discuss issues involving t...
Kosovo Situation 'Stable, but Fragile,' Command...
(10.29.2007) The situation in Kosovo is "stable, but potentially fragile," the commander of U.S. forces there said.
Story by Jim Garamone
ANSF Plan Operations While Coalition Steps Back
(10.29.2007) Afghan national security forces continue to move from supporting roles to lead roles. They recently demonstrated their leadership skills by planning operations in Gardez to secure their country.
Story by Staff Sgt. Luis P Valdespino Jr.
5 images
Tennessee Community Donates Soccer Equipment to...
(10.29.2007) After hearing a presentation from a Tennessee National Guardsman who had recently returned from Iraq about how the future of the country will be in the hands of its children, Richard Kolasheski and others at the ...
Story by Spc. Robert Yde
6 images
(10.29.2007) Despite the nine-hour red-eye flight, Maj. Gen. Gregory L. Wayt wore a warm smile as he descended from the Ohio Air National Guard KC-135 Stratotanker aircraft early Sept. 15 and embraced his good friend, Lt. Col...
Story by Staff Sgt. Kim Snow
3 images
Hard Working Soldier Remembered at Memorial
(10.29.2007) As the sun set over Logistical Support Area Anaconda, Soldiers gathered in a crowded chapel to pay respects to their fallen comrade in Balad, Iraq, Oct. 24.
Story by Pfc. Benjamin Fox
3 images
Phoenix Gets Falcon Firing
(10.29.2007) In a small corner of Forward Operating Base Falcon, there was dry land behind a dump not being used for anything.
Story by Pfc. Nathaniel Smith
3 images
Ariana Afghan Airlines Flies to Farah City
(10.29.2007) Farah city is now a regular stop on the Ariana Afghan Airlines schedule. The arrival of the inaugural flight at the Farah airport Saturday morning signalled a new era for development in the province.
Story by Gina Gillespie
Tamimi, Jibouri Tribes Uphold Reconciliation in...
(10.29.2007) The Tamimi and Jibouri tribes, the two largest tribes in Iraq’s Diyala province, met Oct. 24 to discuss the importance of reconciliation and signed a fellowship agreement stressing cooperation and friendship betw...
Story by Sgt. Serena Hayden
4 images
Joining Forces for a Better Ameriya
(10.29.2007) Cooperation is the key to any successful mission, and for one western Baghdad neighborhood of Ameriya the cooperation between forces from U.S., Iraqi and community volunteers is beginning to pay off.
Story by Spc. Angel Martinez
1 images
NATO Funds Additional Helicopters in Afghanistan
(10.29.2007) The NATO Military Budget Committee has approved funding to contract more cargo helicopters within Afghanistan.
Four-legged Soldiers Keep Their Noses to the Gr...
(10.29.2007) The German shepherd trots from rock to rock, ears pricked upward and nose pointed towards the earth, intent on his mission.
Story by Spc. Ben Hutto
3 images
‘Witch Doctors’ Begin Journey Home
(10.29.2007) For the 1st Air Cavalry Brigade, 1st Cavalry Division’s medical evacuation unit, the horrors of war are all too real. But, those missions of transporting hurt and dying patients are over for a few troopers.
Story by Spc. Nathan Hoskins
3 images
“Baby” Iraqi Policemen Learn the Basics During ...
(10.29.2007) “Left, left, left, right,” the 30-man platoon of Iraqi police in training shouted in Arabic while marching to their next class.
Story by Spc. Shejal Pulivarti
3 images
Crucial Economic Centers Reopen in Ramadi
(10.29.2007) Instead of violence during Ramadan, the people saw the grand reopening of the agriculture bank and the small business center during the post holiday season Oct. 21 in Ramadi.
Story by Spc. Ricardo Branch
1 images
Officials Discuss Iraq-Iran Border Issues
(10.29.2007) Coalition commanders and Iraqi Department of Border Enforcement leaders held a conference at Wasit Border Headquarters, in early October, one kilometer from the Iraqi-Iranian border, to discuss issues involving t...
Kosovo Situation 'Stable, but Fragile,' Command...
(10.29.2007) The situation in Kosovo is "stable, but potentially fragile," the commander of U.S. forces there said.
Story by Jim Garamone
ANSF Plan Operations While Coalition Steps Back
(10.29.2007) Afghan national security forces continue to move from supporting roles to lead roles. They recently demonstrated their leadership skills by planning operations in Gardez to secure their country.
Story by Staff Sgt. Luis P Valdespino Jr.
5 images
Tennessee Community Donates Soccer Equipment to...
(10.29.2007) After hearing a presentation from a Tennessee National Guardsman who had recently returned from Iraq about how the future of the country will be in the hands of its children, Richard Kolasheski and others at the ...
Story by Spc. Robert Yde
6 images
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