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Reserve Commander Delivers Holiday Message to D...
(12.05.2007) The Air Force’s top reservist visited Bagram Airfield, Dec. 3, offering a holiday message of thanks to deployed Airmen for their service.
Story by Capt. Michael Meridith
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Airman Medic Comes to Aid of Soldiers, Afghans
(12.05.2007) For Senior Airman Neil Murray, a combat medic with Police Mentor Team Linoma, a normal day at the office can include calling out enemy positions to a gunner or treating life-threatening injuries.
Story by Tech Sgt. Mike Andriacco
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Constant Security Helps Adhamiyah Markets Grow
(12.05.2007) Adhamiyah, a northeastern district of the Iraqi capital, was once a violent hotspot where residents were afraid to go to the store. However, with the help of concerned citizens and volunteers, Iraqis have once ag...
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Soldiers Utilize Language Lab
(12.05.2007) The Freedom Calls Center on Camp Taji services about 400 Soldiers a week, who take advantage of the free phone calls and video teleconferencing capabilities that the facility has; but at times there is a long wait.
Story by Pfc. Andrea Merritt
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Face of Defense: Reserve Commander Delivers Che...
(12.05.2007) The frigid Afghanistan weather was made a little less harsh for Afghan villagers near here earlier this week, thanks to thousands of pounds of humanitarian-relief supplies delivered by a visiting Air Force leader...
Story by Capt. Michael Meridith
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Dave Roever Inspires 7th SB Service Members
(12.05.2007) Dr. Dave Roever spoke to service members, Nov. 24, at the Camp Adder Post Chapel here at Camp Adder, Iraq. For many it was the first time hearing Roever’s story.
Story by Spc. Richard Gilbert
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MEDEVAC Teams Maintain Mission Readiness
(12.05.2007) Recovering injured Coalition forces and Afghan National Security Forces in provinces such as Khowst, Paktika and Paktya, flight crews from Company C, 3rd General Support Aviation Battalion, 82nd Combat Aviation B...
Story by Spc. Aubree Rundle
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Inspirational Speaker Gives Humor, Hope to Troo...
(12.05.2007) Inspirational Speaker Dave Roever stopped here on a circuit around Iraq to impart his humor-injected message of hope to troops, Nov. 24.
Story by Sgt. 1st Class Gary Qualls Jr.

Native American Indian Heritage Celebrated on Taji
(12.05.2007) Soldiers of the 1st Sustainment Brigade honored the Native American Indian heritage and their many contributions to U.S. Armed Forces in an equal opportunity observance, Nov. 29.
Story by Pfc. Andrea Merritt
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Gates Seeks to Build on Positive Momentum in Iraq
(12.05.2007) Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates talked with Iraqi leaders and U.S. commanders Dec. 5 to explore ways to maintain momentum built in recent months and continue to build on it.
Story by Donna Miles

Taji Mail Serves As Lifeline to Friends, Family
(12.05.2007) Mail is a lifeline to the friends and families of Soldiers and civilians deployed in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom. It takes the expertise of several organizations to move mail in and out of the Camp Taji qu...
Story by Staff Sgt. Bryant Maude
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U.S., China Agree to Strengthen Military Relati...
(12.05.2007) The United States-Peoples' Republic of China annual defense consultative talks ended yesterday with the two nations agreeing to increase military-to-military ties, Pentagon officials said today.
Story by Jim Garamone

Commanders Tell Gates Iraq Policy Working, Urge...
(12.05.2007) Field commanders deployed throughout Iraq gathered here today to tell Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates firsthand that the U.S. strategy in Iraq is working and to urge vigilance in seeing it through.
Story by Donna Miles

Kosovo Task Force Prepared for Conflict, Comman...
(12.05.2007) As negotiations on Kosovo's "final status" are expected to reach a political stalemate, Dec. 10, a top commander in NATO's Kosovo Force said today his troops are prepared for any potential conflict in the breakaw...
Story by John Kruzel

Marines Won't Move to Afghanistan for Now, Conw...
(12.05.2007) The idea of Marine units moving into Afghanistan to replace Army units is off the table for now, the commandant of the Marine Corps said today.
Story by Jim Garamone
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Labels: 82nd Combat Aviation Bn, Adhamiyah, Airman Neil Murray, Bagram Airfield, Camp Adder Iraq, Camp Taji, Dave Roever, Kosovo Force, Sec Def Gates

"Project on Taji Brings Donated Medical Books to Iraq..."
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"Airpower Summary for September 15 "
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"BAF MAC Finds Mines to Keep Afghans, Service Members..."
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"Congressional Delegates Visit Combat Outpost"
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"Black Jack Brigade Meets, Exceeds Retention Goals fo..."
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"Soldier's Training Put to the Test, Saves Life as Re..."
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"Daily 'run' Makes Life at Joint Security Stations Po..."
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"Commitment Pays Off for Paratroopers in Adhamiyah"
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"Extreme Makeover: Maintenance Bay Edition"
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""Run to Remember" Held in Kandahar"
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"Chief Selects Serve Community as Rite of Passage"
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"3-1 Cavalry Soldiers Welcome New Troop Commander"
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"Black Jack Brings Power to the People"
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"Airpower Summary for September 14 "
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"TF Raven Crew Chief Saves a Life in the Desert"
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Labels: 3-1 Cav, Adhamiyah, Airpower, BAF MAC, Black Dragon, Black Jack, IP, Kandahar, Medical Books, TF Raven, Tropic at Taji

"Neighborhood Watch Program Shows Success in Muqdadiya"
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"Daily Interaction With Baghdad Residents Making a Di..."
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"Basra-based Iraqi Army Battalion Hits Baghdad City S..."
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"Paratroopers in Adhamiyah Use Brains Over Brawn "
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"U.S. Soldiers Get to Know Iraqi Counterparts in Part..."
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"Airpower Summary for April 6"
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"POETTs Walk Their Beat, Help Secure Iraqi-Syrian Border"
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"Bagram PRT Holds MEDCAP, VETCAP"
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"Military Doctors Treat Afghan War's Smallest Casualties"
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Labels: Adhamiyah, Afghan War, Airpower Summary, Baghdad, Bagram PRT, Iraqi Army Batalion, MEDCAP, Military Doctors, Muqdadiya, Paratroopers, POETTS, Smallest Casualties, VETCAP