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Tuesday, December 04, 2007
ANSF Leads Humanitarian Mission in Kandahar Pro...
(12.04.2007) Afghan national security forces planned and executed two humanitarian-aid operations in Kandahar province late last month.
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Afghan Doctor, Coalition Forces Save Afghan Baby
(12.04.2007) An Afghan doctor and a coalition forces medic combined efforts to save an 18-month-old Afghan infant from a drug overdose near Cahar Cineh, Oruzgan province, Nov. 30.
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Reserve Commander Delivers Cheer to Afghans
(12.04.2007) The frigid Afghanistan winter was made a little less harsh for Afghan villagers, thanks to thousands of pounds of humanitarian relief supplies delivered by a visiting Air Force leader.
French Ship Guepratte Provides a Presence in Gu...
(12.04.2007) The French frigate Guepratte (F 714) is contributing to security and stability in the Gulf of Aden as part of Combined Task Force 150 by querying vessels, monitoring traffic patterns in the busy waterways, and pr...
Whidbey Island Provides Assistance to Hijacked ...
(12.04.2007) Dock landing ship USS Whidbey Island (LSD 41) provided assistance to the crew of a pirated cargo ship, Dec. 2, ending six weeks the 18 crew members spent as hostages.
Mosul Airport Reopens for Commercial Flights Af...
(12.04.2007) For the first time in 14 years, a commercial airlines flight departed the Mosul Airport Dec. 2, carrying Muslim religious pilgrims on their annual trek to Mecca, Saudi Arabia.
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General Meets With Mentors, Discusses Challenges
(12.04.2007) It’s not every day a commanding general makes himself personally available to discuss troops’ daily challenges. So when Army Brig. Gen. Robert J. Livingston Jr. recently visited Camp Clark, the troops spoke up.
Story by Staff Sgt. Luis P Valdespino Jr.
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Bush Says Iran Still Poses Threat
(12.04.2007) The national intelligence estimate released, Dec. 3, on Iran's nuclear program proves that Iran is still a threat to world peace and provides an opportunity for the international community to work together to per...
Police Reform Aims to Strengthen Afghanistan
(12.04.2007) As this year shapes up to be the bloodiest in Afghanistan since the fall of the Taliban in late 2001, coalition military experts on the ground here are working to help reverse that trend through police reform.
Story by Capt. Bob Everdeen
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Soldiers Help Burned Iraqi Girl
(12.04.2007) The day after treating 307 local residents at a coordinated medical engagement in Al Buaytha, U.S. Army medics were back on the job again at Patrol Base Murray, treating a 5-year-old girl for burns on her legs, D...
Story by Sgt. Kevin Stabinsky
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Police Reform Aims to Strengthen Afghanistan
(12.04.2007) As this year shapes up to be the bloodiest in Afghanistan since the fall of the Taliban in late 2001, coalition military experts on the ground are working to help reverse that trend through police reform.
Story by Capt. Bob Everdeen
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Iraq Transition Assistance Office Visits Narhwa...
(12.04.2007) Mark Tokala, the director of the Iraq transition assistance office, visited the recently-opened health clinic in Narhwan, Dec. 3.
Story by Spc. Ben Hutto
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Gates Lauds Progress in Afghanistan's Khowst Pr...
(12.04.2007) Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates visited Afghanistan's Khowst province today to see firsthand "a model of concerted counterinsurgency effort, the synergy that comes from an integration of 'hard' and 'soft' power...
Story by Donna Miles
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Coalition, Iraqi Forces Make Gains Against Al-Q...
(12.04.2007) While the fight in Iraq remains tough, coalition and Iraqi forces have made significant gains against al-Qaida recently, a U.S. military spokesman there said today.
Gates: Intelligence Estimate Shows Need to Keep...
(12.04.2007) Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates today pointed to the new national intelligence estimate as evidence that non-military means are the best way for the United States to deal with Iran's nuclear enrichment program....
Story by Donna Miles
(12.04.2007) Afghan national security forces planned and executed two humanitarian-aid operations in Kandahar province late last month.
3 images
Afghan Doctor, Coalition Forces Save Afghan Baby
(12.04.2007) An Afghan doctor and a coalition forces medic combined efforts to save an 18-month-old Afghan infant from a drug overdose near Cahar Cineh, Oruzgan province, Nov. 30.
2 images
Reserve Commander Delivers Cheer to Afghans
(12.04.2007) The frigid Afghanistan winter was made a little less harsh for Afghan villagers, thanks to thousands of pounds of humanitarian relief supplies delivered by a visiting Air Force leader.
French Ship Guepratte Provides a Presence in Gu...
(12.04.2007) The French frigate Guepratte (F 714) is contributing to security and stability in the Gulf of Aden as part of Combined Task Force 150 by querying vessels, monitoring traffic patterns in the busy waterways, and pr...
Whidbey Island Provides Assistance to Hijacked ...
(12.04.2007) Dock landing ship USS Whidbey Island (LSD 41) provided assistance to the crew of a pirated cargo ship, Dec. 2, ending six weeks the 18 crew members spent as hostages.
Mosul Airport Reopens for Commercial Flights Af...
(12.04.2007) For the first time in 14 years, a commercial airlines flight departed the Mosul Airport Dec. 2, carrying Muslim religious pilgrims on their annual trek to Mecca, Saudi Arabia.
3 images
General Meets With Mentors, Discusses Challenges
(12.04.2007) It’s not every day a commanding general makes himself personally available to discuss troops’ daily challenges. So when Army Brig. Gen. Robert J. Livingston Jr. recently visited Camp Clark, the troops spoke up.
Story by Staff Sgt. Luis P Valdespino Jr.
4 images
Bush Says Iran Still Poses Threat
(12.04.2007) The national intelligence estimate released, Dec. 3, on Iran's nuclear program proves that Iran is still a threat to world peace and provides an opportunity for the international community to work together to per...
Police Reform Aims to Strengthen Afghanistan
(12.04.2007) As this year shapes up to be the bloodiest in Afghanistan since the fall of the Taliban in late 2001, coalition military experts on the ground here are working to help reverse that trend through police reform.
Story by Capt. Bob Everdeen
2 images
Soldiers Help Burned Iraqi Girl
(12.04.2007) The day after treating 307 local residents at a coordinated medical engagement in Al Buaytha, U.S. Army medics were back on the job again at Patrol Base Murray, treating a 5-year-old girl for burns on her legs, D...
Story by Sgt. Kevin Stabinsky
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Police Reform Aims to Strengthen Afghanistan
(12.04.2007) As this year shapes up to be the bloodiest in Afghanistan since the fall of the Taliban in late 2001, coalition military experts on the ground are working to help reverse that trend through police reform.
Story by Capt. Bob Everdeen
2 images
Iraq Transition Assistance Office Visits Narhwa...
(12.04.2007) Mark Tokala, the director of the Iraq transition assistance office, visited the recently-opened health clinic in Narhwan, Dec. 3.
Story by Spc. Ben Hutto
3 images
Gates Lauds Progress in Afghanistan's Khowst Pr...
(12.04.2007) Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates visited Afghanistan's Khowst province today to see firsthand "a model of concerted counterinsurgency effort, the synergy that comes from an integration of 'hard' and 'soft' power...
Story by Donna Miles
4 images
Coalition, Iraqi Forces Make Gains Against Al-Q...
(12.04.2007) While the fight in Iraq remains tough, coalition and Iraqi forces have made significant gains against al-Qaida recently, a U.S. military spokesman there said today.
Gates: Intelligence Estimate Shows Need to Keep...
(12.04.2007) Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates today pointed to the new national intelligence estimate as evidence that non-military means are the best way for the United States to deal with Iran's nuclear enrichment program....
Story by Donna Miles
Labels: ANSF, Burned Iraqi Girl, Cahar Cineh, French frigate Guepratte (F 714), Iran, Khowst province, LSD 41, Mosul Airport, Narhwan, National Intelligence Estimate
Saturday, October 06, 2007
Good News From "Over There" by DVIDS 10/06/07
Despite Challenges, Progress Continues in South...
(10.05.2007) A provincial-level shura, or meeting, took place in this small, remote district of Zabul province, Oct. 2.
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Man Seeks Accomplishment by Serving in U.S. Army
(10.05.2007) A Ford sales representative turned combat arms leader, 1st Lt. Tyson Kampenhout followed his ambitions to accomplish something in his life that he can look back on someday and be proud of. He enlisted in the U.S....
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Ironhorse Trooper Named MND-B Career Counselor ...
(10.05.2007) Staff Sgt. James Ray, a career counselor for the 1st “Ironhorse” Brigade Combat Team (BCT), 1st Cavalry Division was recently selected as the Multi-National Division-Baghdad (MND-B) Career Counselor of the Year.<...
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Commando NCO Recognized As Division Career Coun...
(10.05.2007) Staff Sgt. Gary Norris Jr., a career counselor for the 2nd Brigade Combat Team “Commandos,” 10th Mountain Division (Light Infantry) out of Fort Drum, N.Y., was named the Multi-National Division – Center career co...
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Building a Better Brigade Aviation Elements Cel...
(10.05.2007) “Cleared Hot,” calls the Alpha Company, 2nd Brigade, 35th Infantry Regiment fires non-commissioned officer.
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Soldiers Bring Needed Supplies to Iraqi Schools
(10.05.2007) Soldiers from Troop B, 3rd Squadron, 1st Cavalry Regiment, 3rd Heavy Brigade Combat Team, 3rd Infantry Division, helped schools in Sabah Nissan, Narhwan and Hollendia by providing supplies for the children, Oct. ...
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Chairman of the Joint Chiefs Visits Air Force T...
(10.05.2007) Newly appointed Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Navy Adm. Michael G. Mullen, visited service members and staff at the Air Force Theater Hospital, Oct. 4.
Supply Mission Provides Iraqi Students School B...
(10.05.2007) Soldiers working with local concerned citizens distributed a total of 1,200 book bags and 750 pairs of shoes to school-age children attending Idin-Al-Hariri, Al-Zaweeah and Al-Irtiqaa schools, Oct. 2 and 4.
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Aviation Soldier Receives 41st Award
(10.05.2007) Completing multiple combat tours has become commonplace for Soldiers serving in today’s Army. Since the Global War on Terrorism began, Soldiers have served in multiple theaters of combat primarily Iraq and Afghan...
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(10.05.2007) A provincial-level shura, or meeting, took place in this small, remote district of Zabul province, Oct. 2.
1 images
Man Seeks Accomplishment by Serving in U.S. Army
(10.05.2007) A Ford sales representative turned combat arms leader, 1st Lt. Tyson Kampenhout followed his ambitions to accomplish something in his life that he can look back on someday and be proud of. He enlisted in the U.S....
2 images
Ironhorse Trooper Named MND-B Career Counselor ...
(10.05.2007) Staff Sgt. James Ray, a career counselor for the 1st “Ironhorse” Brigade Combat Team (BCT), 1st Cavalry Division was recently selected as the Multi-National Division-Baghdad (MND-B) Career Counselor of the Year.<...
1 images
Commando NCO Recognized As Division Career Coun...
(10.05.2007) Staff Sgt. Gary Norris Jr., a career counselor for the 2nd Brigade Combat Team “Commandos,” 10th Mountain Division (Light Infantry) out of Fort Drum, N.Y., was named the Multi-National Division – Center career co...
1 images
Building a Better Brigade Aviation Elements Cel...
(10.05.2007) “Cleared Hot,” calls the Alpha Company, 2nd Brigade, 35th Infantry Regiment fires non-commissioned officer.
3 images
Soldiers Bring Needed Supplies to Iraqi Schools
(10.05.2007) Soldiers from Troop B, 3rd Squadron, 1st Cavalry Regiment, 3rd Heavy Brigade Combat Team, 3rd Infantry Division, helped schools in Sabah Nissan, Narhwan and Hollendia by providing supplies for the children, Oct. ...
3 images
Chairman of the Joint Chiefs Visits Air Force T...
(10.05.2007) Newly appointed Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Navy Adm. Michael G. Mullen, visited service members and staff at the Air Force Theater Hospital, Oct. 4.
Supply Mission Provides Iraqi Students School B...
(10.05.2007) Soldiers working with local concerned citizens distributed a total of 1,200 book bags and 750 pairs of shoes to school-age children attending Idin-Al-Hariri, Al-Zaweeah and Al-Irtiqaa schools, Oct. 2 and 4.
4 images
Aviation Soldier Receives 41st Award
(10.05.2007) Completing multiple combat tours has become commonplace for Soldiers serving in today’s Army. Since the Global War on Terrorism began, Soldiers have served in multiple theaters of combat primarily Iraq and Afghan...
2 images
Labels: 1lt Tyson Kampenhout, 750 Pairs of Shoes, Hollendia, Narhwan, Sabah Nissan, SSG Garry Norris Jr., SSG James Ray, zabul
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