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Oct 14, 2004
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BATON ROUGE — Staff Sgt. Mora from 1st Platoon, Troop B, 1st Battalion, 4th Cavalry Regiment, 1st Infantry Division, guides his M2A2 Bradley Fighting Vehicle into its blocking position during Operation Baton Rouge in Samarra, Iraq, Oct. 1, 2004. The battalion conducted the first assaults and then surrounded Samarra sealing it off to keep anti- Iraqi forces from entering or leaving the town. U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Shane A. Cuomo  High Res Photo
Teamwork Produces Fastest Gun in West
CAMP FALLUJAH, Iraq — They have earned the title of "Fastest Gun in the West." The west end of Camp Fallujah, Iraq, that is. The Marines earned their title through an ongoing competition in the battery, setting themselves apart from the other five guns by preparing a counter-battery mission in record time. Story  
Translators Take a Stand Against Oppression
CAMP LIBERTY, Iraq — All he wants to do after a long day's work is sit down for dinner with his wife and children. His route takes a detour, however, when men in masks with machine guns force him to stop. They threaten that if he goes to work tomorrow, he and everyone he loves will be killed. Story  
TOP NEWS IN IRAQ
• Iraqi Soldiers Seize Weapons, Explosives
• Iraqi Police Take Down Kirkuk 'Hostage House'
• Baghdad Blasts Kill U.S. Civilians, Wound Troops
• Soldiers Support Iraqi Patrols on Iran Border
• Iraqi National Guard Graduates More Than 200
Iraq Daily Update   • Iraq Reconstruction   • Maps
• Weekly Progress Report (pdf)
TOP NEWS IN AFGHANISTAN
• Engineers Work for Terror-Free Afghanistan
Peaceful Afghan Elections a 'Milestone'
Afghan Elections Photoessay
• Afghanistan Daily Update  • Maps
War on Terrorism
• NATO: Integrate Afghan Missions, Speed Trainers to Iraq
• Transformation Moves NATO into 21st Century
• Romania 'Steadfast' Ally in Anti-Terror War
Timeline of Terrorism     • Terrorism Knowledge Base
Military News
• Global Posture Part and Parcel of Transformation
• More Wounded Troops to Remain on Duty
• Muslim Holy Month Begins
• Troops in Combat Zone Get Tax Benefits
• AAFES Calling-Card Best Value for Troops
National Guard, Reserve Update
Into Afghanistan, Operation Enduring Freedom Marks 3 Years
GLOBAL POSTURE UPDATE
WHY I SERVE
Marine Maj. Brent Camron Reiffer
Marine Maj. Brent Camron Reiffer is a UH-1N helicopter instructor pilot with the Marine Corps Aviation Weapons and Tactics Squadron One based at Marine Corps Air Station, Yuma, Ariz. The instructor pilot, who wanted to be a Marine since he was 10 years old, is now an Operation Iraqi Freedom combat veteran.WASHINGTON— "I take great pride in knowing that I am doing my duty as an American protecting our freedoms," Marine Corps Maj. Brent Camron Reiffer said. "I have had the opportunity to travel to multiple countries and have confirmed that while our country has some issues, it is still the best on the planet."  Story
TRIBUTE TO FREEDOM
Lunch Honors Sailors' Dedication
SAN FRANCISCO — Nearly 150 sailors were recognized at an MVP luncheon during San Francisco Fleet Week Oct. 10. The luncheon, sponsored by the "Friends of The Fleet Foundation," was held at the San Francisco City Hall downtown. Story
CASUALTIES
Defense Officials Identify Casualties
WASHINGTON — Defense Department officials announced the identities of three soldiers and two Marines who died supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom. Story
PHOTO ESSAY
Local Afghans and United Nations consultants unload ballots of the first presidential election from a U.S. Army 14th Aviation Regiment Chinook Helicopter at Bagram Air Field, Afghanistan, Oct. 11, 2004. U.S. Army photo by 1st Lt. Patricia Sinnett
TRANSPORTING BALLOTS — Local Afghans and United Nations consultants unload ballots of the first presidential election from a U.S. Army 14th Aviation Regiment Chinook Helicopter at Bagram Air Field, Afghanistan, Oct. 11, 2004. U.S. Army photo by 1st Lt. Patricia Sinnett   7 More Photos  
ON THE GROUND
IN SOUTHWEST ASIA
Airmen Serve Thousands of Feasts
IN AFGHANISTAN
Combat Controllers Call Big Guns
Logistics Soldiers Recognized for Service
Marines Receive Combat Decoration
Task Force Guardian Honors Soldiers
IN IRAQ
Mapmakers Help Soldiers Find Way
Soldiers Win Over Residents in Samarra
Weapons Turn-in Only a Start
48 Soldiers Take Oath of Citizenship
Marines Host Ranges in Iraqi Desert
Soldiers Execute $62 Million Transfer
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