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October 2004
Iraq Reopens Military Training Academy Near Baghdad
Reconstruction Underway to Restore Iraqi Railroads
Reconstruction Funds Flow Into Iraq, Projects
September 2004
Iraq Reopens Military Training Academy Near Baghdad
Reconstruction Underway to Restore Iraqi Railroads
Reconstruction Funds Flow Into Iraq, Projects
Corps Begins Transfer Process of Electricity Stations
Explosive Device Wounds Four Americans
Air Strike Targets Zarqawi Operatives
Army, Iraqi Engineers Rebuild Facilities
Salvadorans Help Rebuild Pentagon
Iraqis Make Great Progress in Essential Services
Iraqi Veterans Agency Announces Outreach, Benefits Plan
Iraqi University Students Learn Democracy
Tikrit Bridge Reopens
1st Cav. Div. Commander: Insurgents Won’t Stop Progress
Joint Coordination Center Re-dedication Held
Shekhan District School Completes Renovation
Iraq Reconstruction Continues
Soldiers Teach Iraqi Youth Baseball
Marines Assist with School Restoration
Iraqi Firefighters Train in Baghdad
Iraqi National Guard Graduates New Round of Recruits
Soldiers Help Disabled Iraqi Boy
Iraq Reconstruction Continues
Iraqi Electric Grid Stabilized After Attack
Project Helps Iraqi Defense Ministry Get ‘Wired’
More Than 3,000 Tal Afar Residents Return Home
War-Torn Najaf Rebuilds
Democracy Comes to Wynot, Iraq
Iraqi Police Service Offers Benefits to Families of Fallen
Iraqi Businessman's Ingenuity Saves U.S. Taxpayer Dollars
Mississippi Guard Spreads Goodwill
Water Plant Opens in Owja
Iraqi Forces Medical Corps Recruiting Continues
Iraq Adds First Female Officer to Army's Medical Corps
Two More Generators Return to Service
Rebuilding Infrastructure Key to Success
Bradley Fighting Vehicle Destroyed in Attack
Shiia Pilgrimage in Northern Baghdad Proves Progress
More Than 100 Helped During Health Screening
Coalition Responds to Police Training Requirements
U.S. Navy Corpsman Saves Villagers from Blindness
Iraqi Armed Forces to Provide Troops with Religious Imams
Contractors Hear Reconstruction Plans
August 2004
Army’s Top Engineer Visits Iraq
Operation Reach Out Links Airmen, Locals
Operation Iron Fury Efforts Continue in Iraq
New Generator Will Service 99,000 Homes
Soccer Match Promotes Teamwork for U.S., Iraqi Troops
Marines, Iraqis Bring Water, Light to Community
Marine Contribution Puts Iraqi School on Right Track
Iraqi Border Forces Take on Heavy Training
Civil Affairs Group Rebuilds Lives Daily
Coalition Supplies An Najaf Police
Soldiers Deliver Supplies to Iraqi Judges
Diyala Irrigation Canal Project is Good News
Computer Donation Provides Hands-On Learning
Marines Outfit Rasheed Police Station
Soldiers Detain 10 Suspects In Drive-By Shooting
Court Sentences Man on Weapons Charge
Brotherhood of Firefighters Lives in Baghdad
Iraqi Air Force Begins Operations
Iraqi Naval Forces Continue Training
Medical Battalion Cuts Ribbon on New Clinic
First New Generator Comes On Line in Iraq
Anaconda Soldiers Help Provide Clean Water
Humanitarian Projects Continue with New Funding
Saddam Removal Justified Use of Force
Iraq Violence Kills U.S. Soldier, Wounds 7
Threat Requires Missile Defense System
NATO Training Mission Arrives in Iraq
Soldiers, Iraqis Break Ground for Council Building
Iraqi National Guard Soldiers Graduate Basic Training
Iraqi Ministers of Defense, State Speak to Iraqi Troops
Ground Broken for New Village School
New Generator Means More Lights On for Iraq
Marines, Iraqis Build New Hospital
Raid Nabs 3 Targeted Anti-Iraq Force Members
Joint Operation Detains 8 in Karbala
Iraq Fire Station Gets Makeover
Humanitarian Missions Foster Friendships
Soldiers Conduct Mission, Interact with Locals
Iraqi Soldiers to Begin Medical Logistics Training
Engineers Teach Building Skills to Iraqis
Coalition Giving Boost To Iraqi Government
Experts Work to Rebuild Iraqi Health System
Soldiers Restore Baghdad Park
Soldiers Deliver Seeds to Iraqi Farmers
Iraqi Police Recover Stolen Merchandise
Army Engineers Help Restore Iraqi Wetlands
Troops Unearth, Return Artifact to Iraqis
Iraqi National Guard Assist Iraqi Police to Repel Attack
Army, Iraqis Discuss Business Opportunities
Palaces Handed Over to Educators
Iraqi Firefighters Tackle Oil Fire
Iraqi Crimes Unit Hits Terrorist Cell
Iraqi Forces Respond to Attacks
Cell Member Captured Near Tikrit
Detainee Board Takes On Iraqi Partners
Iraqi Police Launch Counterattack on Insurgents
1st Infantry Div. Provides Units for Electrical Center
Operations Hinder Militia in Al Kut
Iraqis Graduating from Police, Military Training
Kindergartens Open in Wasit Province
Back to School: Najid Renovation Completed
More Power Added to Iraqi National Grid
New Schools Ready for Seasons in Northern Iraq
Marines Provide Rebuilding Basics to Region
Iraqis Assuming More Control in Security Matters
Iraqi Army Battalion Deploys to Baghdad
Reservists Train Iraqi Police
Iraqi Army 5th Battalion Deploys
Iraqi Army Activates 7th Battalion
Iraqi Intervention Force Assumes Mission
Baghdad-Bound Aircraft Back in Iraqi Hands
Marines, Soldiers Destroy Tons of Munitions
July 2004
Koreans, Afghans Build Volleyball Court
Retired Cops, Marines Advise Mahmudiyah Policemen
Al Sadiya Sewing Facility Reopens
'Operation Oasis' Rebuilds Al Rashid
Marines Deliver Jordanian-Donated Military Gear
Iraqi Citizen Turns In Weapons
Iraqi Police Engage Insurgents, Find Explosives
Army Engineers Repair Sewage System
Iraqi Police Recruits Graduate Training
Task Force Lancer Helps Iraqi Babies
Iraq Stock Exchange Boosts Private Sector
Soldiers Provide Wheelchairs to Disabled Iraqis
Iraqi Guard, Police Team Up for Search
New Clinic Opens in Local Village
Coalition Aircraft Strike Zarqawi Stronghold
Translator’s Work Comes at High Cost
Marines Prepare Police Recruits, Visit Clinic Site
Iraqi Children Learn American Pastime
2,000 Employed in Largest Employment Project to Date
Iraqi Guardsmen Join Combined Operation
Corps of Engineers Adds Megawatts to Power Grid
Marines Assist Improvement Projects
United Arab Emirates Donates Body Armor
Emergency Response Unit Recruits Begin Training
Marine Contract Aids Iraqi Schoolchildren
Task Force Aids Local Medical School, Hospital
Iraqis Lay Building Blocks of Construction Trade
Baghdad Police Graduate 80 Officers
Iraq's 6th Battalion Completes Training, Activates
First Team Soldiers Keep Al Rashid Safe
Joint Operation Nets Anti-Iraqi Forces
U.S. Troops, Iraqi National Guard Conduct Cordon, Search
Iraqi Ministry Workers Take American Course in Baghdad
Iraqi Police Score Victory Against Terrorists
Joint Operation Shuts Down Explosives Facility
Joint Iraqi Operation Uncovers Insurgent Weapons Cache
Iraqi Police Service Gets Vehicles
Iraqi Army Takes Possession of Military Base
City Council Receives Control of Former Ops Center
Iraqi Army Makes First Patrol into Baghdad
Ishaki Health Clinic Renovated, Reopens
Cavalry Unit Builds Hope in Soccer Field
Iraqi Firefighters Fitted With New Gear
Planners Study Ideal Force Structure
Soldiers Help Air TV Talk Show in Kirkuk
Officer Provides Soccer Gear to Iraqi Kids
Community Investments Spur Agriculture in Taji
Tikrit Medical School Partners With Harvard
Rebuilt School Opens
Dragoons Continue Community Assistance
Iraqi National Guard Thwarts Suicide Attack in Baqubah
Iraqi National Guard Brigade Unfurls Colors
Engineer Group Awards Five Key Contracts
Seabees Assist Iraqi Civil Defense Corps
Airfield Renovations Begin
Ft. Hood Doctor Brings 21st Century to Iraqi Health System
First Iraqi Army Battalion Deploys to Baghdad
June 2004
Iron Horse Brigade Aids Iraqi Boy’s Recovery
1st Armored Division Medics Treat Iraqi Police, Soldiers
Army Helps Renovate Iraq Universities
Mosul Area Policemen Receive 2,000 Body Armor Vests
First-Ever Iraqi Officer Arrives At U.S. Army Staff College
Power to Iraq, Army Engineer Corps Mission
Task Force Improves Life in Iraqi Village
Marines, Soldiers Continue Public Works Projects
1st Infantry Div. Brings Medical Aid to Al Rashid
Marines 'Sew' Together New Future for Iraq
Iraqi Women Take on Leadership Roles
Sovereignty Thriving in Local Governments
Pa. Reservists Provide Equipment to Dahuk Police
Civil Affairs Troops Train Iraqi Firemen
Iraq's Private Bankers Make International Contacts
Marines Restock Ar Ramadi Hospital
Airmen Donate Toys, Supplies to Iraqi Children
Group Helps Iraqi Widows Improve Lives
'Mosque of the Believers' Opens at Camp Cooke
Iraq Has Potential for Strong Farm Sector
Baghdad Government Names Inspector General
Marines Bring Village Welcomed Relief
Troops Break Ground for New Clinic
Civil Affairs Soldiers Donate Security Gear
Baghdad Government Names Inspector General
Soldiers Bring Medical Relief to Al-Tarmia
Joint U.S.-Iraqi Training Briefing Held
Al Sadiya Sewing Facility Breaks Ground
Iraqi Veterans Job Training Initiative Announced
U.S. General Dubbed Father of the Iraqi Army
FBI, DEA Train Iraqi Police Officers
Iraqi Air Force Acquires First Two Aircraft
1st Infantry Div. Graduates Iraqi Leadership Class
Soldiers Help Baghdad Food Production
New Oil Tankers Aid Fuel Delivery to Iraqis
Marine Civil Affairs Teams Active in Al Anbar
Iraqi Civil Defense Corps Assume Security in Khalidiyah
Army-Led Project Brings Clean Water to Villages
Iraqi Battalion Assumes Security Role
Marines, Iraqis Open Joint Coordination Center
Soldiers, Iraqis Fix Faulty Sewage Facilities
Medical Team Offers Care to Rural Iraqi Community
Soldiers Help with Town Hall Meeting
Polish, Phillipine Militaries Distribute Medicine
Marine Programs, Contracts Aid Al Anbar Province
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Navy Lt. Kenneth Y. Son, 2nd Battalion, 4th Marine Regiment surgeon, shows Iraqi Dr. Qussai Najem Abdulla medical supplies donated by the battalion. Nearly $50,000 worth of basic medical equipment was taken to the Ar Ramadi General Hospital recently. USMC photo by Cpl. Paula M. Fitzgerald
Boot Camp Begins for Iraqi Recruits
Iraqis Take First Step toward Free Elections
Soldiers Inspect Work on Clinic in Ali Jassim Area
Marines Jump Start Iraqi Police Literacy Program
Diyala Province Gets New Ambulances
Seabees, Marines Work to Improve Iraqis' Lives
Team Effort Fuels Success in Iraq
Marines, Iraqis Break Ground for Clean Water
Cellular Phone Company To Sponsor Iraqi Football Teams
Marines Start Boot Camp to Train Iraqi Civil Defense Corps
Iraqi Natural History Museum Receives Book Donation
Soldiers Help Recruit Iraqi Civil Defense Corps
Italians Aid Dha Qar Province
Haditha Dam at Full Operation
Iraqis Have Full Control of Their Oil
Marines Sign Construction, Repair Contracts
Soldiers, Marines Open Medical Clinic
1st Cav Soldiers Provide Medical Assistance
Iraqi Coastal Defense Force Assumes Port Duties
Jobs, Fresh Water to Flow to Iraqi Village
Iraqi Police Officers Graduate from Baghdad Academy
Coalition Pays Iraqis for Damages
U.S. Sailors Enhance Security at Iraqi Oil Terminals
Seabees Complete Work on Iraqi Oil Terminals
Stryker Brigade Soldiers Train Iraqi Recruits
Jordan Trains New Iraqi Helicopter Pilots
Rehabilitation of Power System Turbine Completed at Haditha
Health Care Improvements Slated for Iraqis
Video: Army Dentists Share Dental Techniques
Soldiers, Iraqis Fix Faulty Sewage Facilities
Salahaddin University Opens First Internet Center
May 2004
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Maj. Mark Devito of 2nd Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment talks to the Iraqi contractor after the ground breaking cermony for a new school and mosque in Zadan during Operation Iraqi Freedom. USMC photo Cpl. Carl A. Atherton
Iraqi Police Officers Complete Management Course
Farmers' Unions in Iraq Attend Agricultural Conference
Iraqi Helicopter Pilots Graduate from Flight Training
Marines Awards Contracts Worth $280K
Powell Hails Senior Iraqi Officials at Training Course
Powell Discusses Iraq-Coalition Relationship
U.S. Introduces U.N. Resolution on Iraq
Iraqi Postal Service Center Opens
Marines Distribute School Supplies
Photo Essay: School Supplies for Mosul
June 30 Transition Is Historic Day for Iraq, Says Bush
Marines Learn Arabic Language
U.S., Iraqi Leaders Declare Fallujah Ready for Rebuilding
Iraqi Infant Slated for U.S. Surgery
Office of Security Cooperation Trains New Security Forces
Marines to Distribute Gear for Iraqi Media
Coalition Efforts Improve Life for Al Anbar Residents
Local Iraqi Starts Independent Newspaper
Civil Affairs Battalion Targets Dental Health
Photo Essay: Teaching Dental Hygiene
Troops Provide Care for Villagers
Iraqi Firefighters Complete Training Course
Ministry of Housing, Development Transitions to Full Authority
Ministry of Foreign Affairs Transitions to Full Authority
CPA Awards Contracts for Babil Province Community Projects
Photo Essay: Recognizing Iraqi Troops' Heroism
Troops Deliver Water to Neighborhood
Marines, Ministry of Labor Finalize Job Placement Contract
Civil Affairs Marines Visit Iraqi Villagers, Lend Helping Hand
Marines Pump Up Security Forces
First Iraqi Coastal Defense Forces Ships Delivered
Iraqi Judges Discuss Rule of Law with Int'l Experts
Iraqi Ministry of Agriculture Assumes Full Authority
Marines Reach Out to Iraqi Citizens
Mosques, Schools Benefit from Marine Renovations
Marines Deliver Supplies, Begin Work Projects
Iraqi Teachers Returning to Work
Salah Ad Din Province Receives New Police Cars
Marines Embark on Clean Water Project for Ramadi
Marines Break Ground on New Iraqi Structures
U.S. Soldiers Work with Baghdad Reps to Clean Graffiti
Environmental Ministry Moves Toward Sovereignty
Iraqi Ministry of Transport Assumes Full Sovereignty
Olympic-Sized Pool Reopens in Tikrit
Iraqi Pilots Begin Crop Dusting
Soccer Balls Given Out In Ramadi, Karbala, And Hilla
Coalition Forces Jolt Iraq’s Power Production
Iraq's Mullah Power Station Increases Capacity
Iraqi Interim Government to Include Executives, Cabinet
Marines, Sailors Assist Poor Village
U.S. Military Brings Iraqi Children Gifts from America
Marines Prepare Towns for Iraqi Control
Photo Essay: Training Iraqi Forces
Baghdad Meeting Paves Way for Upcoming Elections
Soldiers Celebrate School Re-opening
Seabee Contracting Team Awards Landmark Contract
Marines Deliver Supplies, Employ Iraqis
Iraqi Football Victory Earns Team Trip to Olympic Games
Marines, Military Agencies Aid Iraqi Projects
Army's 3rd Brigade Combat Team Completes School
Improvements on Tap for Fallujah, Al Kharma
Iraq Moves Toward Regulating Its Own Electronic Media
New Center Helps Resolve Complaints
Italians Renovate School Near An Nasiriyah
Marines, Iraqis Celebrate Opening of Training Center
Italian Troops Continue Humanitarian Aid Projects
Italians Provide Water Purification System, Kits to Iraqis
Photo Essay: Women in Iraq's Civil Defense Corps
Marines, Soldiers Propose Infrastructure Upgrades
Polish Army Improves Access to Drinking Water
Italians Build, Open New School in Al Musataaq
Italian Soldiers Save Child's Life
Coalition, Iraqi Religious Leaders Plan Mosque Repairs
Bremer Releases Details On Iraq Security Programs
April 2004
Marines Deliver Computers to Hospital, Medical School
Army's 1st Infantry Div. Sponsors Security Conference
Marine, Chaplains, Fellow Muslims Reopen Mosque
Baghdad School Improvement Program Nears Completion
Bereaved Father Leads Troops to Insurgency Ringleader
Councils Give Citizens a Voice in Government
U.S.-Iraq Women's Network Prepares for Iraqi Elections
$300K Targeted for East Baghdad Neighborhoods
Fallujah Reconstruction Funds Await Restored Security
Photo Essay: Marines Reach Out in Ar Rama
Marines Assist Village Farmers
Central American Troops Make Important Contributions
Mosul Security Forces Stand Strong, Show Potential
Donated Goods Lift Spirits in Iraq
Baghdad Police Academy Graduates Second Class
Iraqis Reject Violence; Anti-Coalition Acts Unacceptable
Communications Airmen Help Iraqis Connect
Bremer Outlines Iraqi Defense Structure
Iraqi Children Benefit from Donations
Photo Essay: Rebuilding Iraq
'Spartans' Deliver Supplies to Girls' School
Marines Help Deliver Medical Supplies
U.S. Medics Bid Farewell to Egyptian, Korean Partners
Officers Join New Iraqi Army
Reserve Marines Adopt Iraqi Villages, Schools
Commission Goal: Pay Homage to Saddam's Victims
Iraq Banking Sector Shows Growth
Marine Corps Engineers Mend Roads
Marines Focus on Reconstruction Projects
Iraqis Train With Marines for Fallujah Patrols
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Sarah Izet and Airman 1st Class Brendon Vanzile attach connectors to communications wires. On April 3, a team of Airmen helped lay more than 700 feet of fiber-optic cables to bring high-speed access to the Baghdad International Airport. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Sean E. Cobb
Officials Tour Iraqi Cities to Begin Work on Reconstruction
Iraqis Control Ministry of Science, Technology
Marine Reservists Work with Iraqi Communities
Iraqi Reconstruction Core Group to Coordinate Assistance
Soldiers Train Iraqi Armed Forces Under Fire
Marines Pin Hopes on New Iraqi police
Marines Suspend Offensive, Deliver Aid
Bremer Announces Key Iraqi Appointments
Benning Drill Sergeants Train Iraqi Soldiers
Marines Award Contracts To Local Iraqis, International Firms
Iraqi Ministries Expand Leadership
Renovated Community Clinic Fulfills Goals
Bremer Lauds Iraqi Ministry of Education
More Than 5.5 Million Iraqi Children Back in School
Airmen Reach Out to Help Iraqis
New Iraqi Customs Service Eases Import Process
University Students Exchange Ideas During Forum
Optimists Club Organizes Baghdad Chapter
March 2004
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A school boy selects a backpack donated by 380th Air Expeditionary Wing Airmen. More than 200 backpacks filled with school supplies and hygiene products were donated. U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Bob Oldham
Al Anef Primary School Celebrates Reopening
Marines Rename Bases to Reflect Iraqi Culture
U.S.-Funded Projects to Propel Iraqi Economic Renaissance
Iraqi Physicians Learn Emergency Infant Care
Video: CPA Officials Discuss Iraqi Health Care
Tennessee Reservists Work with Local Community
Iraqi Marsh Arabs Discuss Future of Wetlands
Makhmur District Mayors Select Election Dates
GAO: Saddam Took $10 Billion From U.N. Oil Program
Photo Essay: School Supplies
Army Engineering Battalion Helps Community Help Itself
Health Care Improves for Iraq's Children
Finance Soldiers Train Iraqi Counterparts
U.S. Military Community Sends Iraq Donations
Iraqi Health Care Summit Focuses on Needs, Future Plans
Ceremonies Salute First Annual Soccer Tournament
Giessen University Restock University Library Shelves
Seabees Build Desks for Bahraini Youth
Mich. Civil Affairs Tackles Reconstruction Projects
Marines Take the Reins At Camp Al-Mahmudiyah
Iraqi Museum Specialists Receive Training in U.S.
Task Force Soldiers Dedicate Iraqi Elementary School
Korean Coalition Partners Open Info Technology Center
Umm Qasr Port Helps Iraq's Trade
'Ready First' Brigade Helps Iraq’s Heavy Lifters
Iraqi Police Receive Specialized Forensic Training
'Bulldog Brigade' Trains Iraq’s New Soldiers
Iraqi Delegation Examines Democracy in the United States
Florida Reservists Take on Community Missions
Iraqis Look to Modernize Farm Sector
‘Win the Peace’ Coalition Delivers Hope for Future
Iraqi Finance Personnel Study Tools of Their Profession
School Honors Japanese Fly First Humanitarian Mission
Mosul Police Station Reopens 32 Days After Bombing
'Ready First' Brigade Sponsors Student Forum
Iraqi Children to Participate in Boy Scouts, Girl Scouts
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