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DIVING IN THE TIGRIS — Spc. Andy Weekley of the 86th Dive Team, 1st Cavalry Division, resurfaces from the Tigris River Oct. 14, after cleaning out intake valves at a water treatment plant that provides water to Logistics Support Area, Anaconda, Iraq. U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Ann Venturato High Res Photo
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Teamwork Produces Fastest Gun in West |
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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
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Translators Take a Stand Against Oppression |
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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 |
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WHY I SERVE |
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Marine Maj. Brent Camron Reiffer |
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 |
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TRIBUTE TO FREEDOM |
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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 |
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CASUALTIES |
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Officials Identify Marine Casualties |
WASHINGTON — Defense Department officials announce the identity of three Marines who died supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom. Story |
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PHOTO ESSAY |
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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
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