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PATRIOT DAY CEREMONY — Defense Secretary Donald Rumsfeld and Vice Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Marine Gen. Peter Pace show their respect after laying a wreath at the Patriot Day Observance at Arlington National Cemetery on Sept. 11, 2004. Defense Dept. photo by U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. James M. Bowman More 9/11 Photos
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| President Vows to Continue Fight |
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| WASHINGTON – President Bush remembered the victims of the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks on the United States in his weekly radio address today, and vowed to continue the fight against those who threaten freedom. Story |
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| Sept. 11 Victims Remembered at Arlington |
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| WASHINGTON — Defense Secretary Donald H. Rumsfeld joined Vice Chairman of the Joint Chief of Staff Marine Corps Gen. Peter Pace in laying a large wreath at the granite memorial where family members of those killed in the 9/11 attack on the Pentagon gathered at Arlington National Cemetery today. Story |
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| Pilot Recalls Sept. 11 Medical Flight Mission |
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| SOUTHWEST, ASIA — “I remember why I am in the Air Force and how blessed I am to be able to help my country fight this continuing war on terror,” Captain Langert said. “I help fight this war because those people who died on Sept. 11, 2001, deserve our commitment and continued effort to bring the terrorists to justice,” said U.S. Air Force Capt. Kenneth Lang. Story |
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| Patriot Day 2004 |
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| "The wound that was opened three years ago will always be with us. We know that.
Yet our grief has found its purpose. September 11th was a call to arms. And once again, brave men and women from this country have deployed abroad to defend freedom." |
| Defense Secretary Donald Rumsfeld at Arlington National Cemetery, Sept. 11, 2004 Remarks |
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| U.S. Army Pfc. Micah Seibel |
"In the wake of the horrific actions on Sept. 11, 2001 , I had many mixed emotions about what was going to happen and what I could or would do about it in my own ways. After many months of deliberation and going back and forth, I decided to join the Army." Story Archive All Stories
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| Patriot Day Message Thanks Troops |
| By Defense Secretary Donald H. Rumsfeld |
| I value this opportunity to talk to those of you serving in our armed forces, and I want to thank you, personally, for your commitment to our country. Remarks Audio |
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| New Navy Ships Honor Sept. 11 |
| WASHINGTON — Nearly three years after the attacks of Sept. 11, 2001, two Navy warships were named in a Sept. 9 ceremony at the Pentagon. The USS Arlington and the USS Somerset honor the heroes and victims of the Pentagon attack and the flight downed in Pennsylvania. Story |
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| Exercises Challenge Participants |
| PETERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Colo. — No one wants to fail. But sometimes, failure in the present can lead to success in the future. At least that is how Marine Col. Gene Pino sees it. Story |
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| HONORING THE FALLEN |
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| 4th Infantry Div. Honors Fallen |
| FORT HOOD, Texas — Soldiers of the 4th Infantry Division and family members gathered recently for a memorial dedication ceremony to honor and remember the division's 81 soldiers who made the ultimate sacrifice in Iraq. Story |
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| Officials Identify Army Casualties |
| WASHINGTON, Sept. 10, 2004 — Defense Department officials identified today three soldiers who were killed supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom. Story |
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| WHY I SERVE |
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| WASHINGTON — "I guess this was a calling," said U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Stephanie Henry, of the 1st Communications Squadron based at Langley Air Force Base, Va. Story |
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| TASK FORCE PIRATE — U.S.Army Staff Sgt. Kirby, of Task Force Pirate, briefs soldiers before departing Bagram Airfield on a humanitarian aid mission in Afghanistan, Sept. 6, 2004. Family members of the task force soldiers provided shoes, clothing and food to residents of the Afghan village Jegdalek. U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Michael Abney. 9 More Photos More Photo Essays |
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| POSTCARDS FROM IRAQ |
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| Making a Difference |
| "It is my belief that everything in life happens for a reason. I was compelled to come to Iraq but before I left home I was not so confident in my decision to come." Story |
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| ON THE GROUND |
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| IN AFGHANISTAN |
| Radar Techs Keep Airspace Safe |
| BAGRAM AIR BASE, Afghanistan — The sky here is filled with aircraft around the clock — A-10 Thunderbolt IIs share airspace with cargo aircraft and helicopters — and keeping those aircraft safe is an important and daunting task. Story |
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