|
|
 |
 |
| SCOTTISH TROOPS — Soldiers from Scotland's Black Watch regiment keep watch over the various locations at Basrah Palace, Iraq, Sept. 8, 2004. According to BBC reports, about 500 soldiers from the regiment deployed to Iraq as peacekeepers. Defense Dept. photo by Paul A'Barrow |
|
 |
|
| Rice: Attacks Won't Stop Iraqi Elections |
|
| WASHINGTON Many other milestone events have taken place in Iraq despite violence in the country, and this winter's scheduled elections are entirely possible, the president's national security adviser said today. Story |
|
|
| One Insurgent Dead, Seven Captured in Attack |
|
| BAGHDAD, Iraq - A coordinated attack early Sept. 12 on the Abu Ghraib prison complex included an early-morning mortar attack, a vehicle-borne improvised explosive device and small-arms fire and resulted in the death of one insurgent and the capture of seven others believed to be involved in the attack. Story |
|
|
|
|
| AFGHANISTAN |
| Afghanistan Sept. 11 Ceremony Renews Purpose |
| KABUL, Afghanistan In a solemn ceremony marked with vivid memories, time-honored traditions, great symbolism and a call to a renewed sense of purpose, Combined Forces Command Afghanistan paused to remember the heinous acts of Sept. 11, 2001, on the third anniversary of the tragedy. Story |
|
| Zawahiri Statement 'Desperate Attempt to Disrupt' |
| U.S. Troops in Afghanistan Reflect on Sept. 11 |
| Afghanistan Daily Update Maps |
Heroes, Families Treated to Five-Star Lunch
WASHINGTON, Sept. 12, 2004 Wounded service members and their families were treated to a five-star luncheon Sept. 11 by Washington's famous Willard Intercontinental Hotel and America's Heroes of Freedom in honor of 9/11 and the sacrifices made by the service members in Afghanistan and Iraq. Story |
|
|
| OPERATION TRIBUTE TO FREEDOM |
| Rumsfeld Joins in NASCAR Salute to Armed Forces
|
| RICHMOND, Va. Defense Secretary Donald H. Rumsfeld attended the Chevy Rock 'n' Roll 400 on the third anniversary of the Sept. 11, 2001, attacks as part of a NASCAR salute to the men and women serving in the armed forces. Story |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
 |
|
| 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
Send us your story; fill in form |
|
|
|
|
| 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 |
|
 |
| HONORING THE FALLEN |
|
| 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 |
|
|
|
|
|
| Officials Identify Army Casualties |
| WASHINGTON, Sept. 10, 2004 — Defense Department officials identified today three soldiers who were killed supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom. Story |
|
|
| WHY I SERVE |
|
U.S. Air Force
Senior Airman Stephanie Henry |
| 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 |
|
|
|
|
| PHOTO ESSAY |
 |
| 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 |
|
|
|
|
| POSTCARDS FROM IRAQ |
|
| 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 |
|
|
|
|
| ON THE GROUND |
|
|
| 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 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
![Home Page - DefendAmerica
[NOTE: Because of increased web traffic, you may experience delays. Please be patient.]](/peth04/20041027130634im_/http://defendamerica.mil/images/banners/dabanner12b8_opt_opt.gif)
