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Sep 23, 2004

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IRAQ — Iraqi interim Prime Minister Ayad Allawi discusses his country's counterterrorism plan during a White House press conference following a meeting with President Bush, Sept. 23, 2004. The president pledged U.S. support for the Iraqi people. White House photo by Eric Draper
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TOP NEWS

President Pledges U.S. Will Stand By Iraq

WASHINGTON, Sept. 23, 2004 — President Bush today vowed to stand by the Iraqi people, following a meeting with Iraqi Prime Minister Ayad Allawi at the White House. Story Remarks

Iraq's Allawi Thanks America, Details Plans

WASHINGTON, Sept. 23, 2004 — "Thank you, America," Iraqi Prime Minister Ayad Allawi told a joint session of Congress today. Allawi thanked the United States for its role in the liberation of Iraq. He said that despite what people may read in the news or see on television, "Iraq is succeeding." Story

Afghan Army Activates Regional Command

WASHINGTON, Sept. 23, 2004 — The Afghan National Army took another step toward greater security and strengthening the Afghan government with the activation today of a second regional command at Gardez. Story

IRAQ

• Iraqi Americans Take Stories to U.S. Troops

• Iraqi University Students Learn Democracy

• Marine Killed in Iraq’s Anbar Province

• NATO Agrees to Expand Training Mission in Iraq

• Baghdad Blast Kills U.S. Soldier, Wounds Four

• Iraqi Veterans Agency Announces Outreach, Benefits Plan

• Translator’s Service Comes at High Cost

• Joint Coordination Center Re-dedication Held

• 1st Cav. Div. Commander: Insurgents Won’t Stop Progress

• Iraq Daily Update • Iraq Reconstruction • Maps

• Weekly Progress Report (pdf) • USAID Weekly Update (pdf)

AFGHANISTAN

• 3 Soldiers Killed, 14 Wounded in Afghanistan

• Pakistan Deters Terrorists from Disrupting Afghan Elections

• Karzai Details Challenges Facing Afghanistan

• Afghanistan Daily Update • Maps

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War on Terrorism

• Goss Confirmed as CIA Director

• U.S., Coalition Remain Steadfast in Stopping Terrorists

• Abizaid Pledges to Destroy Terror Network

• Command Stands Ready to Defend Capital

• Military Commission Review Panel Sworn In

• Detainees Transfer from Afghanistan to Guantanamo

• New Web Site Aims to Prevent Terror Attacks

• Transfer of Guantanamo Detainees Complete

• Guard, Reserve Employer Support Praised

• Timeline on Terrorism • Terrorism Knowledge Base

Military News

• Army Expands Anthrax, Smallpox Vaccinations

• National Guard, Reserve Update

9/11 Remembrance

CALL TO ACTION

U.S. Army Sgt. Robert L Green III

"I am now 39 years old and am in Iraq as a combat medic. I have a new skill and passion for medicine I would have never discovered had I not answered the call to help my country. The soldiers I serve with were customers of mine at one time. Now they are my brothers."
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TRIBUTE TO FREEDOM

Mom Starts Operation Shoebox

WASHINGTON, Sept. 23, 2004 — Sending care packages to Iraq came naturally to Mary Harper — she and her husband have five children and a son-in-law on active duty in the Army. Story

• Deployed Troops Get 'Law & Order' Hats

• NASCAR Team Visits Truman

• Group Helps Troops Buy Homes

WHY I SERVE

U.S. Navy
Petty Officer 1st Class Alex Celaya

YOKOSUKA, Japan, Sept. 22, 2004 — Alex Celaya remembers walking up to the podium at his kindergarten graduation ceremony in his native Philippines and telling his fellow classmates that he was going to grow up to serve in the U.S. Navy.
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CASUALTIES

Officials Identify Army Casualty

WASHINGTON, Sept. 23, 2004 — Defense Department officials today identified a soldier who was killed supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom. Story

PHOTO ESSAY

MARINES IN AFGHANISTAN — U.S. Marines, with 3rd Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment, prepare for CH-47 (Chinook) helicopter insertion to their forward position on the Afghanistan/Pakistan border, Sept. 7, 2004. The battalion is currently conducting vehicle check points and village assessments while maintaining an offensive presence throughout the region in support of Operation Enduring Freedom. U.S. Marine Corps. photo by Lance Cpl. Justin M. Mason 8 More Photos More Photo Essays

ON THE GROUND

IN AFGHANISTAN

• 82nd Airborne Boosts Election Security

• Soldiers Enjoy Exchange Service 'Rodeo'

IN IRAQ

• Nurse Bids Farewell to Son, for Now

• Soldier Teaches Judo to Fellow Soldiers

• Airmen Assist with Pipe, Porcelain

• Cav. Soldiers Describe Najaf Battle