ALLAWI VISIT — Defense Secretary Donald H. Rumsfeld (right) greets Iraqi Prime Minister Ayad Allawi at the Pentagon, Sept. 24, 2004. Allawi met with President Bush and addressed members of Congress during his visit to the United States. Defense Dept. photo by U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. James M. Bowman
Allawi at Pentagon Photos
WASHINGTON, Sept. 24, 2004 — The idea that Iraq is discussing elections in January "is breathtaking," Defense Secretary Donald H. Rumsfeld said today following meetings with Iraqi Prime Minister Ayad Allawi in the Pentagon. Story
Attack Kills Iraqis; Insurgents Hit Mosque
WASHINGTON, Sept. 24, 2004 — A rocket impacted in northern Baghdad today, killing four Iraqis and wounding 14 others, U.S. military officials there reported. In southern Baghdad, mortar rounds fired by insurgent militia damaged a mosque. Story
Rumsfeld, Myers Discuss Global Posture
WASHINGTON, Sept. 23, 2004 — If approved, the U.S. military will bring back 70,000 servicemembers and 100,000 family members and Defense Department civilians from bases overseas, Defense Secretary Donald H. Rumsfeld told the Senate Armed Services Committee today. StoryMore on Global Posture
WASHINGTON, Sept. 23, 2004 — A grassroots effort, started in Connecticut two years ago to support troops fighting the war on terrorism, has grown into a nonprofit organization that has volunteers in several states. Story
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. Story
CASUALTIES
Officials Identify Marine Casualty
WASHINGTON, Sept. 23, 2004 — Defense Department officials today identified a Marine who was killed while 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
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