GUARD DUTY — An Iraqi policeman pulls security duty in a guard tower at the Al Mahawil police station in Al Hillah, Iraq, Sept. 21, 2004. U.S. soldiers from the 66th Military Police Company visited the Iraqi Police stations in their area of responsibility to ensure that the police have proper equipment and that the police are running their stations properly. U.S. Army photo by Pfc. Adam Sanders More Photos Hi-Res Image
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Rumsfeld: Iraqi Elections 'Breathtaking'
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
Posture Changes Will Strengthen Europe
WASHINGTON, Sept. 24, 2004 – The changes contemplated to the U.S. military posture in Europe will help strengthen the North Atlantic alliance and prepare the American military for the missions of the 21st century, the U.S. European Command chief said Sept. 23. Story
"I'm glad the Army Guard gave me a chance to once again serve. I am so proud of the young men I serve with. After being gone for 13 years, they have helped me to remember what the Army family was all about!" Story
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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
FORWARD OPERATING BASE OUTLAW, Baghdad, Iraq, Sept. 24, 2004 - When a thunderous explosion rocks the ground around Baghdad's International Zone, Spc. Matthew Byars, knows all too well that he will soon be stepping into a scene of surreal chaos. 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
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SHADOW 200 UAV — A Shadow 200 unmanned aerial vehicle lands at Forward Operating Base Warhorse, Baqubah, Iraq, Sept. 22, 2004. The U.S. soldier is assigned to Alpha Company, 101st Military Intelligence Battalion, 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 1st Infantry Division, which operates and maintains the vehicle. U.S. Army photo by Spc. James B. Smith Jr. 7 More Photos More Photo Essays
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