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WATERED DOWN – U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sgt. James Moody gets sprayed by his family and friends after completing his final Air Force flight, landing on Altus Air Force Base, Okla., in late September. Moody is transitioning to his new position as Command Chief Master Sergeant on Petersen Air Force Base, Colo. U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Joshua DeMotts  Hi-Res Image

Rumsfeld, Korean Official Discuss Issues
WASHINGTON, Oct. 22, 2004 – Defense Secretary Donald H. Rumsfeld and Republic of Korea Defense Minister Yoon Kwang Ung conducted a press briefing today in which they addressed a variety of issues, including increased violence in Iraq and force realignment issues on the Korean Peninsula. Story
U.S. Removes Iraq From Terrorism Sponsor List
WASHINGTON, Oct. 22, 2004 – The State Department removed Iraq this week from its list of state sponsors of terrorism. This represents an important symbolic act and show of support for Iraq's interim government, according to Secretary of State Colin Powell. Story
Department Launches Strong Anti-Flu Campaign
WASHINGTON, Oct. 22, 2004 – The Defense Department is launching a campaign aimed at preventing the flu in those who won't qualify to get their shot this season. Because of vaccine shortages, servicemembers who are not deploying and healthy family members not in the high-risk groups will not get the shot. Story
60th Anniversary of Battle of Leyte Gulf
Enduring Freedom Marks Three Years
 ENVIRONMENT
'Green' Procurement Policy Benefits Environment
WASHINGTON, Oct. 22, 2004 — The Defense Department issued a new procurement policy this week urging employees and military to "buy green." The new policy requires the department's civilian and military personnel to buy products and services that benefit the environment. Story
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Hearing Continues in Iraq for Soldier Accused of Murder
WASHINGTON, Oct. 22, 2004 – Three witnesses testified today during the second day of a hearing convened to help determine whether a soldier in Iraq should be tried for murder in connection with an Iraqi civilian's death. Story
 FACE OF DEFENSE
Retired Marine First Sergeant Inspires Youths, Lives Dream
Retired 1st Sgt. Tony R. BryantMARINE CORPS AIR STATION NEW RIVER, N.C. — More than 29 years after he enlisted, retired 1st Sgt. Tony R. Bryant continues to mold young men and women into better citizens as a Navy Junior Reserve Officers Training Corps instructor in Charlotte, N.C. Story
  WAR ON TERROR
Officials Expect More Attacks During Ramadan
Marines Clash With Insurgents in Fallujah
Fast Food Restaurants Open on Balad Air Base
Iraqi, U.S. Engineers Join Forces
COMMENTARY: The Real Story of October 9th, 2004
Reserve Unit to Teach Iraqi Security Forces
Quartermaster Company Commander Relieved of Duties
  MILITARY NEWS
Officials Make On-Line Absentee Ballot Available
Deployed Troops, High-Risk to Get Flu Shots
Red Ribbon Week Enhances Anti-Drug Awareness
Program Provides Technology for Disabled Workers
Technology Helps Disabled Intelligence Officer Excel
Former Navy Secretary Paul H. Nitze Dies
Air Force Team Prepares for Sudan Mission
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