After speaking to a group of World War II veterans here, Oct. 19, 2004, U.S. Army Brig. Gen. Mark Kimmitt talked about the successes against terrorism in Afghanistan and Iraq.

"Let's not kid ourselves. It's a tough fight over there, and we have American soldiers in combat everyday fighting against a very determined enemy," Kimmitt said. "We are going to win the fight, but the fight is more than just about the military - It's about bringing back their government, their military and their way of life."

Kimmitt said the soldiers abroad will do their jobs and the rest will fall into place, but the mission will take time.

"We are going to be there until the job is done," said Kimmitt. "There is marvelous work being done in terms of training the military, training the police and training the intelligence service. It is going to take time."

In Afghanistan, the elections were held Oct. 9, and more than eight million people voted. Many of the voters were women, who were cruelly mistreated under the Taliban.

Iraq is now three months into its sovereignty. More than 50 million people have been freed from brutal dictatorships in Iraq and Afghanistan. Today more than 15,000 Afghans serve in the Afghan National Army, and another 30,000 serve in the police force.

Kimmitt added the service members fighting in the War on Terror have a clear and focused mission and they see everyday "the fruits of that mission."

Iraq is now three months into its sovereignty. More than 50 million people have been freed from brutal dictatorships in Iraq and Afghanistan. Today more than 15,000 Afghans serve in the Afghan National Army, and another 30,000 serve in the police force.

Kimmitt added the service members fighting in the War on Terror have a clear and focused mission and they see everyday "the fruits of that mission."