DefendAmerica - U.S. Defense Dept. War on Terror: 10/30/2004

SHARP SHOOTER — Military photographers capture the images and reality of the frontlines of the war on terrorism. The work of U.S. Navy Petty Officer 1st Class Aaron Ansarov is featured in this slide show. Slide Shows

Pa. Extends Absentee-Voter Deadline

WASHINGTON – Military and civilian Pennsylvania residents living overseas today received an eight-day extension on the deadline to get their absentee ballots counted. The state's absentee-voter deadline moved from Nov. 2 to 5 p.m. on Nov. 10. Story

Air Force Cleans Up Unexploded Ordnance

BAGRAM AIR BASE, Afghanistan — For the Air Force's 455th Civil Engineer Flight Explosive Ordnance Disposal team blowing something up is the best way to eliminate a hazard and, with an average of three suspected unexploded ordnance calls a day here, business is, well, booming. Story

ON THE GROUND

IN IRAQ

• Troops Assist Iraqi Farming Associations

• Soldier Reenlists in Daughter’s Classroom

• Artillery Center Points Out the Enemy

• Coordination Centers in Salah Ad Din Province Tested

• Task Force Medics Train Iraqi National Guard

• Soldiers Receive Combat Infantryman Badge

• Seabees Provide Needed Water For Troops in Iraq

IN AFGHANISTAN

• Security Mission Creates Brotherhood Bond

• Diamondhead Radio Entertains Troops

• Leaders' Diligence Provides Key to Weapons Safety

• Exchange Service Brings Comfort Items to Troops

PROFILE

Brother, Sister Reunite in Afghanistan

U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Rebecca Jo Allen and U.S. Army Reserve Chief Warrant Officer Tim Gaby

KANDAHAR AIRFIELD, Afghanistan — Family reunions may seem sappy to some, but for maple syrup farming siblings deployed to Afghanistan, such meetings are truly sweet. U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Rebecca Jo Allen and U.S. Army Reserve Chief Warrant Officer Tim Gaby celebrated the chief’s recent promotion together here. Story

TOP NEWS

IN IRAQ

• Eight Marines Killed, Nine Wounded

• Deployment for Units Adjusted

• NORTHCOM Ready to Respond

• Munitions Were Removed from Site

• Armored Vehicle Effort Increases

• Body May Be Missing Traveler

• Iraq Daily Update

• Security Transition Command

• Iraq Reconstruction • Maps

• Weekly Progress Report (pdf)

IN AFGHANISTAN

• Afghans Look for Election Workers

• Elections Big Win for Democracy

• Legal Seminar Helps New Leaders

• Enduring Freedom Marks 3 Years

• Afghanistan Daily Update • Maps

WAR ON TERRORISM

• Myers: Progress in War on Terror

• Northern Command Hits Full Stride

• Brownlee Discusses Contributions

• Changing Homeland Defense

• Workshop Prepares Responders

• Terrorism Timeline

• Terrorism Knowledge Base

MILITARY NEWS

• U.S., Sweden to Train Together

• Corpsman Honored for Bravery

• Rumsfeld Addresses Draft Rumors

• National Guard, Reserve Update

TRIBUTE TO FREEDOM

Journey Band Member Tours Sub

PEARL HARBOR, Hawaii — Ross Valerie, bassist for the rock band Journey, made a guest appearance aboard the USS Los Angeles Oct. 22. Story
• Actor Sinise, Band to Visit Troops

PHOTO ESSAY

CREW CHIEFS — U.S. Army Spc. Brandon Arther (left) and Spc. Dmitri Schronick, both crew chiefs with the Company A “Werewolves,” 2nd Battalion, 227th Aviation Regiment, perform a thorough inspection of the aircraft at the close of business in Camp Taji Iraq. U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Dan Purcell
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