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AIR SUPPORT – U.S. Navy Petty Officer 2nd Class Andrew Ward, assigned to the "Chargers" of Helicopter Combat Support Squadron 6, provides suppression fire during an urban assault training exercise near Fort Knox, Ky., Oct. 20, 2004. Defense Dept. photo by U.S. Navy Petty Officer 1st Class Steven Harbour   Hi Res Image
Base Realignment to Support Transformation
WASHINGTON, Oct. 26, 2004 –The 2005 base realignment and closure initiative will be different from previous rounds in that it will directly contribute to the Defense Department's transformation efforts, a top DoD official said here Oct. 25.  Story
Too Early to Say if Units Will Extend in Iraq
WASHINGTON, Oct. 26, 2004 – It is too early to say if units currently deployed to Iraq may be extended in their tours of duty, Pentagon officials said today.  Story
Marines Make Condolence Payments to Citizens
FORWARD OPERATING BASE DUKE, Iraq, Oct. 26, 2004 – Marines from the 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit distributed more than $570,000 in condolence and collateral-damage-repair payments on Oct. 25 to show good will to Iraqis caught in the crossfire during fighting in Najaf in August 2003.   Story
60th Anniversary of Battle of Leyte Gulf
Enduring Freedom Marks Three Years
Red Sox Faithful Watch from Iraq
BAGHDAD, Iraq, Oct. 26, 2004 – Native New England soldiers, deployed to Iraq, keep a flame of hope for their home team as they watch the World Series from thousands of miles away.   Story
 TRANSFORMATION
New ID System Aids Warfighters
HANSCOM AIR FORCE BASE, Mass., Oct. 25, 2004 – Preparation paid off for the Airborne Warning and Control Systems Program Office during the test of a capability designed to reduce friendly-fire accidents.  Story
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Explosives Inquiry Launched
WASHINGTON, Oct. 26, 2004 – Multinational Force Iraq and the Iraq Survey Group are examining facts regarding when several hundred tons of explosives went missing.   Story
 FACE OF DEFENSE
Combat Chaplain Serves Troops
Maj. Abdul-Rasheed Muhammad CAMP TAJI, Iraq, Oct. 26, 2004 – Like most military chaplains deployed to a combat zone, Maj. Abdul-Rasheed Muhammad is focused on helping servicemembers cope with their fears and concerns. Story
  WAR ON TERROR
Insurgent Search Like 'Chasing Ghosts'
Strike Targets Zarqawi Network
Powell: United States Won't Abandon Asia-Pacific
Leaders Urge North Korea to Resume Talks
Iraqi Officials Release Details of Soldier Murders
Engineers Develop Facilities for Afghan Security
British Troops Move North in Iraq
  MILITARY NEWS
Small Business Program Lauds Top Performers
Defense Officials Mark Annual Red Ribbon Week
'War Eagles' Assist Interdiction of 41.5 Tons of Illegal Drugs
Four-of-a-Kind Makes ‘Six-Pack’ for Edwards Family
Marines Excel at Triathlon World Championship
'America’s Army’ One of Top 5 Games Online
Eye Surgery Priority for Troops
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