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Oct. 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

Officer Confirms Munitions Were Removed

WASHINGTON, Oct. 29, 2004 – A U.S. Army ordnance company removed roughly 250 tons of munitions from Iraq's Al Qaqaa weapons depot in mid-April 2003, that unit's commander said in the Pentagon today. Story Transcript

Up-Armored Vehicle Effort Progresses

WASHINGTON, Oct. 29, 2004 – The assembly lines are moving 24/7 to keep up with the demand for up-armored vehicles in Iraq and for conversion kits to add extra protection to vehicles already there. Story

NORTHCOM Ready to Respond to Attacks

WASHINGTON, Oct. 29, 2004 – Until the Oct. 1, 2002, activation of U.S. Northern Command, "there was no single officer the president could put his finger on" to assign the responsibility for homeland defense and supporting civil authorities in the event of an attack, a senior U.S. military officer said here today. Story Northern Command 'Must Continue to Grow'

Pa. Extends 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. Story

Officials Note Holiday Mail Dates

WASHINGTON, Oct. 28, 2004 – Defense officials have announced recommended mailing dates for ensuring holiday cards and packages for service members arrive overseas in time for the holiday season. Release

Army to Build Joint Capabilities

WASHINGTON, Oct. 29, 2004 – Developing a force with joint expeditionary capabilities has become more important than ever before, according to Army officials who met Oct. 26. Story

Body May Be Missing Traveler

WASHINGTON, Oct. 29,2004 - Multinational forces have confirmed that the body of an Asian male was found in Tikrit today. Japanese officials are trying to determine whether the body is that of a 24-year-old Japanese traveler reportedly kidnapped Oct. 27. Story

FACE OF DEFENSE

Siblings Reunite in Afghanistan

KANDAHAR AIRFIELD, Afghanistan, Oct. 28, 2004 - Family reunions may seem sappy to some, but for U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Rebecca Jo Allen and U.S. Army Reserve Chief Warrant Officer Tim Gaby, such meetings are truly sweet. Story

More Defense News

WAR ON TERROR

• As War Changes, So Must Homeland Defense

• U.S. Envoy Praises Japan's Terror War Support

• Elections Victory for Democracy

• Iraqi Forces Get Transport Units

• Soldier Killed in Convoy Attack

• Rumsfeld: Terrorism Won't Be 'Wished Away'

MILITARY NEWS

• Tricare Benefits Improved Significantly For Reservists

• Civilians Can Free Up Military for Other Duties

• U.S., Sweden Conduct Anti-Submarine Warfare Training

• Rumsfeld: Rumors About A Draft Are False

• Koreans Visit DoD Technology Center

• Anthrax Shots Halted Until Injunction Settled

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10/29/2004, 11:34:38 PM EDT

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