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| 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 |
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| Myers Cites Progress in War on Terror |
| DALLAS, Oct. 30, 2004 – The chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff painted a decidedly different picture of the war on terrorism from that which residents of this Texas city are used to hearing during an appearance here Oct. 29. Story |
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| Deployment for Units in Iraq Adjusted |
| WASHINGTON, Oct. 30, 2004 – The Defense Department will keep about 6,500 experienced troops on the ground through the Iraqi elections, currently scheduled for Jan. 27. The affected troops, who had originally been slated for 10-month deployments, will now serve 12 months on the ground. Story |
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| Afghans Team Up to Find Election Workers |
| WASHINGTON, Oct. 30, 2004 – The multinational coalition and the NATO International Security Assistance Force are working with the Afghan government to rescue three election workers abducted Oct. 29. Story |
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| Pa. Extends Voter Deadline |
| WASHINGTON, Oct. 29, 2004 – Military and civilian Pennsylvania residents living overseas today received an eight-day extension on the deadline to get their absentee ballots counted. Story |
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| 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 |
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| Eight Marines Killed in Iraq |
| WASHINGTON, Oct. 30, 2004 – Eight Marines were killed and nine others were wounded today in operations in Iraq’s Al Anbar province. A statement issued by Multinational Force Iraq did not provide details of the fighting. Story |
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| Up-Armored Vehicles on the Way |
| 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 |
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| 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 |
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