AFGHANISTAN PATROL — U.S. Army Maj. Gen. Eric T. Olsen, Combined Joint Task Force-76 commander, talks with Afghan citizens during a patrol in the Cehar Cineh area of Afghanistan, during Operation Outlaw, Oct. 26, 2004. Defense Dept. photo by U.S. Army Spc. Jerry T. Combes
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Bush Remains Commander in Chief
WASHINGTON— President George W. Bush will remain the commander in chief of the U.S. military for four more years. During the campaign, Bush vowed to continue to take the war to the terrorists and cited the successful elections in Afghanistan as proof his policy against terrorists was working. Story
U.S. Military Brought Justice to Enemy
WASHINGTON, Nov. 3, 2004 — President Bush did not forget the men and women of the armed forces in his post-election acceptance speech here today. "Our military has brought justice to the enemy and honor to America," Bush said. "Our nation has defended itself and served the freedom of all mankind." Story
BALAD, Iraq — A group of U.S. military personnel had the opportunity to bring a little mobility to some citizens of Kabul. Story
Exercise Prepares Troops for Convoys
BALAD, Iraq — In order to be better prepared to conduct convoy operations as part of their duties in Iraq, soldiers of the 13th Corps Support Command's Special Troops Battalion recently conducted a live-fire exercise on Logistical Support Area Anaconda in Balad, Iraq. Story
BAGRAM AIR BASE, Afghanistan — The first presidential election in Afghanistan has united more than a country; it has also brought together two brothers who serve in the U.S. military from opposite sides of the globe. Story
BAYI POWER PLANT — U.S. Army Lt. Scott Basso (second from right), from 1st Battalion, 27 Regiment, with the help of an Iraqi interpreter, discusses security issues concerning the local electric power plant with Lt. Salah Umar Mohamad (left) from Taza Company of the Iraqi National Guard, near the city of Bayji, Iraq, Oct. 30, 2004. Members of the Iraqi National Guard keep watch over the power plant to protect it from saboteurs. U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Lee Harshman
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BAGRAM AIR BASE, Afghanistan — The first presidential election in Afghanistan has united more than a country; it has also brought together two brothers who serve in the U.S. military from opposite sides of the globe. 
