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| FIGHTING IN FALLUJAH –- U.S. Marines with Weapons Platoon, Company K, 3rd Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, seize the apartments at the edge of the city of Fallujah, Iraq, in the first hours of Operation Al Fajr (New Dawn), Nov. 8, 2004. U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. James J. Vooris Hi-Res Photo Photo Essay |
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| Battle Continues 'With Speed, Not Haste' |
| WASHINGTON, Nov. 9, 2004 – The hunt for insurgents and terrorists in Fallujah continues "with speed, not haste," a top U.S. commander in Iraq said today. "We are operating according to our plan, and so far we have achieved our objectives on or ahead of schedule, not only in Fallujah, but also across Iraq," said Army Lt. Gen. Thomas F. Metz, who commands Multinational Corps Iraq. Story |
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| Government Ready to Help Displaced Iraqis |
| WASHINGTON, Nov. 9, 2004 – Despite the conflict inside Fallujah and instability in other Iraqi cities, Iraqi government and Multinational Force Iraq leaders say they are ready to take the necessary measures if a humanitarian crisis arises. Story |
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| Network Supports Families of Marines in Fallujah |
| WASHINGTON, Nov. 9, 2004 – With offensive operations under way in Fallujah, Iraq, the families of the Marines involved in the effort are relying on their base's extensive family-support network and each other as they watch news events unfold thousands of miles away. Story |
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| Rumsfeld Attends Southern Command Ceremony |
| MIAMI, Nov. 9, 2004 – Army Gen. Bantz J. Craddock assumed command of U.S. Southern Command from Army Gen. James T. Hill during a ceremony at the command headquarters here today. Story |
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| Tree Honors 9/11 Child Victims |
| WASHINGTON, Nov. 9, 2004 – A newly planted weeping cherry tree on the grounds of the Pentagon will serve as a memorial to the children killed or who lost parents during the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attack on the building. Story |
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| Sears Supports Troops, Families |
| WASHINGTON, Nov. 9, 2004 – Sears, Roebuck and Co. is proving to be a friend of military families -- from making up lost pay for its employees called to active duty in the National Guard and reserve, to donating $2 million to the National Military Family Association for military family programs. Story |
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| Starbucks to Send Coffee |
| WASHINGTON, Nov. 9, 2004 – The coffee giant Starbucks and the American Red Cross are teaming up to deliver hot java to U.S. servicemembers serving overseas in the war against global terrorism. Story |
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| TRANSFORMATION |
| Army Chief Talks Transformation |
| FORT HOOD, Texas, Nov. 9, 2004 – The Vice Chief of Staff of the Army, kicked off his visit to Fort Hood, Texas, with a briefing by 4th Infantry Division staff members on the division's Reset and Transformation status at the division headquarters Nov. 2. Story |
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| Unmanned Aircraft Stars in War |
| WASHINGTON, Nov. 9, 2004 – UAVs – unmanned aerial vehicles – have earned star status in the global war on terror. Story |
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| WHY I SERVE |
| Marine Corps Challenges Recruit |
 MARINE CORPS RECRUIT DEPOT PARRIS ISLAND, S.C., Nov. 9, 2004 – "I wanted something more" out of life, Marine Corps Recruit Nina N. Garcia said a few days before she was to graduate from recruit training. Story |
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