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COALITION EFFORTS AID IRAQ'S RECOVERY 8/3/03
COALITION AND IRAQI POLICE WORK TO MAKE IRAQ SECURE 8/3/03
IRAQI WOMAN KILLED DURING ATTACK ON U.S. SOLDIERS 8/2/03
ONE KILLED, THREE INJURED IN RPG ATTACK 8/2/03
SOLDIER DIES OF GUNSHOT WOUND 8/1/03
ALTERED PHOTOS OF SADDAM HUSSEIN 8/1/03
ATTACKS AVOIDED, WEAPONS CONFISCATED IN NORTHERN IRAQ 8/1/03
THREE INCIDENTS IN KABUL AREA THURSDAY 7/31/03
ONE SOLDIER KILLED, THREE WOUNDED IN LANDMINE ATTACK 7/31/03
LOCAL LEADERS SUPPORT COALITION 7/31/03
ONE SOLDIER KILLED, TWO WOUNDED IN SMALL ARMS ATTACK 7/31/03
MEASURES TAKEN TO PREVENT ATTACKS 7/30/03
WEAPONS SIEZED IN MULTIPLE RAIDS 7/29/03
ONE KILLED, ONE INJURED IN A VEHICLE ACCIDENT 7/28/03
ONE KILLED, THREE WOUNDED IN CONVOY ATTACK 7/28/03
COALITION FORCES CONTINUE PATROLS 7/28/03
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Casuality Identification List for the past week from the DoD
July 28, 2003
DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today that Spc. Ramon Reyes Torres, 29, Caguas, Puerto Rico, was killed on July 16 in Baghdad, Iraq. Reyes Torres was killed as he sought cover from a passing truck that contained a command detonated device.
Reyes Torres was assigned to the 432nd Transportation Company, Ceiba, Puerto Rico.
July 28, 2003
DoD Identifies Army Casualties
The Department of Defense announced today the identities of three soldiers killed on July 26, in Baghdad, Iraq, while supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom. The deceased are:
Sgt. Daniel K. Methvin, 22, Belton, Texas
Spc. Jonathan P. Barnes, 21, Anderson, Mo.
Pfc. Wilfredo Perez Jr., 24, Norwalk, Conn.
The soldiers were killed as a result of a grenade being thrown from a window of an Iraqi civilian hospital that they were guarding.
The soldiers were assigned to Headquarters and Headquarters Company, 1st Battalion, 67th Armor Regiment, 4th Infantry Division, Fort Hood, Texas
July 29, 2003
DoD Identifies Army Casualties
The Department of Defense announced today the identities of two soldiers who were killed while supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom:
Pfc. Jonathan M. Cheatham, 19, of Camden, Ark., was killed on July 26 in Baghdad, Iraq. Cheatham was in a convoy that came under rocket propelled grenade attack. Cheatham was assigned to the 489th Engineer Battalion, U.S. Army Reserve, North Little Rock, Ark.
Sgt. Heath A. McMillin, 29, of Canandaigua, N.Y., was killed on July 27 South of Baghdad, Iraq. McMillin was on patrol when he came under attack from rocket propelled grenade and small arms fire. McMillin was assigned to the 105th Military Police Company, Army National Guard, Buffalo, N.Y.
July 29, 2003
DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today that Spc. William J. Maher III, 35, Yardley, Pa., was killed on July 28 in Baghdad, Iraq. Maher was in a convoy when he was injured by an improvised explosive device. Maher died of his injuries.
Maher was assigned to the Headquarters and Headquarters Company, 1st Battalion, 36th Infantry Regiment, 1st Armored Division, based at Ray Barracks, Germany.
July 30, 2003
DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today that Sgt. Nathaniel Hart Jr., 29, of Valdosta, Ga., died on July 28 in Tillil, Iraq. Hart died of injuries he received when his vehicle went off the road and rolled over.
Hart was assigned to the 416th Transportation Company, 260th Quartermaster Battalion, Hunter Army Airfield, Ga.
August 1, 2003
DoD Identifies Army Casualty
The Department of Defense announced today that 1st Lt. Leif E. Nott, 24, of Cheyenne, Wyo., was killed on July 30 in Belaruz, Iraq, while supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom. Nott died of wounds received from hostile fire.
Nott was assigned to A Troop, 1st Battalion, 10th Cavalry, Fort Hood, Texas.
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July 28, 2003
Department of Defense Statement on the Death of Bob Hope
Today, we mourn the loss of a true American patriot. The first and only American ever to be made an honorary Veteran of America’s Armed Forces, Bob Hope holds a special place in the national security pantheon. He called the troops his "best friends," and he made it his mission to be with them wherever they served, regardless of distance or danger.
To many of our forces from across the generations, Bob Hope’s visits were a taste of home in a far-off land; a moment of mirth in the middle of war, and a loud and clear message to our military that America honored their service and prayed for their safe return.
Bob Hope’s final tour, at age 87, took him to the Persian Gulf and the men and women of Desert Storm.
Although he is no longer with us in life, he will always remain, just as he was, in our hearts -- cracking jokes, boosting morale, and reminding all the world of what it means to be an American.
With profound gratitude for his decades of service to our country, we extend our deepest sympathy to his family and many friends. |
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Schoomaker Sworn in as Army Chief
Gen. Pete Schoomaker was sworn in today at the Pentagon as the Army’s 35th chief of staff by Les Brownlee, acting secretary of the Army.
President George W. Bush nominated Schoomaker in June to replace retired Gen. Eric K. Shinseki, the former Army chief.
As the Army chief of staff, Schoomaker will be responsible for the training, equipping, readiness, and welfare of the Army. He will also serve in a dual role as a member of the joint chiefs of staff.
"Service as the Army’s chief of staff is both a tremendous responsibility and a matter of duty," Schoomaker said. "Today our nation is at war and we are a critical member of the joint team fighting that war. It is a war waged for the very survival of our way of life and it reaches to the furthest corners of the world. I have never left your ranks, but it is a great privilege to wear our uniform once again."
Secretary of Defense Donald Rumsfeld was among those attending.
"Gen. Pete Schoomaker brings wisdom, experience, drive, and leadership to the job as chief of staff of the Army," Rumsfeld said. "He is the right man to lead the United States Army as it continues its transformation into a force that will provide 21st century capability to the challenges we will face."
Schoomaker, who retired from the active Army in December 2000, came back on active duty to assume the position after being confirmed by the Senate Thursday. He most recently served as commander-in-chief, United States Special Operations Command, based at MacDill Air Force Base, Fla., from November 1997 to November 2000. Prior to that he commanded the U.S. Army Special Operations Command at Fort Bragg, N.C., from August 1996 to October 1997.
Following the swearing in, Brownlee praised Schoomaker for his distinguished service to the nation and Army.
"We are indeed at war," said Brownlee. "General Schoomaker’s vast experience in both conventional and special operations, along with his genuine care and concern for our great soldiers and their families, clearly distinguishes him as the right soldier to lead our Army at a very critical time in history. He will ensure the Army remains a responsive, relevant, and capable member of our joint force."
Schoomaker’s 31-year military career includes assignments with infantry, armor, and special operations units. He participated in operations Desert One in Iran, Urgent Fury in Grenada, Just Cause in Panama, Desert Shield and Storm in Southwest Asia, Uphold Democracy in Haiti, and numerous other joint contingency operations.
"I thank our commander-in-chief President Bush, Congress, the secretary of defense, and the acting secretary of the Army, for the trust they have placed in me," said Schoomaker. "As an American soldier, I’m honored to serve in the preeminent land force in the world."
Also attending the ceremony were Gen. Peter Pace, vice chairman of the joint chiefs of staff, and Gen. John Keane, the Army’s vice chief of staff.
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