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U.S. Army Central News - 2008 Archive
December CENTCOM commander spreads holiday cheer (December 24) Chief of Staff addresses Army's future plans (December 21) National Guard celebrates 372nd Birthday (December 17) America Supports You: Tanks supply area with medical attention (December 17) Marine commander conducts recon from the sky (December 17) Operation Holiday celebrates 15 years of giving (December 17) Paratroopers fine tune war fighting skills (December 12) Daughter receives commission over VTC (December 10) IED survivor saved by equipment (December 10) Qatar: Making the most of your R&R (December 8) 26th MUE EOD clears UXO, ensuring saftey (December 6) Agility warehouse provides holiday meals (December 4) CPFS donates calling cards for the holidays (December 3) Afghan National Army Strengthens it NCOs (December 1) November USO re-opens at Camp Buehring, Kuwait (November 24) Soccer game brings allies together for Kuwaiti Appreciation Day (November 22) 40th ESB participates in Chaplain's Retreat (November 18) America Supports You: Music industry sings military's praises (November 17) America Supports You: TroopTube gives morale boost to deployed (November 17) Air Force supports Army mission (November 15) America Supports You: Troop support group launches new web site (November 13) Marines improve 26th MEU COMMS system (November 12) MFO remembers fallen Soldiers (November 11) Junior Marine pursues excellence (November 9) USARCENT celebrates 90 years with a week-long event (November 8) New U.S. citizens welcomed officially (November 6) America Supports You: Postal Service sets Holiday mailing guidelines (November 5) EO leaders host National American Indian Heritage Month observance (November 4) Tragedy in 1945 has impact on Soldiers today (November 1) Third Army's heritage passed down to today's U.S. Army Central (November 1) October Nations come together for Concept Development Conference, plan for 2009 Land Forces Symposium (October 31) Army, Navy brothers reunite during deployment (October 29) 26th MEU shows FINEX finesse (October 28) America Supports You: Care package site provides ideas (October 27) Host Nation Affairs bridges gap for USARCENT (October 27) 37th IBCT broadens the horizon (October 26) Vanguard Paymasters accomplish historic event (October 23) Women's Basketball Game (October 17) USARCENT places second in All Comer's division at Army Ten Miler (October 5) September Soldiers in Baghdad render honors to nation, fallen brethren (September 11) Troops, civilians from various nations commemorate 9/11 at Bagram (September 11) America Supports You: 'Widow Project' Documentary Release Nears (September 11) Troops at Camp Eggers remember 9/11 (September 11) Iraqi President praises Bush as liberator of Iraq (September 10) Mullen says Afghanistan needs interagency, international approach (September 10) Gates: Afghanistan presents formidable problem to U.S., NATO (September 10) Iraq conflict enters 'endgame' phase, Gates says (September 10) Coalition, Iraqi surge was keystone to success in Iraq (September 9) Bush announces Iraq troop cut (September 9) Iraq has less ethno-sectarian strife, General says (September 8) More troops needed in Afghanistan, General says (September 5) Chairman expresses confidence U.S., Iraq will agree on troop status (September 3) Lucky Warrior commences, transforms USARCENT (September 1) July Soldiers tour Iraqi fish market to assess needs, find solutions (July 29) America Supports You: Songwriting contest for GIs yields 18 winners (July 29) Team contributes to development of trustworthy Afghan Police Force (July 29) New GI Bill provides increased educational benefits (July 28) USARCENT PAO hosts information exchange (July 28) Face of Defense: Soldier works to inspire others (July 28) General details security improvements in Iraq's Northern Provinces (July 27) Iraqi counterterrorism capabilities expanding (July 25) Compassion, skill add up to saving lives (July 25) Face of Defense: Black Hawk Crew Chief focuses on preparation (July 25) America Supports You: Organization addresses Vets' housing challenges (July 25) Engineers in Iraq monitor bridge repairs (July 25) Face of Defense: Neurologist brings important skills to Iraq (July 24) Push for oil exports highlights Iraqi Navy's security role (July 23) Afghan Governor speaks at alma mater's grand opening (July 23) America Supports You: Group helps wounded Vets secure adaptive housing (July 23) Face of Defense: Soldier continues jujitsu training in Iraq (July 23) Afghan Security Forces hold key to success, general says (July 22) Team supports reconstruction of Afghan health system (July 22) Najaf Airport provides boost to Iraq's southern provinces (July 22) America Supports You: Military couples to wed with Hollywood's help (July 22) Electronic Library kiosk bound for Iraq (July 22) Officials seek enlisted medical community's input for web portal (July 21) U.N. agency declares Afghan Province 'nearly poppy-free' (July 21) Face of Defense: Former stunt man makes leap to ministry (July 21) America Supports You: Troops get support from Pennsylvania team (July 21) Upgraded substation provides power to Iraqi city (July 21) Timeline for Iraq drawdown would be dangerous, mullen says (July 20) Program reaches out to educate Veterans about suicide hotline (July 18) Pentagon studies possibilities for more troops to Afghanistan (July 18) Nations 'Band' together in Afghanistan (July 18) Mail bridges distance between deployed Soldiers, Families (July 18) America Supports You: Group makes job hunt easier for disabled Vets (July 18) Face of Defense: Commo Specialist 'lives dream' on Iraq deployment (July 18) Joint military demonstration tests combat-identification technologies (July 17) Officials seek more MRAPs for Afghanistan (July 16) Economic reconstruction programs boost Iraqi payrolls, businesses (July 16) Air Force Engineer Team drills for Afghanistan's future (July 11) Iraqi, Coalition commanders assess security (July 11) America Supports You: Company accelerates deployment guide update (July 11) Police training teaches Afghans about service, colonel says (July 11) Defense Department travelers gear up for November travel card switch (July 10) Baghdad pool reopens after refurbishment (July 10) America Supports You: Communities sign on for annual observance (July 10) Face of Defense: Canadian-born Soldier serves as Sniper in Iraq (July 10) U.S., Iraqi Forces quell violence throughout Iraq (July 9) New cluster bomb policy aims to reduce collateral damage (July 9) Iraqi Air Force increases training, capabilities (July 9) U.S. Officials react to Iranian missile test (July 9) Iraqi forces continue to improve, but threat remains, general says (July 9) Soldiers patrol Iraqi village, attend council meetings (July 9) Iraq continues security, infrastructure progress (July 9) Mullen meets with enlisted troops in Mosul (July 8) Coast Guard augments Army at Bagram Air Base (July 8) Afghan water project to help economy, quality of life (July 8) America Supports You: Fund assists severely injured Veterans (July 8) Iraqi maternity hospital construction nears completion (July 8) America Supports You: Blockbuster, USO join forces for troops (July 8) Face of Defense: Soldier's Arabic skills pay off (July 8) Mullen kicks off USO Tour, troop visit in Middle East (July 7) Defense personnel transport uranium ore out of Iraq (July 7) Success builds on success in Iraq, Coalition official says (July 7) Electrical generation makes progress in Iraq (July 7) Teams bring security, development to Afghan Province (July 7) Airport road revitalization project begins in Baghdad (July 7) America Supports You: Organizations join to help Veterans, Families (July 7) Face of Defense: Soldier's music carries positive messages (July 7) U.S. Soldiers share July 4 celebration with Iraqi Army partners (July 4) Command flies historic American Flag in Afghanistan (July 4) U.S. troops celebrate Independence Day (July 4) More than 1,100 troops in Iraq to re-enlist in Independence Day ceremony (July 3) Face of Defense: Sergeant mentors new troops (July 3) U.S. grants NATO request to extend Marine unit's Afghanistan tour (July 3) Afghan Agricultural Center contributes to better security (July 3) Soldiers in Iraq give reasons for re-enlisting (July 3) Bush, Mullen send Independence Day greetings (July 2) Bush to press G8 to keep up pressure on extremists, Iran (July 2) Medics help villagers in Afghan province (July 2) Face of Defense: Security Officer puts medical skills to work (July 2) America Supports You: 'Army Wives' grace red carpet at Walter Reed (July 2) Village of Hope students keep canals flowing in Iraq (July 2) Army releases account of first 18 months after Saddam's fall (July 1) Incentives help sustain all-volunteer force, general says (July 1) Afghan National Police graduate first 'Jump Start' program class (July 1) Face of Defense: Former Sailor builds future as Soldier (July 1) America Supports You: Group delivers liberty ahead of patriotic holiday (July 1) Greenhouses open as new model for Iraqi agriculture (July 1) June Enemy neutralized in Iraq's Anbar Province, colonel says (June 30) Six units get call for 2009 Iraq deployment (June 30) Bush signs $162 billion supplemental war funding bill (June 30) Infantry Soldiers share bond with Iraqi comrades (June 30) Face of Defense: Soldier's service rooted in patriotism (June 30) America Supports You: 'Hire A Hero' launches campaign to thank troops (June 30) Program trains auxiliary Police Officers in Afghanistan (June 30) U.S. Ambassador cites positive changes in Iraq (June 29) General recounts 3rd Infantry Division's Iraq deployment (June 29) Battle Staff Course helps NCOs adjust to needs of today's Army (June 27) U.S. Army Central names most outstanding warriors of 2008 (June 27) Reports detail progress in Afghan Security, National Forces (June 27) Marines in Afghanistan disrupt Taliban's freedom of movement (June 27) Army accelerates delivery of Future Combat Systems technologies (June 27) Civil Affairs projects help to rebuild Afghan District (June 27) Iraqi soldiers, Police make progress purging Amarah of militias (June 26) Iraqi Army, Coalition Troops provide medical care at school (June 26) NATO's long-term relevance hinges on Afghanistan, Mullen says (June 26) Defense, Education Departments sign pact on Military Children (June 25) Bush, Talabani discuss Iraq issues at White House meeting (June 25) U.S. Airmen train Iraqi maintainers (June 25) America Supports You: 'Angels' deliver music to wounded troops (June 23) Face of Defense: Supply Sergeant supports warfighters (June 25) Afghan Security Forces lead response to Taliban prison break (June 24) General cites security, development, governance gains in Afghanistan (June 24) African nations working for maritime security (June 24) General cites work to improve communications with Pakistan (June 24) Signal Soldiers wire Forward Operating Base in Iraq (June 24) Civil-Military Operations Center opens in Afghanistan (June 24) Face of Defense: Lieutenant mentors Soldiers (June 24) Violence in Iraq drops to four-year low (June 23) Attacks in Iraq down 80 percent since June 2007, General says (June 23) America Supports You: Group helps Family Members with education (June 23) 'Jingle Air' supplies isolated Soldiers (June 23) America Supports You: 'Good Grief Camp' helps children overcome loss (June 23) Face of Defense: Soldier applies leadership lessons (June 23) Team teaches CPR to Afghan medical providers (June 20) Life-saving surgeries in Boston await Iraqi child (June 19) Face of Defense: Marine started with nothing, credits Corps for success (June 19) Surge troops stabilized Iraq, chairman tells troops (June 19) Employee awarded for exceptional service, saving government billions of dollars (June 18) Iraqi Air Force makes great strides, General says (June 18) America Supports You: Arizona support group receives recognition (June 18) Electrical work keeps potable water flowing to Baghdad (June 18) U.S. Special Forces aid dying Afghan boy (June 17) 'Operation New Town' molds trust in Iraq (June 17) America Supports You: Group offers free mental health counseling (June 17) Lowered violence in Iraq gives hope to Marines, Iraqis (June 16) America Supports You: 'GI Java' supports foundation (June 16) Airman designs custom farm equipment for Afghans (June 16) Teachers prepare to return to Southern Baghdad schools (June 16) Face of Defense: Engineer returns to Iraq, likes what he sees (June 16) America Supports You: D.C. united soccer team honors troops, veterans (June 15) America Supports You: Silver Star Families honor caregivers (June 13) Improved Iraqi security leads to reconstruction, jobs (June 13) Al-Qaida pressured, but remains 'lethal foe,' chairman says (June 13) America Supports You: Veterans get chance to push physical, mental limits (June 11) Police mentor team helps Afghan National Police (June 12) Soldiers in Afghanistan foster new relationships (June 12) U.S. Airmen teach Iraqis western-style command, control (June 12) Feed mill gets boost in Sayifiyah (June 11) Hidden weapons found near Hillah (June 11) Marines find, destroy enemy weapons (June 11) America Supports You: Patriotic Hearts care for military, families (June 11) More than 500 fighters reconcile in Balad (June 11) Community heals through education (June 10) Iraq detention centers give glimpse into al-Qaida, General says (June 10) Coalition efforts in northern Iraq reduce number of roadside bombs (June 10) Soldiers in Afghanistan test new off-road prototypes (June 9) Iraqi women stop sewing and start talking (June 9) Troops in Iraq get front-row seats at children's graduations (June 9) First Lady visits troops in Afghanistan (June 9) Al Jadida pool opening makes big splash (June 8) Military police assists IPs with traffic control points (June 8) Iraqi military medical system makes progress (June 8) Airman extends twice to see Iraqi Air Force goals achieved (June 7) Police trainers focus on Afghan people, not Taliban, official says (June 6) Idaho Guardsmen train Afghan National Police (June 6) America Supports You: Distillery raises glass to troops, support group (June 6) Economy booms again in southern Baghdad province (June 6) U.S. Soldiers help Iraqi mothers meet children's needs (June 5) Security continues to improve in Iraqi neighborhoods, General says (June 4) General credits lull in Iraq violence to better security, citizen help (June 4) America Supports You: Mouse click closes distance between troops, families (June 4) New road brings prosperity to Afghan province (June 4) 'String of miracles' benefits Iraqi children (June 4) Chief of the Finance Corps presents the Distinguished Member of the Finance Regiment (June 3) Iraqi National Police gain villagers' respect (June 3) Meeting yields progress in Afghan province (June 3) America Supports You: Group helps kids, grandparents bond (June 3) U.S. Army Central aviators host International Aviation Symposium (June 3) America Supports You: Group builds homes for wounded troops (June 2) Iraqi, U.S. Soldiers, bring aid to village (June 2) Engineers rebuild border police checkpoint, quarters (June 2) America Supports You: Military kids create flurry of new memories (June 2) Brigade stabilizes Iraqi province, moves into support role (June 1) Tribal leaders meet on the heels of major cache discovery (June 1) May Volunteer operation helps Afghan youth (May 31) Tribal leaders meet on the heels of major cache discovery (May 31) America Supports You: Organization honors fallen heroes' children (May 30) Conference brings key Iraqi energy leaders together (May 30) Iraqi army aids Shula residents (May 30) New USARCENT Standards Book now in circulation (May 30) America Supports You: Troop-support group added to 'Top-Rated' charities (May 29) Face of Defense: Deployed physical therapists keep Soldiers on their feet (May 29) America Supports You: Tiger's tournament salutes military (May 28) Improved Iraqi forces contribute to four-year violence low (May 28) Face of Defense: Soldier helps Iraqis take charge (May 28) Southwest Baghdad electricity substation adds stability (May 28) Iraqi businesses display wares at expo (May 28) Al-Qaida in Iraq is on the run, officials say (May 27) Troops in Afghanistan take citizenship oath (May 27) Iraqi forces learn combat camera skills, document missions (May 27) Iraqi girl travels to U.S. in effort to see for first time (May 26) General notes role of Iraqi forces, U.S. agencies in Iraq upswing (May 25) America Supports You: Entrepreneur helps spouses start businesses (May 24) Iraqi security forces approach full manning, British officer says (May 23) America Supports You: Drive offers chance to show patriotism (May 22) Operation Restore Peace VI offers alternative to former fighters in Hawijah, Iraq (May 21) New Sons of Iraq stand up to help secure their communities (May 21) Coalition Forces provide aid in Zuwarijat (May 21) America Supports You: Troop-support group founder named 'Favorite Mom' (May 21) Provincial reconstruction teams strive to improve Afghan lives (May 21) Speaker of the House visits servicemembers at Sather (May 20) America Supports You: Wounded warriors hit 'Road 2 Recovery' (May 20) IPs graduate From first Academy in Diyala (May 20) State Department, Coalition Troops help owner of Iraqi feed mill (May 20) Marines emphasize character building in Afghan police mission (May 19) Iraqis, U.S. Troops connect through tennis (May 19) Iraqi, Coalition Forces continue securing Northern Iraq (May 19) President meets Iraqi VP, operations continue in Iraq (May 18) Al-Kut Vo-Tech classes graduate (May 17) Yusifiyah radio station begins broadcasting (May 17) America Supports You: Chrysler initiatives an 'investment in freedom' (May 16) More than 300 'Sons of Iraq' graduate police training in Kirkuk (May 16) America Supports You: Groups' gathering at Pentagon shows America's support (May 16) Joint patrol yields multiple caches (May 16) IA, GoI, local government take lead in providing aid to Sadr city residents (May 15) America Supports You: Anheuser-Busch offers free theme park admission (May 15) Commander charts progress in Baghdad, Diyala (May 15) General cites Iranian links to 'Special Groups' terrorists in Iraq (May 14) Afghan soldiers showcase skills in exercise (May 14) America Supports You: Historical goup continues serving U.S. troops (May 14) Soldiers secure piece of Iraqi religious history (May 14) America Supports You: 'Bootcamp' gives Vets Entrepreneurial edge (May 14) America Supports You: USO dedicates new lounge at Reagan National Airport (May 13) With improved security, Basra comes back to life (May 13) Paratroopers join Afghan forces to take control of bridge, checkpoint (May 13) Shukrega greenhouse project beginse (May 13) Commander says al-Qaida 'virtually destroyed’ in Kirkuk (May 12) Coalition Forces provide laptops, software to local judges (May 12) Four-legged defenders sniff out trouble (May 12) America Supports You: Vets help wounded warriors, families relax (May 12) Joint patrol with Iraqi army builds capacity (May 11) Village of hope graduates ready to rebuild (May 11) Brigade leaves Iraq region safe, secure (May 10) Soldiers, Airmen lend helping hand, hone ANP skills (May 10) Bridge brings two provinces closer together (May 9) 200 students graduate from Iskandariyah vocational-technical school (May 9) America Supports You: Group's quilts get cameo on 'Army Wives' (May 9) U.S., Iraqi engineers discuss future of surveying (May 9) America Supports You: Group provides reading program at military hospitals (May 8) Chicken farming gets boost in Iraqi town (May 8) Markets, schools, businesses demonstrate peace, prosperity in Iraqi city (May 7) America Supports You: CinCHouse.com wins Webby Award (May 7) New combat outpost helps counterinsurgency fight in Afghanistan (May 7) U.S. Army Central educates Soldiers on motorcycle safety (May 7) Training program strengthens Afghan police, confuses Taliban (May 7) America Supports You: Young Patriot receives defense medal for public service (May 6) Iraqi, Coalition leaders discuss Piledriver progress (May 6) Coalition troops teach international law to Iraqi forces (May 6) America Supports You: Chrysler gives Troops 'touch of home' (May 5) America Supports You: Chrysler kicks off Military Appreciation Month (May 5) Iraqi police station opens in Yusifiyah (May 5) Government officials meet with Qarghuli Sheikhs (May 5) Wholesale farmers' market reopens in Yusifiyah (May 5) PRT facilitates Mada'in Agricultural, Technology Exposition (May 5) Families return to Chalabi Village (May 4) Under Secretary of Defense visits 'village of hope' vocational school (May 3) Coalition Forces provide supplies to displaced families (May 3) America Supports You: Organizations join forces for military families (May 2) Soldiers extend hand to Iraqi child (May 2) America Supports You: Organization, football legend partner for troops (May 1) Soldiers patch roads after bomb blasts (May 1) Coalition forces provide medical care in Afghan village (May 1) April America Supports You: Radio program gives troops a voice (Apirl 30) Claims program helps residents recoup losses (April 30) Peace, prosperity, poultry in Hawr Rajab (April 29) Sons of Iraq help secure Fuhail Village (April 29) Turnaround prompts name change for Iraqi neighborhood (April 29) America Supports You: Guard members join 'Rebuilding Day' projects (Apirl 29) America Supports You: Group extends scholarship application deadline (Apirl 29) Heavily deployed brigade's leaders reflect on most recent tour (April 28) Iraqi forces fight well in eastern Baghdad, Basra battles, Admiral says (April 28) America Supports You: 'Adopt a Platoon' still thrives after 10 years (Apirl 28) Iraqi doctors gain valuable skills with Coalition training (April 28) America Supports You: Silver Star families plan day of remembrance (Apirl 28) Iraqi army takes control of Sa'id Abdullah Corridor (April 27) Stryler Soldier build relationships to bring security, service to Baghdad neighborhoods (April 25) Soldiers repair schools in Iraqi city (April 25) Afghan, Coalition forces provide medical care in Kandahar (April 25) America Supports You: Pentagon parents craft day of fun, learning< (Apirl 24) America Supports You: Pentagon staffers bring kids to work (Apirl 24) Warij residents become Sons of Iraq (April 24) Soldiers help Iraqi child with medical care (April 24) Iraqi students enhance English skills (April 24) New bank opens in Baghdad district (April 24) Fish farms make comeback in Iraq's Babil Province (April 23) America Supports You: Festival queens undertake 'Operation Rhinestone' (Apirl 23) Soldiers distribute fertilizer to farmers (April 22) Mahmudiyah hatchery receives Dutch egg shipment (April 22) America Supports You: Jack Daniel's toasts troops with care packages, concert (Apirl 21) U.S., Iraqi Forces winning in Western Anbar Province, Colonel says (April 21) Skilled-Labor workshop teaches Afghans basic construction skills (April 21) Soldiers help create 'Daughters of Iraq' program (April 18) America Supports You: Organization hires heroes (Apirl 18) America Supports You: Texas festivities celebrate American heroes (Apirl 18) Small Rewards Program pays big dividends in insurgent weapons finds (April 18) Special Forces bring Afghan, U.S. students together (April 18) Troops trade school supplies for children's smiles (April 18) USARCENT CG Land Forces Symposium Message (April 17) Unit in Iraq takes on 'Eagle Challenge' (April 17) America Supports You: ESGR Freedom award nominations nearly double (Apirl 17) America Supports You: Actor honored for Exceptional Public Service (Apirl 16) Iraqi, U.S. Soldiers hand out toys, school supplies (April 16) America Supports You: Country star to help 'Toast Troops' at Quantico (Apirl 15) America Supports You: Program gets wounded Vets outdoors, active (Apirl 15) Multinational Corps Iraq launches capacity-building operation (April 14) U.S., Iraqi forces winning in western Anbar province, Colonel says (April 14) America Supports You: Military family web site up for 'Internet Oscar' (Apirl 11) Afghan veterinarian, civil affairs team help ranchers (April 14) Increased security brings new commerce to Iraqi city (April 14) Face of Defense: Soldier from Sudan becomes U.S. citizen in mass ceremony (April 14) Women's sewing center opens (April 13) Humanitarian aid drops provide food, water for hundreds (April 12) America Supports You: Delta Blue Star Moms support troops, each other (Apirl 11) Petraeus gives high marks to Maliki's anti-terror offensive (April 11) Camp teaches Iraqi children basketball (April 11) Iraqi security forces step up in Numaniyah (April 11) America Supports You: Community sends Girl Scout cookies to troops (Apirl 9) Battalion helps Iraqis reclaim freedom, security, stability (April 10) Petraeus: Iraqis Want to Establish National sovereignty (April 9) Painting project brings Soldiers, Iraqi families together (April 9) America Supports You: Group rides to support wounded Vets (April 9) America Supports You: Military kids get special recognition (April 8) Coalition Vet clinic helps Iraqi brick factory thrive (April 8) Iran threatens Iraq's stability, officials say (April 8) Soldiers patrol Sadr City in wake of intense fighting (April 8) America Supports You: Fort Myer kids get to clown around (Apirl 7) Bastogne Soldiers remove Al-Qaida in Iraq chokehold on Samarra passageway (April 7) Village of hope gives Iraqis new perspective (April 7) 60 deployed servicemembers earn U.S. citizenship (April 7) Soldiers restore honor to Old Glory (April 6) Iraqi, Coalition engineers join to rebuild combat outpost (April 5) Iraqi villagers receive medical treatment (April 4) America Supports You: Walter Reed troops get some comic relief (Apirl 4) Coalition Soldiers visit Kutimiyah school (April 4) Soldiers build hope in Assriya (April 4) Soldiers clear road of IEDs, allow residents to return home (April 3) Iraqi police continue to make progress, General says (April 3) Work continues on Fallujah's sewage treatment facility (April 3) Aviators take on insurgents in Iraq (April 2) America Supports You: 4-H provides ways to help military kids (Apirl 2) Making a difference with AFAP (April 2) America Supports You: MWR worker is troops' substitute mom (Apirl 1) Army cooks in Afghanistan provide a taste of home (April 1) Soldiers bring medical care to Iraqi town (April 1) America Supports You: Volunteers, sponsors drive disabled Vets sports clinic (Apirl 1) March America Supports You: Indiana YMCA offers Guard families free membership (March 31) Iraqi officials open middle school, health clinic (March 31) America Supports You: Sports clinic opens for disabled veterans (March 31) Water treatment facility reopens, clean water flows (March 30) Soldiers, Airmen save Iraqi teen injured by bomb (March 30) GIRoA, CF build clinic, district center, refurbish school in Kandahar (March 29) America Supports You: Circus celebrates relationship with military (March 28) Iraqi forces focus operations on criminal activity in Basray (March 28) Iraqi brick factory approaches pre-war capacity (March 28) Afghan school gets new library and science lab for opening day (March 28) Iraqi security forces make progress in Diyala (March 27) America Supports You: 'The Soldiers project' to hold conference (March 27) Face of Defense: Firefighter trades New York for Iraq (March 27) Engineers focus on nation building in Afghanistan (March 27) New operations in Basra, Baghdad take aim at 'lawlessness' (March 26) Iraqis to finalize weapons-qualification standards (March 26) Afghan Forces to Assume 'Leading Role' Against Enemy, General Says (March 26) America Supports You: Small grant sparks big celebration (March 26) Eastern Afghanistan makes 'significant' security, governance gains (March 26) Programs assist Iraqi engineers (March 26) America Supports You: Soldier finds ties to past support in story (March 25) Citizens line up at Tameem recruiting drive (March 25) Soldiers, Iraqi community leaders discuss rebuilding effort (March 25) Countries united in the name of medicine (March 24) Coalition, Iraqi forces work to bring peace to Baghdad (March 24) America Supports You: Manhattan 'jewel' offers troops respite (March 24) Streets return to life as Iraqi market gears up (March 24) Georgian, U.S. Soldiers deliver food, toys to Gurtan village (March 23) Mosul shows Coalition Forces spirit of charity during Mawlid celebration (March 23) ANSF destroy insurgent route in Zabul (March 22) ANP distribute food to villagers (March 22) America Supports You: Musician issues charitable challenge (March 21) Reconstruction team emphasizes long-term benefits for Iraqis (March 21) Burned Iraqi boy defies odds, bound for treatment in U.S. (March 21) Army expert explains counterinsurgency effort in Iraq (March 21) Real life hero: A Soldiers Silver Star story (March 21) St. Barbara's Day Ball (March 20) General wants to build on Iraqi security progress (March 20) America Supports You: Operation homefront village welcomes first families (March 20) America Supports You: Navy honors Montel Williams for supporting sailors, Marines (March 20) Coalition Forces help Iraqi child needing surgery (March 20) Afghan, Pakistan, 173rd Special Troops Battalion enhance communication, cooperation (March 20) National geospatial intelligence agency brings clarity to 'fog of war' (March 19) Mechanics battle Taliban, snow, terrain to keep vehicles working (March 19) Soldiers capture high-value target during night raid (March 18) Running a city in southern Iraq (March 18) America Supports You: Mental health providers give back to military (March 18) America Supports You: City celebrates 40 years of troop support (March 17) Special ops Marines deliver in southern Afghanistan (March 17) Chicken farms operational, but face challanges (March 17) Operation Marne rugged pressures extremists (March 16) America Supports You: Award honors military moms (March 16) Captured foreign fighters provide insight into enemy facing Iraq (March 16) Iraqi girls school gets computers, internet service (March 14) Commander cites Ramadi's recovery as example of Iraq success (March 13) Afghan, Coalition troops help Oruzgan province villagers (March 13) Camp Liberty water facility keeps troops hydrated (March 13) Lucky Strike exercise (March 13) Soldiers in Zormat put the CARE in healthcare (March 12) Iraqi police part of security process in Wasit provinces (March 12) Al Qaeda in Iraq damaged, but remains dangerous (March 12) Afghan forces make improvements to national communication flow (March 12) Iraq report cites security gains, need for political, economic progress (March 11) U.S. bomber destroys Al Qaeda in Iraq jail, torture facility (March 11) New patrol base under construction (March 11) America Supports You: Stars rock Kuwaiti desert in support of troops (March 11) Progress continues in Anbar province amid reduced violence (March 10) 'Village of hope' aims to boost Hawr Rajab economy (March 10) Face of Defense: Soldier receives Bronze Star for heroic actions (March 10) Coalition forces discuss security with Mada'in Qada leaders (March 9) Soldiers bring water to Iraqi town (March 7) Soldiers teach Iraqi national police combat lifesaving skills (March 7) Micro-Grants offer new hope for Baghdad shop owners (March 6) America Supports You: MySpace set to rock troops in Kuwait (March 6) Route Michigan opens in Ramadi, traffic flows again (March 5) Soldiers help Iraqi families return to their homes (March 5) ANA builds in Zabul province (March 5) America Supports You: Chrysler revs up troop support efforts (March 5) Odierno: Progress in Iraq approaches point of irreversibility (March 4) America Supports You: Company's support of troops is truly refreshing (March 4) Engineers build new housing for provincial reconstruction team (March 4) An uncommon job, an important mission (March 4) Soldiers build new outpost, hire locals to help with construction (March 3) Iraqi farmers union focuses on revitalization (March 3) America Supports You: Memorial will honor fallen troops (March 3) Soldiers offer micro-grants to struggling store owners in Husseiniya (March 2) Afghan girls learn physics (March 2) Petraeus describes factors affecting Iraq assessment (March 2) Chairman visits transformed 'wild west' Iraqi city (March 2) Sewing school offers Iraqi women skill, employment opportunities (March 1) ANSF, Coalition forces recover weapons caches in Nangarhar (March 1) February Weekly water deliveries keep villagers hydrated, healthy (February 29) ANSF, Coalition forces visit villagers in Nangarhar (February 29) America Supports You: Group 'LEEPS' to help Afghan police (February 29) Soldiers patrol with Iraqi police, build goodwill (February 29) Face of Defense: Soldiers teach Afghan police first aid (February 29) Military police donate smiles in Afghanistan (February 28) More than 300 receive medical, humanitarian assistance (February 28) America Supports You: Command makes difference with victory boxes (February 28) Soldiers give backpacks to school children (February 27) America Supports You: Mom offers inspiration to troops (February 27) Army engineers' roadwork connects rural Afghans (February 27) America Supports You: Billboards build gratitude for troops (February 26) New bridge increases commerce, improves quality of life (February 25) Troops help southern Baghdad poultry industry (February 25) America Supports You: Veterans get help with employment services (February 25) Unit strives for cohesive security in Afghan province (February 25) 60th Street progress continues: more than 50 shops open (February 24) ANSF, Coalition forces provide more than one ton of aid to villagers in Kandahar (February 23) Commander in Iraq expresses optimism about security gains (February 22) U.S. Soldiers, Iraqi national police conduct joint operation (February 22) America Supports You: Association honors supporters at leadership luncheon (February 22) Qatar respite supports military friends and families (February 21) America Supports You: NHL team hosts military appreciation night (February 21) Troops provide water heaters to Afghan hospital, visit police (February 21) America Supports You: States honor wounded with silver star banner (February 20) America Supports You: Group packs laughter in care packages (February 19) Reduced violence, economic progress mark Fardh al-Qanoon aniversary (February 19) Female MPs train female IPs on search techniques (February 19) Afghan, coalition forces help farmers endure harsh winter (February 19) Iraqi army invites coalition brothers to tour villages, meet residents (February 17) 'Sons of Iraq' keep residents safe (February 16) USARCENT Soldiers honor Vets (February 15) U.S. forces help equip Iraqi troops (February 15) Chairman: Iraq surge provides window of opportunity (February 15) Iraqi children get gifts from Coalition troops, girl scouts (February 15) America Supports You: Troops battle pro athletes via Xbox (February 15) Combined Forces working together to improve Iraqi region (February 14) Terrorists won't return to Anbar Province, General says (February 14) New Iraqi police stations open for business (February 14) America Supports You: Postal service offers discount (February 14) Third Army is now USARCENT (February 13) Iraqi residents see conditions improve in Arab Jabour (February 13) America Supports You: Wounded Vets connect with resources (February 13) Air Force team aids Afghan police with ordnance disposal (February 13) Soldiers visit to help Afghan children begin school (February 12) America Supports You: Group announces scholarship opportunity (February 12) Baghdad fair helps residents plan for economic future (February 12) Al Qaeda fighters flee cities, head for desert or out of Iraq (February 11) America Supports You: Special housing offers respite to critically Ill (February 11) Iraqi leaders, Coalition Soldiers help families resettle (February 11) Captured al Qaeda documents detail shift in support (February 10) Al Qaeda leader's diary reveals organization's decline (February 9) America Supports You: AMVETS, DeVry offer vets scholarships (February 8) Soldiers help Iraqis revitalize hospital (February 8) America Supports You: Group facilitates Valentine's day greetings (February 7) Team's approach focuses Iraqi police on sustainment (February 7) U.S. commander in Iraq cites progress made in Narhwan (February 6) Al Qaeda recruits children, women for terror missions (February 6) Citizens accept concrete barriers for improved security (February 6) America Supports You: Beanies help win hearts, minds (February 6) Families return to Iraqi town after security gains (February 5) America Supports You: Patriot party fetes vets with Valentines (February 5) Soldiers keep extremists on run in eastern Baghdad belt (February 4) Afghans learn construction skills (February 4) America Supports You: Boxes of support boost 'adopted' units (February 4) Soldiers bring gifts to Iraqi school children (February 4) Iraq attacks down to two-year low (February 1) Afghan, Coalition Forces visit snow-bound village (February 1) U.S. Army Central top enlisted Soldier retires (February 1) America Supports You: Award recognizes troops' morale efforts (February 1) January America Supports You: Newman's own launches 9th annual awards (January 31) Improved Iraq security allows more capacity building (January 30) Iraqi citizens, security forces spark Phantom Phoenix success (January 30) 'Silver Lions' help Iraqi villagers with propane needs (January 30) America Supports You: Group helps troops, families find jobs (January 30) So thankful to be alive (January 30) Groups work to kindle commerce at New Baghdad Market (January 29) Villagers help forces rid areas of insurgent weapons (January 29) America Supports You: Groups gear up to send Valentines to troops (January 29) ANP, Coalition Soldiers bring smiles to children in Kandaha (January 28) Afghan police trainer cites steady progress (January 28) Iraqi security forces gain in capability, professionalism (January 28) Virginia National Guard help Iraqi bedouins (January 28) America Supports You: Fund supports North Carolina troops (January 28) Petraeus: Upcoming troop reduction plans 'on track' (January 27) America Supports You: Caregivers learn about 'compassion fatigue' (January 25) America Supports You: Summit helps groups build on momentum (January 25) Local security gains influence national action in Iraq, General says (January 25) Virginia National Guard Soldiers produce praise and worship at Camp Patriot (January 25) A Family that deploys together, stays together (January 25) 'Honesty' one Army Value that literally pays (January 24) Team brings medical care, winter clothes to Afghan villagers (January 24) America Supports You: Airman flies high after surprise proposal (January 24) With Al Qaeda gone, combat outpost construction begins (January 24) Paratroopers help with Afghan students' education (January 24) Medical operation helps Iraqi school children, families (January 24) Citizens' courage turns the tide for Iraq (January 23) Commander in Iraq cites progress, warns against withdrawing too fast (January 23) Iraq troop surge helped set stage for success, General says (January 23) America Supports You: Group's boxes help win hearts, minds (January 23) Al Qaeda can run, but can't hide in northern Iraq, General says (January 22) Farm business revival holds key to Anbar's economic recovery (January 22) Crews brave enemy fire to save Soldiers (January 22) Marine mentors help Afghan officers take operational control (January 22) America Supports You: National group helps wounded troops buy homes (January 22) Al Qaeda remains Coalition's, Iraqi's biggest target (January 20) Virginia National Guard trains Kuwait National Guard (January 19) Chicago Bears send care package to wounded Warriors (January 19) Economic program builds on concerned citizens' success (January 18) Face of Defense: Sailor represents Navy at Afghan base (January 18) America Supports You: Sibling group helps others with loss (January 18) Soldiers conduct tailgate clinic for Iraqi workers (January 17) Odierno touts Phantom Phoenix progress (January 17) 2007 gave Iraqis hope; progress must continue, General says (January 17) U.S. commander charts Iraqi security forces' progress (January 17) America Supports You: Partnership remembers troops at Valentine's day (January 17) Aid station makes a difference along border (January 17) Workshop trains Afghans on construction skills (January 16) 'Phantom Phoenix' makes security, civil progress in first week (January 16) America Supports You: Group offers holistic mental health treatments (January 16) Rice says Iraq has entered 'time of hope' (January 15) America Supports You: Fellowship offers spouses portable skills (January 15) Army engineers improve Iraqi city's public works (January 15) Iraqi Air Force 'coming on strong,' U.S. commander says (January 15) Face of Defense: Soldiers' quick actions save Iraqi life (January 15) Mortar platoon Soldiers patrol streets, get to know Iraqis (January 14) Iraq's economy, infrastructure rebuilt as security improves (January 14) Afghan pilots learn English at new school (January 14) America Supports You: Bowlers group brings fun to troops (January 14) Marine combat team leaves Anbar after year of progress (January 14) Commander-in-chief offers message of hope to service members in Kuwait (January 12) Countrywide offensive in Iraq aims at stamping out al Qaeda (January 11) Troops in Afghanistan find munitions hidden in school (January 11) Afghan villagers get medical, dental care (January 11) America Supports You: Foundation offers military families financial help (January 11) U.S. Forces eliminate al-Qaeda sanctuary in Baghdad (January 11) One year later, new Iraq strategy showing successes (January 10) America Supports You: Country musician comes by patriotism naturally (January 10) Micro-grants help rebuild Iraq's economy (January 10) Afghan, Coalition Forces bring checkups, aid to remote village (January 10) U.S. troops mentor Afghan artillery platoon (January 9) Iraqis realize they need coalition to stay, Odierno says (January 9) New U.S. offensive targets al-Qaeda in northern Iraq (January 9) America Supports You: Site bridges gap between troops, families (January 9) Odierno cites positive trends in Iraq (January 8) Combined forces disrupt insurgents, bolster institutions in Afghanistan (January 8) America Supports You: Group offers troops spiritual support (January 8) Marines climb mountains to help Afghan army (January 8) Health clinic opens in former insurgent stronghold (January 7) Violence eases in Southern Iraq, Brigade Commander says (January 7) Police assume security mission in Anbar Province city (January 7) Medical supplies delivery helps hundreds of Afghan villagers (January 7) Navy Customs Battalion remembers fallen Sailor (January 5) Afghan Forces deliver supplies to orphans in Kandahar (January 4) Marne Soldiers gear up to build Iraqi army's 'backbone' (January 4) Face of Defense: Soldier honors Vietnam-veteran father (January 3) Sewer project helps Baghdad community clean up streets (January 3) America Supports You: Calendar provides troop-support ideas (January 3) Top general visit Virginia National Guard Soldiers (January 2) Iraq bombing underscores need to pressure Al-Qaeda (January 2) Street lights restore Iraqis' sense of safety (January 2) America Supports You: Texas group embraces wounded troops (January 2) Concerned Local Citizens deliver weapons cache to battery commander (January 1) Coalition Forces, Iraqi children enjoy day of fun (January 1)