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India Company Marines Shower Kuwait Desert With Destruction

By Cpl. Justin Martinez

CAMP BUEHRING, Kuwait - A storm rolled through Kuwait. But it didn't bring water to replenish and hydrate the earth. Mother Nature had nothing to do with the deadly metal downpour that demolished the local desert. The havoc that rained down came from the combined force of the major subordinate elements of the 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit.

Airport in Afghanistan is World's Busiest This Summer

By Lance Cpl. Gregory Aalto

KANDAHAR AIRFIELD, Kandahar Province, Islamic Republic of Afghanistan – With the increase in forces in southern Afghanistan, Kandahar Airfield has become the busiest single-runway airport in the world.

Female Military Police 'driven' to Protect

By Pfc. Kelly LeCompte

BAGHDAD, IRAQ - Spc. Yessenia Morales, of High Point, N.C., and Spc. Felicia Sloan, of Lumberton, N.C., are two military police Soldiers that serve as mine resistant ambush protected vehicle drivers in security details for the command group of the 30th Heavy Brigade Combat Team.

Airpower Delivers 'critical' Ammunition to Afghanistan National Army Soldiers on the Ground

BAGRAM AIR FIELD, Afghanistan -- Nothing ever goes by the book, but this is a classic example of airpower supporting ground forces – primarily the Afghanistan national army – with close air support and air-drop capabilities.

The day could be like any other day, but the calls came in – coalition forces, engaged with the enemy on the ground, were running low on ammunition and needed a re-supply.

Commander of Multinational Forces Iraq: Iraqi Response Paves Way for More Progress

By Jim Garamone
American Forces Press Service

CAMP VICTORY, Iraq, – The commander of Multinational Forces Iraq said today he’s extremely pleased with the way Iraqi security forces have stepped to the plate following the June 30 withdrawal of American forces from the cities and towns of the country.

Gates Discusses Iran, Other Issues With Israeli Leaders

By Jim Garamone

JERUSALEM, The Holy City - Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates discussed the Iranian nuclear problem and other defense issues with Israeli leaders on July 27, 2009. Gates met with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Defense Minister Ehud Barak during a quick trip to Israel.

A New Formula for Afghanistan's Success

CAMP ATTERBURY, IN. – After decades of violence and war in Afghanistan, the battle for law, stability and structure to the economy remains a fighting factor in its independence. The U.S. government has remained dedicated to bolstering Afghanistan's economy.

New strategies are being implemented by the U.S. to take a different approach to handling the balance of economic stability of Afghanistan by adding civilians into the restorative equation.

Marines Build Motivation With Recognizable Image

By Lance Cpl. Daniel Flynn

CAMP DWYER, Helmand Province, Afghanistan - What is needed to get through a combat deployment? Some might say the answer is perseverance, determination and motivation. Two Marines with Regimental Combat Team 3, deployed here from 3rd Battalion, 12th Marine Regiment based in Okinawa, Japan, have gone out of their way to help bring a little bit of motivation to their fellow Marines and Sailors.

Container Repair Yard Increases Production, Reaches Milestone 3rd Sustainment Command (Expeditionary) RSS Story by Spc. Michael

By Spc. Michael Behlin

JOINT BASE BALAD, Iraq – Just seven months ago, Joint Base Balad's Iraqi-owned container repair yard consisted of 45 workers and a quota to repair a minimum of 60 containers per month.

Militants Attack Mosque, Afghan National Security Force, International Security Assistance Force Assist Injured

KABUL, Afghanistan – Insurgents attacked a mosque at a combat outpost in the Kamdesh District, injuring two Afghan national army soldiers, who were awaiting evening prayer, on July 26, 2009. The outpost was attacked with small arms fire, mortars, and a rocket-propelled grenade. The rounds impacted the outpost's mosque.