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America secures a place in time for WWII veterans; New York City tunes in to monumental event;

Nearly 59 years after the Second World War, the National World War II Memorial was dedicated in Washington, D.C. Saturday. For the veterans who couldn’t make it to Washington, a ceremony was held in Manhattan’s Bryant Park to make sure everyone had an opportunity to see the unveiling. Before the official dedication ceremony from Washington,

Citizens gather for Fleet Week Memorial Day commemoration

"If we let anxiety keep us in our homes, the terrorists will have won without firing a shot. We as New Yorkers need to play a crucial role; we must not fall victim to fear." These were the words of New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg as he urged hundreds gathered Monday aboard the historic USS Intrepid to do their part in the war on terrorism,

Fleet Week participants cook up some hot competition

Service members and civilians alike savored the flavors of fine military cuisine Sunday at the Best Chow Competition aboard the USS Intrepid Sea Air Space Museum here during New York City Fleet Week. Marines, soldiers, sailors and coast guardsmen went head-to-head, putting their culinary skills to the test to win the title of Best Chow 2004 and a

General Praises Coalition, Afghan Forces' Efforts;;;

The U.S. top general in Afghanistan today praised coalition nation, U.S. and Afghan forces operating in the country. Army Lt. Gen. David W. Barno, head of Combined Forces Command Afghanistan, said during a Kabul press conference today that he had visited a Romanian army battalion, and was "very impressed with the Romanians' leadership,

Marine snipers spend Memorial Day honing skills

As the sounds from several sniper rifles echo off the mountainous Djiboutian landscape, Marines and soldiers supporting Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa familiarize themselves with French sniper weapons systems here May 31. Many Americans around the world take May 31, Memorial Day, to remember service members fallen in the line of duty.

Memorial Day 2004 Message From the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff

Today America honors the men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice in defense of our great Nation. We remember not only our friends and comrades who served alongside us, but also those brave Americans from generations past whose legacy of service secured our liberty. This Memorial Day, we especially remember the 60th Anniversary of D-Day - the

Wusbin patrol announces “new sheriff” in town

Operation Bama, the first large-scale operation conducted by 3rd Battalion, 6th Marines, since deploying to Afghanistan earlier this month in support of Operation Enduring Freedom, was completed here May 28. The battalion is continuing operations started by 2nd Battalion, 8th Marines, earlier this year, as well as beginning new operations in the

"Marines: The Few The Proud" motorcycle club revs up Central Park

Over the endless procession of traffic and chatter during the 17th Annual Fleet Week, the distinct sound of revving engines roared through New York City heading for Marine Day in Central Park, where they proudly displayed the colors of the "Marines: The Few The Proud" motorcycle club.Among martial arts, dog handling, and other Marine Corps

Fleet Week Marines visit Letterman

Master Sgt. Orville Williams, 2nd Marine Division Training Chief, Camp Lejeune, N.C., poses with Paul Shaffer, Music Director, CBS Orchestra, on the set of The Late Show with David Letterman. Marines from the USS Iwo Jima made an appearance on the Late Show Thursday. They had the opportunity to meet the stars of the show during the show rehearsal

Fallujah Quiet, But Militia Attacks Continue in Kufa, Najaf

While a cease-fire agreement seems to be holding in the Iraqi city of Fallujah, insurgent violence continues in Najaf and Kufa, a coalition military spokesman noted today. "There have been no cease-fire violations in Fallujah," Army Brig. Gen. Mark Kimmitt, deputy operations director for Multinational Force Iraq, told reporters at a Baghdad news

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