The U.S.-coalition military campaign that deposed Iraqi dictator Saddam Hussein in the spring of 2003 has placed Iraq in a much-improved situation today, Vice President Richard B. Cheney said.

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Army Maj. Gen. Michael Oates, commander of Multinational Division Center, and more than two dozen soldiers met online in a division chat room to discuss a variety of topics.

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Maj. (Dr.) Robert Sexton followed his two sons into the military after a 38-year-break from his previous service.

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U.S. soldiers and Iraqi security forces nabbed two bombing suspects, as well as nine other suspected terrorists.

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The search is on for three Department of Defense Education Activity students to represent the department's schools at the 2009 Research Science Institute.

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The new strategic agreement in Iraq is having minimal impact on troops operating in provinces already under Iraqi control when it took effect, the commander of the 4th Infantry Division's 2nd Brigade Combat Team said.

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U.S. soldiers are teaming up with Afghan National Police to bring security to a key area of eastern Afghanistan by reaching out to residents and coordinating with leaders about their needs.

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Iraqi and U.S. forces in Baghdad seized two stockpiles of enemy weapons and detained four bombing suspects.

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The number of U.S. military fatalities in Iraq in 2008 fell two-thirds compared to the previous year, underscoring an improvement in security amid upcoming provincial elections.

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The Pakistani military is making good progress against militants who have threatened a major supply route running from Pakistan into Afghanistan, U.S. officials said.

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An Air Force recruit from Silver Spring, Md., has lost 160 pounds in a major life change aimed at continuing his family's long tradition of military service.

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Afghan and coalition forces killed numerous enemy fighters, captured terrorism suspects and repelled two attacks against bases in recent days, military officials reported.

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Afghan leaders and coalition members celebrated the opening of a bridge in Uruzgon province that promises residents a vibrant new connection to surrounding communities.

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Iraqi and coalition forces detained numerous terrorism suspects and seized stockpiles of illegal weapons in various operations this week, military officials reported.

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The national symbol of Iraq was raised over the governance center in Sab al Bour, northwest of Baghdad symbolizing the transition of control of a security station from the coalition forces back to the Iraqi government.

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The United States formally transferred the Republican Palace back to the Iraqi government today, a concrete symbol of the continuing improvement in the country.

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Coalition forces killed 11 terrorists after coming under fire during an operation in Afghanistan's Nangarhar province.

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Optimally managing the unique head and neck injury patterns seen in Iraq and Afghanistan has led to a successful initiative at Wilford Hall Medical Center at Lackland Air Force Base, Texas.

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Doctors and medics with the provincial reconstruction team in Afghanistan's Zabul province are teaching medical providers to purify water and reduce waterborne illnesses.

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