Middle East Trip Gives New Insights |
TAMPA, Fla., May 1, 2006 – Civilian leaders returned here yesterday from a whirlwind trip through Southwest Asia with a fresh new perspective about U.S. military operations under way and the caliber of the men and women serving the country in uniform. Story |
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Abizaid: Staying Power Critical to Success |
SOUTHWEST ASIA, April 30, 2006 – It's critical that the American people muster up the will to see the conflict here through to victory, U.S. Army Gen. John Abizaid, U.S. Central Command commander, told civilian business, civic and academic leaders visiting here yesterday. Story |
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Air Force Leaders Highlight Contribution |
SOUTHWEST ASIA, April 30, 2006 – Participants in the Joint Civilian Orientation Course began the last leg of their whirlwind trip through the U.S. Central Command area of operations yesterday by learning about the vast mission the Air Force carries out in support of troops on the ground.Story |
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Leaders Wowed by Ship's Capabilities |
CENTRAL PERSIAN GULF, April 28, 2006 – Civilian opinion leaders who visited the USS Ronald Reagan today got a taste of what it's like to be the biggest, toughest guy on the block - one whose presence brings comfort to his friends but fear in his enemies. Story |
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Civilians View U.S. Coast Guard Effort |
MANAMA, Bahrain, April 27, 2006 – Civilian leaders got an introduction here today to one of the least-recognized success stories in the Middle East: how the U.S. Coast Guard is helping keep Iraq's offshore oil terminals operating and training Iraq's new marine force to maintain port and waterway security in the region. Story |
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More JCOC Photos |
• JCOC 71, Kuwait |
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GUNNER'S SEAT – Tony Hendrickson, dean of Creighton University in Omaha, Neb., mans the gunner's seat during counter-improvised explosive device training at Forward Operating Base Sword in Kuwait, April 26, 2006. Hendrickson is in the Middle East participating in the Joint Civilian Orientation Conference. U.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 2nd Class Larry Chambers |
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TRAINER TEST– Joint Civilian Orientation Course participant Lynn Korwatch, director of the San Francisco Bay Marine Exchange, dons a helmet to test out the new Humvee Egress Assistance Trainer - or HEAT - at Camp Arifjan, Kuwait, April 25, 2006. Defense Dept. photo by U.S. Coast Guard Petty Officer 2nd Class Larry Chambers |
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