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Process of buying police cars more than just black and white

The makeshift parking area could have been mistaken for any used car lot as drivers maneuvered the sedans, vans and sport utility vehicles into their assigned spots. Lieutenant Col. Ed Johnson, special projects manager for Philadelphia, Pa.-based 304th Public Affairs Brigade, viewed the fleet with apprehension as he departed in a white SUV for a

Iraqis welcome aboard Navy doctor

A Navy medical team working with the 1st Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment visited the Teaching Hospital in An Najaf, Iraq Aug. 11 to share ideas and new medical concepts with the physicians and students. Lieutenant Cmdr. John M. Murray, a Naval reservist who works as an emergency room physician as a civilian in Honolulu, Hawaii, led the team made up

Marines prep Bulgarians on communication

As the Bulgarian forces in Karbala begin to take over stabilization and humanitarian operations from 3rd Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment, the Marines are doing everything they can to ensure a smooth transition. This includes effective communication. As part of that effort, the Marines of the Communications Platoon, Headquarters and Support Company

Pentathlon hopefuls continue to train

In the oppressive heat of Iraq, two men here are training for a grueling test of endurance, speed and power. Army Sgt. 1st Class James Barr, an information operations officer with the 11th Psychological Operations Battalion (Tactical), based in Washington, D.C., and Maj. Ray McFall, First Marine Expeditionary Force future operations planner, have

Coalition Fuels Managers With Phones

Coalition forces are opening the lines of communication to ease long lines at the gas stations caused by fuel shortages. In a meeting held at the Humanitarian Assistance Coordination Center in Al Hillah, Iraq Aug. 7, satellite telephones were given to managers of fuel distribution centers throughout southern Iraq. In an effort to promote better

Medical supplies make a world of difference

In an effort to build goodwill with local residents, members of the 304th Civil Affairs Brigade from Philadelphia, Pa. and the 1st Marine Division are working to rehabilitate medical clinics in the area. So far, approximately $200,000 worth of medical supplies and equipment has been donated to four clinics in the northern Babil Province. "We

Law class graduates a new breed

Though police of Al Hillah, Iraq had once earned a reputation for being corrupt and ineffective among city residents, graduates of a new coalition-sponsored academy are ready to set foot into a new beat and reclaim the public's trust. Five classes of the newest members of the city's police department were recognized at a graduation ceremony held

Americans, Iraqis defeat blaze

As impenetrable black smoke and scorching flames towered over the barren desert outside the city, local firemen, Marines and sailors prevented a potential environmental catastrophe after a calculated attack set a fuel pipeline on fire. According to witnesses, a group of men pulled up in a vehicle Aug. 1 and fired two rocket-propelled grenades at an

Comedians bring smiles to Camp Babylon

Saddam's amphitheater in Babylon once again rang with laughter as U. S. troops were treated to a USO show featuring comics from BET and HBO. This is the four-member group's first stop in Iraq, having spent most of the tour in Kuwait. With only a few days remaining in their 26-day tour, the entertainers are looking forward to performing for as many

Command post exercise precursor to turnover

U.S. Marine and international forces participated in five-day command post exercise dubbed Common Thrust, which many consider a trial run for the upcoming military turnover of southern Iraq. The exercise, headed by Polish and Spanish forces, concluded Aug. 5. During the five-day event, simulated scenarios were conducted to challenge the

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