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"I just recently heard about Trane’s death. I’ve known him since 3rd grade, although I haven’t seen him since high school graduation. He’s stayed in my memory because of his kindness and a great smile. I liked finding this photo because it’s the smile I remember. My thoughts and sympathy are with [...]

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By Gerry J.  Gilmore American Forces Press Service WASHINGTON, Dec.  29, 2006 – The U.S.  Air Force 89th Airlift Wing, based on Andrews Air Force Base, Md., will transport the body of former President Gerald R.  Ford, a U.S.  Navy veteran, as his remains are flown between points in California, Washington and Michigan, Air Force [...]

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By Sgt.  Sara Wood, USA American Forces Press Service WASHINGTON, Dec.  29, 2006 – More than 500 servicemembers are on the ground in California supporting the funeral activities for former president Gerald R.  Ford today.
Ford’s remains will be received with military ceremony at St.  Margaret’s Episcopal Church in Palm Desert, Calif., this afternoon.
After [...]

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By Gerry J.  Gilmore American Forces Press Service WASHINGTON, Dec.  29, 2006 – Hundreds of Michigan National Guardsmen are preparing to welcome home President Gerald R.  Ford, who died Dec.  26 at age 93 at his residence in Rancho Mirage, Calif. Ford grew up in Grand Rapids, Mich., and will be buried on the grounds [...]

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By Tech Sgt.  Christopher DeWitt, USAF Special to American Forces Press Service WASHINGTON, Dec.  29, 2006 – U.S.  and Afghan noncommissioned officers toured the Pakistan Army’s Junior Leader Academy in Shinkiari, Pakistan, Dec.  28 during the second day of an exchange program tour.  Pakistan officers and NCOs briefed the team on training procedures and processes [...]

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By Sgt.  Sara Wood, USA American Forces Press Service WASHINGTON, Dec.  29, 2006 – About 165 members of the Colorado National Guard have been activated since yesterday in the wake of the state’s second blizzard in 10 days, the state adjutant general said today. This latest storm dumped up to 28 inches of snow in [...]

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American Forces Press Service
WASHINGTON, Dec.  29, 2006 – Coalition and Iraqi forces killed six terrorists and captured 32 suspected terrorists today, military officials reported. Coalition forces killed two terrorists and detained two others during a raid against al Qaeda terrorists today in Baghdad.  While moving toward the targeted building, coalition forces encountered two armed [...]

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The Ministry of Defence said British troops in Iraq would be keeping a "mindful eye" on a possible backlash against them in the wake of Saddam Hussein’s hanging.
Families of fallen servicemen said they feared that the 7,100 troops stationed in the south of Iraq would be targeted following the execution of Saddam, whose 24-year rule [...]

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By LAUREN FRAYER, Associated Press Writer
 

Three more Marines were killed in battle in Iraq, the military said Friday, making December the year’s deadliest month for U.S. troops with the toll reaching 106. The Marines, all assigned to Regimental Combat Team 5, died Thursday of wounds from fighting in western Anbar province, the U.S. military [...]

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By KRISTIN LONGLEY, Associated Press Writer
 

Dozens of Iraqi-Americans gathered late Friday at a Detroit-area mosque to celebrate reports that Saddam Hussein had been executed, cheering and crying as drivers honked horns in jubilation.
Dave Alwatan wore an Iraqi flag around his shoulders and flashed a peace sign to everyone he passed at the Karbalaa Islamic [...]

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