Thursday, July 05, 2007

Central Command News, 7/5/07

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British Paratroopers Train at Fort Dix for Afghanistan Deployment.aspx

Posted: 05 Jul 2007 06:58 AM CDT

FORT DIX, N.J. – The hand-held wind meter’s plastic cups spun rapidly in the breeze, displaying a wind speed of seven knots. Low clouds spread over Coyle Field in New Jersey’s Pine Barrens, sky-lining the Humvees and the troops working diligently at the top of the hill. A light rain pattered down.

3-1 Marines treated to BBQ on Fourth.aspx

Posted: 05 Jul 2007 06:35 AM CDT

NEAR KARMAH, Iraq - Moon-dust clouds abounding, Marines from Battalion Landing Team 3rd Battalion, 1st Marines, gathered today in the Chuck Norris Café here for a special holiday meal.