Articles 11.11.2004

Update 14:30 CST. Articles in the Christian Science Monitor, USA Today, and an an NPR audio report evaluate uprisings in other cities outside of Fallujah, with specific mention of Ramadi.

An article from NewsLink Indiana interviews a 2/5 Marine, Cpl. Penn Edward, and his family and friends on their use of Instant Messaging technologies to communicate.
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The only reports out of Ramadi are more brief mentions of clashes. A Washington Post article says: "Intense fighting was also reported between U.S. forces and insurgents in central Ramadi, located 30 miles west of Fallujah and long a center of insurgent activity."
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An AP report gives an update on Operation Al-Fajr in Fallujah. US Forces are continuing to corner the remaining insurgents in the city.

First-hand reports from journalists embedded with U.S. Forces in Fallujah:
- Chicago Tribune (reg. req'd): (with the 2/7 Cav)
- Boston Globe
- Washington Post with a 1st ID artillery unit
- NY Times (reg req'd), with the 2/8 Marines

First-hand reports from journalists with an insurgent in Fallujah:
- Washington Post
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Stars & Stripes reports on the recent start of the Rest and Relaxation Leave Program which began this month for 2nd BCT soldiers.
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To all your servicemen and servicewomen around the world, past and present, thank you for your service. Be proud on this Veteran's Day.