DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE NEWS
Coalition Forces in Iraq Seize Bomb-Making Components
Iraqi citizens of Babil province yesterday led U.S. soldiers to the seizure of a huge amount of components suitable for the construction of deadly explosively formed penetrator-type bombs.

America Supports You: National Freedom Walk Ends With Musical Tribute
Nearly 10,000 people walked the mile between Arlington National Cemetery and the Pentagon in Washington, D.C., to commemorate the events of Sept. 11, 2001, as part of today's fourth annual National America Supports You Freedom Walk.

Family Members, Troops, Veterans Join Fourth Annual Freedom Walk
Participants in the fourth annual National America Supports You Freedom Walk came to honor loved ones, friends and coworkers lost in the Sept. 11, 2001, terror attacks and to honor servicemembers who continue to sacrifice to defend the freedoms attacked that day.

Troop-Support Groups Meet Freedom Walk Participants at Pentagon
While the fourth annual National America Supports You Freedom Walk was winding down for its nearly 10,000 participants, the day's activities were just beginning for troop-support groups set up in the Pentagon's South Parking lot.

Coalition Forces Kill, Detain Insurgents in Afghanistan
Coalition forces in Afghanistan killed more than 10 insurgents and captured seven others during a series of operations conducted in Khowst province over the past few days, military officials reported.

Thousands Take Part in National America Supports You Freedom Walk
An assembly of thousands gathered this morning at the entrance of Arlington National Cemetery, the starting point of the fourth annual National America Supports You Freedom Walk.

Navy SEAL Fitness Challenge Comes to Chicago
More than 700 people have signed up to test their physical fitness capabilities to that of elite Navy SEALs during a Fitness Challenge in Chicago.

Coalition Forces Kill, Capture Insurgents in Afghanistan
Coalition and Afghan forces killed more than two dozen insurgents while disrupting terrorist cells along the southeastern and southwestern borders of Afghanistan during operations over the past days.

New Leader Takes Reins of U.S. Transportation Command
The U.S. military command responsible for moving troops and materiel across the globe has new leadership.

Nonprofits Awarded Grants for Innovative Programs
Newsman's Own awarded a combined $75,000 in grants to 15 nonprofit organizations for innovative volunteer efforts to improve military quality of life during the company's ninth annual awards ceremony at the Pentagon .