Kitty Hawk pilots bomb Iraqi artillery at al Qurnah near Basra
Lt. John Allison of Corpus Christi piloted two laser guided bombs from an F/A-18 on a mission from USS Kitty Hawk. Four Hornets dropped seven guided bombs on well dug in al Qurnah artillery positions, aiding Marine and Army V Corps ground forces.
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Corpus Christi
Texas
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President Bush’s routine mostly steady amid war
In Washington the president maintains normal habits as U S bombs hit Iraq and tanks roll across the desert. Ari Fleischer says Bush follows his routine at Camp David, working out daily, diet strict, and desserts skipped. He makes major decisions and lets experts implement them, keeps TV viewing light, and remains accessible mainly to leaders and aides.
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Britain
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Spain
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Portugal
Abandoned tanks litter road to Iraq
Marines from the 3rd Battalion, 7th Regiment entered Az Zubayr to confront Iraq's 32 Mechanized Infantry Brigade. The night battle left warped trucks and burning oil wells, with looting nearby and drivers fleeing as tanks blocked Basra road ten miles north. Several civilians escaped unharmed, while Marines shot warning and suppressive fire at approaching vehicles.
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Iraq
U.S
Saddam Hussein
Sham Mohammad
Mohamad
Basra
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Battalion, 7Th Regiment
32 Mechanized Infantry
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