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As assaults continued against remaining Iraqi strongholds Friday, the U.S.-led coalition forces stepped further into their new roles of securing a now-leaderless nation. Retired U.S. Air Force Maj.

Military operations continue in various parts of Iraq, with Tikrit, a Baath Party stronghold and the birthplace of Saddam Hussein, the only major city not under coalition control. Retired U.S. Air ...