Archive for December, 2008

Salvadorian troops in Iraq to go home – Xinhua

December 31, 2008
Salvadorian troops in Iraq to go home
Xinhua, China - 8 hours ago
Officials in San Salvador said some 200 Salvadorian soldiers in Iraq expect the United States Air Force to provide planes to send them and their equipment

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US military deaths in Iraq war at 4221 – The Associated Press

December 31, 2008
US military deaths in Iraq war at 4221
The Associated Press - 9 hours ago
___ The latest deaths reported by the military: _ A soldier died Wednesday in Balad, from wounds suffered during combat. _ A soldier died Wednesday from
US military deaths in Iraq war at 4219 The Associated Press
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Ceremony Marks Schofield Soldiers Deploying To Iraq – KITV.com

December 31, 2008
Ceremony Marks Schofield Soldiers Deploying To Iraq
KITV.com, HI - 15 hours ago
The soldiers will serve a one-year deployment in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom. Troops with the 65th Engineer Battalion will be based in Tikrit, Iraq.
Soldiers say Goodbye to Family KHON2
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Commissioners honor fallen soldier with Thumb ties – Huron Daily Tribune

December 31, 2008
Commissioners honor fallen soldier with Thumb ties
Huron Daily Tribune, MI - 18 hours ago
“Until official notification of any memorial service or funeral arrangements (is made), the family is requesting privacy,” said Connie Kramer, president of

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US hands over green zone in Baghdad as Iraq takes control – Times Online

December 31, 2008
US hands over green zone in Baghdad as Iraq takes control
Times Online, UK - 36 minutes ago
the security agreement and the Iraqi Government is working to become more sovereign. That will never happen until the last US soldier leaves Iraq.”

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The Military Family Network – eMilitary.org

December 31, 2008
The Military Family Network
eMilitary.org - 59 minutes ago
Callaway’s donation has not only touched the Hurricanes but will also have a lasting impact on the Soldiers in Iraq. The remaining golf clubs and balls will

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Santa grants Soldiers' wishes from Iraq! – Chandler Brownsboro

December 31, 2008
Santa grants Soldiers' wishes from Iraq!
Chandler Brownsboro - 7 hours ago
Soldiers serving in Iraq do not have the luxury of going to the mall to shop for that special gift from their childrens' and spouse's holiday wish lists.

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US deaths down in Iraq in 2008, up in Afghanistan – The Associated Press

December 31, 2008

The Associated Press
US deaths down in Iraq in 2008, up in Afghanistan
The Associated Press - 1 hour ago
One soldier was killed by a mortar round in Baghdad and the other died from wound sustained in combat a day earlier in Tikrit, the military said. Iraq

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Two US soldiers slain in Iraq – United Press International

December 31, 2008

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Two US soldiers slain in Iraq
United Press International - 2 hours ago
31 (UPI) — Two US soldiers who sustained combat injuries in Iraq this week died Wednesday, military officials said. One solider died from wounds received
Two US soldiers killed in Iraq AFP
Election candidate shot dead in northern Iraq Reuters
Car Bomb Kills 4 Northern Iraq Voice of America
Xinhua - PR-Inside.com (Pressemitteilung)
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Guard says help for soldiers, airmen strengthening – Great Falls Tribune

December 31, 2008
Guard says help for soldiers, airmen strengthening
Great Falls Tribune, MT - 8 hours ago
BOZEMAN (AP) — The Montana National Guard is strengthening support for soldiers and airmen deployed to Iraq and Afghanistan.

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Soldier in Iraq 'present' for birth in Scottsdale – Casa Grande Valley Newspapers

December 31, 2008
Soldier in Iraq 'present' for birth in Scottsdale
Casa Grande Valley Newspapers, AZ - 4 hours ago
15, or 11 am Iraq time. She logged on to the Yahoo! Messenger site using her IBM Think Pad laptop with a small white camera attached.

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‘Mud soldier’ never forgot his GIs – Mille Lacs County Times

December 31, 2008
‘Mud soldier’ never forgot his GIs
Mille Lacs County Times, MN - 4 hours ago
•Is that why the battles in Iraq and Afghanistan are so tough for us to fight? Is it due to the culture? Or are there other factors?
Vessey ‘key architect’ in rebuilding US military Mille Lacs County Times
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FACTBOX – Security developments in Iraq – Reuters

December 31, 2008
FACTBOX – Security developments in Iraq
Reuters - 12 hours ago
BAGHDAD – A US soldier died of combat wounds on Wednesday in Balad, around 80 km (50 miles) north of Baghdad, the US military said in a statement.

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Two US soldiers killed in Iraq – AFP

December 31, 2008

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Two US soldiers killed in Iraq
AFP - 6 hours ago
"A soldier died from wounds sustained during a mortar attack in Baghdad on Wednesday," a first statement said without elaborating. "A US soldier wounded
FACTBOX – Security developments in Iraq Reuters
US: 2 soldiers killed in Iraq PR-Inside.com (Pressemitteilung)
Two US soldiers killed in Iraq Earthtimes (press release)
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Despite Strikes, Israelis Vow to Soldier On – New York Times

December 31, 2008

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Despite Strikes, Israelis Vow to Soldier On
New York Times, United States - Dec 31, 2008
Friends and relatives of Irit Sheetrit, who was killed on Monday in a rocket attack, gathered Tuesday at her funeral. So far, four Israelis have been killed
Video: Trade flourishes in tunnels to Gaza – 1 Jan 09 AlJazeeraEnglish
Ashdod still recovering from shock of rocket attack Jerusalem Post
Israel considering temporary truce in Gaza Calgary Herald
WCBS-TV New York - Toronto Star
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