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Mom: Deployment leaves no one to care for kids
The Associated Press Soldiers can appeal, and some have won permission to remain in civilian life. Pagan filed several appeals, arguing that because her husband travels for business, no one else can take care of her kids. All were rejected, leaving Pagan with what she says … Local mother torn between duty and family WBTV all 248 news articles |
Archive for February, 2009
Mom: Deployment leaves no one to care for kids – The Associated Press
February 28, 2009
A Soldier in Iraq – Oregon Magazine
February 28, 2009
 Oregon Magazine |
A Soldier in Iraq
Oregon Magazine, OR Kalat was so grateful for the American liberation of his country that he melted three heads of the fallen Saddam and made the statue as a memorial to American soldiers both living and fallen.. He worked on this memorial night and day for several months … |
Body of 88th slain Canadian soldier returns home – Canada.com
February 28, 2009
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Body of 88th slain Canadian soldier returns home
Canada.com, Canada In Toronto, a medical examiner will issue the death certificate then Arnal’s family will escort his remains back to Winnipeg for a funeral. Details for a funeral have not yet been announced, said Lieut. Jeff Noel, a military spokesman. … |
Centre fit for heroes to treat war wounds – Scotsman
February 28, 2009
 Times Online |
Centre fit for heroes to treat war wounds
Scotsman, United Kingdom By Tom Peterkin, Scottish Political Editor SCOTS soldiers wounded in Afghanistan and Iraq are to get medical treatment in the country's first dedicated rehabilitation centre for serving troops. The £1m-a-year facility will house up to 20 soldiers at a … Lance Corporal Johnson Beharry accuses Government of neglecting … Times Online Veteran mental care 'a disgrace' BBC News Minister defends care given to war veterans guardian.co.uk The Press Association - Daily Mail all 142 news articles |
2 months into 2009, US deaths spike in Afghanistan – The Associated Press
February 28, 2009
 CBC.ca |
2 months into 2009, US deaths spike in Afghanistan
The Associated Press A brigade of 10th Mountain Division soldiers deployed to two insurgent-heavy provinces outside Kabul in January — Wardak and Logar. And American forces are increasingly operating in Taliban heartland in the south. "It has a lot to do with the fact that … Video: Protest at Afghan 'mosque raid' turn violent – 27 Feb 09 AlJazeeraEnglish Canadian military screens Afghan soldiers receiving donated rifles … The Canadian Press Focus to shift from Iraq to Afghanistan WISH CNN - Washington Times all 1,107 news articles |
Army: Enemy Fire Caused January Copter Collision in Iraq, Killing … – KSPR
February 28, 2009
 BBC News |
Army: Enemy Fire Caused January Copter Collision in Iraq, Killing …
KSPR, MO By KSPR News By AP FORT DRUM, NY (AP) – A helicopter crash in Iraq that killed a Missouri man is being blamed on enemy fire. The Defense Department initially said the cause of the Jan. 26 crashes didn't appear to be an attack. … Army: Enemy fire caused copter collision in Iraq Seattle Post Intelligencer Pentagon Releases More Information About Kirkuk Helicopter Crash … KEYC all 270 news articles |
NJ soldier killed in Iraq – Newsday
February 28, 2009
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NJ soldier killed in Iraq
Newsday, NY TRENTON, NJ – The Department of Defense says a soldier from New Jersey has died in Iraq. Twenty-six-year-old Spc. Brian M. Connelly of Union Beach died Thursday in Adhamiya, Iraq, of wounds suffered when his vehicle was struck by an explosive device. … Soldier from Union Beach dies in Iraq from vehicle explosion NJ.com DoD Identifies Army Casualty US Department of Defense (press release) all 7 news articles |
El Salvador honors soldiers who served in Iraq – The Associated Press
February 28, 2009
 The Associated Press |
El Salvador honors soldiers who served in Iraq
The Associated Press SAN SALVADOR, El Salvador (AP) — Salvadoran President Tony Saca has declared the country's participation in Iraq a "mission accomplished," as the country honors the last returning contingent of soldiers who served there. More than 3000 Salvadoran … |
Killers of British troops in Iraq will never face justice – Telegraph.co.uk
February 28, 2009
 BBC News |
Killers of British troops in Iraq will never face justice
Telegraph.co.uk, United Kingdom Almost none of the insurgents responsible for the murder of 137 British soldiers in Iraq will ever be brought to justice. By Sean Rayment, Defence Correspondent, in Basra Most of the crimes will never be investigated and hardly any of the killers will … Trial for Iraqis accused of killing British soldiers: judge AFP Iraq buries nearly 500 soldiers killed in past wars International Herald Tribune Kuwaiti Foreign Minister Visits Iraq Voice of America Times Online - Telegraph.co.uk all 525 news articles |
Iraq: Oil prices may drag budget lower – The Associated Press
February 28, 2009
 Daily Star – Lebanon |
Iraq: Oil prices may drag budget lower
The Associated Press The two wounded soldiers were killed instead of given medical treatment," said al-Shaheen. At least 15 US troops died in Iraq in February, including 12 who were killed in combat, according to an Associated Press tally. That compared with nine US combat … SCENARIOS-Risks of speedier US troop pullout from Iraq Reuters FORCES: The Military Traditions Of Iraq Strategy Page Iraq not fazed by pending US pullout: Maliki AFP NPR - AINA all 430 news articles |
The changing of the Guard – The Oregonian – OregonLive.com
February 28, 2009
 KVAL |
The changing of the Guard
The Oregonian – OregonLive.com, OR Ted Kulongoski to refuse to send Oregon Guard soldiers to Iraq or Afghanistan. Their central argument is that the federal authority authorizing troops in Iraq and in the "global war on terror" has become obsolete, partly because it is open-ended. … Local guardsmen react to WAVY-TV 165 Virginia National Guardsmen return from Iraq MSNBC Central Oregon Guard unit still heading to Iraq KTVZ Bethany Beach Wave - KVAL all 17 news articles |
Former Soldier Who Faked Combat Service in Iraq for Medical … – FOXNews
February 28, 2009
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Former Soldier Who Faked Combat Service in Iraq for Medical …
FOXNews SEATTLE — A former soldier who faked combat service in Iraq to get medical compensation has been sentenced to three years' probation by a federal judge who called his behavior "deplorable." Brandon V. Perkins, of Kent, Wash., appeared in US District … |
Iran's leader says US should speed up Iraq pullout – International Herald Tribune
February 28, 2009
 Voice of America |
Iran's leader says US should speed up Iraq pullout
International Herald Tribune, France Ayatollah Ali Khamenei's comments came a day after President Barack Obama said the US will pull all combat troops out of Iraq by August 2010 and all remaining soldiers by the end of the following year. "Military occupiers have to leave Iraq as soon as … Iraqi President Meets With Iranian Officials in Tehran Voice of America Iran warns Iraq over prolonged presence of US forces Earthtimes (press release) Iran's supreme leader: US should speed up Iraq pullout Jerusalem Post all 117 news articles |
Larry H. Miller Avenue? Idea already stalled – Salt Lake Tribune
February 28, 2009
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Larry H. Miller Avenue? Idea already stalled
Salt Lake Tribune, United States A few years back, Salt Lake City was deluged with such requests after approving an honorary moniker on the city's west side for a Utah soldier killed in Iraq. Jenson says she received six petitions in three months. As a result, the capital has retained … |
Connectitcut Soldier's – WWLP 22News
February 28, 2009
 WWLP 22News |
Connectitcut Soldier's
WWLP 22News, Springfield (WWLP) – Funeral services will be held later this morning for a New Britain, Connecticut man who was murdered in downtown Springfield last weekend. Services for 25 year old Julian Cartie will be held in New Britain, Connecticut. … |
