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Scottsbluff police officer sworn in, now heading to Iraq
Omaha World-Herald, NE A Scottsbluff police officer will leave for his second tour of duty as a soldier in Iraq just a month after being formally sworn in. Scottsbluff Police Chief Alex Moreno swore in Officer Matt Dodge and two other officers, Tyler Reinpold and Matt … |
Archive for March, 2009
Scottsbluff police officer sworn in, now heading to Iraq – Omaha World-Herald
March 31, 2009
Injured soldier gets keys to free home – WAVY-TV
March 31, 2009
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Injured soldier gets keys to free home
WAVY-TV, VA A Norfolk soldier who lost both part of both legs in an IED attack in Iraq was given the keys to his new, free, custom built home Tuesday in Chesapeake. CPL Jonathan Bartlett accepted the keys from Rick Goyette of Homes for Our Troops, an organization … Wounded soldier gets new home in Chesapeake WVEC.com (subscription) all 2 news articles |
Britain withdrawing troops after handing control of southern Iraq … – RTT News
March 31, 2009
 BBC News |
Britain withdrawing troops after handing control of southern Iraq …
RTT News, NY Tuesday's departure is a part of the deal signed in November last year, under which Britain pledged to complete the pullout of its last 4100 soldiers from Iraq by July this year. by RTT Staff Writer. Britain begins troops pullout from Iraq Xinhua Britain begins Iraq pullout Melbourne Herald Sun Dannatt: Britain lost focus on Iraq United Press International Times Online - BBC News all 855 news articles |
US soldier dies in Iraq – Xinhua
March 31, 2009
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US soldier dies in Iraq
Xinhua, China BAGHDAD, March 31 (Xinhua) — A US marine died due to non-combat related incident in western Iraq on Tuesday, the US military said. A military statement said that the soldier, assigned to Multi National Force – West, was killed in the province of Anbar … |
Funeral set for NB soldier, a day after funeral for Hearst, Ont … – The Canadian Press
March 31, 2009
 CTV.ca |
Funeral set for NB soldier, a day after funeral for Hearst, Ont …
The Canadian Press, N.B. OROMOCTO, NB — A New Brunswick soldier killed on March 20 in Afghanistan will make one final journey through his home community today. A funeral procession for 22-year-old Trooper Corey Hayes is due to arrive at St. Luke's Chapel at CFB Gagetown at … Soldier's funeral held today Times and Transcript Military escort and funeral Tuesday for NB soldier killed in … The Canadian Press all 46 news articles |
Britain begins troops pullout from Iraq – Xinhua
March 31, 2009
 Sky News |
Britain begins troops pullout from Iraq
Xinhua, China Tuesday's departure is part of an agreement signed between Iraq and Britain in November last year, in which the latter pledged to complete pullout of its last 4100 soldiers from Iraq by late July2009. For his part, the governor of Basra, … Dannatt: Britain lost focus on Iraq United Press International mod took eye off Iraq as Afghan instability grew Times Online Troops to begin Iraq withdrawal AFP BBC News - BBC News all 612 news articles |
Soldier's funeral held today – Times and Transcript
March 31, 2009
 570 News |
Soldier's funeral held today
Times and Transcript, Canada All four soldiers were from Canadian Forces Base Petawawa. Today's funeral procession will start at Minto Memorial High School at 11:20 am and proceed to CFB Gagetown via Route 670 in order to pass by Hayes's family home. … Hundreds attend funeral for young NB soldier killed in Afghanistan The Canadian Press Trooper Hayes honoured in funeral at CFB Gagetown CBC.ca 'Corey is in heaven now' Daily Gleaner Winnipeg Sun - The Canadian Press all 70 news articles |
Seven killed in suicide attack on Iraqi police – AFP
March 31, 2009
 The Associated Press |
Seven killed in suicide attack on Iraqi police
AFP MOSUL, Iraq (AFP) — A suicide truck bomber smashed his way into a police complex in Iraq's restive northern city of Mosul on Tuesday before blowing the vehicle up and killing seven people, police said. Among the dead in the early morning attack in the … Seven Killed by Truck Bomb in Mosul New York Times Three killed by bicycle bomb in Iraq's Diyala province (Roundup) Monsters and Critics.com 5 killed, 14 hurt in Iraq roadside blasts United Press International Earthtimes (press release) - AsiaOne all 419 news articles |
Explosive education – Helena Independent Record
March 31, 2009
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Explosive education
Helena Independent Record, MT “IEDs are the number one killer of US soldiers in Iraq and Afghanistan,” Wood said. “When I was in Iraq, we didn’t have this kind of training. We learned on the fly. You learned after getting hit by a couple IEDs.” The premobilization training team has … Guard soldiers get explosives training near Helena KPAX-TV all 2 news articles |
For Guard’s 81st Brigade, a long return – TheNewsTribune.com
March 31, 2009
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For Guard’s 81st Brigade, a long return
TheNewsTribune.com, WA RAMADI, Iraq – Friends and family members of the 81st Brigade Combat Team are counting down the days to when the Washington National Guard soldiers will return home. In Iraq, the brigade headquarters is already planning the logistical details of moving … NEW National Guard's 81st Brigade Combat Team prepares to return home Yakima Herald-Republic all 16 news articles |
New Iraq mission requires diplomacy, patience – The Associated Press
March 31, 2009
 ABC News |
New Iraq mission requires diplomacy, patience
The Associated Press This time, he fears his troops may drop their guard as violence wanes. For Williams and thousands of other soldiers, the mission has changed. US troops are playing a support role since the new US-Iraq security agreement went into effect Jan. 1. … US soldier jailed on Iraq murders BBC News US soldier jailed for Iraq murders Aljazeera.net US soldier's trial for killing of 4 Iraqis to open Jerusalem Post Reuters - Washington Post all 450 news articles |
Gaza: Border-area clashes see two fighters dead, two injured … – Ma’an News Agency
March 31, 2009
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Gaza: Border-area clashes see two fighters dead, two injured …
Ma’an News Agency, Palestinian Territories Gaza Ma'an Two Palestinian fighters were killed and one Israeli soldier injured in a day of border-area clashes in the central Gaza Strip. Early on Tuesday Israeli warplanes opened fire on several homes east of the Al-Maghazi Refugee Camp in the … |
Soldier from Kenosha earns Bronze Star for work in Iraq – Kenosha News.com
March 31, 2009
 Kenosha News.com |
Soldier from Kenosha earns Bronze Star for work in Iraq
Kenosha News.com, WI BY GARY J. KUNICH If it was gunpowder, explosives or guns, it was Spc. Eric George’s job to find it during his 12-month tour in Iraq, with the help of his bomb-sniffing dog, Diego. George, a Kenosha native and soldier assigned to Fort Leonard Wood, … |
Our View: Can we succeed in Afghanistan where others have stumbled? – Peoria Journal Star
March 31, 2009
 USA Today |
Our View: Can we succeed in Afghanistan where others have stumbled?
Peoria Journal Star, IL It's the place English poet Rudyard Kipling wrote about in 1892 in "The Young British Soldier": An' go to your Gawd like a soldier." So absolutely, it's fair to question President Barack Obama's decision last week to send 4000 more soldiers – on top of … Video: Inside Story – New approach to US 'war on terror' – 30 Mar – Part 2 Al Jazeera Let's HOPE We Avoid a Vietnam Body Count in Afghanistan and Iraq … Nolan Chart LLC Afghan Soldier Shoots Two US Troops Dead ToTheCenter.com AFP - The Canberra Times all 372 news articles |
Fallen Soldier's Wife and Mother Speak – KPVI-TV
March 30, 2009
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Fallen Soldier's Wife and Mother Speak
KPVI-TV, ID Both women said they appreciate all the support they've received from the eastern Idaho community. They are flying out to Deleware to attend lt. Toners funeral at Kings Point. He is set to be buried at Arlington National Cemetary. … |
