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Final act
BBC News, UK The ordinary soldier sidesteps these questions. They are for the politicians, not for them. And so in the workshops, where they are preparing the tanks for shipping home, the banter is light. For them the heavy hand of Iraq has been lifted. Video: David Cameron on MPs' expenses ITN NEWS Partnership of equals Gulf Daily News Britain ends combat operations in Iraq CBC.ca Scotsman - Antiwar.com all 1,245 news articles |
Archive for April, 2009
Final act – BBC News
April 30, 2009
Marine visits YMCA class that supported him in Iraq – Moultrie Observer
April 30, 2009
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Marine visits YMCA class that supported him in Iraq
Moultrie Observer, GA “Your hands have held us up.” What the class does in sending care packages is vitally important to him and all soldiers in Iraq, Eltrington said. Showing compassion and a desire to help Iraqis allows the soldiers to make a significant impact there. … |
In Remote Afghan Province, Mullen Finds Daunting Need – Washington Post
April 30, 2009
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In Remote Afghan Province, Mullen Finds Daunting Need
Washington Post, United States - Greg Jaffe The new strategy, however, is hampered by the heavy demand in Iraq and Afghanistan for civilian and military reconstruction experts. There are only 13 US civilian development experts in all of southern Afghanistan, where the Taliban movement is … |
Abu Ghraib Guards Say Memos Show They Were Scapegoats – Washington Post
April 30, 2009
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Abu Ghraib Guards Say Memos Show They Were Scapegoats
Washington Post, United States By Josh White When the photos of detainee abuse at the Abu Ghraib prison in Iraq surfaced in 2004, US officials portrayed Army Private Charles A. Graner Jr. as the ringleader of a few low-ranking "bad apples" who illegally put naked Iraqi detainees in … Should Abu Ghraib Soldiers Receive Pardon? Cornell University The Cornell Daily Sun Market Opening Highlights Progress West of Baghdad Systems all 10 news articles |
Soldier's mother memorial wish – BBC News
April 30, 2009
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Soldier's mother memorial wish
BBC News, UK "I think John died for nothing – that's my opinion," she said. "Perhaps people won't agree with me. He was a soldier, and he signed to fight for the country. "But I can't ever see Iraq being a democratic country and that's what they were there for. … |
Soldier: Comrades wore 'ninja suits' as disguise – Houston Chronicle
April 30, 2009
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Soldier: Comrades wore 'ninja suits' as disguise
Houston Chronicle, United States After raping an Iraqi teen and killing her family, a former US Army soldier placed a pillow over the young girl's face, then fired multiple shots from an AK-47, killing her, two former soldiers said Thursday. Jesse Spielman and James Paul Barker, … Ex-sergeant: Soldier admitted Iraq crimes msnbc.com Lt. Col. testifies in ex-soldier's murder trial Clarksville Leaf Chronicle Rape-murder accused wanted 'to kill all Iraqis' AFP PRESS TV - World War 4 Report all 484 news articles |
Fort Huachuca soldiers prepare for Iraq with "Cultural Simulator" – KOLD-TV
April 30, 2009
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Fort Huachuca soldiers prepare for Iraq with "Cultural Simulator"
KOLD-TV, AZ And this particular module focuses on just about anything a soldier might encounter in Iraq. "Traditional Islamic culture shapes Iraqi life," says the voice, narrating the program's introduction. It's a history lesson, an etiquette manual and a general … |
Spanish Flu: Almost 3000 Utahns perish in early-20th century epidemic – Salt Lake Tribune
April 30, 2009
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Spanish Flu: Almost 3000 Utahns perish in early-20th century epidemic
Salt Lake Tribune, United States She talked with the bishop and planned a small funeral service for Angus at Polly's home. Riverton, Utah, like most other Utah towns, was under quarantine. Citizens could not meet in groups anywhere — not for a funeral, for church, or for school. … |
Area residents to honor soldier – The-News-Leader
April 30, 2009
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Area residents to honor soldier
The-News-Leader, OH Students from St. Barnabas School, the Northfield Center Fire Department and other area residents plan to line Route 82 and Brandywine Road in Northfield Center and Sagamore Hills May 1 as a funeral procession for a Garfield Heights soldier makes its … Northfield Center will pay respects to fallen soldier Sun News – cleveland.com all 2 news articles |
Vt soldier sentenced for stealing weapons in Iraq – WCAX
April 30, 2009
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Vt soldier sentenced for stealing weapons in Iraq
WCAX, VT AP – April 30, 2009 3:15 PM ET CONCORD, NH (AP) – A former Vermont National Guard soldier has been sentenced for stealing weapons while in Iraq, mailing them to his home in New Hampshire and trying to sell them. Forty-2-year-old Joseph Downing, … |
Families 'retreat' for Quiet Getaway – Systems
April 30, 2009
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Families 'retreat' for Quiet Getaway
Systems, GA During the same time, the division's Rear Detachment chaplains conducted similar sessions with the spouses at home helping them to communicate with their Soldiers in Iraq. "Our command is very engaged in taking care of our Soldiers and their families," … |
Mixed emotions from British troops as combat mission in Iraq ends – Times Online
April 30, 2009
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Mixed emotions from British troops as combat mission in Iraq ends
Times Online, UK Few of the British soldiers had any regrets about leaving the featureless, scorching desert of southern Iraq, where militiamen and tribesmen have done their best to kill them. “I can't wait to see the back of the place,” said one soldier. … Video: Iraq troops coming home: Gordon Brown on 6 years of conflict ITN NEWS Brown: Britain Ends Combat Operations in Iraq Voice of America Was the UK mission in Iraq a success? BBC News The Press Association - CBC.ca all 1,129 news articles |
Pitfalls Await Deploying Oregon Guard Troops Bound for Iraq (VIDEO) – Salem-News.Com
April 30, 2009
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Pitfalls Await Deploying Oregon Guard Troops Bound for Iraq (VIDEO)
Salem-News.Com, OR It would be really fantastic to get all of these soldiers home safe and sound. I offer my gratitude to the anonymous soldier in Iraq who took the time to reach out and help members of the Oregon National Guard. Here are some edited video clips of US … |
Wayne Co. 'did her whole duty' for mourning Lincoln – Palladium-Item
April 30, 2009
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Wayne Co. 'did her whole duty' for mourning Lincoln
Palladium-Item, IN … guarded on either side by a soldier and sailor, while a Brass Band plays a mournful dirge adds greatly to the impressive ceremonies. A moment more, and the funeral train passes out of sight. Governor Morton boarded the train at this point. … |
Soldiers reveal Iraq experiences – Radio 1
April 30, 2009
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Soldiers reveal Iraq experiences
Radio 1, UK As British troops begin their final pull-out, the crucial question, though, is was everything achieved in Iraq worth 179 British lives? "I can't speak for the soldiers who aren't here now," he said. "But I think there isn't a cause on the planet that … Video: Iraq troops coming home: Gordon Brown on 6 years of conflict ITN NEWS British soldiers end Iraq mission CBBC Newsround British troops mark end of Iraq campaign Earthtimes (press release) Times Online - BBC News all 1,129 news articles |
