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Carlson: Funeral mystery is solved in 4 days - DesMoinesRegister.com

May 31, 2009 in The Fallen

Carlson: Funeral mystery is solved in 4 days
DesMoinesRegister.com, IA
There was a picture of soldiers marching down a street lined with hundreds of onlookers, another of a biplane flying over the crowd, and another of two cars and a funeral coach surrounded by people. Historians at the Iowa Gold Star Museum at Camp Dodge

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Mom shows soldiers 'we have not forgotten' - Windsor Star

May 31, 2009 in Soldiers In Iraq

Mom shows soldiers 'we have not forgotten'
Windsor Star,  Canada
Her son has served in Iraq and she organizes the walk starting in Cottam to let soldiers in Iraq and Afghanistan know people back home remember them. COTTAM — Pam Squire looked into the faces of men she thought were too young to be soldiers and told

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US military deaths in Iraq war at 4306 - The Associated Press

May 31, 2009 in Soldiers In Iraq

US military deaths in Iraq war at 4306
The Associated Press
___ The latest deaths reported by the military: _ A soldier died Sunday from non-combat related injuries in Tikrit. _ A soldier died Sunday from non-combat related injuries sustained in a vehicle accident in Tallil. ___ The latest identifications
War deaths Dubuque Telegraph Herald
US military deaths in Iraq war at 4304 The Associated Press
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Flags Lowered for Wisconsin Soldier Who Died in Iraq - WQOW TV News 18

May 31, 2009 in Soldiers In Iraq


Northland's NewsCenter
Flags Lowered for Wisconsin Soldier Who Died in Iraq
WQOW TV News 18, Eau Claire
Madison (AP) - Flags are being flown at half-staff to honor a Wisconsin solider who died in Iraq. Gov. Jim Doyle ordered flags at state facilities lowered Saturday in honor of Sgt. 1st Class Brian Naseman. Flags at federal facilities also will be
Flags to half-staff today for fallen Wis. soldier Sheboygan Press
Flags flown at half-staff for fallen Racine soldier WKOW-TV.com
Wis. soldier's funeral is Saturday WAOW
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Army shower videotaping investigated - Times of the Internet

May 31, 2009 in Soldiers In Iraq


MyFox Washington DC
Army shower videotaping investigated
Times of the Internet, Ohio
The US Army says the alleged videotaping of showering female soldiers by as many as eight men in their unit is not typical of its troops' behavior. The allegations involve members of a Virginian National Guard company recently deployed to Iraq
8 Guard members focus of probe Richmond Times Dispatch
Guardsmen accused of filming women in shower The Virginian-Pilot
Naked pics_put_soldiers_in_hot_water Inside NoVA
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Iraq: 2 US soldiers die of non-combat injuries - The Associated Press

May 31, 2009 in Soldiers In Iraq


Nanaimo Daily News
Iraq: 2 US soldiers die of non-combat injuries
The Associated Press
BAGHDAD (AP) — Two American soldiers died from non-combat related injuries in separate incidents in Iraq, the US military said Sunday. A statement said a Multi-National Division — North soldier died Sunday in Tikrit, the hometown of ousted Iraqi leader
Iraq May civilian death toll lowest since 2003 Reuters
Iraq's May Death Toll Lowest Since 2003 Invasion NASDAQ
US soldier killed in grenade attack in Iraq Xinhua
The Associated Press - Reuters
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Iraqi PM vows death for poison gas defendants - Reuters

May 31, 2009 in Soldiers In Iraq


Sydney Morning Herald
Iraqi PM vows death for poison gas defendants
Reuters
"I promise you, we will not keep silent when it comes to applying the death penalty against all the criminals who are condemned (in this case)," he said, despite calls from the UN and rights groups to suspend the death penalty in Iraq.
World briefs Dubuque Telegraph Herald
Saturday: 8 Iraqis Killed, 10 Wounded Antiwar.com
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FEATURE-Fatal shooting shows stress risk facing US troops - Reuters

May 31, 2009 in Soldiers In Iraq

FEATURE-Fatal shooting shows stress risk facing US troops
Reuters
By Tim Cocks COMBAT OUTPOST COBRA, Iraq, May 31 (Reuters) - Experts say the risk of soldiers suffering Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) goes up substantially on their third tour of duty. Sergeant Joseph Huiet is on his sixth.

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Fatal shooting shows stress risk facing US troops - Reuters

May 31, 2009 in Soldiers In Iraq

Fatal shooting shows stress risk facing US troops
Reuters
By Tim Cocks COMBAT OUTPOST COBRA, Iraq (Reuters) - Experts say the risk of soldiers suffering Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) goes up substantially on their third tour of duty. Sergeant Joseph Huiet is on his sixth.

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Iraq: US soldier dies of non-combat related injury - The Associated Press

May 31, 2009 in Soldiers In Iraq

Iraq: US soldier dies of non-combat related injury
The Associated Press
BAGHDAD (AP) — The US military says an American soldier has died from a non-combat related injury north of Baghdad. A statement says the Multi-National Division — North soldier died Sunday in Tikrit. That's the hometown of ousted Iraqi leader Saddam

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BBC offers apology and compensation after Muslim body threatens to sue - The National

May 31, 2009 in Soldiers In Iraq


Daily Mail
BBC offers apology and compensation after Muslim body threatens to sue
The National, United Arab Emirates
“I've gone to [the Muslim Council of Britain] many times, and said: 'Will you condemn the killing and kidnapping of British soldiers in Iraq and Afghanistan?' and they won't,” he said. “Because these wars are in Muslim countries they will not do this.
BBC offers apology to Muslim Council of Britain over guest's remarks Times Online
BBC offers Question Time apology BBC News
BBC apologises to UK Muslim Council over TV debate Reuters India
Ireland Online - Thaindian.com
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Army Probes Illicit Photos, Video of Female Soldiers Showering - FOXNews

May 31, 2009 in Soldiers In Iraq


MyFox Washington DC
Army Probes Illicit Photos, Video of Female Soldiers Showering
FOXNews
Officials say eight Virginia Army National Guard soldiers based in Manassas allegedly took pictures and video of 21 female soldiers while they were showering. The incident occurred last fall, but leaders didn't learn about it until this month.
Soldiers return home from Iraq Rochester Democrat and Chronicle
Army investigates nude photos at Fort Dix The Associated Press
Local Soldiers Return Home 13WHAM-TV
Capital News 9 - Richmond Times Dispatch
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Letters from the front: A soldier's-eye view of Iraq - Meadville Tribune

May 31, 2009 in Soldiers In Iraq

Letters from the front: A soldier's-eye view of Iraq
Meadville Tribune, PA
By Pat Bywater In order to get a soldier's-eye view of our local troops' work in Iraq, we e-mailed some questions to Staff Sgt. Ernie Groger, who is with the Cambridge Springs-based National Guard Stryker unit. Sgt. Groger was kind enough not only to

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Advocate: Army must improve screening - Clarksville Leaf Chronicle

May 31, 2009 in Soldiers In Iraq


MiamiHerald.com
Advocate: Army must improve screening
Clarksville Leaf Chronicle, TN
Townsend spoke in front of every soldier on post, telling them it is OK to seek help if they are feeling depressed or thinking of harming themselves. "This has got to stop," Townsend said Wednesday. "Suicidal behavior in the 101st Airborne Division and
Video: First Person: Army Wages War Against Suicide The Associated Press
US Army base shuts down after rise in suicides AFP
US: Army base ordered on stand-down after multiple suicides World Socialist Web Site
Clarksville Leaf Chronicle - Clarksville Leaf Chronicle
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Carlson: Funeral mystery is solved in 4 days - DesMoinesRegister.com

May 31, 2009 in The Fallen

Carlson: Funeral mystery is solved in 4 days
DesMoinesRegister.com, IA
There was a picture of soldiers marching down a street lined with hundreds of onlookers, another of a biplane flying over the crowd, and another of two cars and a funeral coach surrounded by people. Historians at the Iowa Gold Star Museum at Camp Dodge

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