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FACTBOX-Security developments in Iraq, May 31
Reuters MOSUL – A roadside bomb targeting an Iraqi army patrol wounded a soldier and a civilian in eastern Mosul, police said. An off-duty traffic policeman was killed when soldiers started firing randomly at perceived threats after the explosion. … Round-up of Daily Violence in Iraq – Sunday 31 May 2009 McClatchy Washington Bureau all 65 news articles |
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FACTBOX-Security developments in Iraq, May 31 – Reuters
May 31, 2009
Horse Soldiers by Doug Stanton – Houston Chronicle
May 31, 2009
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Horse Soldiers by Doug Stanton
Houston Chronicle, United States Stanton paints a vivid (and intended) contrast between the early tactics used by the military in Afghanistan — where the presence of US soldiers was downplayed — and Iraq, with its much more pronounced American footprint. He calls the operations in … British special forces head to Afghanistan United Press International They rode to Afghan glory Toronto Star all 5 news articles |
Legislators honor fallen Texans – Houston Chronicle
May 31, 2009
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Legislators honor fallen Texans
Houston Chronicle, United States Afterward, Debbie Ray told of how she learned after the funeral about how her son helped a soldier find his wallet after a run. Then there was the time Edwards gave a group of soaked soldiers a few Boy Scout tips on staying dry. … |
A soldier's final tribute – Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
May 31, 2009
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A soldier's final tribute
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, WI With arms outstretched, Sgt. Chris Vandre (left) and her husband, Staff Sgt. Nicholas Vandre, fold a flag that was used in the funeral for World War II veteran Robert Kiebler. By Meg Jones of the Journal Sentinel Spc. Nate Seibel presents the flag that … |
Lawmakers pause to honor Texas soldiers killed in action – Fort Worth Star Telegram
May 30, 2009
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Lawmakers pause to honor Texas soldiers killed in action
Fort Worth Star Telegram, TX He himself served in the Persian Gulf and Iraq wars. And, as a member of the Army Reserve, he could be called to active duty. "If I have to go back, I'm going to be a good soldier and follow orders," Dwight Franklin said. After the ceremony, the couple … Legislature honors Texas' fallen soldiers Fort Worth Star Telegram all 4 news articles |
844th Engineer Battalion expects to spend most of time in Iraq on … – Knoxville News Sentinel
May 30, 2009
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844th Engineer Battalion expects to spend most of time in Iraq on …
Knoxville News Sentinel, TN 3 cause of death for US soldiers in Iraq right now is electrocution," Roth said. "Much of that's from faulty wiring. One of the things we're going to do there is train Iraqis on our skills. The best people to do that are the citizen soldiers who use … |
Gay activists protest hate speech – Topeka Capital Journal
May 30, 2009
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Gay activists protest hate speech
Topeka Capital Journal, KS Phelps-Roper said Saturday she was aware of the march but had been picketing a soldier's funeral in Providence, Rhode Island, because members hadn't previously attended a funeral in that state. “They need to come back when they have a million,” she … |
Soldiers return home from Iraq – Rochester Democrat and Chronicle
May 30, 2009
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Soldiers return home from Iraq
Rochester Democrat and Chronicle, NY After serving nearly one year in Iraq, seven New York Army National Guard soldiers returned to the Rochester area today. The soldiers arrived at the armory on Patriot Way by bus from Fort Dix, NJ, and were greeted by family and friends. … Army investigates nude photos at Fort Dix The Associated Press Local Soldiers Return Home 13WHAM-TV A special homecoming Capital News 9 Richmond Times Dispatch - eTaiwan News all 192 news articles |
Army investigating photos and videotapes of female soldiers at Ft. Dix – Philadelphia Inquirer
May 30, 2009
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Army investigating photos and videotapes of female soldiers at Ft. Dix
Philadelphia Inquirer, PA The 150-member unit was deployed to Iraq in December, said Carolee Nisbet, a spokeswoman at Fort Dix.. "The investigation started while they're still serving in Iraq," Nisbet said yesterday. "They're not due to come home until late summer or early fall … 8 Guard members focus of probe Richmond Times Dispatch US Army investigates nude photos of women soldiers eTaiwan News Army investigating shower-photo allegation CNN ArmyTimes.com - Dubuque Telegraph Herald all 189 news articles |
Yona Baumel passes away at age 81 – Ynetnews
May 30, 2009
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Yona Baumel passes away at age 81
Ynetnews, Israel Yona Baumel, the father of missing soldier Zachary Baumel, passed away this weekend at the age of 81. His funeral is scheduled for Saturday at 11 pm in Jerusalem. Zachary Baumel, an Armored Corps combat soldier, participated in the battle for Sultan … |
In Iraq, Rape Without Recourse – Politics Daily
May 30, 2009
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In Iraq, Rape Without Recourse
Politics Daily, DC Our soldiers in Iraq are under great fear and stress. I do understand and empathise with them. I would hope, though, that they remain aware 14-year-old children), they are reminded these civilians are human, that they are under just as much fear and … |
British special forces head to Afghanistan – United Press International
May 30, 2009
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British special forces head to Afghanistan
United Press International The British government did not say how many soldiers are in each special forces squadron, which deployed previously to Iraq to fight with US-led coalition forces. In Iraq, the special forces members were stationed in Basra and inside Baghdad's … |
Lawmakers honor fallen soldiers – Dallas Morning News
May 30, 2009
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Lawmakers honor fallen soldiers
Dallas Morning News, TX Rick Perry and Lt. Gov. David Dewhurst to honor Texas' fallen soldiers. It was an emotional break from the feisty debate that's colored the last several days, an event attended by the families of many men and women killed in Iraq and Afghanistan. … |
Wrong remains delivered for soldier's funeral – Burlington Hawk Eye
May 30, 2009
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Wrong remains delivered for soldier's funeral
Burlington Hawk Eye, United States A funeral procession for a soldier killed in Germany during World War II abruptly ended at a Kansas City, Kan., cemetery when military officers realized they had the remains of the wrong soldier. Patriot Guard motorcycle riders, Fort Leavenworth … |
Library display will honor fallen soldier – Fremont News Messenger
May 30, 2009
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Library display will honor fallen soldier
Fremont News Messenger, OH While Meek was killed on May 11, 1898, his funeral in Clyde was not held until May 11, 1899. When his father attempted to claim his body he had already been buried in the Florida Keys. Florida law forbids the exhumation of any body in any month except … |
