Archive for August, 2009

Iraqi and Kurdish Leaders Pledge to End Disputes – Washington Post

August 2, 2009

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Iraqi and Kurdish Leaders Pledge to End Disputes
Washington Post
The conflict between the government and the Kurdish semiautonomous region is seen as the most dangerous threat to Iraq's stability, and American officials
Iran Media Confirm Three American Tourists Held in IranVoice of America
US concern as Iran holds touristsBBC News
Iran detains/captures 3 American citizens, while 4th from Seattle Examiner.com
Reuters -AFP -Voice of America
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Soldier Returns Home to Huge Welcome – WXXI

August 2, 2009

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Soldier Returns Home to Huge Welcome
WXXI
DALTON, NY (WXXI) – They waved and saluted Saturday as dozens of cars in a long funeral procession journeyed from the Weeks Funeral Home in the Wyoming
Long missing Korean War soldier laid to restRochester Democrat and Chronicle
Soldier missing in action for almost 60 years buried todayRocNow

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"The Hurt Locker": An Iraq War movie triumph – Examiner.com

August 2, 2009

NewsOK.com
"The Hurt Locker": An Iraq War movie triumph
Examiner.com
The primary thing the movie does is depict the daily lives of soldiers. It shows us the boredom of their routine, their easy and sometimes uneasy
NOT QUITE REALPhiladelphia Inquirer
Movie Review: The Hurt LockerGeeks of Doom
Iraq War film 'The Hurt Locker' is a nerve-wracking experienceVisalia Times-Delta
Omaha World-Herald -Examiner.com -Examiner.com
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GIs, out of Iraq cities, have time on their hands – The Associated Press

August 2, 2009
GIs, out of Iraq cities, have time on their hands
The Associated Press
Soldiers knew that as they headed out last week to patrol rural roads south of Baghdad. Seven of their fellow soldiers from Forward Operating Base Falcon

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Downtime in the desert – Ethiopian Review

August 2, 2009
Downtime in the desert
Ethiopian Review
Hurry up and wait, or so the idiom goes … especially when you're a US soldier in Iraq. DIYALA PROVINCE, Iraq — Perhaps the true mark of a good soldier is

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Roadside bomb attack in Afghanistan kills three American soldiers – New York Daily News

August 2, 2009
Roadside bomb attack in Afghanistan kills three American soldiers
New York Daily News
President Barack Obama has increased the US focus on Afghanistan, even as the Pentagon begins pulling troops out of Iraq. Other NATO countries have some

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Isle soldiers return from Iraq Aug. 14 – Honolulu Advertiser

August 2, 2009
Isle soldiers return from Iraq Aug. 14
Honolulu Advertiser
A lot of Schofield Barracks families are looking forward to the end of an Iraq deployment as well. The 3rd "Bronco" Brigade of about 3500 soldiers is about
ieds rock Guard vehiclesAlbany Democrat Herald
Packing for Deployment: An Inside LookKGMB9
Strykers scheduled to return MondayFairbanks Daily News-Miner
Honolulu Advertiser
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UAF quartet joins Fort Wainwright soldiers in Iraq – Anchorage Daily News

August 2, 2009
UAF quartet joins Fort Wainwright soldiers in Iraq
Anchorage Daily News
Sun Star reporters embedded with Stryker soldiers during their training for Iraq and role-played reporter and subject, Hamilton said.

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Long missing Korean War soldier laid to rest – Rochester Democrat and Chronicle

August 2, 2009

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Long missing Korean War soldier laid to rest
Rochester Democrat and Chronicle
Beagle, who talked with LaFever before the funeral, said she prays that he and relatives of the other 8100 Korean War soldiers still missing will one day
Soldier missing in action for almost 60 years buried todayRocNow

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NOT QUITE REAL – Philadelphia Inquirer

August 2, 2009
NOT QUITE REAL
Philadelphia Inquirer
What I was really looking for – besides the action, that is – was respectful treatment of the US soldier in Iraq, as professional a fighter as this nation

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'March on.. rest in peace': Fallen Minnesota soldiers honored – Pioneer Press

August 2, 2009
'March on.. rest in peace': Fallen Minnesota soldiers honored
Pioneer Press
The funeral for Benjamin Kopp was a long one. There was too much to say about his remarkable life — his sacrifices for his country, his medals for saving
Rosemount soldier was 'hard-wired' for heroismMinneapolis Star Tribune
Funeral Services Held for Rosemount Army RangerKSTP.com
Family, friends pay tribute to Ben KoppRosemount Town Pages

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Houston soldier's suicide illustrates military's plight – Houston Chronicle

August 2, 2009

New York Times
Houston soldier's suicide illustrates military's plight
Houston Chronicle
For almost a year, the soldiers of the 1451st Transportation Company had been escorting supply trucks along Iraq's dark, dangerous highways.
After Combat, Victims of an Inner WarNew York Times

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A list of the six soldiers from Iraq, Afghanistan wars chosen for … – Gaea Times

August 2, 2009

CBS News
A list of the six soldiers from Iraq, Afghanistan wars chosen for
Gaea Times
July 13th, 2009 US soldiers in Iraq charged with filming womenBAGHDAD — The US military in Iraq says two soldiers have been charged with filming and
Lawmaker questions low Medal of Honor countThe Associated Press
Limited Medals of Honor for Iraq, Afghan warsWGME
Low Medal of Honor count raises questionsDenver Post
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