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Standing guard over the return of fallen sons
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Standing guard over the return of fallen sons
Globe and Mail, Canada - 3 hours ago Killed yesterday by a roadside bomb, Sergeant Prescott Shipway is the 97th Canadian soldier to die in Afghanistan. His name appears in the book I wrote last … Fallen hero Grenon saluted Canada.com Soldier's death a jarring reminder Windsor Star Celebrations for returning soldiers turn to devastation after 3 … The Canadian Press Canoe.ca - Canada.com all 527 news articles |
Brought back public awareness of the war in Afghanistan
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A grim toll — of sons and daughters — has brought back public …
Minneapolis Star Tribune, MN - A soldier has been hit: Blaskowski. A medevac helicopter swoops in to evacuate him to a larger base, but he is declared dead en route. … 500: Deadly US Milestone in Afghan War |
Sgt. Ryan Baumann Killed In Afghanistan
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Soldier With Indiana Ties Killed In Afghanistan
WLKY, KY - 2 hours ago Baumann's father lives in Jeffersonville. Baumann lived in Maryland before being stationed at Fort Campbell. His funeral will be held in Maryland, … |
Sick US Soldiers Sent to War
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Sick US Soldiers Sent to War
Prensa Latina, Cuba - Washington, Aug 4 (Prensa Latina) The US Department of Defense has sent sick soldiers to Iraq and Afghanistan, despite medical reports suggesting that they … |
Patriot Guard Riders act as escort for deploying reservists
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Patriotic bikers act as escort for deploying reservists
San Bernardino Sun, CA - 5 hours ago The group does not participate in any send-off or funeral procession without first getting the permission of a commanding officer or the soldier's family, … |
Afghanistan – Bombings Kill 5 Soldiers and Interpreter
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Afghan Bombings Kill 5 Soldiers and Interpreter
New York Times, United States - 6 hours ago Taliban and other militant groups have turned increasingly to the insurgents’ weapon of choice in Iraq — the improvised roadside bomb — to attack American … |
Botched medivac as Digger in Afghanistan lay dying
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Botched medivac as Digger in Afghanistan lay dying
The Australian, Australia - 23 hours ago McCarthy's parents, who were hugged by Kevin Rudd at his military funeral, could not be reached at their Gold Coast address. The Prime Minister has warned … |
Hundreds attend 1st Lt. Jonathan Brostrom funeral
More than 400 people attended funeral services this morning for Army 1st Lt. Jonathan Brostrom of ‘Aiea, who was killed July 13 in Afghanistan along with eight other soldiers in the deadliest attack on U.S. forces in three years. 1st Lt. Jonathan Brostrom’s American flag-draped casket was flanked by large bouquets of flowers at Holy [...]
Cpl. James Arnal – Tribute awaits deceased soldier
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Tribute awaits deceased soldier
Winnipeg Free Press, Canada - We can’t confirm a timing for a funeral here in Winnipeg. That’s all dependent on when Cpl. Arnal arrives in Trenton and when the Ontario medical examiner … 'Guy everybody liked' |
Obama says transfer more troops to Afghanistan
United States presidential hopeful Barack Obama has called the situation in Afghanistan “precarious and urgent” and says Washington should start planning to transfer more troops there from Iraq. Senator Obama spoke from Afghanistan on the CBS program Face the Nation after meeting privately with Afghan President Hamid Karzai on the second day of an overseas [...]
US soldiers in Iraq yearn to be in Afghan war
The Southern Ledger Some US soldiers in Iraq yearn to be in Afghan war The Associated Press – 7 hours ago Not all soldiers in Iraq are pining for service in Afghanistan. Greis, a 21-year veteran, isn’t eager to seek out battle. “There is nothing cool about … Spc. Grover Gebhart has spent nine months [...]
U.S. Troops Withdraw From Combat Outpost In Wanat
Times Online US Troops Withdraw From Afghan Outpost Washington Post, United States – 3 hours ago US and Afghan soldiers withdrew from the makeshift outpost near the remote village of Wanat as Taliban fighters swarmed the area near the border of the … After suffering significant setbacks in the fight against insurgents in eastern Afghanistan, [...]
Taliban and al-Qaida are far from defeated
US casualties in Afghanistan are a grim reminder that the Taliban … Houston Chronicle, United States – 4 hours ago After nearly seven years and the loss of more than 4000 of our soldiers in Iraq, the grim reality is that the terrorists who present a clear danger to the … In the chaotic and [...]
Territorial soldiers to be ordered to fight in Iraq and Afghanistan
Times Online Territorial Army soldiers to be ordered to fight in Iraq and … Telegraph.co.uk, United Kingdom – 9 hours ago By Rosa Prince, Political Correspondent All Territorial Army soldiers are to be required to risk their lives on the front line in Afghanistan and Iraq, … PA Territorial Army soldiers are presented with Iraq [...]
Guam: 2 Soldiers Killed 1 Soldier seriously injured in Afghanistan
2 Guam Guardsmen killed: One soldier seriously injured in Afghanistan Pacific Daily News, GU – Jul 11, 2008 US Army Staff Sgt. Steven Bayow, 42, a Yap native, was one of two soldiers killed Feb. 2, 2005, in Bayji, Iraq, when a bomb hit their vehicle. … Sgt. Brian S. Leon Guerrero Spc. Samson A. [...]
