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After 42 months in Iraq, soldier still feels guilty he's not there

Published on July 4, 2008 By
After 42 months in Iraq, soldier still feels guilty he's not there
McClatchy Washington Bureau, DC - 3 hours ago
Johndrow had served 42 months, about three-fourths of the Iraq war at that point, on the ground, more combat time than almost any other American soldier.

US soldiers in Iraq mark Fourth of July

Published on July 4, 2008 By

The Associated Press
US soldiers in Iraq mark Fourth of July
The Associated Press - 2 hours ago
BAQOUBA, Iraq (AP) — It's Staff Sgt. Edgar Covarrubias' second Fourth of July in Iraq. No family barbecue, no fireworks, but Covarrubias says he'll call his

Voluntown soldier meets Gen. David Petraeus

Published on June 30, 2008 By
Voluntown soldier meets Gen. Petraeus
Norwich Bulletin, CT - 2 hours ago
Poirer met Petraeus after receiving a merit award for his performance as a soldier in Iraq. Poirier joined the Army in 2006, trained in Georgia and North