Iraq
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Artillery training in Iraq
Soldiers Radio News Podcast &bull Mar 8, 2010
Soldiers Radio News: U.S. Soldiers conduct Iraqi artillery training. U.S. Army Reserve Commander visits troops in Italy. Gen. McChrystal talks about building Afghanistan's confidence. Full Story »
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Tennessee ANG Soldiers honor wounded warriors, fallen comrades
US Army 25th ID News &bull Mar 7, 2010
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Petraeus Expects Iraqi Government to Remain Inclusive
American Forces Information Services &bull Mar 7, 2010
Despite sectarian and ethnic differences across Iraq's political landscape, Army Gen. David H. Petraeus said he expects new Iraqi leaders will continue their previous government's efforts to employ inclusive coalitions to bridge those divides. Full Story »
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Army Bloggers Roundtable: Warrior Scholars Discuss Iraq, Afghanistan
Bloggers Roundtable Podcast &bull Mar 5, 2010
Students from the Command and General Staff College participated in an Army Bloggers Roundtable today. All of the guest participants have been deployed, some with multiple rotations, and they will discuss the current Iraq draw-down and Afghanistan surge as it… Full Story »
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Border Transition Team
The Army Now Podcast &bull Mar 5, 2010
The Army Now: U.S. Soldiers train Iraqi border guards. Full Story »
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Voting in Iraq
The Army Now Podcast &bull Mar 4, 2010
The Army Now: Iraqi Security Forces are actively securing their country for voting. U.S. forces are by their sides as advisors. Full Story »
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Iraqi Police Explosive Ordnance School
The Army Today Podcast &bull Mar 4, 2010
The Army Today: At the Iraqi Police Explosive Ordnance School in Baghdad, U.S. Soldiers teach Iraqi policemen advanced crime scene investigation. Sgt. Ferdinand Thomas reports. Full Story »
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Route Clearance Shop keeps missions moving
US Army AMC &bull Mar 3, 2010
Product Manager Assured Mobility Systems, part of the 402nd Army Field Support Brigade in Iraq, provide complete contract logistics support, for maintenance of the mine-resistant ambush-protected family of vehicles for Operation Iraqi Freedom. Full Story »
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GIs, Iraqis Secure Election Site
Army News on Military.com &bull Feb 25, 2010
AL HILLAH, Iraq - Soldiers of the 69th Armor Regiment and Iraqi Security Forces in Babil Province have joined forces to ensure the safety of Iraqi citizens during the upcoming March 7 national elections, only the second such elections since… Full Story »
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Combat Lifesaver Courses
The Army Today Podcast &bull Feb 25, 2010
The Army Today: In Mannheim, Germany, Soldiers go through their combat lifesaving courses, which have been updated based on recent lessons learned in Iraq and Afghanistan. Full Story »
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Hanging out with kids in Babil Province, Iraq.
US Army Flickr Feed &bull Feb 25, 2010
U.S. Soldiers from 3rd Heavy Brigade Combat Team, 3rd Infantry Division and Iraqi Security Forces interact with children in Babil Province, Feb. 15. Guest Passes let you share your photos that aren't public. Anyone can see your public photos anytime,… Full Story »
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The Men Who Stare at Goats
www.amazon.co.uk via @Looks_Serious &bull Feb 25, 2010o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o… Full Story »
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Spartan Brigade bridges gap with restored tank to Iraqi forces
US Army IMCOM &bull Feb 25, 2010
FORWARD OPERATING BASE MAREZ, Iraq - Sergeant Mark Wheeler, Company B, 26th Brigade Support Battalion, 2nd Heavy Brigade Combat Team, 3rd Infantry Division, takes a moment to look over his work and to run his hand over the rough and dirty surface of the Russian T-55 tank… Full Story »
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A Gold Star mother and her need to know
Stars and Stripes &bull Feb 25, 2010
Cynthia Woodard, mother of deceased Army Spc. Michael Scusa, hangs a gold star flag in the front window of her Philadelphia home Feb. 18. Her son, Michael, at bottom in photograph, was killed in Afghanistan. Some pages were blank. Spc.… Full Story »
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Something old, something new
Black Anthem &bull Feb 25, 2010
Video production - wailing banshee films - corporate video production services in the uk and new york. By Spc. A group of Soldiers from 2nd Special Troops Battalion, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 1st Cavalry Division, line up with horses from the Horse Cavalry Detachment, 1st Cav. Div. during a photo shoot on Fort Hood, Texas, Feb. 17.… Full Story »
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Iraq: Two US Army pilots killed in helicopter accident
US Army News on Topix &bull Feb 24, 2010
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Army steps up warzone contracting oversight
US Army Middle East News &bull Feb 24, 2010
The U.S. Army has more than doubled the amount of Contracting Officers Representatives, or CORs, in Iraq and Afghanistan over the last year in an effort to improve oversight and help rebuild local communities, service officials said. Within the last year, the number of CORs in Iraq has jumped from a 59-percent fill… Full Story »
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Water treatment in Iraq
Soldiers Radio News Podcast &bull Feb 24, 2010
Soldiers Radio News: A new water treatment facility opens in Baghdad. The Army Science & Technology Blog launches an iPhone app. U.S. & Iraq troops keep bases safe with night security. The National Capital Area exceeds their CFC goals. Full Story »
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Establishment of standardized Iraqi NCOES met with challenges, successes
US Army I Corps News &bull Feb 24, 2010
Although it seems unrealistic for an Army to be comprised of Soldiers who were unable to read, it was one problem facing the Iraq Ground Forces Command and the Iraq Training and Advisory Mission-Army as they attempted to develop and implement a structured noncommissioned officer education system for Iraq's soldiers. In October of 2007, Carlos Legoas was asked by the coalition and Iraqi Army to come up with a strategy to develop the Iraqi NCO corps. Legoas, a retired U.S. Army command sergeant major, said he was selected for the position because of his wealth of experience shaping the NCO… Full Story »
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Medal of Honor Recipient visits Bedford unit
Black Anthem &bull Feb 24, 2010
Video production - wailing banshee films - corporate video production services in the uk and new york. Medal of Honor Recipient Sammy Davis shakes hands with Pvt. Allyssa Masterson, a member of the 2219th Brigade Support Company, Indiana National Guard, during a visit to the Bedford National Guard Armory in Bedford, Ind., Saturday, Feb. 13, 2010. Davis spoke with more than 100 Soldiers from the company, answered questions and joined them for lunch during their weekend drill. The unit is preparing for a deployment in the future.… Full Story »
