Iraq
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General: Army Reserve to weed out underachieving soldiers
Stars and Stripes &bull Mar 11, 2010
The Army Reserve has been successful in readying soldiers and restructuring units to support the wars in Afghanistan and Iraq, but now it needs to "transform the personnel system," said Lt. Gen. Jack Stultz. Full Story »
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Gates Discusses Iraq, Afghanistan With Deployed Troops
American Forces Information Services &bull Mar 11, 2010
By Jim Garamone American Forces Press Service A U.S. MILITARY BASE IN SOUTHWEST ASIA, March 11, 2010 Servicemembers quizzed Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates about Afghanistan, the elections in Iraq and the Iran situation during a question-and-answer period here today. Gates spoke to members of the 380th Air Expeditionary Wing.… Full Story »
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Iraqi soldiers trade their rifles for mortar tubes
AFN Europe Video Podcast &bull Mar 10, 2010
The Iraqi Army is becoming more self-reliant. Iraqi mortar men fire mortars at targets for their final training that coverts them from infantry to artillerymen. SSG John Freese has more. Full Story »
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Soldiers develop strong bonds with counterparts
US Army Fort Benning News &bull Mar 10, 2010
Iraq's security forces are in the lead, dedicated to and invested in the ongoing stability of their nation and ensuring the security of their U.S. partners, but the fewer U.S. troops still in the country assisting the Iraqi forces still have an essential job to do. For the Soldiers… Full Story »
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A widow's story
Stars and Stripes &bull Mar 10, 2010
In February 2006, the situation in Sayyidiyah began to get very bad. The terrorists had taken over the neighborhood, and there was fighting [with the Iraqi army]. After this, we decided to flee to my uncle's house in a different… Full Story »
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Paratroopers escort international team to observe Iraqi polling
US Army Middle East News &bull Mar 8, 2010
In the truck was the self-described "last John Denver fan," a mountaineering Frenchman working for the United Nations Assistance Mission for Iraq as a polling center monitor, his colleague from Yemen who normally works with displaced persons, a 36-year veteran… Full Story »
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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
Images on the Army Web site are cleared for release and are considered in the public domain. Request credit be given as "Photo Courtesy of U.S. Army" and credit to individual photographer whenever possible. Full Story »
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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 »
