Troops

Japan to Withdraw Air Force From Iraq Voice of America - USA Japan's Air Self-Defense Force has been airlifting materials and troops between Kuwait and locations in Iraq since 2006. White House spokesman Gordon ... See all stories on this topic

Deadly incidents for US troops in Afghanistan The Associated Press - Some of the deadliest incidents affecting US troops in Afghanistan: _ July 13, 2008: Nine US soldiers are killed when their remote outpost in Wanat is ... See all stories on this topic

Petraeus will never declare victory in Iraq ABC Online - Australia General Petraeus has overseen the so called "surge" of American combat troops into Iraq and he is about to leave to take on a more senior role. ... See all stories on this topic

US troops in Afghanistan mark 9/11 Action 3 News - Omaha,NE,USA AP - September 11, 2008 12:43 PM ET KABUL, Afghanistan (AP) - US troops in Afghanistan have been marking 9/11 with ceremonies at bases around the country. ... See all stories on this topic

2008 deadliest year so far for US in Afghanistan Belfast Telegraph - United Kingdom Today's death brings to 112 the number of troops killed this year, surpassing last year's record death toll. Some 33000 US troops are stationed in ... See all stories on this topic

General David Petraeus warns of long struggle ahead for US in Iraq guardian.co.uk - UK US General David Petraeus, the outgoing commander of troops in Iraq. Photograph: Susan Walsh/AP The US still faces a long struggle in Iraq and recent ... See all stories on this topic

Japan to end coalition support in Iraq Telegraph.co.uk - United Kingdom By Julian Ryall in Tokyo Japanese Air Self-Defence Force personnel will leave their base in Kuwait where they have been flying troops and military material ... See all stories on this topic

US death in Afghanistan makes 2008 deadliest year The Associated Press - Thursday's death brings to 112 the number of troops who have died in Afghanistan this year, surpassing last year's record toll of 111. Some 33000 US troops ... See all stories on this topic

Gen David Petraeus says the US faces a long struggle in Iraq BBC News - UK The outgoing commander of US troops in Iraq, Gen David Petraeus, has said that he will never declare victory there. In a BBC interview, Gen Petraeus said ... See all stories on this topic

NJ's support-the-troops charity broke Newsday - Long Island,NY,USA The group's volunteers were hoping to make as many as five shipments of care packages to the more than 2800 troops deployed. But Micciulla says that would ... See all stories on this topic

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Supporting our troops at Patriot’s Day By Merlin Now watch some footage of US troops on Iraq. What are they doing? Barging where ever they want, with guns drawn no less, randomly stopping people and forcibly interrogating them, detaining people without charges, taking property and ... The Magic of Life - http://www.merlinsilk.com

Mullen “Not Convinced” US Troops Winning in Afghanistan By kgarvin Sitting next to Defense Secretary Robert Gates, Admiral Mike Mullen, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, told a congressional committee on Capitol Hill yesterday that he was “not convinced” US troops were “winning it” in Afghanistan. ... Military Speak - http://militaryspeak.wordpress.com

Kerr Drug launches program for troops... By suestock Starting today, all Kerr Drug stores in North Carolina will accept cash donations for the Help the Wounded Tar Heel Troops program. The stores will also sell car magnets (pictured here) for $3. You can also give online at www. ... Taking Stock blog - http://projects.newsobserver.com/rss/takingstock

2008 deadliest year for US troops in Afghanistan By gcarter (CNN) — More US troops have died in Afghanistan this year since the fight against Islamic militants was launched in and around that central Asian country in response to the September 11, 2001, al Qaeda attack on the United States. ... The CNN Wire - http://cnnwire.blogs.cnn.com

Bush Honors Troops At 9/11 Memorial Ceremony By Walter Alarkon President Bush commemorated the new 9/11 monument at the Pentagon and the anniversary of the terror attacks by honoring the Americans killed seven years ago and the US troops who have since fought in wars. "For all our citizens, ... The Hill's Blog Briefing Room - http://briefingroom.thehill.