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Enemy sniper’s aim foiled by friendship - By Pfc. Brian D. Jones 2nd Marine Division: Lance Cpl. Juan A. Valdez, a mortarman with Weapons Company, 2nd Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division, received a Purple Heart Medal during a ceremony here, June 8. The Boston native suffered wounds when he was struck by a sniper round while on patrol with his unit in Al Karmah, Iraq, in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom. (Added: 29-Jun-2007 Hits: 127 Rating: 0 Votes: 0) Rate It

General Delivers Message From Hero's Mother to Marines in Afghanistan - 12-27-07 By Staff Sgt.Luis P. Valdespino Jr. The assistant commandant of the Marine Corps made a quick stop at Camp Eggers yesterday and passed a message from a modern-day Marine Corps hero's family to Marines serving in and around Afghanistan's capital city. (Added: 27-Dec-2007 Hits: 36 Rating: 0 Votes: 0) Rate It

Helping Wounded Soldiers: An Incredible True Story - AND NOW, in time for the holidays, I bring you the best Christmas story you never heard. Last Christmas, Bennett and Vivian Levin were overwhelmed by sadness while listening to radio reports of injured American troops. "We have to let them know we care," Vivian told Bennett.So they organized a trip to bring 88 soldiers and their guests from Walter Reed Army Medical Center and Bethesda Naval Hospital to the annual Army-Navy football game in Philly, on Dec. 3. (Added: 31-Dec-2005 Hits: 203 Rating: 0 Votes: 0) Rate It

IMF approves $685m loan for Iraq - 12-24-05 The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has backed a new $685m (Ł395m) loan for Iraq, in a move seen as an endorsement of its economic reforms. (Added: 24-Dec-2005 Hits: 220 Rating: 0 Votes: 0) Rate It

In Nuristan, Afghans build bridge to future - CENTCOM NEWS: By Air Force Staff Sgt. Marti D. Ribeiro Combined Joint Task Force 76 Public Affairs NANGARESH, Afghanistan – Coalition forces and Afghan workers held a ribbon-cutting ceremony here March 20 to mark progress on a bridge that will ease travel and boost commerce in Nuristan Province. (Added: 25-Mar-2006 Hits: 119 Rating: 0 Votes: 0) Rate It

Inside Iraq: The Untold Stories documentary film - Mike Shiley used a fake press pass and a rented bullet proof vest to get into Iraq. While there he made an amazing film that goes beyond the media and military spin about the reality on the ground in Iraq. This film is balanced and shows both sides of the war. (Added: 11-Dec-2005 Hits: 159 Rating: 0 Votes: 0) Rate It

Iraq's Sweet Water Canal projects deliver water and self-sufficiency - By Denise Calabria Gulf Region Division U.S. Army Corps of Engineers.. "Now, two Project and Contracting Office (PCO) construction and non-construction projects have ensured the canal’s quality and reliability for many years, and provided local Iraqis the tools necessary to maintain this vital source." (Added: 9-Dec-2005 Hits: 140 Rating: 0 Votes: 0) Rate It

Iraqi insurgents now fighting each other - 4-20-07 MUQDADIYAH, Iraq - At least two major insurgent groups are battling al-Qaida in provinces outside Baghdad, American military commanders said Friday, an indication of a deepening rift between Sunni guerrilla groups in Iraq (Added: 20-Apr-2007 Hits: 58 Rating: 0 Votes: 0) Rate It

Kandahar civil engineers help keep OEF airfield mission capable - 12-08-05 By Staff Sgt. Marcus McDonald, 455th Air Expeditionary Wing Public Affairs KANDAHAR AIRFIELD, Afghanistan – Since their arrival in support of Operation Enduring Freedom here, Air Force civil engineers have hit the ground running. (Added: 9-Dec-2005 Hits: 118 Rating: 0 Votes: 0) Rate It

Keni Thomas Reflects on USO Tour of Middle East - Singer-songwriter Keni Thomas, a former U.S. Army Ranger who served in the elite Task Force Ranger assault unit, got another taste of the military recently when he joined Craig Morgan for a USO tour of the Middle East. Thomas compiled this report exclusively for CMT.com (Added: 10-Feb-2006 Hits: 91 Rating: 0 Votes: 0) Rate It

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