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SOLDIERS IN IRAQ  

Everyone in America should thank a soldier for doing his or her job. Since I don't know any soldiers who are serving in Iraq personally, here is an open letter, a thank you of sorts, to all of our protectors serving overseas.

During the first few years of the war in Iraq the media was focused on the issue of military suicides in Iraq. At this point in the war there is very little attention given to it. This is an important issue that needs to be examined.

Almost 4,000 US Soldiers have now been killed in Iraq. Are their deaths worth it? Or were they, like I believe, lied to and murdered by a United States President who was only out for his own gain.

Life-saving bandages that cost less than $90 are being made from a product commonly found in shrimp shells, called chitosan.

Humvees American soldiers are using in the Iraq war have been a source of problems from the beginning. Initially, makeshift bombs targeting Humvees were the number one killer of American soldiers. Now added protective armor is causing the doors to jam.

The next time you think about sending a care-package to your overseas soldier, be careful. He or she may never actually recieve your gifts. Someone else may reap the rewards.

Sunday was a bad day for U.S. soldiers in Iraq, as five were killed in by roadside bombs in Baghdad. Four of the casualties occurred in a single attack that happened just north of the city in one of the more violent spots in Iraq.

Although I have my own feelings about whether or not we should still be over in Iraq, I can recognize and appreciate that someone is over there doing their job so that I can be over here doing what I do.

Key points for the last five years since 9-11 and the onset of the war in Iraq. Has anything changed? You decide. This is based on historical facts, with my opinion added. You can agree or disagree, but nothing changes.

Many people don't realize that soldiers purchase everyday needed items. For those supporting families these items add up. Common, inexpensive, much needed items for soldiers severing in Iraq.

Data charts and interviews with the AP, Department of Defense, and Multinational Force: Iraq indicate that American forces are responsible for 2% of total civilian deaths in Iraq in 2007.

As reported by Multi National Forces-Iraq, three individual was captured by U.S. Special Forces and Iraqi Forces during missions seeking out terrorist groups in Iraq.

Captain Don Larson served with the Army National Guard in Iraq, helping soldiers to maintain their bearings.

Ten simple but meaningful things you can do to show your support for our troops serving in Iraq.

For every soldier killed in Iraq, nine others have been wounded and survived, that's the highest rate of any war in U.S. history. The irony -- say doctors -- is that we're saving more lives but losing more limbs.

The Rat Claw, developed by a safety officer in Iraq, is being used to save soldiers' lives in combat.

Wyoming soldier serving second tour of duty in Iraq finds Kurdish Iraqis friendly and pro-US.

There hasn't been a peep about the gaming industry in regards to the War in Iraq. But the gaming industry and the United States Army have been working together for the last several years.

In the wake of the shootings on the campus of Virginia Tech University, U.S. soldiers on the battlefield are having mixed feelings about the way the nation is responding to our casualties in Iraq.

"The Last True Story I'll Ever Tell," by John Crawford is a soldier's gritty account of the War in Iraq through a series of short stories. It is a must-read for anyone wanting a better understanding of what American soldiers experience.

While the President prepares to unveil his new Iraq strategy to the country, we as a nation should take the time to listen to what our military leaders are telling us about the war.

The Battle of Algiers and the War in Iraq are two very different conflicts stirred from revolution that reflect two very different times in history, but the correlations and similarities shed a lot of light on the middle east.

A new Carsey Institute factsheet shows that soldiers from rural America are dying at a disproportionate rate in Iraq and Afghanistan. High unemployment in rural America were blamed by the report's authors.

Powers during an undeclared war are equally divided between Congress and the White House. We can understand why Pres. Bush doesn't know this, but why doesn't Congress?

Hillary, Obama and John Edwards now say that if they get elected, troops won't come home until at the very least 2013. Am I on the crack or do I remember that the only reason the Dems swept into power last year was because they promised to end this madness now?

The long awaited surge report is out but the criticism is still prevalent within certain groups and the Democratic Party that believe General Petraeus is only echoing what the White House wants him to say.

An Oklahoma community has said goodbye to two of the 4,144 U.S. servicemen killed in the Iraq conflict.

Are you a gamer? Do you want to do something really special to support the troops over in Iraq? This is your chance: support the very first gaming convention in Iraq, completely run by our role playing game addicted soldiers.

Many people have loved ones in Iraq, fighting and dealing with death on a daily basis. What's the best way to support our troops? How do you talk to your loved one, who's far away and living a life you can't begin to understand?

Since May 1, twenty-four Americans have been killed in Iraq, including an unidentified journalist.

In an exclusive interview with Al Jazeera, Taliban official says that Osama Bin Laden is alive and still in control in Iraq and Afghanistan.

The US Military experienced their worse day in Iraq with 9 killed and 20 wounded, all from the 82 Airborne Division, in a suicide bomber attack.

Al-Qaeda in Iraq has blundered in its war against the United States on multiple fronts - and now it hopes to rectify those mistakes through its shadow government.

Troops and staff in Iraq need all the help they can get. Find out how IBM is doing their part to help.

Let me first start by admitting that I am not a war junkie. I don't spend a whole lot of time keeping up with the latest death tolls in Iraq this week, which car was bombed, which politician made which excuses.

Since March 2003, 93 journalists and 37 media support personnel have been killed in Iraq. In the midst of rising U.S. military casualties and repeated reports of journalist deaths and injuries, do reporters belong on the front lines?

This article goes into how America is losing the war in Iraq due to the destruction the young Iraqis witness day in and day out.

Military working dogs help soldiers find weapons and bombs in Iraq.

Time and experience has given DeWayne Browning a unique insight to the wars in Iraq and Vietnam. He served in both as a helicopter pilot.

Physical therapy teams added to Army Brigade Combat Teams reduce injuries and keep soldiers in the fight longer.

Bush will announce a plan to send 9,000 or more soldiers to Iraq. Our presence has done nothing but make the situation worse. Adding troops will give Iraqis an excuse not to stand on their own.

Reflections on how Al Qaeda and Iran hoped for US invasion in Iraq, and how the US should reengage in talks with Syria to promote stability to the region.

The proper steps we need to take in order to achieve victory in Iraq.

As U.S. troops continue to fight in Iraq each day, the Bush administration remains in search of an answer to establish political order admist civil war. But if Iraq hopes to become an indepedent, cohesive nation some day, several changes need to be made.

What is winnable in Iraq?

The future of the war in Iraq is a hot button issue in the mid-term elections, but Associated Content producer Greg Reeson shows a good understanding of the consequences of withdrawing from the war.

At one time, we were told the war in Iraq was part of the war on terror. Now there supposed to be separate?

There is a difference between a real understanding of history and the right wing "talking-points" version of history. Imagine if "the other side" led us into the war in Iraq. Where might you stand on the issue then?