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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.

Newscaster Bob Woodruff suffered a traumatic brain injury from a bomb blast, while on assignment in Iraq. He is back to tell his story, and to speak out for the Iraq War veterans with traumatic brain injury, who are not getting the care they need to recover.

Omaha Nebraska was one of many places around the U.S. that protested the war in Iraq on March 19. The protest included signs on a footbridge overlooking Dodge Street and speakers

There's an old saying, "Truth is the daughter of time, not of authority." This book, Iraq War, attempts to provide a fair, balanced account of the events leading up to the Iraq War, the War itself, and its aftermath, up to late 2004. A good introduction.

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?

Army Men: Sarge's War just gets it all wrong. The graphics are ugly, the gameplay is terrible, the sound is shoddy, etc. This is a sad way to bring back such a famed series.

The Iraq war is a big problem in the America. But I believe we need to listen to the Iraqis and leave their land. We need to seek the face of God and end this war. It is too absurd. America in it's arroagnce need to admit that it's wrong.

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.

No group has suffered more from Bush's "war on terror" than the people of Iraq. Despite worldwide protests, countless Iraqi civilians have been killed, injured, unlawfully detained, and/or tortured in the US-led war on Iraq - a war that clearly violated t

HOW can the US Army or any branch of service, legally discriminate based solely on age?

This paper is to point out the importance of countries developing a decentralized military. Countries with such militaries have organizations that are quicker, smarter, and all around more efficient than those with centralized systems.

So your spouse has decided to join the Army and in a matter of a few short weeks you have been thrust in the new role as an Army wife. It can all be so much and many spouses don't have the slightest clue of what happens at boot camp and AIT, how the pay s

From March 13-16, 2008, Iraq War veterans, soldiers and civilians gave testimony on the atrocities of war perpetrated and perpetuated by the U.S. military. This is a summary.

Military deployments means that children, parents, spouses, fiance(e)s and siblings are absent from their family for extended periods of time. But morale calls are set up to help make it easier for family members to keep in touch during deployments

Each morale call is just 15 minutes. How can you make the most of these precious few minutes that you have with your loved one? Read on to find out more!

Morale calls are just what their title suggests. They help to keep families in touch during deployments and to help them feel better about being apart. But how can you cope when you cannot get through to make a morale call?

Research by assistant professor Patricia L. Sullivan, of UGA's School of Public and International Affairs gives the U.S. a 26% chance of victory in Iraq.

The impact the war in Iraq has had on military personnel and their family and friends

Have we slipped into some alternate universe where the Iraq invasion and occupation never happened? One would think so considering the almost complete lack of attention given to it lately. This article revisits the lies that got us there.

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.

There are many who speak with authority, credibility and conviction about the dereliction and gross mismanagement that has highlighted the Bush administration, especially with regard to the Iraq War, but none so scathingly and pointed as Peter W. Galbraith.

WMD LETHAL GAS USED ON KURDISH CIVILIANS. This will happen again if we abandon the Kurds. I pray we do not turn a deaf ear to these people. Protect these people and let them be a monument for the blood and treasure we have spent in Iraq.

It's smart of Sesame Street to keep some of their examinations of dark realities in a separate DVD series. The war in Iraq is one of them with Elmo's dad coming home from Iraq, dealing with war injuries and hence "Sesame" setting a stunning precedent...

An article for those who don't feel they know enough about our situation in the Iraq war.

An editorial on Jenna Bush's statement about her feelings toward the war in Iraq.

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

Military women in Iraq also suffer Post Traumatic Stress like men, perhaps even more so. Iraq needs better solutions than constant war and killing.

Al-Qaeda in Iraq hoped that the chaos and disorder of Iraq would be a perfect opportunity to re-establish a Taliban style regime in a Muslim nation, and are finding the task even more difficult than America's own attempts at rebuilding.

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

The September report on how well or how weakly the USA is doing its job in Iraq is a hot topic for the whole country.

Slowly, very slowly, Thomas Staskal is coming to grips with things he saw and did in Iraq. He is depressed, anxiety-prone and has an acute fear of crowds.

The twenty-five years following World War II symbolize all the political institutions of an international warfare without the actual combat.

Here are the cheat codes for God of War (PS2).

In this paper, the meaning of the Space Race and its accomplishments will be explored and discussed within the context of the Cold War and beyond.

This is the first part in an investigation of the war on drugs. It discusses the monetary impact of the Drug war as well as the economics of incarceration.

America's economy flourished after World War II, resulting in the wealthy migrating away from cities, the poor taking their place, consumerism, and new attention to the civil rights movement.

The play entitled "Journey's End" is set within an officers' bunker on the front line during World War I. The play accurately depicts the mental destruction of the officers prior to their journey over the top and their subsequent physical destruction.

It is widely known as "The Brother's War".

As arrogant as he may be as times, Bill O'Reilly is right regarding the culture wars, especially the war on Christmas. All religions need to be respected and should be allowed to be expressed in the public sphere; that includes Christianity.

Do you have a Civil War enthusiast in your family? Here are some great gift ideas for you to consider.

This paper highlights one of the main reasons the Civil War occurred as well as the military efficiencies on and off the battle field of the Union and Confederate armies.

Many historians cite Common Sense as the start of the Revolutionary War. The war, however, was already underway at the time of the publication. Common Sense did not start the war, but united the American colonies to fight for the cause of independence.

This piece illustrates the urgency of one American searching for a way out of Iraq. In most cases timetables and war don't mix, but the current U.S. situation in Iraq may be an exception.

The report of the Iraq Study Group is the kind of mush that results when a group of people of disparate views and abilities strive to arrive at consensus rather than something akin to common sense.

According to Reporters without Borders, Naji's death, added to the list of reporters killed in the current Iraq war, brings the total to 95.

"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.

The Defense Department announced last week that the Third Infantry Division, headquartered in Fort Stewart, Georgia, will deploy to Iraq three months sooner than originally scheduled.

It is pointless to spend energy in discussing how this country embarked on the war in Iraq, whether through ineptitude, malice or low testosterone, it is up to the Iraqi people to earn their own freedom.

We are engaged in what seems like a never-ending struggle in Iraq. There is no definitive exit strategy. The assumption that "killing the enemy" is a means to an end is faulty and will only lead to further aggression and bloodshed.

Has a conventional army ever defeated a guerilla-structured insurgency? Has America learned its lessons from the Viet Nam conflict? Can the United States prevail in the Iraq conflict?

The War in Iraq is in the minds of many, and Americans are looking forward to the end of this war; but where will that leave the people of Iraq? Will they take kindly to a new form of Government?

So what's the solution? Keep U.S. troops there for another ten years? There's even talk of dividing Iraq into three separate countries now, which is not acceptable to anyone who doesn't want this effort lost.

With escalating violence in Iraq, many believe it is time to consider US withdrawal. What is the best course of action for the US to pursue as it approaches this question? This paper highlights three options, and the pros and cons of each.

Everyone gets orders in the military which can be unsavory, regardless your rank. In order to get promoted, one needs to be "successful." Officers are responsible for the success of the mission....its all a mix for disaster in Iraq.

Hashed over and ignored by the popular media, Sunni Insurgent Groups are turning on al-Qaeda in Iraq, creating an atmosphere of mistrust and disassembling the violent group piece by piece.

As Iraq lurches toward civil war, the Pentagon has once again re-branded America's involvement there and in Afghanistan. This time, however, the new language sets the US up for an open-ended conflict.

Military families can travel cheaply today, if they use the resources available to them through the military.

I did not have one ounce of patriotism in my blood until I met one of the most honorable, self-less, dedicated, and responsible people I known. He has dedicated his life to the military, and to this country, without fanfare, and without acclaim.

One of the things you hear alot in the military world is the word PCS.

While, there are literally thousands of places that offer some sort of discount for military and their families, I have tried to find the best discounts and compile them here.

Listed here are the top five military achievements which influenced military warfare during the middle ages proceeding...

Some military spouses complain about everything. Choose not to be one of them!

Becoming a military spouse can be a wonderful, yet anxiety-inducing, experience. Being a spouse of a member of the military requires its own set of guidelines that largely differ from the civilian worlds' spouses.

As of right now there is not enough support to reinstate the military draft, but Rep. Charles Rangel is seriously trying to push for it. Also, the Selective Service says it is ready for the military draft if it does get reinstated.

A conservative military watchdog has criticized a New York Congressman for being flippant and disrespectful toward United States Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice during recent testimony before the House Foreign Affairs Committee.

How I handled preparing for my husband's first military deployment.

My experiences and emotions surviving the start of my husband's first military deployment.

A Military move is much more than just moving down the street. It often means moving to another country or hemisphere. Make sure you have your ducks in a row before you go.

Over the last 10 years our Military has become more political and more GOP friendly, how does this affect futur policy?

Did you know that military members give up certain voting and political rights while serving as active duty? Here are some general guidelines and restrictions as interpreted from Department of Defense Directives

These four countries don't have a military, yet they are some of the wealthiest and healthiest countries in the world. Maybe the United States could take a lesson from them.

This article provides advice and suggestions on how to help a military parent ensure that their little one has a great childhood.

If you would like to search for ancestors in your family who may be military heroes, you can check out these search sites.

George W. Bush has destroyed thousands of military families and stretched our young soldiers too thin.

Ode to our special military, highly trained, effective, facing peril in many countries, for the preservation of our freedom and the advancement of freedom around the world. For them all, but focusing on two heroes in particular, Larry and Ariana Kraus.

Military Brats often get a bad rap, but it is not fair. These children are more than special, they are wonderful.

Tired of tips that only seem to fit a particular long distance relationship? Use these tips to sustain any long distance relationship, whether it's a military deployment, living in different cities, or just having conflicting work schedules.

Since 2001, Golden Corral restaurants and the Disabled American Veterans have sponsored Military Appreciation Night, providing a free meal to veterans and active duty personnel.

A military wife is unique, strong, brave and selfless. She serves her country by supporting her husband.

this editorial focuses on the struggle that military wives face finding a job to suppliment the income shortfall of their servicemember spouses. It pertains mainly to families that include an active duty service member, non military spouse and children.

Numerous military veterans have found franchised businesses, such as Verlo Mattress Factory Stores, suited to match their skills, and some exceptional programs are in place to enable veterans to pursue business ownership.

June 25th, 1950. Before dawn, forces of North Korea attacked to the south, aiming to re-unify the peninsula under communist dictator Kim Il Sung. Within two days, American forces were beginning to fight the invasion. Thus began the Korean War.

this is about the Korean war and how it became a product of the cold war. it also states the similarities and difference btwn the Vietnam war.

The Second World War inspired many epic films that recreate major battles with some degree of accuracy. Battle of the Bulge isn't one of them.

It's not really a war movie since there is no combat to speak of. Instead, it focuses of the training and tedium that takes place on the front lines.

Of the few films to actually depict the Vietnam War as it raged in the 1960s, The Green Berets is the worst.

When the North Korean army raced across the 38th parallel in 1950, a struggle began the was really America's first unwinnable war. This article looks at five of the books that have been written about that struggle.

As the "War on Terror" and the Military Industrial Complex consume vital resources, we, as a nation, place ourselves at risk the downfall of our nation and our way of life.

The life of African American Soldiers during the Civil War was brutal. Life as a soldier during the Battle of Gettysburg was very demanding.

Ideas of whether war can be called immoral or amoral.

Jacklyn Lucas was so determined to fight in W W II that he lied about his age and stowed away twice to get close to the action. This is the story of how he became the youngest MOH winner since the Civil War.

This paper chronicles two contrasting American-made movies from the Vietnam War era: Go Tell The Spartans and The Green Berets. The former gives a realistic look at war, while the latter is pure Hollywood.