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Twists delayed finding pilot killed in Iraq

Sat, 28 Nov 2009 20:07:30 GMT

Saddam Hussein was telling the truth, this time. The U.S. just didn't believe him. As a result, it took 18 years to find the remains of the only pilot shot down in the 1991 Gulf War.

Saddam Hussein - United States - Iraq - Warfare and Conflict - US

Military divorces edge up again

Fri, 27 Nov 2009 20:58:51 GMT

The divorce rate in the armed forces edged up again despite many programs to help couples, and the rate now is a full percentage point higher than around the time of the attacks of Sept. 11, 2001.

Military - September 11 attacks - Divorce demography - United States - Percentage point

Patrols and turkey in Afghan combat zone

Fri, 27 Nov 2009 02:37:52 GMT

For one unit serving in Afghanistan, Thanksgiving meant digging into a traditional American meal and being grateful for having survived a year in a war zone.

Afghanistan - United States - War in Afghanistan - Asia - Warfare and Conflict

Military families united by tragedies

Wed, 25 Nov 2009 22:51:57 GMT

The mother of a suicidal Marine wants to share Thanksgiving with the wife of a vet charged with murder. They share a belief that the military doesn't look after its members once they return from war.

Thanksgiving - Holidays - Military - Children and Youth - Home

Obama to speak Tuesday on Afghanistan policy

Wed, 25 Nov 2009 18:48:32 GMT

President Barack Obama will address the nation on his new strategy for the war in Afghanistan Tuesday night from the U.S. Military Academy at West Point.