War News You Won't See in the Mainstream Media

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Monday, January 29, 2007

Disabled Pro-War Veteran Target of Spit at Anti-War Protest

I'll bet this quote from the New York Times coverage of the anti-war protests in Washington gets little if any airplay: "There were a few tense moments, however, including an encounter involving Joshua Sparling, 25, who was on crutches and who said he was a corporal with the 82nd Airborne Division... Sign in to see full entry.

Troops, Residents Celebrate School Reopening

From http://www.defendamerica.mil/cgi-bin/prfriendly.cgi?http://www.defendamerica.mil/articles/jan2007/a012907ms3.html Troops, Residents Celebrate School Reopening By Spc. Alexis Harrison, 2nd Brigade Combat Team 1st Cavalry Division Public Affairs BAGHDAD, Jan. 29, 2007 — Do you remember your first... Sign in to see full entry.

Saturday, January 27, 2007

Iraqi police learn law, tolerance

From http://www.mnf-iraq.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=9556&Itemid=128 Iraqi police learn law, tolerance Saturday, 27 January 2007 BAGHDAD — A U.S. military police brigade deployed in Baghdad is teaching Iraqi Police about democratic principles such as tolerance in addition to law... Sign in to see full entry.

Friday, January 26, 2007

Progress Quietly Proceeds in Afghanistan, General Says

From http://www.defenselink.mil/news/NewsArticle.aspx?ID=2829 Progress Quietly Proceeds in Afghanistan, General Says By John J. Kruzel American Forces Press Service WASHINGTON, Jan. 26, 2007 – More Afghan adults are employed; more of their children are attending school; and the Afghan government is... Sign in to see full entry.

Thursday, January 25, 2007

Marines clear insurgents, capture IEDs in Euphrates valley

From http://www.usmc.mil/marinelink/mcn2000.nsf/main5/7FD1C060DFE1FB6F8525726E00383EA2?opendocument: Marines clear insurgents, capture IEDs in Euphrates valley WESTERN AL ANBAR PROVINCE, IRAQ – (Jan. 25, 2007) -- U.S. Marines serving in western Al Anbar Province, Iraq, spent nearly three weeks... Sign in to see full entry.

Wednesday, January 24, 2007

Army Engineers Help Develop Port Capacity

From http://www.defendamerica.mil/articles/jan2007/a012407ms3.html: Army Engineers Help Develop Port Capacity By A. Al Bahrani Gulf Region South BASRAH, Iraq, Jan. 24, 2007 — The Port of Umm Qasr directly influences the economy of Iraq and the U.S Army Corps of Engineers works to help improve the... Sign in to see full entry.

Tuesday, January 23, 2007

U.S. Soldiers Help Open Schools in Mushahidah

From http://www.defendamerica.mil/articles/jan2007/a012307ms2.html: New Schools Open in Mushahidah Soldiers assist with the opening of two elementary schools, and a secondary school. By Sgt. Cheryl Cox 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 1st Cavalry Division MUSHAHIDAH, Iraq, Jan. 23, 2007 — It has been said... Sign in to see full entry.

Monday, January 22, 2007

School Supplies Bring Smiles to Iraqi Children

From http://www.defendamerica.mil/articles/jan2007/a012207ms3.html: School Supplies Bring Smiles to Children Infantry unit takes a break from patrolling to deliver much needed supplies to local school. By U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Mary Rose 7th Mobile Public Affairs Detachment CAMP SLAYER, Iraq, Jan. 22,... Sign in to see full entry.

Sunday, January 21, 2007

COALITION FORCES DISCOVER CACHES WITH OVER 250 ARTILLERY ROUNDS

From http://www.centcom.mil/sites/uscentcom1/Lists/Press%20Releases/DispForm.aspx?ID=4503&Source=http%3A%2F%2Fwww%2Ecentcom%2Emil%2Fsites%2Fuscentcom1%2FLists%2FPress%2520Releases%2FCurrent%2520Releases%2Easpx COALITION FORCES DISCOVER CACHES WITH OVER 250 ARTILLERY ROUNDS Release Date: 1/19/2007... Sign in to see full entry.

Saturday, January 20, 2007

Soldiers build lasting relationships with Iraqi school-aged kids

From http://www.mnf-iraq.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=9248&Itemid=128 Soldiers build lasting relationships with Iraqi school-aged kids Friday, 19 January 2007 By Marine Cpl. Jessica Kent Multi-National Corps - Iraq PAO BAGHDAD — Service members conducting patrols in Baghdad may... Sign in to see full entry.

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