Stories Archive
Item Title Date Author
Traveling medic ensures quality of life 07/29/2008 1st Lt. Allis Gilbert, 703rd BSB, 4th BCT, 3rd Inf. Div. PAO
Second deployment gives Soldier new appreciation for Iraqi people 07/29/2008 Staff Sgt. Michel Sauret, MND-C PAO
Soldiers’ ensure history will not be forgotten 07/29/2008 Staff Sgt. Amber Emery, MND-C PAO
Recalled physic teacher flying MEDEVAC’s 07/29/2008 Pfc. Terence Ewings, 4th BCT, 1st Cav. Div., PAO
Seddah holds arts festival 07/29/2008 4th BCT, 3rd Inf. Div. PAO
Leisure activities around the MND-C 07/28/2008 Spc. Tiffany Evans
Iraqi Police find large cache in Amarah 07/27/2008 4th BCT, 1st Cav. Div. PAO
LITCON 10 heads home, mission complete 07/27/2008 Sgt. Daniel T. West
Hard Rock Soldiers receive combat patch 07/27/2008 Spc. Allison Churchill
Operation Lion’s Roar II sweeps Haswah 07/27/2008 Sgt. David Turner
Mahmudiyah Qada Poultry Association celebrates success 07/27/2008 Spc. Justin Snyder
A year of progress leads to safer Iraq 07/27/2008 Staff Sgt. Michel Sauret
Iron Caisson accepted into Green-to-Gold 07/26/2008 Spc. Allison Churchill
ISF guards borders with Long Knives assistance 07/26/2008 Pfc. Terence Ewings
Journalism Conference held in al Kut 07/26/2008 Sgt. 1st Class Joe Thompson
Soldiers energize clinic 07/26/2008 Sgt. 1st Class Tami Hillis
Literacy key to helping rebuild Iraq 07/26/2008 Spc. Tiffany Evans
Soldier only neurologist deployed to Iraq 07/23/2008 Pfc. Michael Schuch
Local Sheikh, Soldiers provide supplies for clean water 07/23/2008 Maj. Wayne Marotto
Iraqi Army confiscates two tons of HME 07/22/2008 MND-C Public Affairs
Salman Pak opens new youth center 07/22/2008 MAJ Wayne Marotto
Iraqis, Long Knives partner to improve base, increase job opportunities 07/22/2008 4th BCT, 1st Cav. Div. PAO
‘Island pride’ motivates Rakkasan to higher fitness 07/21/2008 Spc. Justin Snyder
Long Knives, Romanian unit partnership begins 07/21/2008 Maj. Chad Carroll
Artillerymen train in Kuwait 07/21/2008 2nd Lt. Justin Bishop
Black Dragons flawless in Kuwait 07/21/2008 1st Lt. Christopher White
Soldiers, IA make new friends in Suwayrah 07/21/2008 Sgt. David Turner
Hard Rock Soldiers unite with Families via VTC 07/21/2008 Spc. Allison Churchill
Operation Alrafiden nets three HVTs in Haideriyah 07/21/2008 Sgt. David Turner
Engineers improve roads 07/21/2008 1st Lt. Ted Blyth
Task Force 49 leaves lasting impression in Balad 07/21/2008 Sgt. Dale Sweetnam
Task Force 49 shifts focus to BIAP 07/21/2008 Sgt. Dale Sweetnam
CSM Redmore sees value in visiting battlefield 07/20/2008 Staff Sgt. Michel Sauret
Upgraded substation provides power to al Kut 07/20/2008 Sgt. 1st Class Joe Thompson
Long Knife Shadows fly day and night 07/20/2008 1st Lt. Aileen Farrell
Iraqi Army seeks new supply of ideas 07/20/2008 Sgt. David Turner
Freedom Rest provides Soldiers an escape 07/19/2008 Spc. Sophia R. Lopez
VTC links Soldiers, spouses 07/19/2008 Spc. Josh LeCappelain
New signs of peace continue in Amarah 07/19/2008 Staff Sgt. Michel Sauret
Neither rain, nor sleet, nor snow 07/17/2008 Pfc. Michael Schuch
Ex-stuntman makes leap to ministry 07/17/2008 Spc. Justin Snyder
Chapel attendance, spirits rise at FOB Hammer 07/17/2008 Pfc. Evan Loyd
SSA troops work behind scenes for Rakkasans 07/17/2008 Spc. Justin Snyder
Deep Strike promises progress in Wasit 07/17/2008 Spc. Allison Churchill
Water pump station opens in Wahida 07/17/2008 Pfc. Michael Schuch
Iraqi Army, Long Knives provide security 07/17/2008 Pfc. Terence Ewing
Veterinarians provide Fetoah farmers brighter future 07/17/2008 Staff Sgt. Amber Emery
Soldier continues Jujitsu training while in Iraq 07/17/2008 Staff Sgt. Michel Sauret
Iraqi Army Scouts - Iraq’s ‘Quiet Professionals’ 07/17/2008 Sgt. Daniel T. West
SoI members receive pay, confirm resolve 07/17/2008 2nd Lt. Josh Fink
Leaders discuss security in Mada’in Qada 07/17/2008 Pfc. Michael Schuch
Best man toasts from Iraq 07/17/2008 Spc. Sophia R. Lopez
Seabees building up FOB Delta 07/16/2008 Spc. Allison Churchill
National Historic Site hit by indirect fire 07/16/2008 4th BCT, 1st Cav. Div. PAO
Moving birds by air and sea 07/14/2008 Pfc. Monica K. Smith
Award-winning Soldier serves FOB Hammer 07/14/2008 Pfc. Michael Schuch
IA finds cache north of Suwayrah 07/14/2008 4th BCT, 3rd Inf. Div. PAO
Long Knives jump onto paratroopers’ successes 07/13/2008 Capt. Robin Worch
Iron Caissons uncase colors 07/13/2008 Spc. Allison Churchill
ISF take lead in Operation Awakening Eyes II 07/13/2008 Sgt. 1st Class Tami Hillis
Freedom Calls connects Soldiers to home 07/13/2008 Staff Sgt. Michel Sauret
IA, CF improve bridge 07/13/2008 Spc. Amanda McBride
Commanders assess security in Mada’in Qada 07/10/2008 Pfc. Michael Schuch
Oates visits Jurf as Sahkr 07/10/2008 1st Lt. Travis Hayes
Deep Strike joins the effort 07/10/2008 Spc. Allison Churchill
Iraqi Soldiers lead Americans to explosive find 07/10/2008 41st Fires Brigade PAO
Preparation for talent show pays off 07/10/2008 Spc. Sophia R. Lopez
Mechanics keep fleet of vehicles running 07/09/2008 2nd Lt. Mathew Scalise
Iraqis embark upon ‘New Frontier of Free Enterprise’ 07/09/2008 Sgt. 1st Class Gary L. Qualls
Iraqis, CF set out to improve water in Babil Province 07/09/2008 Spc. Amanda McBride
Rakkasans find more EFPs in consecutive days 07/09/2008 3rd BCT, 101st Abn. Div. PAO
52 detainees released as part of reconciliation efforts 07/07/2008 Sgt. 1st Class Tami Hillis
Spartan 6 closes chapter in 2nd BCT history 07/07/2008 Sgt. David Turner
Iraqi Police deliver food to Zuwarijat 07/07/2008 Sgt. Daniel T. West
Rakkasan Soldiers take part in mass reenlistment 07/07/2008 Spc. Justin Snyder
Iraqi Army locates bomb-making materials in Amarah 07/07/2008 4th BCT, 1st Cav. Div. PAO
IA, Rakkasans find EFP in Mahmudiyah caches 07/07/2008 3rd BCT, 101st Abn. Div. PAO
Maximum-security prison constructed near Tallil 07/06/2008 Pfc. Terence Ewings
Team Borlaug departs Vanguard area 07/06/2008 Sgt. 1st Class Tami Hillis
Security meeting pushes for improvements 07/06/2008 Pfc. Michael Schuch
Graduation ceremony signifies education, hope for Hawr Rajab locals 07/06/2008 Spc. Justin Snyder
Operations drive logistics: Redeployment 07/06/2008 Pfc. Monica K. Smith
Playground opens in al Thobad village 07/06/2008 Sgt. Daniel T. West
Community rallies to support deployed couple 07/06/2008 Pfc. Evan Loyd
Tip yields cache finds for IA, Rakkasans in Sayafiyah 07/06/2008 3rd BCT, 101st Abn. Div. PAO
Iraqi Army locates weapons cache in Amarah 07/06/2008 4th BCT, 1st Cav. Div. PAO
Rail Gunners keep Soldiers safe with ‘eye in the sky’ 07/04/2008 Spc. Allison Churchill
Soldier’s commitment to music impacts lives 07/04/2008 Staff Sgt. Michel Sauret
Experimental farms key to improve agriculture in Wasit 07/03/2008 Sgt. 1st Class Joe Thompson
Singing event shows cultural progress 07/03/2008 Sgt. 1st Class Joe Thompson
Paralegal succeeds in Army 07/03/2008 Spc. Allison Churchill
Microgrant provides welder with proper tools 07/03/2008 Spc. Sam P. Dillon I
IA Soldiers recover cache near Janabi Village 07/03/2008 3rd BCT, 101st Abn. Div. (AASLT) PAO
Soldiers reenlist while still serving in Iraq 07/02/2008 Spc. Sophia R. Lopez
Rakkasans recover cache near Abu Hillah 07/02/2008 3rd BCT, 101st Abn. Div. (AASLT) PAO
Village of Hope students keep canals flowing 07/01/2008 Sgt. David Turner
ISF, Soldiers raid al Batta 07/01/2008 Pfc. Michael Schuch
Funding shapes operating environment 07/01/2008 1st Lt. Travis Hayes
Rakkasans recover cache near Ghertema 07/01/2008 3rd BCT, 101st Abn. Div. (AASLT) PAO
IA, Rakkasans detain four suspected insurgents in village of Mushada 06/30/2008 Staff Sgt. Amber Emery
Greenhouses open as new model for agriculture 06/30/2008 Pvt. Christopher McKenna
ePRT helps supply Mada’in Qada schools 06/30/2008 Pfc. Evan Loyd

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hi i am from theuk but just wanted to wish all you guys good luck and get home safe,i would also like to say to major james wagner i love you huni am worried bout you please get in touch soon let me know you are ok my darling love you loadsmiss u like crazy any of you guys over 40yrs fancy getting in touch then please email me at taliswoman@btinternet.com once again lads&lassesgreetings from the uk take care guys godbless you all sue xx



susan parkinson, united kingdom

To MATTHEW LOPEZ;Thinking of you daily and the sacrifices you have made.You are in our thoughts, our love and prayers.We love you and miss you so much.Can't wait till you are home safely to us and looking forward to watching you play hockey.From all of us here..Your Family <3



KATHY LOPEZ, ANAHIEM,CA

George, stay safe and stay strong. I love you, SSSS, Rhonda



Rhonda, Ft Drum, NY

We miss you Austin! Be safe! So proud of all of you over there! XoXo Mom & Mackenzie



Nancy, Concord, CA

To my son Christopher Norman Your sisters and I are so proud of you and we miss you. We think of you everyday. Stay safe. Love Mom Amber, Brittany and Tay Tay



Kimberly, Cupertino CA

To my son SPC. Jonathan Arias left to Afganitan May 14th i just wanted to tell you how proud it is to have a son like you thank you for making our country a better place cant wait to have you an my arms again i miss you GOD BLESS YOU ALL for the sacrifices.



Lydia Flores, EastBoston

To my son SPC. Jonathan Arias let to Afganitan May 14th i just wanted to tell you how proud it is to have a son like you thank you for making our country a better place cant wait to have you an my arms again i miss you GOD BLESS YOU ALL for the sacrifices.



Lydia Flores, EastBoston

I'm writing to say hello to my son Private Alex, a military policeman, a good son and a patriot serving his country in its time of need. Your dad misses you. Write me soon: Stephen Keefe



Stephen R. Keefe, Fairfax, VA

We are so proud of your accomplishments this week. Maybe you can show us your gold medal one day. Love Mom XOXOXOX



Cynthia Bratton, Gladwin, Michigan

Hey Mike I think of you daily. I know your far away but your always close to your family. I'm so proud of you and all 10th mountain. My prayers are with you keep up the great work you do for all of us at home. Your sacrifice is a blessing for all this country to hold close to our hearts. Dad  God Bless You All!!!



Ed Chavez, Albuquerque, New Mexico USA

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