Monthly Archives: June 2006

Old soldier does penance for past atrocitiesby Jiao Xiaoyang and Huo Yongzhe SHANGHAI: "We went toward the Chinese captives bound in ropes, with rifles in...

The United States is still the dominant force in technology, innovation, productivity and profits. But Americans don't quite realize how fast the rest of...

Stolen American goods bound for GIs in Afghanistan fill bazaars in Pakistanby S. Amjad Hussain Left: Like a giant flea market, shopes in the bazaar...

Boy Scouts making comeback in Iraq On the shores of the Tigris River sits 40 acres of prime real estate which recently was home to...

America's robot army by Stephen Graham Already there are killing machines operating by remote control. Soon the machines will be able to kill on their...

Legislation seeks to overturn 150 year-old prohibition on hiring lawyers Legislation to allow veterans to hire an attorney as they seek benefits from the Department of...

More than 22,000 veterans who underwent prostate biopsies at veterans' hospitals across the country are being warned that improperly sterilized equipment may have exposed...

National Security Concerns Raisedby Ann Scott Tyson and Christopher Lee Social Security numbers and other personal information for as many as 2.2 million U.S. military...

Inventive Productions releases new Documentary film about American war hero, John Bud Hawk of Bremerton, Washington The documentary, JOHN BUD HAWK AMERICA'S HOMETOWN HERO...

Group protests at soldier's funeral--but Patriot Guard Riders save the day Family and friends gathered Wednesday in Beebe to say goodbye to fallen soldier, Army Spc....

Breach of trust undermines active and retired military by Diane M. Grassi   On the 62nd anniversary of D-Day, June 6, 1944, when the United States Armed...

Americans are encouraged to visit European battlefields and monuments and a federal agency can help with travel plans, authorize fee-free passports for immediate family of...

Select team of experts working to bring MIA troops homeby Kathleen T. Rhem Photo left: A team from the Joint POW/MIA Accounting Command along with...

Americans help Iraqis with severed hands While the press is having a feeding frenzy over the ugly photos of Iraqi prisoner abuse...we would all do...

Defense Industry Hiring Event - June 19 & 20 - DC Convention Center This is a job fair like no other. As a matter of...

Veterans, families say Iraq war is increasingly complicated causeby Bill Whitaker TEXAS--Navy Seabee Nick Carter returned home to Waco about a month ago after serving...

Veterans honored to maintain cemeteries for their comradesby Mike Billington Bob Vincent and Don Edginton stood with their heads bowed in silent prayer over a...

Young vets can't find jobsby James W. Crawley WASHINGTON - After they serve their country in war, young veterans often return home to fight another battle:...

Senior officers failed to scrutinise Haditha reports Bush promises 'world will see full investigation' by Julian Borger WASHINGTON--US troops in Iraq were ordered yesterday...

Two investigations into Iraqi deaths are nearing completionby Mark Sappenfield, The Christian Science Monitor IN THE AFTERMATH: According to the family of Lance Cpl. Roel...

Grateful employers have jobs awaiting veterans As U.S. military servicemen and women return from active duty, employers and job placement centers are trying to match...

Vietnam vets taking place in spotlight Left: Vietnam vets gather to pay tribute at the Vietnam Veterans Memorial. PHOENIX With the youngest of the World...

Bush worshippers are the real un-Americansby Charles Ashley I get more than a little pissed off when some yahoo Bush worshipper calls me un-American because...

Iraq veteran sues filmmaker over portrayal in Fahrenheit 9/11 BOSTON --A veteran who lost both arms in the war in Iraq is suing filmmaker Michael Moore...

The response to a reported massacre by U.S. troops must be full accountability Left: Corpses of victims of the massacre at Haditha, in body bags President...

For some vets the war never ended Post Traumatic Stress Disorder is a mental disorder. I was first diagnosed with PTSD in 1994, but it...

Stolen VA data goes beyond initial reportsby Hope Yen Left: Veterans Affairs Secretary Jim Nicholson sits before a senate hearing concerning a recent massive identity...

Marines say allegations undercut themby Kimberly Johnson, USA Today RAMADI, Iraq Allegations that Marines killed civilians in the western Iraqi town of Hadithah last...

Iraq PM impatient with US troops killing civiliansby Miriam Karouny BAGHDAD-- Iraq's prime minister said on Tuesday his patience was wearing thin with excuses from...

The freefalling dollar and Bush's war on the middle classby Mike Whitney The dollar is getting hammered almost daily now. It's like watching the...

Vet upset that his Army son must buy own uniformby Donna Savarese MISSOURI--Americans everywhere paused to honor fallen heroes Monday. But a father in Wright City...

At Arlington ceremony, Bush says the best way to honor the fallen is to defeat foesby Nedra Pickler ARLINGTON, VA. - President Bush passed a...