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Peralta brother carries on legacy as Marine

Ricardo Peralta burst into tears when he learned that his brother had died during one of the Iraq war’s most violent battles.

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End to Iraq combat role on track, Obama told

WASHINGTON — President Obama is satisfied that the United States can safely end its combat role in Iraq at the end of this month and meet the deadline for removing all U.S. troops from the country by the end of … Continue reading

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Departing troops pack millions of items in Iraq

JOINT BASE BALAD, Iraq — Everything from helicopters to printer cartridges is being wrapped and stamped and shipped out of Iraq. U.S. military bases that once resembled small towns have transformed into a cross between giant post offices and Office … Continue reading

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USAFE chief: Don’t rely on UAVs

The Air Force’s top officer in Europe has a strong message for supporters of unmanned aircraft: Remotely piloted planes won’t be as effective in future wars as they are in Iraq and Afghanistan.

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DOD, VA officials committed to wounded warrior care

Caring for wounded and injured servicemembers is among the highest priorities for officials within the Defense Department, the acting deputy assistant defense secretary for clinical and program policy told Congress today. Dr. Jack Smith, a medical doctor, testified before the … Continue reading

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July 13 Airpower Summary

Coalition airpower integrated with ground forces in Iraq and the International Security Assistance Force in Afghanistan in the following operations July 13, according to Combined Air and Space Operations Center officials here. Air Operations in Afghanistan Kandahar Navy F/A-18C Hornet … Continue reading

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Iraq may need U.N. peacekeepers after 2011

BAGHDAD — The top American military commander in Iraq said Tuesday that U.N. peacekeeping forces may need to protect disputed territories in the nation's north if tensions between Kurds and Arabs haven't eased by the time U.S. troops leave in … Continue reading

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Iraq may need U.N. peacekeepers after 2011

BAGHDAD — The top American military commander in Iraq said Tuesday that U.N. peacekeeping forces may need to protect disputed territories in the nation's north if tensions between Kurds and Arabs haven't eased by the time U.S. troops leave in … Continue reading

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June unemployment rates rise for veterans

The unemployment rate for veterans rose slightly in June, to 8 percent overall and 11.5 percent for Iraq and Afghanistan-era veterans, a sign that expanding programs aimed at helping veterans find work are not working in a stagnant job market.

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June unemployment rates rise for veterans

The unemployment rate for veterans rose slightly in June, to 8 percent overall and 11.5 percent for Iraq and Afghanistan-era veterans, a sign that expanding programs aimed at helping veterans find work are not working in a stagnant job market.

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