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Securing Mechanical Endurance for Personal Security

At the end of the day, the problems are fixed, and soldiers make sure the vehicles are clean and full of fuel for the next mission.

(BAGHDAD, Iraq) - The mechanics of C Troop 1/82 CAV of the 41st Infantry Brigade Combat Team are part of the Personal Security Detachment on mission at the Joint Visitors Bureau Hotel at Victory Base Complex.

Poetic Verses Shed Light on LaVena Johnson`s Military Rape and Murder in Iraq

The government didn't even bother trying to have a credible story, they covered their friends and ruled her terrible death a suicide; it was impossible.

(CLEVELAND HEIGHTS, Ohio) - LaVena Johnson was a bright, beautiful young woman whose father, a doctor, could not believe she was going to join the U.S. Army.

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Swedish Troops Clear Deadly Mines & Remnants of War

Exploding landmines and other dangerous remnants of war kill and maim thousands every year. But clearing these deadly threats requires a variety of complex skills.

(STOCKHOLM / SALEM) - A militiaman shouts: “Open the door right now! Open the door or I’ll shoot! Open the door!” Another yells: “What are you doing in this place?”

Nevada Soldier With PTSD Prescribed 14 Drugs Before Police Shootout

"We can offer jail diversion programs to drug addicts - but we can't offer jail diversion programs to Veterans who are first time offenders" - Sue Lamoureux, wife of decorated Combat Vet

(LAS VEGAS, Nv.) - Sue Lamoureux's dedication to her husband Pat, an Iraq combat veteran incarcerated for a 2008 shooting in Nevada, is more than steadfast. He has been locked down since that fateful night.

Mom of Incarcerated Iraq Vet Speaks Out About PTSD

Mom in Georgia is fighting for all veterans.

(STATHAM, Ga.) - Jamie Keyes in Georgia is fighting for her son, an American combat veteran suffering from PTSD- Post Traumatic Stress Disorder. Nathan Keyes is currently serving a three-year sentence for an episode that resulted from his PTSD. Jamie is the first to agree that there is no manual for deprogramming a soldier from the horrors of war.

Splitting America to Save America

North/South? Black/White? I have my own ideas and some aren't going to like them very much.

(CINCINNATI) - I am simply done with crazy people and think they need to be sent away. There are so many of them that Utah and Oklahoma can’t hold all of them. I am in favor of splitting America in two.

I’m a Vietnam veteran, one exposed to agent orange, over 60 years old and have seen my life and the lives of my children, my friends and decent Americans poisoned by idiots. I’m not taking any blame.

Oregon Soldiers Tour Ancient City of Babylon

Mythological creatures, the Lion of Babylon, an endless list of amazing sites...

(BALAD, Iraq) - Oregon National Guard soldiers currently deployed to Iraq may be in a war, but they're also in one of the world's oldest and most fascinating places. Master Sgt. Thomas Hovie of Salem, Oregon is a non-stop video photographer and editor.

In this report showing soldiers of the 2-162 Infantry, Oregon National Guard, touring the ruins of the ancient city of Babylon and the palace of Saddam Hussein, Tom also doubles as reporter.

Veterans Demand End of `Don`t Ask Don`t Tell` Policy for Gays

"Right now we need every man on deck, we can't be picking and choosing unless we're going to bring the draft back" -Mario Benfield, American Legion Post 448

(SAN FRANCISCO) - Mario Benfield is the past commander of the only American Legion post whose membership is predominantly gay and lesbian.

Benfield and other vets are sick of Pres. Clinton's 'Don't Ask Don't Tell' policy banning gays from military service if they are honest about their lives.

Behind the Scenes with the Oregon Guard in Iraq

A slideshow of recent photos of Oregon Guard soldiers in Iraq.

(BAGHDAD/SALEM) - Oregon has some 3500 National Guard soldiers with the 41st Infantry Brigade Combat Team, currently deployed in Iraq. They are under the command of Colonel Dan Hokanson.

The soldiers have performed a wide variety of roles in Iraq. Specialist Cory Grogan has been snapping photos of the various missions these soldiers have performed.

Oregon Soldiers Return From Year-Long Deployment to Iraq

Oregon Army National Guard Aviation unit returns home after a year-long deployment to Iraq‏

(SALEM, Ore.) - 120 members of the Oregon Army National Guard's C/7-158 Aviation unit were officially welcomed home from a year-long deployment to Iraq during a ceremony in Salem, Ore., Jan. 25.