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U.S. Marines Take On the Taliban in Afghanistan
By Anna Mulrine -
Nation & World
- July 24, 2008
After two Iraq deployments, members of the 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit face a different sort of war.
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On Tillman and Lynch Cases, a 'Near Universal Lack of Recall' by Bush Aides
By Anna Mulrine -
Nation & World
- July 16, 2008
An investigation into whether U.S. officials circulated tall tales is stymied by lack of cooperation.
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Afghan Warlords, Formerly Backed By the CIA, Now Turn Their Guns On U.S. Troops
By Anna Mulrine -
Nation & World
- July 11, 2008
They defeated the Soviets with Washington’s help, but now they attack Americans as the new occupiers.
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Years of Hardship Take a Toll on Families in Afghanistan
By Anna Mulrine -
Nation & World
- June 27, 2008
A counseling center, the nation’s first, tries to help battered wives and troubled husbands.
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Pakistan's Border Badlands Are a Challenge for the Next President
By Anna Mulrine -
Nation & World
- June 13, 2008
Eliminating Pakistan's havens for al Qaeda and the Taliban is a goal for either McCain or Obama.
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In Afghanistan, the NATO-led Force is 'Underresourced' For the Fight Against the Taliban
By Anna Mulrine -
Nation & World
- June 5, 2008
When it comes to combat, it is a coalition of the willing and not-so-willing.
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Lawyers Review Airstrike Plans
By Anna Mulrine -
Nation & World
- May 29, 2008
An extra check on actions when there is the risk of civilian casualties.
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A Look Inside the Air Force's Control Center for Iraq and Afghanistan
By Anna Mulrine -
Nation & World
- May 29, 2008
Far from the physical battlefields, analysts and targeters hunt the enemy and initiate airstrike.
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Night Mission: Flying With an Elite Search and Rescue Team in Afghanistan
By Anna Mulrine -
Nation & World
- May 23, 2008
A routine training run turns into an emergency nighttime medical evacuation.
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Where al Qaeda and the Taliban Hide Out
By Anna Mulrine -
Nation & World
- May 20, 2008
U.S. military wrestles with the problem of the Afghan-Pakistani border region.
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The Army Trains a Skeptics Corps to Battle Groupthink
By Anna Mulrine -
Nation & World
- May 15, 2008
One lesson from Iraq: More questioning may help avert mistakes.
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The U.S. Quietly Slashes the Reward Posted for the Leader of Al Qaeda in Iraq
By Anna Mulrine and Kevin Whitelaw -
Nation & World
- May 12, 2008
The bounty for a most wanted terrorist is reduced from $5 million to $100,000.
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Admiral Michael Mullen: A Navy Man Looks Out for the Army
By Anna Mulrine -
Nation & World
- April 18, 2008
The top military adviser has garnered respect for his candor and concern for American troops.
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Gen. David Petraeus Gives Congress a Sobering Report on Iraq
By Anna Mulrine -
Nation & World
- April 11, 2008
A four-star performance.
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General Petraeus Calls for a Delay in Troop Reductions, Signaling Further Strains for U.S. Military Forces
By Anna Mulrine -
Nation & World
- April 8, 2008
The top American commander in Iraq asks for patience and says the effort is "worth it."
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Across Europe, a New Culture Clash
By Anna Mulrine -
Nation & World
- April 7, 2008
A gulf widens between Muslims and those of other faiths.
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New Violence Shakes Things Up in Iraq
By Anna Mulrine -
Nation & World
- March 27, 2008
President Bush is upbeat, but others view the new fighting with concern.
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Talk of a Troop Surge for Afghanistan
By Anna Mulrine -
Nation & World
- March 21, 2008
U.S. marines are on the way, but much now depends on whether France sends reinforcements.
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Former POW Jessica Lynch Recalls Her Captivity in Iraq
By Anna Mulrine -
Nation & World
- March 18, 2008
Lynch, Shoshana Johnson, and Patrick Miller talk to U.S. News about moving on.
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The Satellite Shootdown: Behind the Scenes
By Anna Mulrine -
Nation & World
- February 25, 2008
A warship's missile hits its target to cheers from the control room.
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Firing Questions at the Nation's Top Military Officer
By Anna Mulrine -
Nation & World
- February 22, 2008
The Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, Adm. Mike Mullen, took questions from service members.
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The Marines Step Up Training for the Complexities of Iraq
By Anna Mulrine -
Nation & World
- February 21, 2008
Hollywood helps simulate Iraq to give marines a chance to understand what to expect.
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Hawaiians Flood Polls for Obama
By Anna Mulrine -
Nation & World
- February 20, 2008
State leaders are reminded of first state election, when turnout was 85 percent.
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How the War In Iraq Is Changing the American Soldier
By Anna Mulrine -
Nation & World
- February 13, 2008
Wars leave a lasting mark on soldiers, they tend to change the culture of the armies that fight them.
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The Weary Army: Strains Show in Various Ways
By Anna Mulrine -
Nation & World
- February 13, 2008
Demanding pace takes a toll on the troops
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