In a historic but little-noticed change in policy, the Army is allowing scores of husband-and-wife soldiers to live and sleep together in the war zone. picked by doggylives 5 months ago

The study’s wide-ranging critique of the White House, the Defense Department and other government agencies was a concern for Army generals, and the Army has sought to keep the report under lock and key. picked by dollyllama 7 months ago

Suicides among US soldiers in Iraq doubled last year over the previous year to a level last seen in 2003, US army medical experts said today. picked by teaya21 2 years ago

As a member of a combined SEAL and Iraqi Army sniper overwatch element, tasked with providing early warning and stand-off protection from a rooftop in an insurgent-held sector of Ar Ramadi, Iraq, Petty Officer Monsoor distinguished himself by his exceptional bravery in the face of grave danger. In the early morning, insurgents prepared to execute a coordinated attack by reconnoitering the area ... read full post picked by 2manyusernames 5 months ago

Three years ago, Army PFC LaVena Johnson was found dead in Iraq. Her body was found in a tent belonging to KBR. She had abrasions all over her body, a broken nose, a black eye, burned hands, loose teeth, acid burns on her genitals, and a bullet hole in her head. The Army labeled Johnson’s death a suicide. The family finds that hard to believe. Link has video, transcript, and mp3 picked by 2manyusernames 1 month ago

More than 180,000 civilians — including Americans, foreigners and Iraqis — are working in Iraq under U.S. contracts, picked by misswinkle 1 year ago

The U.S. Army's recent decision to sponsor the Global Gaming League has drawn criticism from a number of pacifist organizations, who claim that military recruitment is being sold to the youthful gaming masses just like any other advertised product. picked by sholom22 1 year ago

The U.S. military killed a man believed to be the head of al-Qaida in Somalia and 10 others in an airstrike overnight, an Islamic insurgent group said Thursday.

Aden Hashi Ayro was killed when the airstrike struck his house in the central Somali town of Dusamareeb, about 300 miles north of Mogadishu, picked by 2manyusernames 4 months ago

LaVena Johnson was a 19 year old Private in the Army, serving in Iraq, when she was raped, murdered, and her body burned--by someone from her own military base. Despite overwhelming physical evidence, the Army suddenly called it a suicide and closed the case.

Update to This with more references and ways to add your voice to those demanding justice. picked by psycmoe 1 month ago

The Army has been using the stop-loss program to keep the number of enlisted personnel at current levels, despite requests to reduce use.

Expect more huge enlistment bonuses for some career fields! picked by Maven 11 months ago

One the eve of the five-year anniversary of the start of the war with Iraq, Americans continue to think the results of the war have not been worth the loss of American lives and the other costs of attacking Iraq, according to a new CBS News poll. picked by dollyllama 6 months ago

In one of the deadliest attacks on American ground forces since the Iraq war started more than four years ago, a suicide car bomber struck a patrol base northeast of Baghdad and killed nine U.S. soldiers and wounded 20. picked by AutumnLotus 1 year ago

The undisputed face of Islamic Rage, Islamic Rage Boy played a one night only gig at the Sheraton Tel-Aviv. Check out the video here. picked by potfry 2 years ago

A soldiers perspective on the war in Iraq and the army in general.

Pretty damn interesting to read, a man who knows he has a duty to do because he signed a contract to follow the orders he's given but from first hand experience is disillusioned with his countries army. picked by doggylives 6 months ago