Iraq-wary Soldier's trial declared a mistrial Posted: 2 years ago by 2manyusernames
A judge declared a mistrial Wednesday in the court-martial of an Army lieutenant who refused to deploy to Iraq, saying the soldier did not fully understand a document he signed admitting to elements of the charges.
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Soldier Stages Shooting to Avoid Iraq Posted: 9 months ago by dollyllama
A soldier trying to avoid redeployment to Iraq had a friend shoot him in the leg and then claimed he'd been wounded in a holdup, authorities said.
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US soldier gets 18 years for Iraq murder Posted: 2 years ago by teaya21
A US soldier has been sentenced to 18 years in prison after pleading guilty to murdering three detainees during a raid on a suspected al-Qaeda compound in Iraq last year.
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Officer refuses to deploy to Iraq Posted: 2 years ago by dorkfire
Ehren Watada a lieutenant in the U.S. Army refused to deploy to Iraq, say ing that the war there is illegal. He faces up to 2 year in Prison.
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Commonwealth soldier who fought with British Army in Iraq is denied UK passport - because he was serving abroad Posted: 4 months ago by bernardblack
As a soldier in the British Army, Rogers Jean-Baptiste served proudly in Iraq. He volunteered for a second tour of duty and upon discharge he received an exemplary rating. Fast forward...His application for citizenship has been denied because he was not in the UK 5 years ago - he was fighting FOR the UK in Iraq!
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Mother of killed soldier consoled by his puppy Posted: 10 months ago by bevissimo
A California mother who lost her son in the Iraq war gained a little piece of his heart. The Army shipped his puppy from Iraq to bring solace to the mourning mom.
note: different soldier and puppy in pic
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Dog could face death-penalty by U.S. Army officials Posted: 1 month ago by Rivenwar
"A soldier who saved the life of a young puppy in Iraq and expected to bring him back home with her could see her dog executed by her U.S. superiors."
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Soldier's donated horse heads for slaughter Posted: 6 months ago by muppet
When a local soldier offered his horses for free because he was deploying to Iraq, a Pierce County woman said she wanted them for 4H.
But just hours later, one of the horses was sold for slaughter.
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Iraq Vet Comes Home, Gets Evicted Posted: 9 months ago by dollyllama
A Nebraska National Guard soldier recently back from Iraq is fighting an eviction notice from his landlord.
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Letter from Iraq Posted: 9 months ago by xiatethebish
A four page letter from a soldier who talks about life in Iraq, and his thoughts about how America feels about their soldiers. Very touching.
*Pic not related
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US Army war objector trial begins... Posted: 2 years ago by bcgrote
1st Lt Ehren Watada is refusing to go to Iraq because he believes the war is illegal. His court martial began today. The judge is disallowing his defense, and says the 1st Amendment doesn't protect this soldier!!
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US soldier gets 110 years for rape/murder of Iraq girl Posted: 1 year ago by kxmk
A soldier convicted of rape and murder in an attack on an Iraqi teenager and her family was sentenced Saturday to 110 years in prison.
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Dog tracks soldier 70 miles Posted: 9 months ago by dollyllama
A beaten and abused dog in Iraq tracked a soldier who had befriended him 70 miles across the Iraqi desert.
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Judge locks up public defender who wasn't prepared for trial Posted: 1 year ago by coldbladed
The guy had been given the case less than 24 hours prior and refused to go to trial without proper time to prepare. Judge deems it contempt.
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Land of Hypocrisy Posted: 8 months ago by doggylives
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.
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Iraqi interpreter, rebuilding a life in America, enlists as a U.S. soldier Posted: 9 months ago by 2manyusernames
Safaa Wadi fled to the US after his life was threatened in his native Iraq while serving as an interpreter for the US Army. He expects to soon head back to Iraq – not as a civilian interpreter, but as a US soldier.
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Atheist Soldier Claims Army Punished Him Posted: 8 months ago by MandolinOrange
A soldier claimed Wednesday that his promotion was blocked because he had claimed in a lawsuit that the Army was violating his right to be an atheist.
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Army does about-face on soldier couples in Iraq Posted: 8 months ago by doggylives
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.
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Iraq-bound soldier hires hit-man to shoot him Posted: 1 year ago by deepchill
Bronx soldier hatches elaborate plan to avoid "tour of trauma"
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Soldier in Iraq Watches Wife Give Birth to Son via Webcam Posted: 11 months ago by muppet
Pretty special.
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Iraqi Dog Finds U.S. Home Posted: 9 months ago by jhordie
SPCA International Baghdad Pups program transports a dog named Charlie, of Charlie Company, for a soldier in Iraq who befriended the 9-month-old Border Collie mix.
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