News 4 Senior Correspondent Rich Newberg talked with Army Specialist Dan Mikac of Hamburg who was very close to the Soldier Readiness Center when the shooting began. [www.clipsyndicate.com | WIVB CBS 4 Buffalo]
It's a scene being played out over and over in cities and towns across the county since the Iraq war began: Young men and women heading from the home front to the battlefield. Alpha Company 323rd Military Intelligence Battalion was mobilized at a ceremony at Fort Meade, Maryland on Monday morning. [www.clipsyndicate.com | FOX WTTG Washington, DC]
A man who was presumed dead in this week's string of attacks in Baghdad stunned neighbors Wednesday when returned to his toppled home, and then he drew more stares as he cuddled his pet dog that was remarkably unharmed in the blast. (Dec. 9) [www.clipsyndicate.com | Associated Press]
A top-ranking American warned Congress that the military situation in Afghanistan likely will "get harder before it gets easier." Yet Gen. David Petraeus says it is in no worse condition now than Iraq was when he arrived there to take command. (Dec. 9) [www.clipsyndicate.com | Associated Press]
Seals lawmaker support - 5:30pm report [www.clipsyndicate.com | WAVY NBC 10 Norfolk]
Sgt. Major Matthew Stevens died last week in a bike accident at Fort Irwin, California [www.clipsyndicate.com | WDTN NBC 2 Dayton]
A coordinated series of attacks in Baghdad killed more than 127 people and wounded hundreds on Tuesday. Five separate attacks created the worst wave of violence to strike the Iraqi capital in more than a month. (Dec. 8) [www.clipsyndicate.com | Associated Press]
A coordinated series of attacks in Baghdad killed at least 118 people and wounded hundreds on Tuesday. Five separate attacks created the worst wave of violence to strike the Iraqi capital in more than a month. [www.clipsyndicate.com | Associated Press]
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We're really in the holiday spirit here on The Rhode Show, and so is Billy Ray Cyrus. He's starring in an original movie called "Christmas in Canaan", and he joins us this morning to talk about the film. [www.clipsyndicate.com | WNAC FOX 64 Providence]
We're cooking Lobster Roll with tomato confit, watermelon radish & cob-smoked bacon with Cafe Nuovo in The Rhode Show Kitchen. [www.clipsyndicate.com | WNAC FOX 64 Providence]
(WTNH) -- A fitness studio in Orange not only lets you burn calories, it lets you help keep the lights on by generating electricity. [www.clipsyndicate.com | WTNH ABC 8 New Haven]
Long before 9/11, America rallied to the call "Remember Pearl Harbor." The day that lives in infamy, when Japan killed thousands of Americans in a sneak attack. [www.clipsyndicate.com | WIVB CBS 4 Buffalo]
SEALs report - 5pm [www.clipsyndicate.com | WAVY NBC 10 Norfolk]
WAVY News 10 Online - 1:30 p.m. [www.clipsyndicate.com | WAVY NBC 10 Norfolk]
The White House is applauding Iraqi lawmakers' vote Sunday to hold parliament elections early next year, a step that the U.S. hopes will ease the eventual withdrawal of American troops. (Dec. 6) [www.clipsyndicate.com | Associated Press]
The family of a marine from east grand forks is mourning the loss of their son and brother. A soldier with ties to North Dakota... Corporal ryan pape died at camp pendleton in california thursday. And this is the second loss for the family in just a few years. Reporter david schwab has the story. < Schwab / Reporter: There are few details right now about how Marine Ryan Pape died. Though it has been reported that Pape died during a night training exercise involving a parachute jump. Parents Ron and Shar Pape of East Grand Forks were notified yesterday of the 23 year old's death. Mike McNamara: I use the word crushing, That is what it feels like, Its certainly very difficult when any family absorbs one. Tremendously unfair to Papes. Who are such great family who spent more time overseas in combat. Reporter: We talked with Grand Forks City Councilman and talk show host Mike McNamara who served with Ryan's older brother Riley Pape. Riley died in May 2005 in a motorcycle accident in California. He says both brothers served their country with much honor. McNamara: Just a great selfless young guy. You could not ask for a better person. I know the marine corp doesn't get any better then Ryan and Riley. It was a terrible loss. Reporter: Following the paths of his older brothers . Ryan Pape had served tours in Iraq. McNamara say Ryan had just re-enlisted into the Marines this summer, looking for yet another opportunity to serve his country. Mike McNamara: He Idolized his brothers and he heard their stories and the thing they had seen and done. And I think very much he very much wanted to sit at the table with them as guys who had fought for their country.> Officials now report Pape died from injuries suffered during a low-level static line jump. His personal service awards include the Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal, Combat Action Ribbon and the National Defense Service Medal. [www.clipsyndicate.com | KXMB CBS Bismarck North D]
It's the last day to raise money to bring 700 CT National Guard Troops home for the holidays before they're deployed to Iraq & Afghanistan. [www.clipsyndicate.com | WTNH ABC 8 New Haven]
GREENVILLE, Mich. (WOOD) - A gripping goodbye in Greenville Friday night as the town sends several of its fighting men and women off to war. The tough farewells made even harder by the upcoming holidays. Family, friends say goodbye and honor the 150 people of the 1073rd who will leave for a 12 month tour of duty. Sgt. First class Andrew Lytle said "Actually for me, its bittersweet. Some of my best in the unit are leaving and I'm not going with them. So it's bittersweet. I'm going to miss them. I want to be with them". Amy Lytle agreed. "It is really hard. We've been involved with this unit for 20 years and a lot of our friends and family are here...and it's really emotional especially around the holidays". Some who are heading to Iraq say the support of the community makes it a little easier to leave before the holidays. "I just love this community. They're always really good at getting out, and showing their support. Everyone was honking their horns today as they drove by, so its really refreshing". [www.clipsyndicate.com | WOOD NBC 8 Grand Rapids]
Friends and family bade farewell to a Greenville-based Michigan National Guard unit headed to Iraq. [www.clipsyndicate.com | WOOD NBC 8 Grand Rapids]
A seminar at SCSU is highlighting veterans issues. [www.clipsyndicate.com | WTNH ABC 8 New Haven]
military minutue - dec 3 [www.clipsyndicate.com | WAVY NBC 10 Norfolk]
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