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May 2

'United States and our allies have prevailed' in Iraq, Bush declares
Grenade attack wounds five U.S. soldiers in Iraq
Bush: War on terror to be waged indefinitely
Analysis: Bush's words were predictable, but carried a collective weight
Shiites revel in religious freedom, disagree over Islamic republic
Securing Iraqi weapons, munitions could take years, Army says
Injured troops treated at military hospitals

May 1

Troops kill more protesters; Rumsfeld tours Baghdad
Violence again erupts between protesters, troops; 2 Iraqis killed
Bush to declare major combat in Iraq over
Pentagon: Returning troops to get more comprehensive checkups
Lawlessness in Baghdad a huge concern in reconstruction efforts
Iraqi National Museum anticipates opening of some exhibits
Germany, France seek to create new defense policy, with few results
U.N. official defends Iraq's oil-for-food program

April 30

U.S. captures man who may be link between Iraq, al-Qaida
U.S. troops kill at least 13 Iraqis, wound 75 at protest
Ridge: U.S. safer after Saddam's fall, but terror threat remains
Family of Iraqi who helped rescue POW Lynch given U.S. asylum
U.S. to remove almost all troops from Saudi Arabia
Beirut-like militias carving out turf in wake of Baghdad's collapse
Unguarded borders allowing antiquities to be taken out of Iraq

April 29

U.S. officials, Iraqis convene to discuss new government for Iraq
Body of last missing U.S. soldier found near Nasiriyah
More testing needed to determine substances were found in barrels
Search at Baiji demonstrates challenge of finding chemical weapons
Democratic government the ultimate goal in Iraq, Bush tells exiles
Bush tells Iraqis future is theirs
Iraqis relish victory over American troops — on the soccer field
Americans optimistic on Iraq, wary about use of force, poll finds
On Saddam's birthday, former leader on Iraqis' minds
Kurds moving aggressively to take control of oil-rich Kirkuk
American soldier reunites with Iraqi relatives
Inaccuracies among media chalked up to embedding, 'fog of war'
Some Muslims fear spiritual crusade headed for Iraq
OPEC disarray grows as giant Iraqi supply looms in market's future
TV showed the dramatic shot but not always the bigger picture

April 28

First tests on barrels of suspected nerve agents inconclusive
U.S. to pressure Syria to cut ties to terror
Bomblets a horrific, fatal legacy of U.S. attacks on Baghdad

April 27

Iraqi munitions explode in Baghdad; at least 6 civilians killed
'Tell America: Islam is back,' cleric says
Shiites' revival gives U.S. new Iraq worry
Former Iraqi officers summoned by Baghdad's self-proclaimed leader
Drinking water now reaching up to 70 percent of Baghdad
Tribe finds remains of men executed by Iraqi regime
Barrels found in Iraq may contain chemical weapons
Mosque custodian gives account of Shiite cleric's assassination

April 26

U.S. says it has captured leader of '93 plot to kill elder President Bush
U.S. civil-affairs units trying to restore services, gain trust
Some Iraqi civilians were mistakenly targeted while driving white Toyotas
Afghanistan offers clues of problems U.S. faces in Iraq
In sign of Baghdad's rebirth, schools ready to reopen Saturday

April 25

Tariq Aziz, high-profile Iraqi deputy prime minister, surrenders
Iraqi money sealed in bank vaults remains elusive
Self-proclaimed Baghdad mayor allegedly tries to take Iraqi funds
U.S. deploys sniper teams to thwart pockets of resistance in Iraq
Iraqi forces destroyed thousands of security, intelligence files
Frustrated Iraqis destroying water pipes

April 24

As oil flows again in Iraq, U.S. tells Iranians ‘hands off’
'Chemical Ali' reportedly seen alive in Baghdad after attack
Widespread unrest among Iraqi Shiites poses challenge for U.S.
U.S. warns France it will pay for opposition to war
Iraq war has given U.S. new diplomatic challenges
U.S. journalists, serviceman allegedly tried to smuggle war souvenirs
Paper: Anti-war British lawmaker paid by Saddam Hussein
Kuwait seizes Iraqi documents in hopes of discovering fate of POWs
Injured Marines share stories of combat in Iraq
Satellite dishes are a hot commodity in Iraq
Lawyers, activists looking into possibility of war crimes by allies
In major shift, U.S. intends to build nuclear 'bunker buster'

April 23

Electricity restored to large parts of Baghdad; Shiites make long-banned pilgrimage
France proposes suspending U.N. sanctions; U.S. rejects inspectors' return
Shiites call on U.S. troops to leave amid holy day celebrations
Shiite Muslims celebrate long-repressed commemoration
U.S. feels pressure to find Iraqi arms
U.S. opposes U.N. inspectors in Iraq, declares it will find weapons
Former House Speaker lambastes Powell on foreign policy
U.S. diplomat pledges help in recovering items stolen from museum
Political parties sprouting in Baghdad
Polls show dramatic turnaround in public opinion of Blair, Iraq war
Several Iraqi children injured in war being treated in Kuwait

April 22

U.S. official leading rebuilding efforts arrives in Baghdad
Shiite Muslims embrace move toward Islamic republic in Iraq
Looters in Tikrit killed after opening fire on U.S. troops
Shiites travel to Karbala in show of new freedom, political strength
U.S. troops take first steps in restoring order to 'wild west' region of northern Baghdad
Two weeks before expected food shortage, supplies start rolling into Baghdad

April 21

Self-proclaimed Baghdad mayor prepares for office amid skepticism
Celebrating Easter at Saddam's palace, with a football
Iraq's interim government begins to enter country
In Basra, families receive confirmation of loved ones' executions
Looted hospital's gates opened, psychiatric patients escape
Secret Iraqi files discovered in underground vault
Baghdad child flown to Comfort to save war-injured eye
U.S. troops celebrate Christian holy day in Muslim city
Seven former POWs receive heroes' welcome in Texas

April 20

Signs of normalcy slowly return to parts of Iraq; ex-finance minister arrested
Bush offers tributes to American killed in Iraq
Tales persist that Saddam has survived
'Friendly fire' remains a problem for U.S.
Basra residents hope for return of city's golden era
Recovery of Iraqi oil industry crucial to country's future
Graves of Iraqi victims cast shadow over Kirkuk as new tug-of-war gets under way
Tanks fitted with 10-ton tools will combat land mines
Officials begin difficult task of accounting for missing museum items
Expert explains cultural meaning of Iraqi museum losses

April 19

Thousands of Iraqis demonstrate against U.S. presence
U.S. Army chaplain abruptly leaves battlefield, says he can't deal with war
For Iraqi Christians, war's upheaval heralds future full of uncertainty and danger
'Repatriation' process will ease POWs back into life, work
Mass prayer gatherings in Baghdad a sign of freedom for Iraqis
Iraqi major says unit was ordered to give up defense of Baghdad, go home
Women of `Baywatch' among U.S. troops' favorite pinups

April 18

Saddam's half-brother captured, 'pockets of resistance' still exist
Military should be prepared for civil affairs, reconstruction jobs
Iraqi Christians celebrate 'new life,' but fear loss of religious tolerance
Experts assess impact of looting at Iraqi health research center
Al Hawza leader says form of new Iraqi government not yet clear
Nations must contribute to $2.2B Iraq relief fund, aid official warns
Najaf neighborhood hit hard by coalition bombing
Booby-trapped Iraqi soldier nearly cost Army staff sergeant his life

April 17

U.S. forces capture airfield near Baghdad; 7 civilians killed in Mosul
Where's Saddam? Without a body, Iraqis worry that he may return
In Mosul, deaths at bank stir anti-U.S. feelings
Iran nervous about U.S. military action, despite absence of threats
U.S. lowers terror threat level, allowing many localities to scale back security
Raid on Baath leader's home illustrates new phase of war for U.S
U.S. troops seize Iraq's Taji airfield
12-year-old Iraqi amputee has become a symbol of war's effect on children
U.S. troops find massive weapons caches in Tikrit cemetery
Saddam-backed Iranian group's plan to surrender poses difficult issue for U.S.
Looting of Iraq Museum most likely well-executed theft, officials say
In speech, Gen. Myers details 'new American way of war'
U.S. medical team treating Iraqis suffering from mild to serious ailments
Children a haunting reminder of Iraqis' condition
U.S. lowers terror alert level to yellow
Kuwaiti pigeon that served as chemical detector to be taken home
Bush visits Boeing factory to promote tax-cut plan, trumpet military success
'Skinny Bird' finds small size an advantage when driving 70-ton tank

April 16

Iraqi factions open talks amid infighting, protests
U.S. captures Abul Abbas, leader of 1985 Achille Lauro hijacking
U.S. military developing plans for peacekeeping force in Iraq
Troops to be redeployed from Iraq as peacekeeping efforts begin
Three-star general returns to Iraq to rebuild postwar government
Marines recount POW recovery
Tikritis distrustful of Marine occupation, resent continued scrutiny
Powell warns Syria, says U.S. has no plans for further Mideast military action
Powell denies U.S. has plans to fight Syria
U.S. military confident it will find Saddam's weapons of mass destruction
In neighborhoods, 'everyone here now wants to kill Americans'
4th Infantry Division takes control of small airport near Baghdad
U.S. experts comb through suspected Iraqi chemical weapons training facility, lab
For some GIs, captivity not part of drill; low-risk units are less prepared
With regret, U.S. troops destroy vintage American cars owned by Saddam
U.S. hopes Saddam was killed in strike on Baghdad restaurant
For first time in 6 years, Shiites make religious pilgrimage that Saddam had banned
War protesters now focus on U.S.' attack-first policy
War gives Kurdish family hope of returning to homeland
Arab world fears U.S. attack on Syria

April 15

Last Saddam stronghold falls; major combat over, U.S. officer says
White House deems Syria 'rogue nation,' threatens sanctions
U.S. threatens Syria with sanctions
Experts say pressure, not war, likely for Syria
Discord erupts on eve of conference to form Iraqi government
U.S. to meet with Iraqi factions to discuss country's future
Glimpses of Baghdad from street level
Marines, Iraqis team up on Baghdad security duties; results mixed
Villagers in Saddam's birthplace fled before U.S. Marines rolled in
Marines find few signs of life in Tikrit
Saddam not found when Marines knocked at Tikrit palace
Son of Iraqi diplomat arrested on espionage charge
Debate brewing over who gets contracts for rebuilding Iraq
Iraqi men line up for jobs to secure, rebuild Iraq
Evidence of banned weapons should come quickly, experts say
U.S. troops find missiles, chemical-protection suits near Kirkuk
New chief of Baghdad police puts new, old recruits on looted streets
Some looters returning booty, possibly in response to rumored no-sex edict
Deserted country club now attracts opposition leaders
In Baghdad, U.S. soldiers now must make peace and keep it
Mechanics play crucial role in keeping U.S. troops rolling
U.S. expected to withdraw nearly all of its forces from Saudi Arabia after war
Analysis: Good and bad, surprises abound in Iraq war

April 14

Bush accuses Syria of having chemical weapons, harboring top Iraqis
POWs, rescued by Marines, describe their ordeal in Iraq
Iraqis form armed militias to defend against looters
Looters ransack every institution in Baghdad, residents blame U.S.
Before Baghdad can return to order, buildings must be disarmed
4th Infantry Division heads north to battle remaining Iraqi forces
Muslim leaders held captive, face death unless they flee Iraq
Iraqis search for traces of long-arrested family members
Baghdad's el Sawardee hospital still open; 'most efficient' in city
Marines remember comrade who volunteered for difficult duties
Rescued POW Lynch will recuperate at Walter Reed
With the help of the military, a reporter leaves Iraq for Kuwait

April 13

Top Iraqi scientist surrenders; U.S. forces advance on Tikrit
Looting continues in Baghdad; Iraqis urge U.S. to bring peace
Museum workers mourn plunder of world's greatest collection of antiquities
Frustration grows as chaos remains in Baghdad
Critics say troops are doing too little to stop looting
Kurdish looters attack Arabs, Turkmens
Disappointed Marines learn stay in Baghdad may be indefinite
U.S. continues search for Iraqi leaders
Scientist who surrendered believed to be at center of weapons program
Commander learns of challenge facing U.S.
Iraqis look for relatives at notorious Basra prison
Keeping time in the desert
Music from home, games mark Marine battalion's day of rest
Officer keeps unit going with discipline, humor
Coalition military strategy overwhelmed Iraqis
Ethnic tension in Mosul could trap U.S. forces in crossfire
Rivalries complicate efforts for unified postwar Iraq
Congress approves $80 billion spending bill for war, airline aid
Antiwar protesters outnumbered by war supporters in D.C.
Critics say Iraq contracts open to cronyism
Mideast peace 'road map' has its skeptics
Analysis: U.S. has only achieved part of to-do list in Iraq

April 12

Chaos reigns on streets in Baghdad, Mosul, Kurkik as looters take everything
Looters grab priceless objects from Iraqi museums
Devices containing nerve gas antidote found in Iraq
In Baghdad, grab-and-carry continues
Looters run wild across Baghdad
Saddam's palace in Mosul looted, trashed
Thousands of Iraqi troops discard uniforms, begin long walk home
Bush says Saddam has been removed from power
U.S. commandos find no sign of POWs in raid of Baghdad prison
France, Germany, Russia urge U.N. role in postwar Iraq
Peculiar remnants of Saddam's regime lurk in Baghdad
Marines try to make peace in Baghdad
Shiite religious leader describes killing of two Muslim clerics
Baghdad air defense academy trashed by looters
Establishing order is item No. 1 for U.S. forces in Iraq
Soldiers endure heat, monotony of camp life
British handling of Basra may give U.S. tips for establishing order
eBay awash in war-related items, but bidder beware
Towards Freedom TV, sponsored by the U.S. and U.K.
Troops' playing cards depict most wanted – with Saddam as Ace of Spaces
101st Airborne sweeps into Baghdad among chanting, pressing crowds
Iraqi exiles consider returning to their homeland
No enemy, no heat, no food — an Army of one miffed company
Bush sees two Marines wounded in Iraq become U.S. citizens
Sleeping can be difficult in a desert Army camp
'Lonely days are gone, I'm a-goin' home'

April 11

Bush launches U.S. media campaign in address to Iraqi people
In abandoned homes, insight into Iraqi leaders' private lives
In free Baghdad, looters claim everything they can carry
Baghdad anxious about Saddam, mostly welcoming to U.S. troops
Families of POWs still missing in Iraq fret over their fate
Saddam's fate still unknown following battle in Baghdad
Maintaining post-war order is daunting assignment
Establishing order in Iraq is top priority
Marines return city to normal, remain alert to future attacks
Two Iraqi Shiite clerics assassinated
Shiite cleric killed by mob days after returning to Iraq
U.S. faces long, costly challenges of restoring Iraq
Bill would make citizenship process easier for overseas servicemembers
Display of U.S. flag the symbol of occupation for many Arabs
As Iraq crumbles, Washington turns its sights on Syria
Kirkuk falls to U.S., Kurdish forces after Iraqi troops flee
Joy, anxiety come together in outlying Iraqi city
Hometown likely to be Saddam's last stand
Destruction of Iraqi tanks has eased path of U.S. ground troops
First burial at Arlington National Cemetery for a soldier killed in Iraq war
Troubles surface with U.S. convoys in Iraq
Threats remain for soldiers fighting 'forgotten war'
First fierce fighting, then cheers and kisses
Carrier-based pilots asked to think about how to boost coverage in north
Peshmerga fight to death for ability to live without war
Conquered city remains divided between war and peace
Marines in Baghdad greeted by concerned, curious, jubilant Iraqis
Mobile surgical centers bring fast aid to frontline troops
After the war, Bush aims to jump-start campaign with focus on domestic issues
Albright warns against U.S. shouldering peace alone
Army investigates charges that chaplain traded water for baptisms
Patent office fields 'Shock and Awe' applications

April 10

In Baghdad, Iraqis greet U.S. troops, topple Saddam statue
U.S. shifting attention to Tikrit, Saddam's hometown
New military relies on 'smart' technology with boots, B-52s in the mix
Off-course Marines stand their ground as ambush rages on
Marines sweep into Baghdad amid cheers, sniper fire
Soldier killed in Iraq left tape for family in case he didn't return
First wave of war wounded arrives at San Antonio military hospital
Precise figures on number of Iraqis killed will likely remain elusive
Arabs stunned by fast fall of Saddam's regime in Baghdad
Bush aides say U.N. won't be handed control of Iraq
Democratic presidential candidates debate war in Iraq
Administration officials pleased but stress war isn't over yet
As Baghdad falls, attention shifts to battles in northern Iraq
Foreign-born Hispanics less supportive of war, poll shows
Looting in Iraqi cities keeping relief workers away
Romania illustrates pitfalls that lie ahead in postwar Iraq
U.S. hails Baghdad celebrations but says war is not over
Hundreds of Iraqis in Dearborn, Mich., cheer Saddam's apparent fall
U.S. troops experience Baghdad's love, hate
Cities north of Baghdad become focus of war effort
U.S. troops nearing Kirkuk
Bush mum on fall of Baghdad; Rumsfeld chides Syria for aiding Iraq
Saddam's subterranean tunnels could be used in escape, last stand
Arab nationals react with hope, horror to collapse of Baghdad
Myths about Saddam's immortality keep Iraqis in fear
Unconditional surrender a strategic departure from '91 Gulf War
Search continues for POWs, Saddam, weapons of mass destruction
Amid warm welcomes, a reminder that the war isn't over
'America No. 1,' Iraqis tell Marines
Marines uncover Baath Party files, pamphlets left behind
British troops in Basra fail to quell civil unrest, angering residents
Marines liberate house seized by Baath Party
Soldier born in Liberia knows violence, danger
Iraqi prisoners interrogated
Commander puzzled by Army's response to chemical exposures
TV: Networks glorify toppled statue instead of sticking to the facts
Analysis: Maintaining Iraqi peace will be a challenge for U.S.
Analysis: Toppling of Saddam's statue bad news for defiant Arab nationalism

April 9

Saddam’s fate unknown as allies’ advance continues
Marine battalion comes under heavy fire, loses two in Baghdad
Soldiers examined for possible exposure to chemical agents
Evidence of missing U.S. soldiers found at sprawling airfield
Rescue swimmer battled darkness, high waves to save two pilots
United Nations will play a role in postwar Iraq, Bush says
Bomb crew describes mission to blow up Saddam
New strike on Saddam has world wondering whether he's dead or alive
Kurdish zone a battlefield in limbo
Special teams look for pilot shot down in 1991 Gulf War
Israel targets Hamas leader in first strike since start of Iraqi war
Bush, Blair meet in Ireland, advocate UN role in postwar Iraq
Marines enter Baghdad, return sniper fire, bandage up one of their own
British attack of Basra leaves untold numbers of dead civilians
Rebuilding Iraq will be 'monumental task,' analyst says
Death of three journalists in Baghdad brings total to 10
Deaths of al-Jazeera journalist, 2 others decried
Dispute within Bush administration threatens plans for Iraq
Iraqi crowds riot for water, attack media buses
U.S. insists on confirmation of weapons of mass destruction before announcing finds
Members of Saddam's civil administration to help rebuild Iraq
Young Marine accompanies fellow soldier's body to Kuwait
Iraqi military commanders unaware of location of U.S. troops
Dead or alive? Experts vary on what would be best for Saddam
Number of Iraqi soldiers killed in war may never be known
Iraqi information minister's defiance makes him hero among Arabs
Signs of U.S. occupation everywhere at Baghdad airport
Prisoners held by U.S. from different nations, backgrounds
82nd Airborne Division start transition of power in Samawah
In northern Iraq, teams of Special Forces, Kurdish rebels direct air strikes
Troops become masters at improvising
Analysis: Iraqi forces strongest at asymmetric warfare, suicidal tactics

April 8

Saddam, son may have been in building targeted by U.S. airstrike
Army experts find more indications of possible nerve agents in Iraq
U.S. officers want to be sure before saying 'Chemical Ali' is dead
Marine copters rescue two U.S. soldiers lost in desert for seven days
New phase of war begins for allied pilots
Marines patrol urban areas of Baghdad after nightfall
Iraqi information minister hopes denials will rally support
Looters take advantage of momentary power vacuum in Basra
Iraqis ransack Baath headquarters for information about relatives
Franks visits Najaf, warns of long war effort to come
Iraqis riot in Basra; British troops try to restore order
Marine amphibious unit crosses Tigris into Baghdad
U.S. has sophisticated mobile labs for detecting chemical weapons
U.S. mobile labs are highly accurate in identifying chemical weapons
War nearly over, Powell says as Bush meets with Blair
Bush, Blair meet again; Powell predicts war may end soon
Despite successes, U.S. says Iraq war hasn't reached 'tipping point'
Advance team begins forming postwar Iraqi government
First major aid convoy expected to reach central Iraq
Military chaplain finds he's learning life's lessons from the troops
Renewed violence in Afghanistan could hamper constitution efforts
While world focuses on Iraq, violence erupts in Afghanistan
Researchers achieve milestone in quest for anthrax antidote
Off to a morning meeting, climbing over a 10-foot sand berm
Humvee ride through the night frightening

April 7

As resistance diminishes, so does fear of chemical attack
Tests for sarin inconclusive after military compound is evacuated
U.S. soldiers, Kurdish guerrillas killed in 'friendly fire' incident
U.S. jet fires on friendly forces, killing at least 18 in northern Iraq
'Friendly fire' deaths lower than in previous wars
Marines near Baghdad told they no longer need chemical suits
Battle begins with decoy, ends with firefight, dead Iraqi soldiers
Soldiers weary of war perform a good deed
Searching tunnel complex, U.S. soldiers end up 'chasing shadows'
Iraqi exile leader, troops flown to Nasiriyah to join U.S. forces
British troops seize Basra, residents loot newly freed city
Iraqi children become war casualties as fighting enters city streets
Home of 'Chemical Ali' bombed, general's fate unknown
Karbala residents topple Saddam statue after five-day battle for city
Kurdish guerrillas, U.S. Special Forces fight together in Sheikhan
British control all but 'a sliver' of Basra after Sunday attack
Israelis see demise of Saddam Hussein as a mixed blessing
Bush, Blair to discuss Ireland amid Iraqi war summit
White House: More than six months needed to set up Iraqi government
Analysts say embracing Bush helps Tony Blair influence U.S. policy
Russian diplomats caught in shelling outside Baghdad
Israel begins criticism of Middle East peace initiative
NBC's David Bloom becomes second U.S. journalist to die in Iraq
Water shortage works to chaplain's advantage
Charity illegally pumped millions into Baghdad, investigators say
War has taken its toll on art

April 6

U.S. armor rolls through Baghdad in show of force
Marines encountering hazards of close-quarter fighting
Iraqi soldiers still holding bridge to Mosu
Air war shifts focus to provide support for U.S. ground troops
Electrical wire nearly doomed POW's rescue
'Please, don't let anybody leave me,' POW told rescuers
Women in harm's way spark debate on role in military
As battle reaches Baghdad, other cities consider conflict over
Winning support of Iraqis no easy job in Basra
War within a war taking place for hearts and minds of ordinary Iraqis
Soldiers face twin challenges of fighting enemy, promoting good will
Soldiers endure nature's miseries: heat, lack of water, bugs
U.S. credibility on the line as search for weapons yields nothing
Iraqi details atrocities committed by Baath regime
Coalition forces could face toughest fighting in Baghdad
Troops clearing airport see evidence of attacks' devastation
Bombings decimated Republican Guard, air commander says
Uncertainties of war damaged economic recovery; recession looms
Arrival in Baghdad part of plan to limit casualties, speed war's end
Airstrikes drove Iraqi soldiers south, U.S. team in north finds
Muslims rejoice at being able to perform ritual
Explosion near Najaf water source suggests tragic legacy will linger
Russia's large cache of biological weapons not secure, report warns

April 5

Saddam urges resistance; U.S. tanks enter Baghdad
POW expected to fully recover from multiple fractures
At Baghdad airport, a scene of mayhem
Marines lose three tanks in heaviest combat yet in Iraq
Marines engage Republican Guard in fierce day of battle
British troops secure position inside Basra
Senate bill would give American war troops a pay raise
Bush, Blair to meet Monday in Northern Ireland to discuss endgame
Special Forces, intelligence units expected to search for Saddam
Bush administration moving forward with plans for postwar Iraq
Soldiers in southern Iraq fighting to secure bridges, towns
Hundreds of warplanes to stay 'on top of Baghdad' in final assault
Kurdish guerrillas, fedayeen engage in fierce fighting in north
Soldiers cross Euphrates, take control of bridges around Samawah
Atlantic Monthly editor-at-large Michael Kelly killed in Iraq crash
Mapping technology aids search for Baath strongholds in Najaf
U.S. says postwar Iraq rule won't be 'coalition-imposed'
Before military and economic damage, Baghdad was a mighty, modern capital
Families say goodbye to Fort Riley troops headed for war
Hoping to claim postwar role, U.N. sends food to northern Iraq
Kurdish guerrillas battle Iraqi Fedayeen in Mankubah
Cavalry scout killed by grenade fondly remembered by fellow soldiers
For Marines in central Iraq, shooting slows, MREs back to three a day
Disaster averted with release of suspected Baath Party official

April 4

U.S. forces reach edge of Baghdad, fight to take airport
Iraqi informer was angered by treatment of POW
Military leaders remain wary of biological, chemical attacks
Bloody battle in Baghdad is not inevitable, says Myers
Bush visits Camp Lejeune, shares burdens of war with families
Bush comforts, assures families of fallen Marines
European nations want U.S. to give U.N. major role in post-war Iraq
Powell: U.N. should be involved, but U.S. should lead Iraqi reconstruction
CNN medical correspondent performs surgery on child in Iraq
March to Mosul won't be cakewalk, if first battle is any sign
People of Najaf rise up against Saddam, support coalition
U.S. troops reach airport, face outgoing artillery
Recent air accidents bring uncertainty to pilots' minds
Iraqis retreat in north as U.S. Special Forces lead Kurds in raid
As war moves to Baghdad, pace slows for soldiers in central Iraq
Temperatures to hit triple digits in Iraq
Baghdad poses age-old problems for U.S. military
Numaniyah refugees begin returning as Marines calm city's fears
Girl, 2, among three killed in shooting at checkpoint
British soldiers at Basra checkpoint balance coalition's priorities
Kuwaitis breathe sigh of relief
War becoming all but routine for men of 1st Battalion 4th Marines
Congress approves $80 billion to fund war, homeland security
4th Infantry reinforcements to give boost to troops near Baghdad
Frank Pentagon, State briefings muting congressional criticism
Two former Soviet Army generals helped Saddam with war strategy
Many in Iraq still waiting for humanitarian aid
Survivors of checkpoint tragedy flown to air base for medical treatment
Backing Bush, troops, Clinton urges foreign policy of friendly persuasion

April 3

After talks with Powell, U.S. and Turkey agree on war cooperation
U.S. plan for Baghdad relies on accurate intelligence
British troops discover 300 tons of food held by Saddam's party
After fierce battle, Marines reach main route to Baghdad
In southern Iraq, low-level fighting continues
Refusal of Red Cross visits creates concern for U.S. POWs
POW's hometown rejoices over her rescue
Jessica Lynch is first planned POW rescue since WWII
Iraqis in U.S. POW camps expected to grow in number as war rolls on
Surrendering Iraqi soldiers warn of Syrian, Lebanon mercenaries
Humvee platoon near Najaf providing security watches, waits
Najaf ambush illustrates challenge in rooting out Saddam's soldiers
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Battle for bridge is awesome, terrible — and strangely beautiful
U.S. troops in northern Iraq prepare to move on Baghdad
Marines encounter little resistance
As troops near Baghdad, apprehension of chemical attack increases
On the supply line, Marines on constant alert
Air power aimed in support of ground troops
Safety concerns hold up distribution of food aid to parts of Iraq
Humanitarian groups unhappy with Pentagon's relief efforts
Captured journalists say Iraqi officials accused them of being spies
Explosion during Iraqi attack sending gunnery sergeant back to States
Marines get chance to see results of their labor in video
British use operations in Basra to rattle Saddam loyalists, gain intelligence
Project to train 3,000 Iraqis to be liaisons for U.S. troops is shut down
Religious leaders warn of attacks against westerners in Afghanistan
82nd Airborne's HQ in a desert, surrounded by desert, coated by desert

April 2

Powell: U.S. expects Turkey to back war by keeping troops out of Iraq, helping with logistics
Joint Chiefs of Staff chairman denounces criticism of war plan
Congress denies request to allow Bush free spending of war funds
101st Airborne inches deeper into Najaf, tries to avoid holy sites
POW Jessica Lynch rescued by special operations forces
U.S. forces prepare for large-scale battle with Republican Guard
Saddam's strategy suggests he plans to maintain power, experts say
Marines destroy weapons at Baath party headquarters
New U.S. guidelines take tougher stance toward Iraqi civilians
Reinforcements expected to be ready to fight in weeks, official says
101st Airborne ramps up offensive campaign in south central Iraq
Once-mighty Iraqi air force is conspicuous by its absence
Documents found in personnel carrier offer glimpse of Iraqi soldiers' training
U.S. commanders see mix of successes, unexpected setbacks
Willingness of Iraqis, non-Iraqis to fight for Saddam raises concerns
Iraqi troops pulling back from positions in northern front
Getting a real close look at paratroopers jumping into Iraq
Saudi Arabia's foreign minister calls on Saddam to step down
Militant group working on chemical weapons, U.S. specialists find
Waiting to go to war has its own kind of stress
Firing artillery often is a war waged against grid points
Palestinians vow to take dead man's place fighting in Iraq
Criticism of U.S. war on Iraq floods state-run media in China
Tax cut would ensure jobs for returning soldiers, White House says
Israel wants more security in western Iraq

April 1

Battle through, around Karbala Gap likely to be 'hell of a fight'
Red Cross visits Iraqi POWs, but not allowed to see U.S. prisoners
Fanatical Fedayeen pose serious threat, Iraqi guardsman says
Bush vows to protect nation against terrorist attacks
Peter Arnett, Geraldo Rivera casualties of real-time war coverage
Loose lips can sink ships ... and torpedo a career
Iraqi planes absent from combat
Chartered airline flight anything but normal for deployed soldiers
Mubarak warns army Iraq conflict could swell ranks of terrorists
Powell to visit Turkey, Belgium to head off new complications on Iraq front
Keeping highway clear vital to guarding supply lines
New York pair among Western journalists missing in Iraq
Iraqis in Basra go about daily routines
Bush's plan to rebuild Iraq using oil revenues met with skepticism
U.S. troops guard remnants of pyramid built for Sumerian moon god
Military officials ban use of phones with GPS technology
Despite plan, U.N. faces challenges delivering humanitarian aid
British forces arresting hundreds of low-level Baath leaders in southern Iraq
Plan for Iraqi oil fields would exclude businesses working with Iran
After war in Iraq, Bush to set sights on nuclear weapons program in Iran
Commanders prepared for high number of U.S. combat deaths in battle for Baghdad
'Cheesy' movie resonates with Marines at camp in central Iraq
Glossary of war-related terms
Villagers help U.S. troops find Iraqi arms
Withdrawal of Iraqi troops apparent in Kirkuk
U.S. troops try to isolate Samawa to protect supply lines
Protecting supply lines is a dangerous task
Coaltion forces strike multiple targets, seize suspected terrorist camp
Troops seize weapons, 'enough for battalion'; no chemical arms found amid gear
Checkpoint soldiers on edge after suicide attack
U.S. to release 'road map' to Middle East peace
101st Airborne surrounds holy city of Najaf
Marines conduct delicate searches in rural Iraq

March 31

Villagers help U.S. troops find Iraqi arms
Withdrawal of Iraqi troops apparent in Kirkuk
U.S. troops try to isolate Samawa to protect supply lines
Protecting supply lines is a dangerous task
Coaltion forces strike multiple targets, seize suspected terrorist camp
Troops seize weapons, 'enough for battalion'; no chemical arms found amid gear
Checkpoint soldiers on edge after suicide attack
U.S. to release 'road map' to Middle East peace
101st Airborne surrounds holy city of Najaf
Marines conduct delicate searches in rural Iraq

March 30

More Iraqi fighters surrendering to U.S. troops
Kurdish rebels celebrate as U.S. strikes in north force out Iraqi troops
American airfield in Iraq gives 'unlimited potential' for U.S. jets
Persian Gulf War POWs seek redress, fear for Americans in Iraq
Saddam emerges from '91 disgrace to heroic status
Nuclear submarines return to action in desert warfare
Fabric of nation's largest Arab-American community being tested
Ancient city of Karbala at once tragic, holy
Fort Dix postal center moves, scrutinizes mountains of mail

March 29

Brits set sights on eliminating Baath leaders
U.S. special forces, Kurdish rebels hunt Islamic extremists
Iraq's southern troops led by man thought to be responsible for deaths of thousands
Kurd presses U.S. to knock Iraqi TV off air
In U.S. Army hospital, patient tells of being forced to dress as Iraqi soldier
Food-aid effort turns into melee
Two U.S. soldiers slain by Taliban troops in Afghanistan
Suicide bombing, an Islamic tactic for decades, is new concern for U.S. troops in Iraq
U.S. forces seek to pin foe outside Baghdad
Talk of prolonged war is premature, analysts say
Lawlessness feared amid allied siege
Lawmakers relegated to 'stands' as Bush prosecutes war
Bush gets defensive on war progress
Distinguishing friend from foe a daily struggle

March 28

U.S. Army troops focusing on Iraqi fedayeen
U.S. troops kill hundreds of Iraqi men in battle for An Najaf
Troops will stay in Iraq 'however long it takes,' Bush says
As coalition forces gain ground, Iraqi criticism of Saddam grows
Saddam wants war to drag on as long as possible
Central, local command disagree on air, ground cooperation efforts
Humanitarian groups chafe at military's role in aid distribution
Iraq using Russian-made anti-tank missiles, U.S. says
Coalition attacks spare lives of journalists taken captive on Faw
Brits: Iraq set to use mass destruction weapons
Reports of uprising in Basra exaggerated, British officer says
Many Iraqi troops being coerced to fight, defectors say
Experts say U.S. miscalculated Iraqi response
Paratroopers mark beginning of U.S. buildup in northern Iraq
Airfield gives U.S. new option to supply combat troops
Marines move north, meet with disturbing civilian casualties
Perle resigns from Defense Policy Board after lobbying controversy
War protestors try to capture public attention
New Yorkers most affected by Sept. 11 least likely to support war

March 27

U.S. forces gather strength for assault on Baghdad
Bush vows 'day of reckoning' ahead, admits it may take a while
Some still empty-handed after disorganized aid drop in Iraq
U.S. Army paratroopers seize airfield in northern Iraq
March toward Baghdad again slowed by blistering sandstorms
U.S. troops kill 40 Iraqi troops in fierce battle near An Najaf
Shiites get first taste of freedom, begin to take action
Troops with manageable mental problems low on pills
Dolphins join search for anti-ship mines
Foreign reporters question U.S. military actions
U.S. did not plan on Iraqi forces' use of guerrilla tactics
U.S. officials say Iraqi tactics tantamount to war crimes
Favorable opinion on the home front crucial during war
Battle for Baghdad likely to be war's decisive event
Americans may be more tolerant of war casualties since
Sept. 11

Post-war effort faces obstacles on leadership front
At 2nd summit in 10 days, Bush, Blair confer on war strategy
Blair hopes to persuade Bush of need for U.N.-led postwar Iraq
Turkish troops to stay home — for now
Missed chance for Turkish second front blamed on both sides
Saudi crown prince meets with reporters but answers no questions

March 26

Sandstorms, instability in southern Iraq slow allies
U.S. suggests ways to support the troops
British troops preparing for long siege at Basra
Humanitarian aid to Iraq delayed
101st Airborne finding it must adapt to adverse conditions in Iraq
British polls show growing support of war, historic tolerance for casualties
Blair, Bush to meet to discuss post-war Iraq
Bush plans a rally with U.S. troops, war summit with Blair
Iraqi soldier turns himself over to Kurdish fighters
Republican Guard division had disastrous meeting with U.S. in `91
Iraqis in Jordan eager to return home to defend families, pride
Bush declines Saudi leader's offer to broker peace deal with Saddam
Rattled Iranians gather along the border to watch war in Iraq
Throughout history, Baghdad has been difficult to defend, rule
Waging war from a distance
After battles, U.S. must convince Iraqis it wants to help them
U.S. counting on quick operation in Baghdad
Senator says Bush cloaked likelihood of long, deadly war in 'softest scenario'
Public perception changes as war goes on, experts say
If Baghdad is seized, civilian deaths likely will rise

March 25

Combat intensifies as allied forces approach Baghdad
U.S. troops head for Baghdad, but face resistance from Iraqi loyalists
Soldiers in desert experience dirty ways of war
Skirmishes again delay aid from reaching Iraqis
In televised speech, Saddam promises unceasing American casualties
On tape, Saddam rallies Iraqis; experts question when speech was made
Urban fighting will pose most difficult challenges of war
White House requests $75 billion for war-related costs
Analysts say Bush's $75 billion war package won't pay for it all
Handling of terror suspects may undermine U.S. on rights of POWs
Bush fumes to Putin, says Russians are selling arms to Iraq
British industry upset over rules limiting role in post-war Iraq
Blair gives upbeat assessment of war's progress
Polls find strong backing of U.S. war effort
Iraqi POWs peaceful and helpful
U.S. begins using Turkish airspace
Foreign workers perform basic tasks at U.S. bases in Persian Gulf
Rumsfeld's strategy under fire as war risks become increasingly apparent
Ambushes and accidents down U.S., British troops over weekend
On campaign trail, Democratic candidates dance around war issue
Iraqis in Jordan returning to home to fight against Americans
Arab-American protesters clash at Michigan demonstration
Images of U.S. POWs provoke pride, satisfaction for Arabs

March 24

Several allied soldiers killed, others captured in ambushes
Bush: 'Just the beginning of a tough fight'
Pockets of insecurity mark southern Iraq
Code of Conduct sets rules for Americans taken prisoner
Al Jazeera network criticized for airing images of U.S. dead, POWs
Air disasters, 'friendly fire' cause deaths of British troops, reporter
Few Iraqis among refugees at Jordanian border
Two die as Patriot missile takes down RAF jet
Push north meets more resistance in war's bloodiest date so far
As war proceeds, tensions grow in Jordan
Stalled in the desert: sand, silt and a false alarm
Sacred cities lie between Baghdad and advancing forces
Curious Iraqis can be liabilities for U.S. soldiers on the
move

Iraqi irregular unit is `dirtiest of the dirty'
Fast-moving front poses multiple challenges for tacticians

March 23

U.S. soldier detained in Kuwait camp attack
Bush warns war could be long, difficult
Fear mutes some Iraqis' joy at Saddam's expected ouster
Forces seize major airfield, continue push towards Baghdad
Troops bypass Basra, encounter guerillas in port of Umm Qasr
U.S., British troops welcomed, denounced in Iraqi town
Turkey denies sending troops into Iraq
Mixed signals from Turkey frustrate U.S.
War's real test awaits in Baghdad
Balky assault vehicles hamper Marines' progress
Saddam Hussein always feels lucky, analysts say
Angry antiwar protesters around the world take to the streets
Protest songs don't play in country music land
Embedding of journalists in Iraq war gets mixed reviews
Military-led crews are ready to scour Iraq for weapons
Three British journalists missing, presumed dead in southern Iraq
U.S. strikes Kurdish Islamic militants in northern Iraq
Several injured when rockets hit Iran; U.S., Britain investigating
Military strategy holds political risks
Israelis putting aside fears of Iraqi attack

March 22

Bombs fall on Baghdad, other cities
U.S.-led aerial attack drops barrage of bombs on Baghdad
U.S. in contact with Iraq's elite military concerning surrender
Marines take Iraqi port city of Umm Qasr after 'heavy resistance'
Into the night and desert, Infantry division moves toward battle
Tank battalion hurries up, waits — and swaps stories
Ground war got an early start
Arab world see larger, more violent protests against war in Iraq
South Carolina governor to begin Reserve training
Bush hopes to project confidence, calm by sticking to routine
Marine helicopter that crashed was part of an aging fleet
U.S. warplanes take off for first bombing run against Iraq
Relentless missile alerts keep forces on edge
Turkey agrees to open its airspace to U.S. warplanes
Three European countries mull military alliance to counter U.S., Britain
Marines enter Iraq, capture key oil facility
Military activity heats up in northern Iraq
U.S. begins dual-track strategy in war against Iraq
Small number of refugees puzzles humanitarian officials
Fewer protesters arrested in Friday's antiwar demonstrations
Show of U.S. force in Pacific aimed at North Korea
Congress united on supporting troops, little else
U.S. warned Israel of first strike against Saddam
U.S. training Iraqi exiles to take part in new government

March 21

U.S., British troops in Kuwait get first taste of war with missile attacks
Saddam's fate unclear after initial strike on Baghdad
Analysts examine Saddam's TV appearance
Cruise missiles rain as U.S. works at 'preparing the battlefield'
Military ground forces move across Kuwait-Iraq border
U.S. bracing for possibility for domino effect throughout Middle East
Security tight as gloomy pall settles over D.C.
New York on edge with start of war
U.S. reports major progress in hunt for al-Qaida members
Turkey allows U.S. access to airspace, ignores ground use request
World leaders condemn war, pledge support for post-war aid
Putin condemns strike against Iraq, calls for swift end to war
Arab world reacts to U.S. attack on Iraq with restraint
U.S. sends a message with strike at Saddam
Anti-war demonstrations held around world
Anti-war protesters create disruptions, e-mail support to U.S. troops
Democrats walk thin line over support for Bush, attack on agenda
U.S. troops prepare to feed Iraqi refugees
Refugees stream into Jordan, but camps aren't ready
North Korea likely to exploit Iraq war, analysts warn
Israelis cope with war in Iraq
Israeli children head off to school with gas masks in hand
Logjam at Kuwaiti port begins to break up

March 20

Bush: 'We will accept no outcome but victory'
Subtle, 'surgical' start to war against Iraq
Bombs begin falling, but ground troops wait for word to advance
Rapid-strike approach planned for maximum shock value
U.S. warns terrorist groups against attacks
U.S. war plan for Iraq has roots in new doctrine called 'rapid dominance'
U.S. troops keep watch over border
Women and children flee northern Iraq
Security Council members insist they still have a role to play in Iraq
Soldiers get final training on handling POWs
British military officials explain how bombing targets are chosen
Muslims in U.S. face registration policies, fear political, cultural backlash
Antiwar groups to protest combat with vigils, civil disobedience
Uncertainty hovers in nation's capital
Technology, strategy take 'living room war' to a new level
Plan for war with Iraq had simmered for several years
Israel better prepared than in Gulf War for Iraqi attacks
Turkmens' dream for their own territory could haunt U.S. war effort in Iraq
Unmanned Predator likely to be among the first weapons used on Iraq

March 19

Saddam presses his people into taking up arms
U.S. military prepares for overwhelming numbers of Iraqi POWs
U.S. troops poised to launch massive attack
Humvee crews prepare for deadly game of chicken
On eve of war, infantrymen wage private battles
Blair survives Labor Party revolt, wins support for attack on Iraq
Of nations supporting U.S. attack, few offering troops for battle
Capturing Saddam could prove difficult, analysts say
Kurdish leader foresees militia role in creating Saddam-free Iraq
U.S. plan to hold asylum-seekers in custody draws criticism
Few Iraqi exiles willing to help Pentagon in rebuilding effort
American stays in Baghdad in name of peace, Christian ideals
Anti-U.S. sentiment abroad seen by some as result of Bush's past blunders
Heightened terror alert prompts stringent security measures in U.S.
White House spin staff broadcasting to the world
Presidential hopefuls propose increased support for local security
Israel expected to take defensive stance in U.S. war with Iraq
Israelis celebrate Purim, prepare for war
New Chinese leader vows to press for peaceful solution to U.S.-Iraq showdown
Chemical, biological weapons better at scaring than killing
Assault on Iraq would likely be carried out in three phases
Aid groups urge donors not to abandon Afghanistan
Training goes beyond military exercises to linguistics

March 18

Text of President Bush's speech
Bush gives Saddam, sons 48 hours to leave
Terrorist warning lifted from yellow to orange
Pace quickens as U.S. troops ready for war
U.S., Britain order staff out of Kuwait as U.N. pulls out
British Cabinet member resigns over Iraq policy
Inspectors say White House 'politicized' search, made false claims
U.S. citizens in Israel urged to leave as nation prepares for war
On streets of Iraq, people ready for urban warfare
Iraqi Kurds prepare to flee to the mountains in event of gas attack
Leading Saudi warns of violent reaction against war
U.S. diplomacy, U.N. relevancy first casualties
Bush's decision fraught with risks to alliances, world institutions
Bush builds case for war on age-old motivator: fear
Middle East analysts foresee wide variety of results
War with Iraq provides slew of new military buzzwords
Experts: Military invasion of Iraq will be "unprecedented in scale"
Post-war 'occupation' of Iraq could result in chaos
Bush doctrine among biggest gambles in American history, analysts say
Powell dismisses idea that lack of travel hindered coalition-building
With U.S. on brink of war, Democrats fire salvos at Bush
War protesters say campaign of civil disobedience will continue
Antiwar groups keep protesting on eve of war
Vitriolic language over U.S. war plans permeates Arab world
Among the infantry a gritty, hot life with a few simple pleasures
Millions could be saved from anthrax with advance medicine, study says

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Stripes stories

April 29, 2003

Deployment center has processed 37,000 troops to the Middle East since April 2002
Iraq war opponents to discuss European security in talks at Brussels
Jones summarizes plans to reshape U.S., European forces

April 28, 2003

Separated newlywed stays active at home

April 27, 2003

V Corps shifted headquarters to Baghdad
Hard work at night ...
... with competition from the day shift

April 26, 2003

Six 14th Fighter Squadron pilots return to Misawa
Atsugi pilot buried at Arlington Cemetery
Corps tries to keep Marines safe on return from war
1st AD says goodbye to its German home
Detainees will stay in Iraq, says Rumsfeld
'Iron Horse One' crew wraps up mission in Iraq

April 25, 2003

1st AD troops ready for any role in Iraq
Visions of liberation jolt Marine
Safety messages to target Marines
JAG attorney wants to prevent POW identity theft

April 24, 2003

1st AD to explore new role
General: Fighting in Iraq isn't over
GIs accused of stealing cash
Copyright issue no joke with playing cards

April 23, 2003

Logistics boss keeps war, troops moving
Hastert puts Syria and Iran on notice
Airmen prepare to leave Bashur airfield
Fuel options open up in Germany
U.S. pares presence at air show
Permanent fix for temporary ID numbers
Students discover it's easy being green on Earth Day
Warner Barracks' volksfest goes on as scheduled

April 22, 2003

Mail flow to Kuwait and Iraq is improving, says general
Congressional delegation visits Landstuhl
Guard troops from Maine fight high temps, tedium in Kuwait
Police will make Heidelberg protesters set up elsewhere

April 21, 2003

Kadena airmen, planes are returning from Middle East
Manpower moves the 1st AD's machines
Tireless workers get the barges out
In Middle East, troops take time out for Easter, Passover observances
Soldier's death in Iraq can't break brothers' bond
General officers on the move in Europe, Middle East
Stripes spotlight: Flight surgeon finds himself in right place at right time

April 20, 2003

Mideast notebook: Troops' hearts go home as war winds down
Crowds cheer POWs as they depart Germany for U.S.
Troops, families lament lag in mail delivery
USS Carl Vinson may stay in Far East after Kitty Hawk's return

April 18, 2003

Pilot is first to return to Misawa from Iraq
U.S. using Iraqi base for forces' supplies and humanitarian aid
Ex-POWs arrive in Germany
Lynch donations overwhelm Walter Reed
Baumholder-based 1st AD soldier is killed in Iraq
Kuwait truck driver says he didn't plan to kill GIs
Some USS Gary sailors say being on a frigate beats carrier duty any day
Escort duty keeps USS Gary's crew busy

April 17, 2003

Military life has its diplomatic aspects, too
Okinawans schedule anti-war protests, 'die-in' for this weekend
Stuttgart-based MPs set to help enforce order in Iraq
Deploying armored division's equipment requires attention to small details
Air Force used laser-guided targeting pod system in Iraq
Air Force C-17 crew ferries humanitarian aid supplies from Ramstein to Iraq
Iraqi family welcomes U.S. soldiers, tells about Saddam's cruelty
Pilots recall night battle behind enemy lines
Buyers beware: The real Iraq 'most wanted' cards are still awaiting distribution
22nd ASG plans to hold support rally at Caserma Ederle

April 16, 2003

Families, friends making plans to welcome ships home to Yokosuka
Joy of impending homecoming tempered by news of pilot's death
Air Force mission is outgrowing Bashur
Suspicious vehicle found to contain stolen Army duffle bags
3rd Armored Cavalry regiment sees Bosnia-like role in Iraq
Naples-based unit specializes in tough structural repair work on aircraft
Hollywood screenwriter takes out ads to counter Moore's message

April 15, 2003

Rumsfeld dangles rewards for Iraq tips
Apache copter crews' second Al Hillah mission a success
B-52 crew answered tense call for air support
'Mojo' and 'Mad Dog' prove their mettle
New POW facility in Iraq can hold 16,000 prisoners
Psyops unit works to win trust, get information from enemy POWs
In northeastern Iraq, they're in the market for supplies — and good will
AAFES offerings help offset families' unease during deployments

April 14, 2003

Clotting agents buy wounded troops life-saving time
For logistics units, events in Iraq underscore need to be battle ready
Cheers and tears greet news of POWs' release
It's official: Kitty Hawk, Cowpens, McCain will be heading home
Marine's skill at Iraqi dialect bridges troops, villagers
Desert landings rattle pilots' nerves

April 13, 2003

Navy plans to send some carrier groups home
Marines discover Iraqi terror training camp
Troops: Iraqis' little resistance surprising
Crazy weather in N. Iraq keeps troops on toes
Iraqi patient voices complex feelings about the war
Role uncertain for deploying 1st ID troops
Airmen hover north of Iraq after politics rewrites the mission

April 12, 2003

Risk of disease more lethal than battle
Comfort stays safe while treating EPWs
Stars and Stripes' Mideast edition begins printing in Kuwait
Bases in Germany, Spain accept donations for wounded

April 11, 2003

Pentagon: 173rd Airborne in Kirkuk
Soldiers in 1st AD regiment pack, prepare to deploy to Iraq
U.S. forces help Iraqi city build civilian police force
Kitty Hawk pays tribute to Navy's first loss in war
Wheat for Iraqis reaches Kuwait port
C-17s set record-breaking pace at Rhein-Main

April 10, 2003

Servicemembers hope to go home soon, but know war isn't over
Wounded soldiers describe battlefield injuries
Rumsfeld warns work in Iraq isn't done
Last MASH unit stretched in Iraq
First ID tanks sent to Iraq
Putting Bashur on the map
Troops in south focus on Iraqi POW care

April 9, 2003

British promote civilian rule in Basra
Wounded Marine: Being sent home hurts, too
Ambushed soldier recalls eerie silence
Family: Lynch mum on ordeal
Bare-bones Bashur supports 173rd Airborne
Navy stop loss enacted to hold enlisted medics
No enemy here: USS Gary's daring rescue

April 8, 2003

U.S. preparing war-crimes case on Iraqis
Lynch family brings TLC to daughter's bedside
Fleet Hospital Eight 'standing by ready' to see first patients
Officials think journalists traveling with units gain better understanding

April 7, 2003

Baghdad airport landing highlight of Apaches' 3 days
Aviation experts: War's accident rate not unusual
Soldiers work to protect Iraq's archaeological sites

April 6, 2003

DOD says special ops' role in Iraq biggest ever
Americans show massive outpouring of support for troops
Reservists fill in holes left by demands of war
Air base operations kept at full speed by Reserve
Close air support program kicks off
Iraqi exiles integral to Army civil afffairs efforts

April 5, 2003

Women find war an equal-opportunity risk
DOD officials: Syria still aiding Iraq
Troops' rules of engagement have apparently changed to ' Kill anything that moves'
Iraqi revolters left high and dry in '91 less willing to trust allied forces
At least two GIs killed by 'friendly fire'
Jets carry on as search for pilot continues
Incirlik's planning eased evacuation
A weekend of protests

April 4, 2003

6th Squadron, 6th Cavalry back in battle for Baghdad
4th ID lands in Kuwait
Kitty Hawk F/A-18 shot down
Rescued POW arrives at Landstuhl for treatment
21 troops hurt in Iraq transferred to Rota for care
Some troops don't see much action in sky
Air Force uses wind-corrected bomb in Iraq
Iraqis using civiilians to draw American fire, reports say
Jones: Northern frony might get bigger

April 3, 2003

Illsheim-based Apache copters fired upon near Baghdad
In central Iraq, building a base camp amid the sandstorms
For 3rd ID, a needed break in the war
Larger field hospital is built at Rota

Two Tomcat pilots safe aboard Kitty Hawk after crash inside Iraq
Having buddies on front lines worrisome for Pacific troops

April 2, 2003

Illsheim doctor in the right place when emergency help was needed
'Home is here' for families while troops are away
Protesters climb fence at RAF Mildenhall
Landstuhl has treated 96 war wounded

April 1, 2003

Giebelstadt-based Chinook crew escapes Iraqi attack
Iraqi trenches show soldiers better trained than thought
Corpsman turned patient recalls battle
RAF sees little activity by Iraqi air force
Spaniards against Iraq war march on Rota

March 31, 2003

Horrible weather, determined enemy bring helicopter unit's dreams of glory down to earth
Some troops injured when pickup drives into Camp Udairi crowd
EOD teams help secure Iraqi oil field sites
GIs attacked by civilians in Turkey
Exiles cautiously await Saddam's downfall
Operation Northern Watch: Mission complete

March 30, 2003

On the road to Baghdad
2-23rd Marines take turn on front lines
U.S. won't fight dirty, Air Force JAG says
Marines, Army to coordinate humanitarian aid
Second group of Iraqi liaisons graduate
No smallpox shots for those with bad hearts
War's intensity testing military chaplains

March 29, 2003

Cowpens engineers hail from 15 different countries
Former DOD official Perle to exit defense policy post
Chemical weapons stored near capital, captured Iraqi claims
Rumsfeld warns Syria, Iran against involvement in Iraq war
Pilots tell of harrowing drop of 173rd
Protesters plan march to Rota
Brigade drops everything for Iraq mission

March 28, 2003

C-17s assume towering presence in Aviano
Air Force pilots show true grit in bad weather
Swirling sand greets troops
Iraqi forces put up tough fight in As Samawah
Okinawa Marines train at Fuji — but wish it were Iraq
DOD: Neighborhood not targeted by U.S.
173rd Airborne Brigade ready for mission
Wounded soldiers describe Iraq ambush

March 27, 2003

British lay plan for Basra, hope blueprint will fit Baghdad
Many V Corps troops in the rear feel left behind as war progresses
Troops from six Arab nations guard Kuwait's border with Iraq
Welcome to Iraq: Sandstorm greets newly-arrived GIs
Marines find weapons in Iraq hospital
CVW-5 provides air support over southern Iraq

March 26, 2003

After Kuwait grenade incident, 101st Airborne soldiers fight a new fear
Army providing toll-free family assistance hotline
Spanish official: Overflights covered in defense accord with U.S.
Pentagon officials say war is going 'superbly'
Copters met heavy fire near Baghdad
Rumsfeld: War is on track,
but victory will take time

March 25, 2003

For Kitty Hawk crew, the battle also is with fatigue
86th Medical Logistics Flight sends medical supplies downrange
Landstuhl treating troops wounded in Operation Iraqi Freedom
48th Fighter Wing ready to get off the bench
Troops in Bosnia know their mission is important, too

March 24, 2003

Video reportedly shows POWs, dead GIs
Military accused of ignoring law that protects troops' health
A delicate post-Saddam balancing act
Operation going more quickly than predicted
Protests in Pacific air anger at U.S. action

March 23, 2003

CVW-5 provides air support over southern Iraq
Protests in Pacific air anger at U.S. action
For spouses, waiting is the hardest part
Troops struggle with spiritual warfare
With the 3rd ID: A casualty of war
Bell calls for prayers and awareness
Work plentiful, sleep elusive at Ramstein Air Base
Gen. Franks: 'A-Day' was 'exceptionally well done'
Kitty Hawk planes give cover near Basra
Protests an 'inconvenience' to U.S. bases

March 22, 2003

War is 'fully under way' with airstrikes on Baghdad
USS Kitty Hawk's mag rats arm and deliver
Navy crews proud of first strike
Crisis teams feel 'renewed' sense of purpose
DOD bans media from repatriation ceremonies
Pentagon: Don't trust all you see
German protesters make their feelings known near U.S. bases
Services offer support to families left behind
Vietnam veteran urges wearing of old dog tags to show support for troops

March 21, 2003

Anti-war sentiment common among locals in Germany
Surprise, envy among reactions of Americans on bases in Europe
Once sirens sounded, 'business as usual' no longer applied in Kuwait City
Landstuhl hospital staff 'prepared for whatever comes'
Europe-based GIs prepare to hit the ground running
Navy fighter jets, ships standing by in Mediterranean
Operation Northern Watch flights suspended, pending Turkish OK
U.S. civilians begin evacuation from Incirlik
Troops in Europe seen facing greater danger as war escalates
Sailors aboard Kitty Hawk were eager to hear details of mission from pilots
U.S. troops at the front primed for action
Media frustrated by military officials' silence
3rd Infantry Division sends artillery barrage across the border

March 20, 2003

Soldier loses leg in Kuwait accident
U.S. military goes all-out to eliminate 'friendly-fire' deaths
Air Force works on voluntary evacuation of civilians from Incirlik
Bases in Europe will try to run activities, services as usual, but waits loom at gates
Exercise last summer in Germany provided experience in dealing with Iraqi air defense
Marines run formation drills to refresh essential skills
Iraqi dissidents wrap up training with U.S. Army
Protesters again cut through fence, gain access to Lakenheath
Adm. Keating makes 'motivational' visit to USS Kitty Hawk

March 19, 2003

Servicemembers, civilians in Europe back president's decision
DODDS-Europe shuts down after-school events
EUCOM base security levels increased to level Charlie
Incirlik schools will remain open, depending on teacher availability
Company C soldiers deploy from Baumholder after ceremony
52nd Fighter Wing to provide aid to aircraft in Gulf
Access reduced as call volume clogs phone system in Kuwait
GIs face heated process when naming their tanks
NATO protects military, civilian ships in the Strait of Gibraltar
Summit put Lajes Field in world spotlight

March 18, 2003

Anti-war group arrested trying to stop Rota ships
Chinooks help Army copters refuel in perilous conditions

March 17, 2003

War may limit medical treatment as personnel leave, casualties come in
Dust storms on the waters
Okinawa group asks U.N. to inspect U.S. bases

March 16, 2003

Nighthawk stealth fighters flock to Foal Eagle exercise
Married but on two ships passing in Gulf
Updated field medical kit gives 'Doc' upper hand
U.S. military won't shelve depleted uranium

March 15, 2003

U.S. frigate crew rescues Iraqi fishermen
U.S. warships, subs moved to Red Sea
Air Force announces stop loss for 99 jobs
Iraq may be desert, but U.S. troops won't overheat

March 14, 2003

Aging GPS does job well, AF official says
Students protest outside Italy NATO base
Deployed troops could face e-mail safety restrictions
Deployed troops get tax deadline break
Deployment ceremonies put on hold
Anti-war activists thwarted at Rota
Troops in Turkey may be waiting, but they're not sitting
U.S. asserts test role of fighter in S. Korea


Middle East Notebook

• April 13: Kuwait's newspapers trumpet end of regime
• March 30: Sailors below deck play role in war, too
• March 24: 'In troubled times, we yearn for salvation'
• March 19: Alice's White Rabbit would feel right at home

• March 16: Marines in Kuwait talk of family military history
• March 15: Colds, J-Lo rumor distress troops
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