An unexpected surprise at woman's boot camp graduation
Husband flies overnight to show up at ceremony unannounced Adam Jarboe recently returned from Afghanistan and flown overnight into Chicago to pull ...
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River Forest library to name garden after slain diplomat
Among the personal possessions Tom Smedinghoff received after his daughter died in Afghanistan was her River Forest Public Library ...
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Duckworth makes first trip to war zone since copter shot down
WASHINGTON - Making her first trip to a war zone since she was gravely injured in 2004, Rep. Tammy Duckworth visited Afghanistan last weekend with ...
Afghans on U.S. bases losing jobs after years of devoted service
Interpreters, mechanics and others who depended on the good, steady pay now feel abandoned as American troops prepare to exit.
Getting less for our money in Afghanistan
Among all the bizarre actions which have constituted U.S. foreign policy, one stands out today as particularly bizarre and ...
Human Rights Watch alleges rebel atrocities in Syria
BEIRUT -- Gruesome video footage purportedly showing a Syrian rebel commander mutilating the corpse of a dead soldier while shouting sectarian ...
Afghanistan arms take a twisting trail
Far from a great game, the British and American involvement in Afghanistan has been more of a case of sustained blowback.
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Wounded Warrior 5K run is set for May 25
Fundraiser for injured troops to be held in Plainfield's Settlers' Park A local group dedicated to helping U.S. troops injured overseas will host a ...
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Four die in NATO plane crash in Afghanistan
KABUL (Reuters) - Four members of NATO's International Security Assistance Force (ISAF) were killed on Saturday when their plane crashed in southern ...
Editorial: Pakistan's fragile democracy shows progress
A fragile democracy shows new strength The country is often referred to as "the most dangerous place on earth." But on Saturday, Pakistan passed a ...
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