Gunner's Military News Gathering Blog

Haditha Hospital Revamped; Improved Facilities ...
(03.28.2008) A celebration of smiles from corner to corner filled the radiology waiting room, March 26, at the hospital in Haditha, Iraq.
Story by Cpl. Shawn Coolman

CSTC-A Celebrates Women’s History Month in Afgh...
(03.28.2008) Virginia Woolf once said, “As a woman, I have no country. As a woman, my country is the whole world.” For nearly 30 years, Americans have celebrated the contributions of women throughout history.
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Female Marine Major Completes Stinger Training
(03.28.2008) Sometimes being a female in the military can be difficult. But imagine being the only female in an entire service to have your specific job. That could be downright intimidating.
Story by Pfc. Eric Martinez

Zabul Government, PRT Build Partnerships for Fu...
(03.28.2008) The governor of Zabul and his line ministry department directors met with members of the provincial reconstruction team recently to establish integrated teams, which marked the beginning of new partnerships betwe...
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New Medical Facility Enhances Service in Strike...
(03.28.2008) Charlie Med Soldiers are operating out of a newly refurbished warehouse at Camp Taji's Striker Village that will help them to better serve their patients.
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Ironhorse CG Stays Connected With Families Back...
(03.28.2008) Deploying halfway around the world not only affects Soldiers, it also has a resounding effect on the families and larger communities to which the Soldiers belong.
Story by Pfc. April Campbell
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ISAF Doctor, Medics Fight Disease in Zabul
(03.28.2008) International Security Assistance Force – Afghanistan’s Zabul Provincial Reconstruction Team members treated more than 120 Afghans during a village medical outreach March 22, in Jarullah Village, Zabul province.<...
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Coalition Forces in Iraq Kill 15 Enemy Fighters
(03.28.2008) Coalition forces killed 15 terrorists and detained 17 suspects during operations today targeting al-Qaida in Iraq elements in Baghdad and in central and northern parts of the country. They also killed or captured...
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Soldiers Earn Spurs
(03.28.2008) One-hundred and twenty Soldiers in Headquarters Troop, 3rd Squadron, 1st Cavalry Regiment, received their combat spurs during ceremonies at COP Cashe, March 23.
Story by Spc. Ben Hutto
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Running Mates
(03.28.2008) Cpl. Scott Bieri, a native of Danville, Ind., is a maintenance technician for Company F, 151st Infantry, 168th Brigade Support Battalion, 1st Sustainment Brigade. He works days, while Cpl. Robert Strebe, a native...
Story by Spc. Marcus Johnson
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