Jun 24

US Army in back seat as Iraqi forces take over<br /> (AFP)<br />

AFP - US Army Lieutenant Dan Wagner arrived in Iraq six months ago knowing his country was no longer calling the shots when it came to security, but he is resigned to further massive changes within days.

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Jun 24

Alcohol abuse on rise among US soldiers: reports<br /> (AFP)<br />

AFP - Nearly twice as many US army soldiers today compared to six years ago are either alcoholic or engage in damaging behavior such as binge drinking, according to army statistics.

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