Nov 14

Mourners grieve for soldiers killed at Fort Hood 
    (AP)

AP – The hundreds of people who lined the main street of a small Indiana city Saturday fell solemnly silent as a white hearse passed by on its way to the church. Mourners streamed into a Wisconsin gymnasium to remember a soldier who once promised to take down Osama bin Laden. Read the rest of this entry »

Nov 14

5,000 more European troops expected for Afghan war 
    (AP)

AP – Europe may send 5,000 more soldiers to Afghanistan, Britain’s prime minister said Friday — affirming support for the NATO mission as the Obama administration nears a decision on increasing American troop levels. Read the rest of this entry »

Nov 14

Morale drops among US troops in Afghanistan: army 
    (AFP)

AFP – A survey of US soldiers in Afghanistan shows declining morale among army units and that troops facing three or more combat tours have higher rates of mental health and marital problems, the US Army said Friday. Read the rest of this entry »

Nov 14

Strain of Afghan war hits morale of US troops: Army 
    (AFP)

AFP – A survey of US soldiers in Afghanistan shows declining morale and a reluctance to seek help for anxiety fueled by repeated combat tours, the US Army said. Read the rest of this entry »

Nov 14

US probes Arlington cemetery after remains misplaced 
    (AFP)

AFP – The US Army on Friday announced an investigation into possible botched record-keeping at Arlington National Cemetery after revelations that remains were buried in a grave site already in use. Read the rest of this entry »