U.S. Military Plans Polls and Focus Groups in Iraq Walter Pincus Sun, 12 Oct 2008 00:00:00 -0400 The U.S. military is planning a large polling and focus-group operation in Iraq over the next three years to help "build robust and positive relations with the people of Iraq and to assist the Iraqi people in forming a new government," according to a proposal seeking private contractors for the program.
Western Journalists in Iraq Stage Pullback of Their Own Ernesto Londoño and Amit R. Paley Sat, 11 Oct 2008 00:00:00 -0400 BAGHDAD -- The number of foreign journalists in Baghdad is declining sharply, a media withdrawal that reflects Iraq's growing stability and the financial strains faced by some news organizations.
24 Killed, 45 Injured in Bombings and Shootings Across Iraq Mary Beth Sheridan and Qais Mizher Sat, 11 Oct 2008 00:00:00 -0400 BAGHDAD, Oct. 10 -- A car bomb exploded in a market in southern Baghdad late Friday afternoon, killing at least 14 people and prompting an outburst of sectarian rioting, according to police and witnesses.
Pages of Cosmo Next Deployment for Iraq Vet Countless honors for bravery, skill and good conduct have passed through the gates of Fort Lewis over the years. But here's an achievement that might be a first for the local Army post: It has one of America's 51 "Hottest Bachelors of 2008," according to Cosmopolitan magazine.
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Army Exceed Recruiting Goal for Fiscal Year 2008 Fri, 10 Oct 2008 04:00:00 -0000 The Army announced Oct. 10 it exceeded its Fiscal Year 2008 goal by recruiting more than 169,500 men and women in all Army components. Army To Recognize Quality of Life Achievement Mon, 06 Oct 2008 04:00:00 -0000 The U.S. Army will present eight Quality of Life Awards Oct. 7 at the 2008 Association of the United States Army (AUSA) Annual Meeting in Washington, D.C. The awards will be presented during a 20-minute ceremony at the end of the second of three Family Forums, “Strengthening Soldiers and Families Through Community Partnership.” Army Announces Force Structure Actions for Fort Bragg, N.C. Wed, 24 Sep 2008 04:00:00 -0000 The Department of the Army announced Sept. 24 the 4th Psychological Operations Group, 1st Psychological Operations Battalion (Bn), 3d Psychological Operations Bn, 5th Psychological Operations Bn, 6th Psychological Operations Bn, 8th Psychological Operations Bn and the 9th Psychological Operations Bn will convert to a modular design at Fort Bragg, North Carolina. These actions will result in an increase of 938 military and zero civilian authorizations at Fort Bragg, North Carolina. All stationing actions will be completed by March 16, 2010.
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