Marine killed in Afghanistan mourned at Iowa rite – Chicago Tribune
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Marine killed in Afghanistan mourned at Iowa rite
Chicago Tribune CENTERVILLE, Iowa— Mourners at the southern Iowa funeral of a Marine who died in Afghanistan were told he was a caring man who "made you better." The funeral was held Sunday in Centerville for Master Sgt. Travis Riddick. The 40-year-old had graduated … 600 gather to mourn fallen MarineDesMoinesRegister.com Fallen Marine RememberedWOI |
Britain sticks to 2014 Afghan troop pullout goal – Chicago Tribune
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Britain sticks to 2014 Afghan troop pullout goal
Chicago Tribune LONDON (Reuters) – British Prime Minister David Cameron said Saturday he was sticking to an end-2014 deadline for withdrawing British combat troops from Afghanistan despite French proposals to speed up NATO's handover of security to Afghan forces. |
Taliban willing to compromise, Afghan negotiators say – Chicago Tribune
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Taliban willing to compromise, Afghan negotiators say
Chicago Tribune "The Taliban are not back to govern the same way as the old Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan. When they are back, they will be back as Afghans," Rahmani, a Taliban defector but with strong ties to the movement, said at his sparsely furnished home in a … Taliban Peace Talks: US, Afghanistan and NATO Facing Uncertainties?International Business Times Former High-Ranking US Officials Voice Skepticism on Afghanistan PlanVoice of America Afghanistan women want to be involved in Taliban peace processAlaska Dispatch Greenwich Citizen -PakTribune.com all 439 news articles » |
Funeral set for pilot killed in Afghanistan crash – Chicago Tribune
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Funeral set for pilot killed in Afghanistan crash
Chicago Tribune A funeral service is Friday for a western Indiana pilot originally from Michigan who died in a helicopter crash in Afghanistan. Defense contractor AAR Corp. said last week that 51-year-old Michael Clawson died Jan. 16 along with two other employees. Kalamazoo Native Killed in Helicopter Crash in AfghanistanWKZO Former Phoenix police officer killed in Afghanistan helicopter crashABC15.com (KNXV-TV) |
Crystal Lake Marine killed in Afghanistan – Chicago Tribune
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Crystal Lake Marine killed in Afghanistan
Chicago Tribune A 29-year-old Marine from Crystal Lake died in a NATO helicopter crash Thursday in Afghanistan, according to theU.S. Department of Defense. Capt. Nathan R. McHone was one of six Marines killed during action in the southern province of Helmand. … Marines killed in deadly Afghanistan helicopter crash identifiedKHON2 French Defense Minister Visits AfghanistanVoice of America Marines killed in crash identifiedCNN The Star-Ledger – NJ.com -Los Angeles Times all 2,673 news articles » |
Rice Lake couple: Son killed in Afghanistan – Chicago Tribune
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Rice Lake couple: Son killed in Afghanistan
Chicago Tribune A Rice Lake couple says their son has been killed in a helicopter crash while working in Afghanistan. Darrell and Jan Walker say their 48-year-old son, Todd, worked for AAR Airlift. He was conducting operations for the US Department of Defense when the … Rice Lake native dies in AfghanistanPierce County Herald Rice Lake native dies in Afghanistan helicopter crashLeader-Telegram Rice Lake man dies in AfghanistanWQOW TV News 18 |
Services for Marine killed in Afghanistan – Chicago Tribune
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Services for Marine killed in Afghanistan
Chicago Tribune Funeral services are scheduled for Wednesday for a Marine Corps sergeant and Chicago Heights native who was killed this month while serving in Afghanistan, according to the Indiana funeral home handling the arrangements. Jonathan "Biggin" Metzger, 32, … Services this week for Rich S. grad killed in AfghanistanSouthtownStar Hundreds line NW Indiana streets for fallen guardsmanChesterton Tribune St. Anne parents mourn son killed in warKankakee Daily Journal nwitimes.com all 22 news articles » |
New Afghanistan assessment reflects split US views – Chicago Tribune
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New Afghanistan assessment reflects split US views
Chicago Tribune A US official, speaking on condition of anonymity, said the new National Intelligence Estimate on Afghanistan concluded that a stepped-up Western military campaign had done real damage to the Taliban's military prowess but "not enough so to change … AP Sources: Intelligence community concludes Taliban committed to taking …Washington Post What does Pakistan want in Afghanistan?The Express Tribune US spies – stalemate in AfghanistanNews24 |
Four Indiana Guardsmen Killed in Afghanistan – Chicago Tribune
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Four Indiana Guardsmen Killed in Afghanistan
Chicago Tribune Indianapolis, Aurora— Four soldiers with an Indiana-based National Guard unit, including one from west suburban Aurora, were killed in Afghanistan and a fifth was injured when their vehicle struck a roadside bomb as they were working to clear a supply … Roadside bomb in Afghanistan kills 4 Ind. National GuardsmenUSA TODAY Soldier from Aurora among four killed in AfghanistanChicago Sun-Times |
Wyoming airman killed by explosion in Afghanistan – Chicago Tribune
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Wyoming airman killed by explosion in Afghanistan
Chicago Tribune An airman killed in a roadside attack in Afghanistan knew the dangers involved but accepted them as "just part of the job," his brother-in-law said. Tech. Sgt. Matthew Schwartz, 34, of Cheyenne, was among three servicemen killed Thursday when their … Peterson Airman Killed In AfghanistanKKTV 11 News Airman from Carroll killed in AfghanistanBaltimore Sun Traverse City airman killed in AfghanistanDetroit Free Press Colorado Springs Gazette -KMGH Denver all 43 news articles » |
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