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Troops Returning From Iraq War Have Americans Split — Survey of the Day

Jeremy Taylor — Mon, 19 Dec 2011 12:01:28 +0000

Earlier this week, the Pentagon declared the end of the Iraq War, an almost nine-year conflict which claimed 4,487 American lives and removed Saddam Hussein from power. Now, Americans are are conflicted over whether the entire endeavor was worth it. Recently, the Pew Research Center for the People & the Press asked 2,001 adults if [...]

Soldiers Return Home For Christmas Surprise

Leslie Reynolds — Sat, 17 Dec 2011 18:00:07 +0000

Watch as loved ones return home from the army to make Christmas wishes come true for their families. Make sure you have a box of tissues nearby.

President Obama Welcomes Home US Soldiers After 8 Years of War [PICTURES, VIDEO]

Kathy Landin — Fri, 16 Dec 2011 04:00:45 +0000

President Barack Obama finally made good on his 2008 campaign promise to end the war in Iraq. On Wednesday, the president was at Fort Bragg in North Carolina to welcome troops returning home from Iraq for the last time.

Former Marine Can't Stop Sending Spam to Troops Overseas

Kathy Landin — Wed, 07 Dec 2011 01:00:10 +0000

Most of us get annoyed when we receive spam, but one Maryland man has spent countless hours and money sending Spam to troops serving in Iraq and Afghanistan so they can have a little bit of home while they’re away.

East Texas Students Supporting Our Troops

Amy Austin — Wed, 02 Nov 2011 19:00:08 +0000

Some East Students are showing their support for our troops. Students from Hubbard Middle School, Bullard High School and Brook Hill School are collecting items for care packages that we be sent to our troops the first week of December.