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Die Suche nach »tour of duty« hat 44 Resultate geliefert. Angezeigt werden die Resultate von 11 bis 20.
Pentagon Divided on Iraq Strategy
Julian E. Barnes reports for The Los Angeles Times: "Ground commanders want to keep a large troop presence but the Joint Chiefs worry about the strain of long tours of duty. The differences carry broad... ...
rudkla - 20. Mär, 17:36
Another year, another $300 billion
Boston Globe by Linda Bilmes 03/16/08 The sixth year of the Iraq war begins this week. The war is now the second-longest in US history — longer than any except Vietnam. So far, 1.6 million US troops... ...
rudkla - 17. Mär, 11:58
Supporting the troops, but not the war
Liberty For All by Rachel Mills 01/05/08 This is something I’ve never really quite subscribed to. You think the war is lousy and evil and counter-productive, yet you support the brave men and women in... ...
rudkla - 7. Jan, 10:34
Deceptive or delusional?
Slate by Fred Kaplan 09/13/07 Presiden t Bush’s TV address tonight was the worst speech he’s ever given on the war in Iraq, and that’s saying a lot. Every premise, every proposal, nearly every substantive... ...
rudkla - 17. Sep, 13:52
When soldiers mutiny
CounterPunch by William Blum 09/12/07 Only those fighting the war can end it. By laying down their arms and refusing to kill anymore, including themselves. Some American soldiers in Iraq have already... ...
rudkla - 13. Sep, 11:45
GIs' Morale Dips As Iraq War Drags On
The Los Angeles Times reports on how extended tours of duty, constant danger and a lack of progress in Iraq are leaving US troops feeling increasingly frustrated and angry. http://www.truthou t.org/docs_2006/082507Y.sh tml ...
rudkla - 25. Aug, 22:52
Bush War Adviser Says Draft Worth a Look
The Associated Press reported Friday evening that President Bush's recently installed war adviser suggested the US should consider a return to a military draft to offset extraordinary demands on the volunteer... ...
rudkla - 11. Aug, 22:46
Army again considers longer combat tours
Defiance Crescent News 06/19/07 The Army is considering whether it will have to extend the combat tours of troops in Iraq if President Bush opts to maintain the recent buildup of forces through spring... ...
rudkla - 20. Jun, 11:48
Defend IVAW's Liam Madden: Online Petition
Liam Madden-Marine War Resister-Boston 6-7-07 http://www.youtu be.com/watch?v=LT_Iz61y8HQ Support Liam Madden of the Boston Chapter of Iraq Veterans Against the War (IVAW) and co-founder of the Appeal... ...
rudkla - 26. Jun, 18:02
Tour extension hits families, soldiers hard
Active-duty soldiers will now serve 15 months in Iraq and Afghanistan instead of 12, an extension that Secretary of Defense Robert Gates portrayed as needed to maintain predictable troop levels, but it... ...
rudkla - 13. Apr, 10:52
