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Date: Mar 28, 2009 2:22 PM
Subject: news articles for 3/28
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Classes are in session at new Shindokha School
Dahuk, Iraq – The Greek philosopher Aristotle said, “The roots of education are bitter, but the fruit is sweet.” Six hundred middle and high school students will taste those bitter sweet fruits of education thanks to the efforts of the Gulf Region Division, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers in Iraq.
IA Soldiers Hone Combat Medical Skills
BAGHDAD — U.S. Soldiers of the 6th Iraqi Army (IA) Division’s Military Transition Team (MiTT) recently hosted a combat lifesaver class intended to help the IA to shoulder more of the load as Coalition forces responsibly withdraw.
8th IA Div. mortar teams hone mission capability
CAMP ECHO, Iraq – Soldiers from the 8th Iraqi Army Division completed a six-week mortar training course conducted by Headquarters and Headquarters Company, 2nd Combined Arms Battalion, 8th Infantry Regiment March 24 at the 8th IA Div. headquarters.
New Afghan Program Supports Community-based Approach to Security
KABUL, Afghanistan, March 27, 2009 – More than 240 Wardak province residents became the first to graduate from the new Afghan Public Protection Force program designed to enhance security throughout Afghanistan.
Artilleryman follows brother into military service
BAGRAM AIR FIELD, Afghanistan (March 27, 2009) – Army Pfc. Ottis Harris loves his job. “I get to blow stuff up all day,” the artilleryman joked. A member of Charlie Battery, 1st Battalion, 321st Field Artillery Regiment, 18th Fires Brigade, Harris’ time at Forward Operating Base Bostick in Afghanistan has taught him much more than just how to send rounds downrange.
Pakistan army raid 'kills rebels'
Pakistan's army says troops backed by artillery and helicopter gunships have killed 26 militants in an attack near the Afghan border. The army said the battle took place in Mohmand, North-West Frontier Province, said to be a hub for Taleban militants.
Connecticut School Bans Physical Contact
A Connecticut middle school principal has laid down the law: You put your hands on someone -- anyone -- in any way, you're going to pay. A violent incident that put one student in the hospital has officials at the Milford school implementing a "no touching" policy, according to a letter written by the school's principal.
Police Identify 200 Children As Potential Terrorists - UK
Two hundred schoolchildren in Britain, some as young as 13, have been identified as potential terrorists by a police scheme that aims to spot youngsters who are “vulnerable” to Islamic radicalisation.
Canada says will defend its Arctic
The Canadian government on Friday reaffirmed its Arctic claims, saying it will defend its northern territories and waters after Russia earlier announced plans to militarize the North.
Here is today's break from all the serious stuff.
'Dumbest criminal' nabbed in cop convention holdup
HARRISBURG, Pa. – A retired police chief said he was robbed by "probably the dumbest criminal in Pennsylvania," at a police officers' convention on Friday morning.
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