MILITARY
Jory Shypkowski completes basic combat training
Pfc. Jory D. Shypkowski of the North Dakota Army National Guard completed basic combat training at Fort Jackson, S.C., on Oct. 14, and advanced individual training at Fort Jackson on Dec. 22.
March 10, 2010
Benjamin Kappel completes training at Fort Jackson
Pfc. Benjamin J. Kappel of the North Dakota Army National Guard completed basic combat training at Fort Jackson, S.C., on Oct. 14.
March 10, 2010
Some ND soldiers in Kosovo to return in May
March 09, 2010
Gays in military ruling creates dilemma
March 06, 2010
National Guard launches new Web Site 
March 05, 2010
Firm will remove Bible references from gun sights
WASHINGTON (AP) — A Michigan defense contractor will voluntarily stop stamping references to Bible verses on combat rifle sights made for the U.S. military, a major buyer of the company's gear.
January 21, 2010
Judge dismisses all charges in Blackwater shooting
WASHINGTON (AP) — A federal judge dismissed all charges Thursday against five Blackwater Worldwide security guards accused of killing unarmed Iraqi civilians in a crowded Baghdad intersection in 2007.
December 31, 2009
Missing Navy pilot found buried in Iraq desert
Navy pilot Michael "Scott" Speicher was called the first casualty of the 1991 Gulf War. But his true status was a mystery, and the Pentagon didn't know whether he was dead or missing.
August 03, 2009
Iraq colonel: US troops now in 'prison-like bases'
An Iraqi military commander on Monday compared new restrictions on the U.S. military to "house arrest," saying American combat troops cannot patrol as freely as they did before pulling out of cities on June 30.
July 20, 2009
For comedian Colbert in Iraq, tonight’s Word is ‘haircut’
CAMP VICTORY, Iraq — Wearing a camouflage suit and tie, Stephen Colbert took his show to Baghdad to entertain U.S. soldiers in Iraq. For openers, President Barack Obama appeared by video to thank the troops.
June 08, 2009
Honoring the fallen
To honor those who gave their lives in service to their country, two local veterans are placing American flags on each veteran’s grave in Dickinson, South Heart and New Hradec this weekend in preparation for Memorial Day.
By By Beth Wischmeyer , May 19, 2009
Army Pfc. Lance J. Kolling graduates from One Station Unit Training
Army Pfc. Lance J. Kolling has graduated from One Station Unit Training at Fort Leonard Wood, Waynesville, Mo.
May 16, 2009
NC military mom arrives at Fort Benning with kids
A North Carolina mother who reported for Army duty with her two young children in tow is waiting to see what happens next.
March 02, 2009
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