November 19, 2019 Iraqi protesters block major port, halt commercial activity amid ongoing demonstrations Anti-government protesters in Iraq Tuesday blocked the country’s second largest commercial port, bringing commerce to a standstill as ongoing demonstrations against corruption continue.
November 15, 2019 Trump grants clemency to 2 Army officers accused of war crimes, restores rank to Navy SEAL Eddie Gallagher President Trump has granted clemency to two Army officers accused or convicted of war crimes and restored Navy SEAL Eddie Gallagher to the rank of chief petty officer after he was docked a pay grade after being convicted of posing for a photo with a dead Islamic State (ISIS) fighter, the White House announced Friday.
November 11, 2019 Mike Erwin: Let's make sure vets have the mental health services they need Challenging the stigma around mental health requires the leadership of partners beyond just veterans advocacy organizations.
November 11, 2019 Christian Irvine: Thank you for the great honor of serving my country I had just separated from the Air Force and was settling into the life I thought I was supposed to pursue. Unbeknownst to me, I was going to answer my phone and abandon all of it.
November 11, 2019 Jason Yates: Here's how you can truly thank veterans for their service and sacrifices We can live the American Dream because they have given up many of their dreams to protect us.Â
November 11, 2019 Daniel Hoffman: Memories of a special man prompt thanks to all who serve Gene was a veteran. He had a powerful impact on the path I chose, both academically and professionally, and he taught me the value of dedicating one’s life to service above self. Â
November 10, 2019 Roadside blast in Iraq injures 5 Italian soldiers Five Italian soldiers were wounded in a roadside blast Sunday while returning from a mission to help Iraqi troops combat ISIS, military officials said.
November 9, 2019 Veteran who served in four military branches reflects on his career: 'I'm a lucky guy' Yonel Dorelis, 58, has served in the Marine Corps, Navy, Army and Air Force.
November 8, 2019 Rockets fired on Iraq base with US troops, no one injured, Pentagon says An air base in northern Iraq that houses U.S. troops was targeted Friday evening with a barrage of rockets, security officials said, as violence continues to mount in parts of the country amid fights with Islamic State militants and angry anti-government protesters.Â
November 5, 2019 Iraq cuts off Internet access in Baghdad, southern regions as protests leave 3 more dead Iraqi authorities trying to quell an anti-government uprising reportedly cut off Internet access for nearly all of Baghdad and the southern part of the country Tuesday as the latest wave of protests resulted in at least three deaths.