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AP: Iraq Not Quite Over
Via Ben Smith, this in a memo from the AP’s Standards Editor: Unless there is balancing language, our content should not refer to the end of combat in Iraq, or the end of U.S. military involvement. Nor should it say flat-out (since we can’t predict the future) that the United States is at the end of its military role. Yep. As IAVA’s Paul Rieckhoff put it on Twitter the other day: Soooo…repelling a suicide bombing attack sure sounds like combat operations to me http://tinyurl.com/247vaxw #Iraq #NonCombatMyAss #CNN
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President Obama’s Address on the End of the Combat Mission in Iraq
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It’s Over – Almost
After 7 1/2 years, Operation Iraqi Freedom is coming to an end. MSNBC reports that the last full combat brigade has crossed the border into Kuwait. There are still 50,000 troops in Iraq whose mission will be to train Iraqi soldiers and police officers, and another 6,000 combat troops who will leave Iraq by August 31st. But for all intents and purposes, the war is over. Promise kept.
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Why Intelligence Fails Book Signing and Wine Tasting
Robert Jervis, Professor of International Politics at Columbia University, delves into the intelligence failures that circumvented our efforts during the Iranian Revolution and Weapons of Mass Destruction assessment, prompting our most recent Iraq War. Recently de-classified files reveal the flaws in our strategical thinking and action that ultimately resulted in prolonged engagement and political instability in both Iran and Iraq. Our challenges continue in both of these countries and Jervis provides the historical context causing for a greater understanding of these conflicts. Please come and enjoy as his initial presentation will be followed by a Q&A session and a wine tasting. BUY TICKETS HERE ($35) June 22, 2010 from 7-10PM New York Wine Vintners 21 Warren St (between Church & … More >>
DONATE: Laptops For Young Vets
A recent Army study that found that 18% of troops — of 1,800,000 who have been to Iraq — are likely to suffer at least some brain damage from improvised explosive devices. And there are more than 35,000 soldiers who have been wounded in the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan–many of whom are young Americans like us. This year, President Obama signed the Edward M. Kennedy Serve America Act. Part of this act designated 9/11 as a National Day of Service and Remembrance. This Friday is 9/11, and we want to remember, honor, and make a real difference in the lives of the young people who have served our country at such a high cost to themselves. After collecting donations … More >>
