2 Georgia Guardsmen Die in Noncombat-Related Incidents in Iraq
Two junior enlisted Georgia National Guardsmen died Wednesday in Iraq, the Army announced Friday. Spc. Travis Pameni, 23, and Spc. Owen Elliot, 23, both died in noncombat-related incidents, according to Army officials. “Both of these soldiers selflessly served our state and nation,” Maj. Gen. Dwayne Wilson, the adjutant general of the Georgia National Guard, said […]
On Memorial Day, I'm Remembering the Friend Who Saved My Life in Iraq
The opinions expressed in this op-ed are those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the views of Military.com. If you would like to submit your own commentary, please send your article to opinions@military.com for consideration. This Memorial Day, I, like most veterans of our recent conflicts, will spend time remembering and honoring my […]
Jury Deliberating in Iraq Abu Ghraib Prison Abuse Civil Case; Contractor Casts Blame on Army
ALEXANDRIA, Va. — A lawyer for the military contractor being sued by three survivors of the notorious Abu Ghraib prison in Iraq told jurors Monday that the plaintiffs are suing the wrong people. “If you believe they were abused … tell them to make their claim against the U.S. government,” said John O’Connor, defense attorney […]
Iraq and US Begin Formal Talks to End Coalition Mission Formed to Fight the Islamic State Group
BEIRUT (AP) — The United States and Iraq held a first session of formal talks Saturday in Baghdad aimed at winding down the mission of a U.S.-led military coalition formed to fight the Islamic State group in Iraq. Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani said in a statement that he had sponsored “the commencement of […]
US Troops in Iraq Getting Evaluated for Traumatic Brain Injuries After Iran-Backed Militia Attack
Read the original article on Business Insider. U.S. personnel in Iraq are undergoing traumatic brain injury evaluations after Iranian-backed militias launched a barrage of ballistic missiles and rockets at the Al-Asad airbase in western Iraq on Saturday, according to a statement from the US Central Command (CENTCOM). The press release stated that multiple ballistic missiles […]
After Suffering Serious Wounds in Iraq Attack, Soldier May Soon Be Transferred Back to US for Treatment
A soldier who was critically wounded alongside two other troops during a drone attack in Iraq nearly two weeks ago will return to the U.S. to receive further medical treatment, friends and family told Military.com on Thursday. Chief Warrant Officer 4 Garrett Illerbrunn was being treated at Landstuhl Regional Medical Center in Germany after being […]
5 Purple Hearts Awarded to Injured Troops After Spike in Attacks on Bases in Iraq, Syria
At least 66 American service members in Iraq and Syria have been injured in a barrage of recent attacks by Iran-backed militants, though only a handful of troops have so far received Purple Hearts, according to the services. Five Purple Hearts have been awarded, three for the Army and two for the Marine Corps, while […]
Iraq Campaign Medal Returns Amid Surge in Drone, Rocket Attacks on US Forces There
The Army is bringing back a medal for service in Iraq, coming just as U.S. troops there have faced increased threats and attacks amid the new Israel-Hamas war. Last week, the service resurrected the Inherent Resolve Campaign Medal specifically for service in Iraq, according to an internal service memo and confirmed by a service spokesperson. […]
A Complicated Legacy: Army Officer Who Exposed Iraq Abuse Was Under FBI Suspicion at the End of His Life
Three volleys of blank shot thundered across Section 71 on Tuesday morning, echoing over white headstones as Army Maj. Ian Fishback was laid to rest at Arlington National Cemetery. Fishback was a Special Forces veteran, whistleblower and philosopher who died nearly two years ago. During his military career, he reported 82nd Airborne Division abuses of […]
Iraq Vet Stole Humvee Before Smashing it into Building at Fort Stewart, Prosecutors Say
The man charged with plowing a Humvee into the 3rd Infantry Division’s headquarters building at Fort Stewart, Georgia, is a retired Iraq war veteran, Army officials said Tuesday. Images of the wreck, with the vehicle half enveloped in the crumbled glass facade of a building, quickly took over social media shortly after the incident Monday. […]
