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The Forgotten Casualties of War: Over 17,000 U.S. Troops Wounded

Posted on November 11, 2004 by Team VCS

The Forgotten Casualties of War: Over 17,000 U.S. Troops Wounded President Bush predicted victory in Fallujah and wished U.S. soldiers “Godspeed” in their mission as the bloody U.S. assault on the city entered its third day. His comments came during … Continue reading →

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For women vets, a battle along with a war

Posted on November 11, 2004 by Team VCS

For women vets, a battle along with a war FORT BRAGG, N.C. – With their buddies driving Humvees and dodging snipers in Iraq, a group of seven Fort Bragg soldiers – all women – formed their own convoy yesterday, en … Continue reading →

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The crushing of Fallujah will not end the war in Iraq

Posted on November 10, 2004 by Team VCS

The Crushing of Fallujah Will Not End the War in Iraq It is likely to be as disappointing in terms of ending the resistance as the capture of Saddam.     The belligerent trumpetings of the US Marines bode ill for Fallujah. … Continue reading →

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Veterans Day News: Veterans Return Home from War, Yet Many Lack VA Healthcare

Posted on November 10, 2004 by Team VCS

Vets return, but not always with healthcare As the nation honors its veterans Thursday, some advocates say too many are falling through the cracks. By Alexandra Marks Staff writer of The Christian Science Monitor November 10, 2004 After serving 410 … Continue reading →

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Judge Says Detainees’ Trials Are Unlawful

Posted on November 9, 2004 by Team VCS

Judge Says Detainees’ Trials Are Unlawful Ruling Is Setback For Bush Policy By Carol D. Leonnig and John MintzWashington Post Staff WritersTuesday, November 9, 2004; Page A01 The special trials established to determine the guilt or innocence of prisoners at … Continue reading →

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Editorial: We can hate the battle while loving the soldier

Posted on November 9, 2004 by Team VCS

EDITORIAL We can hate the battle while loving the soldier Veterans Day is an appropriate time for us to focus on a lesson we should have learned during the Vietnam War. We can embrace the soldier while disdaining the war. … Continue reading →

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Colorado High School Students Stage Sit-In to Protest Iraq War

Posted on November 8, 2004 by Team VCS

Boulder High students end post-election protest By P. Solomon Banda The Associated Press Friday, November 05, 2004 Boulder, Colorado (AP) – At least 70 students worried about war, a return of the draft and the future of the environment staged an … Continue reading →

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More Details on Kauai Veteran Ordered to Active Duty

Posted on November 7, 2004 by Team VCS

Soldier sues over his recall to service A Kauai man gets a 30-day delayas he challenges Iraq duty By Gregg K. KakesakoNovember 7, 2004gkakesako@starbulletin.com A Kauai resident who was discharged from the Army in 1996 but recalled recently has been … Continue reading →

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U.S. softens on Gulf War syndrome

Posted on November 6, 2004 by Team VCS

U.S. softens on Gulf War syndrome Washington, DC, Nov. 4 (UPI) — A leaked report from the U.S. Department of Veterans’ Affairs indicates the government is backing away from its denial of Gulf War syndrome. ]]> For more than a … Continue reading →

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Man Claims Anthrax Vaccine Almost Killed Him

Posted on November 6, 2004 by Team VCS

Man Claims Anthrax Vaccine Almost Killed Him By Tiani JonesFirst Coast News ST. AUGUSTINE, Florida — A St. Augustine man is joining hundreds of military men and women around the country, who claim the Anthrax Vaccine they were forced to … Continue reading →

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