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Sgt. 1st Class Alwyn Cashe
Iraq War

Trump poised to award Medal of Honor to Alwyn Cashe, 15 years after he gave his life to save his men

By Haley Britzky

Updated on Jan 7, 2021

‘I knew I needed to do something’ — Airman awarded for braving rocket fire to treat wounded during Camp Taji attack
Iraq War

‘I knew I needed to do something’ — Airman awarded for braving rocket fire to treat wounded during Camp Taji attack

By Haley Britzky

Posted on Dec 30, 2020

Trump signs law authorizing Medal of Honor to Alwyn Cashe for heroic vehicle rescue in Iraq
Iraq War

Trump signs law authorizing Medal of Honor to Alwyn Cashe for heroic vehicle rescue in Iraq

By Paul Szoldra

Posted on Dec 5, 2020

The inside story of the deadliest attack on a U.S. military base during the Iraq War
Iraq War

The inside story of the deadliest attack on a U.S. military base during the Iraq War

By Jeremy Redmon

Posted on Dec 2, 2020

Will American history forget the Iraq and Afghanistan wars?
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Will American history forget the Iraq and Afghanistan wars?

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Nov 22, 2020

Thousands of troops will depart Iraq and Afghanistan before Trump leaves office
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Thousands of troops will depart Iraq and Afghanistan before Trump leaves office

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Nov 18, 2020

US will reportedly draw down to 2,500 troops in both Afghanistan and Iraq before Trump leaves office
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US will reportedly draw down to 2,500 troops in both Afghanistan and Iraq before Trump leaves office

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Nov 17, 2020

Airman earns Bronze Star for supporting airstrikes in Iraq that killed more than 100 enemy fighters
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Airman earns Bronze Star for supporting airstrikes in Iraq that killed more than 100 enemy fighters

By Haley Britzky

Posted on Oct 27, 2020

House lawmakers unanimously pass bill that would allow Alwyn Cashe to finally receive the Medal of Honor
Iraq War

House lawmakers unanimously pass bill that would allow Alwyn Cashe to finally receive the Medal of Honor

By Haley Britzky

Posted on Sep 23, 2020

Alwyn Cashe just took the field on the helmet of a Steelers player and former Army Ranger
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Alwyn Cashe just took the field on the helmet of a Steelers player and former Army Ranger

By James Clark

Posted on Sep 16, 2020

Rafael Peralta’s death ensured four other Marines would live. His Medal of Honor award recommendation explains how
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Rafael Peralta’s death ensured four other Marines would live. His Medal of Honor award recommendation explains how

By James Clark

Posted on Jun 27, 2020

4 US service members injured in C-130 mishap at Camp Taji in Iraq
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4 US service members injured in C-130 mishap at Camp Taji in Iraq

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Jun 9, 2020

Thousands throw surprise parade to honor Marine Raider killed in Iraq
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Thousands throw surprise parade to honor Marine Raider killed in Iraq

By David Roza

Posted on Apr 27, 2020

A brick too far: How General Mattis used Legos to plan out the invasion of Iraq
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A brick too far: How General Mattis used Legos to plan out the invasion of Iraq

By David Roza

Posted on Mar 19, 2020

That time the 1st Marine Division brought pigeons to the 2003 invasion of Iraq
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That time the 1st Marine Division brought pigeons to the 2003 invasion of Iraq

By David Roza

Posted on Mar 18, 2020

For years he sold the military’s version of the Iraq War. Now he’s on a mission to convey ‘the chaos and absurdity of that experience’
Iraq War

For years he sold the military’s version of the Iraq War. Now he’s on a mission to convey ‘the chaos and absurdity of that experience’

By James Clark

Posted on Feb 19, 2020

‘I made promises to the people that I lost’— How the Iraq war forged a Navy SEAL’s path to Harvard Medical School and NASA
Iraq War

‘I made promises to the people that I lost’— How the Iraq war forged a Navy SEAL’s path to Harvard Medical School and NASA

By David Roza

Posted on Jan 23, 2020

It’s 2020 and SFC Alwyn Cashe still hasn’t been awarded the Medal of Honor. Why?
Iraq War

It’s 2020 and SFC Alwyn Cashe still hasn’t been awarded the Medal of Honor. Why?

By Adam Linehan

Posted on Jan 20, 2020

‘The Hurt Locker’ will be coming out in ‘Digital 4K Ultra HD’ so you can watch every inaccuracy in excruciating detail
Iraq War

‘The Hurt Locker’ will be coming out in ‘Digital 4K Ultra HD’ so you can watch every inaccuracy in excruciating detail

By James Clark

Posted on Dec 13, 2019

801,000 dead, $6.4 trillion spent, and no end in sight: the true costs of the Global War on Terror
Iraq War

801,000 dead, $6.4 trillion spent, and no end in sight: the true costs of the Global War on Terror

By David Roza

Posted on Nov 25, 2019

A new documentary tells the heroic story of the first Marine to earn the Medal of Honor since Vietnam
Iraq War

A new documentary tells the heroic story of the first Marine to earn the Medal of Honor since Vietnam

By James Clark

Posted on Nov 23, 2019

Most veterans believe the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan weren’t worth fighting
Iraq War

Most veterans believe the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan weren’t worth fighting

By James Clark

Posted on Nov 9, 2019

A group of vets are raising money to pay for a medal the Iraqi government awarded them, but never delivered
Iraq War

A group of vets are raising money to pay for a medal the Iraqi government awarded them, but never delivered

By James Clark

Posted on Aug 23, 2019

Most Americans don’t think the wars in Afghanistan and Iraq were worth it — including the vets who fought in them
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Most Americans don’t think the wars in Afghanistan and Iraq were worth it — including the vets who fought in them

By Jared Keller

Posted on Jul 11, 2019

The knife that saved the Iraq War’s first living Medal of Honor recipient
Iraq War

The knife that saved the Iraq War’s first living Medal of Honor recipient

By Jared Keller

Posted on Jun 26, 2019

‘This country is worthy of any sacrifice’ — David Bellavia receives the Medal of Honor
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‘This country is worthy of any sacrifice’ — David Bellavia receives the Medal of Honor

By Haley Britzky

Posted on Jun 26, 2019

‘It just happened’ — the Iraq War’s first living Medal of Honor recipient recalls his harrowing fight against 5 insurgents
Iraq War

‘It just happened’ — the Iraq War’s first living Medal of Honor recipient recalls his harrowing fight against 5 insurgents

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Jun 25, 2019

It’s official: David Bellavia to be the first living Iraq War veteran to receive the Medal of Honor
Iraq War

It’s official: David Bellavia to be the first living Iraq War veteran to receive the Medal of Honor

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Jun 10, 2019

Rep. Duncan Hunter, R-Calif.
Iraq War

Rep. Duncan Hunter says his unit probably killed ‘hundreds’ of civilians in Iraq, including women and children

By Haley Britzky

Posted on Jun 2, 2019

The platoon sergeant who gave his life to repel dozens of Iraqi troops with a .50 cal
Iraq War

The platoon sergeant who gave his life to repel dozens of Iraqi troops with a .50 cal

By Adam Linehan

Posted on May 27, 2019

Soldier awarded Distinguished Service Cross for picking up live grenade and throwing it back at the enemy
Iraq War

Soldier awarded Distinguished Service Cross for picking up live grenade and throwing it back at the enemy

By Haley Britzky

Posted on May 9, 2019

Medal of Honor recipient Kyle Carpenter is coming out with a book he says ‘will truly help people’
Iraq War

Medal of Honor recipient Kyle Carpenter is coming out with a book he says ‘will truly help people’

By Paul Szoldra

Posted on May 4, 2019

Iraq war veteran and former Marine infantry officer Rep. Seth Moulton is running for president
Iraq War

Iraq war veteran and former Marine infantry officer Rep. Seth Moulton is running for president

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Apr 22, 2019

The Army plans to reinvestigate a 2007 murder-suicide it originally concluded was ‘friendly fire’
Iraq War

The Army plans to reinvestigate a 2007 murder-suicide it originally concluded was ‘friendly fire’

By Haley Britzky

Posted on Apr 22, 2019

Oklahoma attorney general asks Trump to pardon former soldier convicted of murdering Iraqi prisoner
Iraq War

Oklahoma attorney general asks Trump to pardon former soldier convicted of murdering Iraqi prisoner

By Jared Keller

Posted on Apr 18, 2019

The Pentagon says Iran killed 603 US troops during the Iraq War
Iraq War

The Pentagon says Iran killed 603 US troops during the Iraq War

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Apr 4, 2019

‘He rose to the highest calling’ — President Trump presents Medal of Honor to fallen Army hero’s son
Iraq War

‘He rose to the highest calling’ — President Trump presents Medal of Honor to fallen Army hero’s son

By Haley Britzky

Posted on Mar 28, 2019

‘He loved us’ — fellow soldiers reflect on Staff Sgt. Travis Atkins, the Army’s latest Medal of Honor hero
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‘He loved us’ — fellow soldiers reflect on Staff Sgt. Travis Atkins, the Army’s latest Medal of Honor hero

By Haley Britzky

Posted on Mar 27, 2019

A US official accurately predicted a ‘perfect storm’ of catastrophes before the 2003 Iraq invasion
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A US official accurately predicted a ‘perfect storm’ of catastrophes before the 2003 Iraq invasion

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Mar 14, 2019

Soldier to receive posthumous Medal of Honor for tackling a suicide bomber in Iraq
Iraq War

Soldier to receive posthumous Medal of Honor for tackling a suicide bomber in Iraq

By Haley Britzky

Posted on Mar 12, 2019

‘The Hurt Locker’ is now on Netflix in case you needed a reminder of how much it sucks
Iraq War

‘The Hurt Locker’ is now on Netflix in case you needed a reminder of how much it sucks

By Paul Szoldra

Posted on Mar 5, 2019

Soldier who tackled a man in a suicide vest to have award upgraded to Distinguished Service Cross
Iraq War

Soldier who tackled a man in a suicide vest to have award upgraded to Distinguished Service Cross

By Haley Britzky

Posted on Feb 20, 2019

Meet Michael Monsoor, The Heroic SEAL Who Is The Namesake Of The Navy’s Newest Ship
Iraq War

Meet Michael Monsoor, The Heroic SEAL Who Is The Namesake Of The Navy’s Newest Ship

By Jared Keller

Posted on Jan 26, 2019

The Hubris Of The Pentagon’s Disastrous Invasion Of Iraq, In One Paragraph
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The Hubris Of The Pentagon’s Disastrous Invasion Of Iraq, In One Paragraph

By Jared Keller

Posted on Jan 22, 2019

US Troops And Veterans Think We’ve Been In Iraq And Afghanistan For Too Damn Long
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US Troops And Veterans Think We’ve Been In Iraq And Afghanistan For Too Damn Long

By James Clark

Posted on Jan 4, 2019

Paul Bremer, A Foil For Iraq War F*ckups, Has Suddenly Become A Favorite Internet Meme
Iraq War

Paul Bremer, A Foil For Iraq War F*ckups, Has Suddenly Become A Favorite Internet Meme

By Jared Keller

Posted on Dec 11, 2018

2 Powerful Quotes About Civility From An Iraq War Veteran
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2 Powerful Quotes About Civility From An Iraq War Veteran

By Tom Ricks

Posted on Nov 2, 2018

The Army Tried To Bury A Critical Report On All Its Failings In The Iraq War
Iraq War

The Army Tried To Bury A Critical Report On All Its Failings In The Iraq War

By Adam Linehan

Posted on Oct 23, 2018

‘They Could Have Run But Did Not’: Read John Kelly’s Letter For 2 Heroic Marines Who Stopped A Suicide Bomber
Iraq War

‘They Could Have Run But Did Not’: Read John Kelly’s Letter For 2 Heroic Marines Who Stopped A Suicide Bomber

By Paul Szoldra

Posted on Oct 6, 2018

Army Special Operations Pilot Killed In Iraq Was On His 9th Combat Deployment
Iraq War

Army Special Operations Pilot Killed In Iraq Was On His 9th Combat Deployment

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Aug 21, 2018

An Interview With The Comic Mastermind Behind ‘Terminal Lance’
Iraq War

An Interview With The Comic Mastermind Behind ‘Terminal Lance’

By Tom Ricks

Posted on Aug 7, 2018

As Kelly Eyes The Door, A Look Back At Him And Mattis Firing A Colonel In The Iraq War
Iraq War

As Kelly Eyes The Door, A Look Back At Him And Mattis Firing A Colonel In The Iraq War

By Tom Ricks

Posted on Jul 3, 2018

Farewell To Lt. Gen. Bernard Trainor, The Marine Who Chronicled Iraq As A Journalist
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Farewell To Lt. Gen. Bernard Trainor, The Marine Who Chronicled Iraq As A Journalist

By Tom Ricks

Posted on Jun 4, 2018

This Is One Of The More Interesting Iraq War Movie Reviews I’ve Read Lately
Iraq War

This Is One Of The More Interesting Iraq War Movie Reviews I’ve Read Lately

By Tom Ricks

Posted on May 14, 2018

‘Eat The Apple’ Is The Belligerent, Unflinchingly Honest Iraq War Memoir We Needed
Iraq War

‘Eat The Apple’ Is The Belligerent, Unflinchingly Honest Iraq War Memoir We Needed

By Matt Young

Posted on Apr 24, 2018

A New Film Reexamines The Haditha Massacre With Troubling Conclusions For The Corps
Iraq War

A New Film Reexamines The Haditha Massacre With Troubling Conclusions For The Corps

By Adam Linehan

Posted on Apr 23, 2018

Paul Bremer, Ski Instructor: Learning To Shred With The Bush Administration’s Iraq War Fall Guy
Iraq War

Paul Bremer, Ski Instructor: Learning To Shred With The Bush Administration’s Iraq War Fall Guy

By Aaron Gell

Posted on Mar 26, 2018

The Iraq War Was A Mistake. So Why Can’t Gen. Petraeus Finally Admit It?
Iraq War

The Iraq War Was A Mistake. So Why Can’t Gen. Petraeus Finally Admit It?

By Paul Szoldra

Posted on Mar 21, 2018

CIA agents were on the ground before we invaded Iraq, and they knew it was going to be a clusterf*@k
Iraq War

CIA agents were on the ground before we invaded Iraq, and they knew it was going to be a clusterf*@k

By Aaron Gell

Posted on Mar 20, 2018

15 Years After The US Overthrew Saddam Hussein, Iraq Is Still At War With Itself
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15 Years After The US Overthrew Saddam Hussein, Iraq Is Still At War With Itself

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Mar 19, 2018

We Asked Gen. Petraeus Whether The Iraq War Was Really Worth It. Here’s What He Said.
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We Asked Gen. Petraeus Whether The Iraq War Was Really Worth It. Here’s What He Said.

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Mar 17, 2018

5 Movies And A Miniseries About The Wars In Iraq And Afghanistan Everyone Should See
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5 Movies And A Miniseries About The Wars In Iraq And Afghanistan Everyone Should See

By Adam Linehan

Posted on Feb 7, 2018

10 Years On, The Iraq Surge May Offer Our Best Hope For Afghan Stability
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10 Years On, The Iraq Surge May Offer Our Best Hope For Afghan Stability

By Adam Linehan

Posted on Jan 18, 2018

It’s 2018 And SFC Alwyn Cashe Still Hasn’t Been Awarded The Medal Of Honor. Why?
Iraq War

It’s 2018 And SFC Alwyn Cashe Still Hasn’t Been Awarded The Medal Of Honor. Why?

By Adam Linehan

Posted on Jan 5, 2018