IRAQ
Spread a little cheer to the troops
As people gather in schools throughout southwest Minnesota today to honor our veterans of all wars, Id like to ask you to hit the stores afterward and buy some requested supplies for our soldiers serv...
Posted on 11/10/11 at 8:56 PM
Pawlenty sees Iraqi improvement
Updated: Pawlenty and troops in Iraq Conditions in Iraq are improving, Minnesota Gov. Tim Pawlenty said Wednesday during an unannounced visit. "There is a hopeful sense here, a more stable sen...
Posted on 7/21/10 at 10:15 AM
New Richmond and River Falls' 32nd Brigade soldiers expected home Tuesday
Nearly 300 Soldiers from Wisconsin Army National Guard's 32nd Infantry Brigade Combat Team, including members from New Richmond Company B and River Falls Company D, will return to Wisconsin Tuesday (Jan. 12) from Iraq following a year-long deployment.January 11, 2010
A look at Iraq
December 16, 2009
About 200 Wisconsin troops come home from Iraq today
Wisconsin NewsAbout 200 Wisconsin troops are coming home from Iraq today.
November 12, 2009
Alternative education students at Fort McCoy build house for a grad who lost his legs in Iraq
Wisconsin NewsYoungsters in an alternative education program at Fort McCoy are helping build a home for a graduate of that program who was wounded in Iraq.
October 21, 2009
Tailgating with the Troops
About 2,200 people watched Sunday’s Packer game in Madison, while they could see their loved ones in Iraq watching the game on a video hook-up.
By Brian Bull , October 19, 2009
Chippewa Falls National Guard unit on alert for second trip to Iraq
Wisconsin NewsA Wisconsin National Guard unit is getting ready for a possible second trip to Iraq.
By Jim Beem , October 09, 2009
Head of state Veterans’ Affairs concerned about helping troops due back from Iraq
Wisconsin NewsThe head of the state Veterans’ Affairs department says he’s concerned about helping the thousands of troops due back from Iraq early next year.
September 28, 2009
Packer tailgate party planned for soldiers in Iraq
Wisconsin NewsWisconsin soldiers in Iraq will enjoy a Packer tailgate party with their families next month, but they won’t be coming home for it.
September 15, 2009
Mondovi soldier killed in Iraq
Wisconsin NewsA Wisconsin soldier is one of two killed in an insurgent attack in Iraq. Sgt. Earl Werner is a native of Mondovi.
August 31, 2009
Body of Spc. James Wertish of Olivia to arrive home Thursday; funeral Monday
OLIVIA — The body of Spc. James Wertish will arrive at the Dirks-Blem Funeral Home in Olivia between 1:30 p.m. and 2 p.m. Thursday.
By Eric Ludy , July 23, 2009
Willmar soldier recovering from July 16 attack that killed three 'brothers'
WILLMAR — On July 16, just before 9:15 p.m. Iraqi time, Spc. Jacob Benson, 22, of Willmar was talking with his three closest friends and fellow National Guard soldiers at a military base near Basra, Iraq, when a rocket hit, sending him flying.
By Eric Ludy , July 23, 2009
Pawlenty visits troops in Iraq, worries about Iran
ST. PAUL – If Iran was behind the deaths of three Minnesota National Guard soldiers, already rocky relations with the United States could become worse, Gov. Tim Pawlenty said Sunday from the Middle East.
By Don Davis , July 20, 2009
Iraqi forces start providing security; Red Arrow Brigade deployment not affected
Wisconsin NewsIt’s National Sovereignty Day in Iraq, where the U.S. military is handing over security duties to Iraqi forces in urban areas.
June 30, 2009
Wisconsin National Guard soldiers will help run prison camps
Wisconsin NewsMany of the Wisconsin National Guard soldiers who are soon heading to Iraq will help run the country’s two largest prison camps.
April 27, 2009
Reservists leave Ellsworth center for Iraq
By Bill Kirk , March 02, 2009
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