Articles 2.8.2005

WCPO News has a story and video segment on the funeral visitation for Pfc. James Miller IV. Pfc Miller, a combat medic in the 1-503rd, was killed in Ramadi on 1.30.2005. In the video segment, a letter is read describing the memorial service held by his fellow soldiers in Ramadi. The burial service for Pfc. Miller is being held today.
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KTVO News has a report on a Marine injured in Ramadi. Lance Cpl. Josh Dunseith (who's unit wasn't given) was injured on 2.5.2005 while on a foot patrol when and I.E.D. exploded near his position. Lance Cpl. Dunseith suffered shrapnel wounds to his leg and stomach, and he was evacuated to Germany. This was his second combat injury. KTVO News had previously reported that Lance Cpl. Dunseith suffered a concussion in early January 2005 when an I.E.D. struck his vehicle.
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The Desert Strike FRG site has new pictures up from the Iraqi elections, primarily of Iraqi guards and citizens.
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Rocky Mountain News has an article on Ft. Carson. Under President George Bush's proposed 2006 budget, the base is earmarked for $70 million in new construction. "$25.5 million is budgeted for barracks renovation and construction, reflecting an anticipated increase in troops when nearly 4,000 troops of the 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 2nd Infantry Division arrive next summer after a year in Iraq. The brigade previously had been based in Korea."
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Other articles from the region:
- Associated Press: Kurdish Ticket Makes Gains in Iraq Voting
- AFP: Iraq electoral commission admits ballot box irregularities
- Christian Science Monitor: Fallujans welcome security, await electricity