Articles 4.13.2005

The Colorado Springs Gazette and KOAA News have articles on a memorial service held at Ft. Carson for 9 2nd BCT soldiers killed in Iraq. Feloow soldiers gave eulogies to Capt. Sean Grimes, Spc. Michael Franklin, Cpl. Stephen McGowan, Spc. Michael Arciola, Staff Sgt. Alexander Crackel, Spc. Chassan Henry, Sgt. 1st Class Donald Eacho, Spc. Wade Twyman, and Staff Sgt. Andrew Bossert. Many friends and family members also attended the service, with several family members quoted in the articles.
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The Valley City, ND, Times-Record has an article on a wounded 2nd BCT soldier promoted at Ft. Carson. Spc. William R. Quick (who's unit wasn't given beyond 2nd ID) was recently promoted from Pfc while on "medical hold". He suffered a shrapnel wound to his face and lost the sight of his right eye. He has regular eye appointments as "doctors continue to evaluate his condition." He received a Purple Heart during a 3.7.2005 ceremony at Ft. Carson.
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A Multi-National Force Iraq news release indicates that the 3 car bombs that exploded in Qaim occured outside of the Marine Forward Operating Base Camp Gannon. According to the release, " The drivers of the vehicles were stopped short of the camp by forces manning the checkpoints. Three Marines were wounded in the attack and have been medically evacuated for treatment."
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- LA Times (reg req'd): Bush Talk to Troops Recalls Fall of Baghdad
- MNF-Iraq news release: Fallujah hospital to be rebuilt
- Christian Science Monitor: In Iraq, a push for political momentum
- NY Times (reg req'd): In Jeans or Veils, Iraqi Women Are Split on New Political Power
- NY Times (reg req'd): Bush Praises Troops' Role in Helping to Free Iraq
- Washington Post: Marking 2 Years in Iraq, Bush Offers Thanks to Troops
- Chicago Tribune (via Yahoo News): Reduction of U.S. troops depends on Iraqis' progress, general says
- Associated Press: U.S. Battles Weapons Smugglers in Iraq
- London Independent: On the ground, conflicting signals of a nation's future