Articles quick links: 6.27.2005 - 7.2.2005

Note from the 2nd BCT FRG Site: "2nd Brigade Combat Team Soldiers in Iraq will not be able to receive incoming mail after July 3 2005. Please plan accordingly and do not send any mail/packages after 23 June 2005 that are intended for receipt in Iraq."

Articles 6.28.2005 - 6.29.2005
- Norwich Bulletin, CT: Memorial service planned for soldier from Danielson killed while serving in Iraq (Spc. Christopher L. Hoskins)
- Gary Post Tribune: Goodbye to friend — Mourners gather to share memories of Spc. Nick Idalski
- Journal News: Slain soldier stays on dad's mind (Pfc. Michael Arciola)
- Quad Cities Online: Former East Moliner dies from bomb in Iraq (Lance Cpl. Dion Whitley)
- Denver Post: Injured GIs earn honors (21 2nd BCT soldiers receive Purple Hearts at Ft. Carson ceremony)
- Rocky Mountain News: Purple Hearts awarded
- Grand Junction Sentinel: Troops honored with Purple Hearts in Fort Carson ceremony
- Lassen County News: A close call doesn't faze local Marine
- Marine Corps news article: Tracey, Calif., Marine serves in Iraq despite brother’s death
- AFP file photo on Yahoo news: "File picture shows two US women soldiers listening to a briefing in Ramadi, west of Baghdad" - A 2nd ID patch is visible.

2nd BCT & Area of Operation Articles, 6.27.2005
- Marine Corps news article: 1/5 commemorate gallant, Hermann, Mo., Marine
- Gary Post-Tribune, IN: Coming Home — Crown Point salutes soldier’s final journey
- Orange County Register (reg req'd): Alpha 1/5 Marines' painful return
- Stars & Stripes:
- Marine Corps news article: Sangar, Calif., natives are true brothers in arms.
- Marine Corps news article: Tracey, Calif., Marine serves in Iraq despite brother’s death
- NY Times (reg req'd): Dodging Mortars and Donkeys Outside a Turbulent Iraqi City (about the Al Asad airbase, and includes quotes from 1/9th soldiers Cpl. Elijah Lindbo and Pfc. Corey Winters, and the accompanying picture is of Spc. Angelita Acosta and Pfc. Joy Chang, who wear the 2nd ID patch.)
- Associated Press: Attacks target security forces (mortars kill civilians in Ramadi)
- Fox News: Back From the Front Lines in Iraq (interview with Oliver North)