C-130J carrying a load in Afghanistan theater
The hazy light at dusk blended the runway's crumbling edge into the surrounding dirt as Capt. Cory Waldroup nosed the C-130 J down to earth.
Notes from a war - stories
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U.S. skills helping Iraq to develop its air force
BAGHDAD - Cigarette smoke and the bitter scent of strong tea tinged the air in the 23rd Airlift Squadron's headquarters building at al Muthana Air Base, home o…
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New vehicles replacing worn-out ones in Iraq
CAMP ADDER, Iraq - Scott Turner cracked open the door of the newest vehicle in his motor pool and the sharp, warm smell of a new car flooded the night air.
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Arkansans in Iraq find job exceeds nuts, bolts
CAMP ADDER, Iraq - Some Arkansans who wear Army uniforms but hold no rank work in a massive tent hangar here, adding combat accessories to the newest weapon in…
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Work plan in Iraq seen as win-win situation
CAMP ADDER, Iraq - The men climbed over the sides of the cargo truck, some straightened their matching blue coveralls while others wrapped red and white scarve…
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Escorting rigs keeps 39th unit on the go
CAMP ADDER, Iraq - Boots crunched on gravel in the blazing midday sun as soldiers paced up and down the line of trucks, checking body armor, guns and ammunitio…
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39th unit's patrols put GIs, Iraqis face to face
MAKASIB, Iraq - Children surrounded the soldiers, barraging them with questions in broken English as the group walked through the market and visited with shopk…
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GI cook: A bit of scrounge, a dab of make-do
CAMP VICTORY, Iraq - Staff Sgt. Christopher Platt moved between the massive bowl of freshly cut french fries and the pot of bubbling oil on the stove.
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Soldiers hold line, even at concerts
CAMP VICTORY, Iraq - Pfc. Christopher Carpenter stepped in front of the Air Force colonel trying to cut through the line of parked vehicles.
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39th helps Iraq sheiks solve problems
BAGHDAD - Sheik Nuaf leaned down over the table toward Maj. Peter Buotte to ask in a whisper if there was a generator or water pump he could have.
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A WARY PERCH: Dodging rocks, watching for trouble
CAMP SLAYER, Iraq - The rock came hurtling into the concrete guard tower, bouncing off Spc. Syd Draper's right arm before dropping to the floor with a clunk.
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39th officer learns contractors' ways
CAMP SLAYER, Iraq - On a gravel lot near the main gate into camp, Maj. Brian Bobo reached out and embraced the Iraqi contractors in a final farewell.
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39th is easing in as unit it's replacing edges out
CAMP SLAYER, Iraq - Sgt. Ray Hacker surveyed the rubble-strewn field from his perch in a guard tower on the edge of camp.
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39th gets some help filling out its ranks
Several hundred soldiers from units across the U.S. have extended their wartime deployments to join Arkansas' 39th Infantry Brigade as it prepares to move into…
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39th gets some help filling out its ranks
Several hundred soldiers from units across the U.S. have extended their wartime deployments to join Arkansas' 39th Infantry Brigade as it prepares to move into…