Through Iraqi eyes: Amid the chaos glint fragments of hope
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Most Iraqi bloggers report that the early stages of the surge operations are successful. Despite the challenges and ongoing terrorist attacks, the general feeling in Baghdad is closer to hope and appreciation of the surge plan than pessimism resulting in more families are returning home from where they were once forced to leave, and there are no refugees leaving Baghdad.
Publication Name: Armed Forces Journal
Subject: Military and naval science
ISSN: 1559-162X
Year: 2007
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A vote for victory: A U.S. soldier's view of election security in Iraq
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The three national elections held in Iraq in 2005 were crucial measures of US success there because they focused the attention of all American was bloggers on a single point in time. The basic operational challenges for Iraqi troops are significant, as they face the same threat of insurgent attacks as American troops but without the superior equipment and training.
Publication Name: Armed Forces Journal
Subject: Military and naval science
ISSN: 1559-162X
Year: 2006
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View from the FOB
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The new vocabulary of acronyms and abbreviations introduced as a result of the conflicts in Iraq and Afghanistan, has been discussed. FOB, the term for more than 100 forward operating bases where the majority of soldiers and airmen in Iraq and Afghanistan are stationed, has been the most important for understanding the war on terrorism.
Publication Name: Armed Forces Journal
Subject: Military and naval science
ISSN: 1559-162X
Year: 2006
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