Allies and Poland weigh Iraq role amid mixed public support
Poland sent 2400 combat troops to Iraq and now leads a 9500 strong multinational force. Despite ties to the United States many Poles dislike the mission, while South Korea disputes U S control plans for Kirkuk and warns it will not accept independent command. The Pentagon offered no immediate comment.
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Iraq violence spikes ahead of war anniversary
Three U.S. soldiers killed in mortar attacks and four Iraqi journalists shot to death as insurgents hit bases and in Basra a car bombing killed two men and a boy. A journalist cameraman was killed in Baghdad and a correspondent wounded.
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Iowa Guard Faces Call-Up Imbalance and Modernization
Iowa military leaders discuss imbalances in call-ups, push for plug-in decision making, and modernization to join regular Army standards. They note the 132nd Fighter Wing has deployed to Iraq six times in six years and highlight Iowa Guard missions such as military police and water purification in a shift from Cold War reserve to an operational, expeditionary force.
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Iowa Guardsmen Deployed to Iraq Units Listed and Returns Expected
Iowa Army National Guard units including the 485th Rear Operations Center and 109th Area Support Medical Battalion served in the Persian Gulf. About 6,800 soldiers and airmen from Iowa Guards have been activated since 9/11 with 71 percent mobilized.ksyon
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Five-year NCAA travel contract awarded to Iowa firm
The Waterloo based agency wins a five year deal to handle NCAA tournament travel for 23 sports and 88 championship events annually. The firm will manage charter and bus travel, with March the busiest month and expected travel costs around ten million dollars.
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