Fort Riley surge brigade returns home amid war toll
Fort Riley soldiers of the 4th Brigade of the 1st Infantry Division began coming home as part of the 30,000 troop surge. About 38 brigade members died and hundreds were wounded in Iraq. Spouses described long months of worry and adjusted family life while others prepared for reunions.
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Civilian casualties mount in Iraq clashes widen
Civilian deaths rose as battles between Shiite gunmen and U S and Iraqi forces spread to Baghdad environs. Two women died among seven killed overnight, with 15 militants killed in prior strikes. Sadr City and Husseiniyah saw heavy fighting as U S helicopters supported operations. A total of 315 killed in Sadr City in last month, AP tally shows at least 200 civilians among the dead.
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