Fort Riley prepares as troops deploy for Iraq conflict
At Fort Riley, 2,400 soldiers have deployed with 2,000 more awaiting orders amid news of Iraqi targets, while chaplains and staff coordinate family support and ongoing training. Captain Kelvin Todd eyes duties to ensure spiritual welfare as personnel brace for action and communication with loved ones increases.
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Tennessee
Kelvin Todd
U.S
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McLean
United States
Saddam
Mable Jones
Rancho Cordova
Calif
Cpl
Jessie Robinson
Jones
Robinson
Todd Livick
Nathaniel
Todd
1St Infantry Division
70Th Engineers
Kansas Muslims saddened by US attack
At the Islamic Center of Topeka worshipers faced war updates during midday prayers as airstrikes on Iraq dominated a television. Hiram Oliver voiced sadness and concern over civilian casualties and questioned the weapons of mass destruction claim, while Imam Omar Hazim urged peace and described the conflict as a struggle between larger and smaller powers.
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Islamic Center
Hiram Oliver
America
Iraq
Oliver
Saddam Hussein
Roofer
Saddam
Omar Hazim
Hazim
Topeka Center
Two anti-war protesters arrested in Tiahrt's office
In Wichita two protesters were taken into custody after refusing to leave Rep. Todd Tiahrt's office during office hours. They had gathered to press for changing his war stance while remaining peaceful. One participant, Sonja Andreas, left earlier and was not arrested.
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Tiahrt
Wichita
Todd Tiahrt
Chuck Knapp
Knapp
Sonja Andreas
Mayor Refuses Deployment Ceremony Protest Over War
Mayor Herb Dyck of Washington Kansas declines to attend the 487th Engineering Detachment Army Reserve deployment ceremony as a war protest. He says his stance supports troops at home and abroad, while critics urge him to honor service members heading to battle.
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Iraq
Herb Dyck
Department of the Army
487Th Engineering Detachment
Dyck
Washington
Leoa Good
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