Doug Karr

Doug Karr

Petty Officer Second Class, United States Navy Veteran.

Posts about "iraq war"

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End of Iraq War Sees No Welcome Home for Troops

Unlike wars and military conflicts in the past, the end of the Iraq War is marked without any American celebration. Even as recent at the formal end of the first Gulf War, official and unofficial parades, celebrations and ceremonies dotted American cities and towns, where people congratulated the returning troops and veterans.

That is not the case for the Iraq War, so it seems.

Tags: Iraq War, President Bush, President Obama, Returning troops, veterans.

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Now here’s an inspiring story! Army Specialist Caroline Barry has quite the impressive resume: she is a ten-time national boxing champion, a five-timeUnited States team captain, and has racked up the amateur awards too. At one time, Spec. Barry was ranked as high as fifth overall in the world, andhas received medals in six international tournaments, as well as having competed in world championships.

To add to the impressive factor, Spec. Barry is so consummate, that she has already retired.

Tags: iraq war, asbestos, asbestos exposure, boxing, mesothelioma, military, olympics, specialist caroline barry

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