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ISSUE: November 15, 2009
Articles about Iraq
Operation Iraqi Children
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7-1-2009
This month brings one of my favorite holidays: the Fourth of July. It’s a celebration of American independence and freedom. Freedom is a precious gift, one I believe comes with the responsibility to help those less fortunate than ourselves. With that in mind, I would like to use this month’s column to shine a light on a program called Operation Iraqi Children (OIC), which is devoted to giving some deserving kids a chance at a better life.
Article Excerpts:
...of U.S. troops to provide the children of
Iraq
with the kinds of basic school supplies that...
...to Iraqi children. OIC’s focus has long been on
Iraq
, but the organization recently expanded its...
...new shoes, and other items to the children of
Iraq
. We were fortunate to have the chance to...
Operation Iraqi Children
-
7-15-2009
This month brings one of my favorite holidays: the Fourth of July. It’s a celebration of American independence and freedom. Freedom is a precious gift, one I believe comes with the responsibility to help those less fortunate than ourselves. With that in mind, I would like to use this month’s column to shine a light on a program called Operation Iraqi Children (OIC), which is devoted to giving some deserving kids a chance at a better life.
Article Excerpts:
...of U.S. troops to provide the children of
Iraq
with the kinds of basic school supplies that...
...to Iraqi children. OIC’s focus has long been on
Iraq
, but the organization recently expanded its...
...new shoes, and other items to the children of
Iraq
. We were fortunate to have the chance to...
Passion Project
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8-1-2009
Gary Sinise has won acting trophies and enjoyed the astronomical ratings of his hit show, CSI: NY. But his greatest reward comes from the charitable work he does offscreen.
Article Excerpts:
...they could for their brothers and sisters in
Iraq
. “The kids at the school were totally moved.
... packed up 25 boxes of school supplies to send to
Iraq
. But he didn’t want the goodwill to end there.
...Airlines -- delivered 25 tons of supplies to
Iraq
. FedEx continues to regularly support OIC’s...
The Write Stuff
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3-1-2009
Journalist Cathy Booth Thomas opens up about some of her favorite interviews (or maybe it’s just that there are some she will never forget).
Article Excerpts:
...and taken hostage in the push on Baghdad,
Iraq
. I can still feel the heat of his anger when I...
...provided new heartbreak for him. When the
Iraq
war started, I went to San Antonio’s...
There’s No Place Like
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1-15-2007
Dorothy was right, after all. But if you can't be at home, here are some of your favorite next-best places to be.
Article Excerpts:
...months. I wanted to kiss the ground. I left for
Iraq
in March 2003 knowing little about what lay in...
...to cross "the berm" - the line dividing
Iraq
and Kuwait. Over the following eight months, my...
Mission Impossible
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2-1-2007
Who says work and pleasure can't be combined? Our author, That's who.
Article Excerpts:
...II , a zesty little tale about the invasion of
Iraq
. Pickle is reading Senator Barack Obama''s...
...That morning at breakfast, I look up from my
Iraq
book to see two men wearing pinstripe suits,...
The One Thing That Can Never Truly Be Broken: a Soldier’s Spirit.
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10-15-2009
On every street, people stop what they are doing to cheer on the 43 wounded veterans and about two dozen supporters who are spending this drizzly day pedaling through Annapolis, Maryland.
Article Excerpts:
...serious injury that troops fighting the wars in
Iraq
and Afghanistan face. And now, thanks to...
...was the first woman to be injured by an IED in
Iraq
. She lost her left leg while on patrol in...
Giving Thanks
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11-1-2009
With Thanksgiving upon us, I would like to use this month’s column to express heartfelt gratitude, both personally and on behalf of the entire American Airlines team, to the men and women of the United States armed forces; their courage and sacrifice make it possible for us to do the work we love to do and to live the lives we want to live. The people of American Airlines realize that we owe a debt to our country’s active-duty soldiers and veterans — and to their families — that can never really be repaid. But we feel duty-bound to provide whatever support we can.
Article Excerpts:
...of U.S. troops to provide the children of
Iraq
and Afghanistan with the kind of basic school...
...distributed by U.S. troops to the children of
Iraq
. OIC does tremendous work on behalf of children...
Giving Thanks
-
11-15-2009
With Thanksgiving upon us, I would like to use this month’s column to express heartfelt gratitude, both personally and on behalf of the entire American Airlines team, to the men and women of the United States armed forces; their courage and sacrifice make it possible for us to do the work we love to do and to live the lives we want to live. The people of American Airlines realize that we owe a debt to our country’s active-duty soldiers and veterans -- and to their families -- that can never really be repaid. But we feel duty-bound to provide whatever support we can.
Article Excerpts:
...of U.S. troops to provide the children of
Iraq
and Afghanistan with the kind of basic school...
...distributed by U.S. troops to the children of
Iraq
. OIC does tremendous work on behalf of children...
A Year Per Month
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11-15-2006
Here's an easy way to live large in 2007: Along with the three "year of" books in our story, the nine below will help you pack 12 years' worth of adventures, explora...
Article Excerpts:
...And Other Occupational Hazards of a Year in
Iraq
(Harcourt, $25) by Rory Stewart -Adventures of...
If You Had Just $15,500 to Change the World
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6-1-2009
I ASKED ALL you faithful American Airlines frequent fliers to tell me what kind of stories you want to read, and the answers have already started rolling in. I’m glad to hear you want to know about our guys who’ve served in Iraq, because I plan to reconnect with soldiers interviewed in years past. I also received a fabulously written letter from passenger John Gaines, who forgot his novel in the overhead bin and then found my column in a recent issue of American Way.
Article Excerpts:
... you want to know about our guys who''ve served in
Iraq
, because I plan to reconnect with soldiers...
Fair-Weather Friend
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7-1-2009
One bad storm turned Herb Hilgenberg into a one-man international forecasting service and a guardian angel for sailors.
Article Excerpts:
...to deliver war supplies for American troops in
Iraq
. Herb really has only one caveat -- you must...
Trouble In Paradise
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7-1-2001
You think a place is perfect. Key West, for example. Tropical, laid-back. Then you learn of the attacking chickens. The tiny island of Key West off the southern tip of Florida has long been regarded as a tropical Shangri-La, a palm-sha...
Article Excerpts:
... found 26 countries, including such perennials as
Iraq
, Libya, Afghanistan, and a couple of places with...
The Military's Money Men
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8-1-2003
The U.S. Defense Department as venture capitalist? Yep. It invests billions every year in wacky tech projects and sometimes that R&D scores big.
By
JOHN CARROLL
Article Excerpts:
...near you. When U.S. troops rolled into
Iraq
, soldiers used a small device known as the...
In Search Of Khan
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6-15-2007
Hes been dead for almost 800 years, but the mystery surrounding the elusive tomb and treasures of Genghis Khan is as current as ever.
Article Excerpts:
...from modern-day Korea to Poland and from
Iraq
to Vietnam. By the end of the 1200s, Genghis''s...
Walking Tall
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10-15-2009
I OWE B.J. JACKSON this story. I got him into trouble five years ago when he and I snuck out of Brooke Army Medical Center (BAMC) -- leaving a network TV correspondent fuming -- and went to lunch on the San Antonio River Walk. Helping him play hooky from his PR duties was worth it just to see the kids gawking at him as he walked along the river. He had the coolest prosthetics where his legs used to be.
Article Excerpts:
...120-pound kid could. In 2003, he was sent to
Iraq
. He was taking a rare day off in Baghdad -- to...
...120-pound kid could. In 2003, he was sent to
Iraq
. He was taking a rare day off in Baghdad -- to...
Road Warrior (2)007: Miles Are Forever
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1-15-2008
Thousands tried out for the role of Road Warrior, but only five stars emerged to engage in a savvy battle of wits and determination. In true Hollywood fashion, the fi nal outcome was in doubt until the end.
Article Excerpts:
...relationships in countries such as Haiti ,
Iraq
, Iran , Vietnam , Paraguay , and...
Going For Gold
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8-15-2004
All eyes will be on Athens as the world gathers to compete in this summers Olympic Games. Here, we chat with U.S. hopefuls, visit the places they train, and find out why Today's events are much more appealing than those of old.
Article Excerpts:
...Near East, Persia, and the area we now know as
Iraq
and Iran. The athletes came from throughout the...