Hero Stories for March 2009

Sgt. Christopher P. Abeyta, 23, of Midlothian, Illinois, died March 15, 2009, in Jalabad, Afghanistan, as a result of injuries sustained in Kot, Afghanistan, when an improvised explosive device detonated near his vehicle. Sgt. Abeyta was assigned to the 1st Battalion, 178th Infantry Regiment, 33rd Infantry Brigade Combat Team, Woodstock, Illinois. </d

Staff Sgt. Timothy L. Bow

Staff Sgt. Archie A. Taylor, 37, of Tomball, Texas, died March 14, 2009, as a result of a non-hostile incident in Kabul province, Afghanistan. Staff Sgt. Taylor was assigned to 2nd Intelligence Battalion, II MEF Headquarters Group, II Marine Expeditionary Force, Camp Lejeune, North Carolina. </d

BAGHDAD- In a combat zone, Soldier's uniforms are subject to more than the normal wear and tear. Due to the nature of Soldier's missions, uniforms may become torn, the soles of boots worn down and protective eyewear can break. To help Soldiers replace unserviceable uniforms, the Army has implemented a web-based program within the last four years specifically for Soldiers deployed to combat zon

MOSUL, Iraq - Mosul has often been referred to as the last haven of insurgent activity in Iraq, but lately the city has had fewer doors bashed in and more tender loving ca

I am Barry from Germany. I am proud of all our U.S. Heros, which gave their lives to save the freedom on earth. Especially in Vietnam,Somalia, Iraq and Afghanistan. I want to buy a black Memorial HeroBracelet. I dont have to much money, but I feel that I have to do it! Please tell me how to order and if its possible to send it also to Germany. Sorry for my english. Thank you and may God bless all our heros!! Barry Junemann from Germ

Checkpoints, concertina wire and guard towers canvas the horizon at the largest internment facility in Iraq, but some spirits have been lifted by three miles of newly entrenched fiber-optic cable.

Afghan baby boy Ramazan was hanging on by a thread when he was brought by his father to a Special Operations Forces clinic in the Shindand district, Herat province.

WASHINGTON - Though reconciliation with the Taliban is worth exploring, decisions in that regard should be left to Afghanistan's people and government, Vice President Joe Biden said Tuesday in Brussels, Belgi

Lance Cpl. Patrick A. Malone, 21, of Ocala, Florida, died March 10, 2009, as a result of a non-hostile incident in Anbar province, Iraq. Lance Cpl. Malone was assigned to 2nd Tank Battalion, 2nd Marine Division, II Marine Expeditionary Force, Camp Lejeune, North Carolina.<