Topic: 82nd Airborne Division

Panetta apologizes over latest military scandal

Brigade that posed with dead Afghan bombers showed signs of trouble

Newly published photos show US soldiers posing with dead Afghan insurgents, trophy-like. In 2009, before that brigade had left for Afghanistan, its commander was uneasy.

Latest photo scandal: US soldiers pose with dead Afghan insurgents

An American soldier gave the Los Angeles Times 18 photos of US soldiers posing with dead Afghan insurgents. US Ambassador in Afghanistan Ryan Crocker called the actions of these American soldiers "morally repugnant."

Eisenhower in War and Peace

Jean Edward's Smith's new biography obliterates earlier arguments that Eisenhower’s was a dull, torpid presidency.

Obama welcomes US troops home from Iraq

President Obama traveled to Ft. Bragg, North Carolina on Wednesday to personally greet soldiers returning home from the war in Iraq.
12/14/2011 02:24 pm

Did a chaplain's fake Purple Heart erase good deeds?

National Guard Capt. Kurt Bishop was a respected chaplain. But store-bought military decorations – including a Purple Heart – ruined his career. Do they erase his good deeds in an Afghanistan combat hospital?
04/03/2011 12:53 pm

Wounds of Iraq war: US struggles with surge of returning veterans

With combat operations set to end in Iraq, many veterans come home diagnosed with post traumatic stress syndrome and other maladies related to modern war. What's being done to help.
08/16/2010 01:04 pm

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In Pictures Fighting at night

In Afghanistan war, a kinder, gentler night raid?

Gen. Stanley McChrystal has issued new rules designed to make night raids less invasive, as part of the broader Afghanistan war strategy to win over the population. Some soldiers say it’s hamstringing their ability to nab Taliban militants.
04/20/2010 04:01 pm

As Michelle Obama visits Haiti, US military plans June exit

First lady Michelle Obama made a surprise visit to Haiti Tuesday as the country prepares for the rainy season, which begins next month. The US military plans to leave by June 1.
04/13/2010 07:40 pm

In Pictures American troops in Haiti

In Haiti, 82nd Airborne struggles to cope with survivors' needs

Soldiers of the 82nd Airborne Division have distributed about 150,000 bottles of water and nearly 100,000 packaged meals in Haiti so far. But much more is needed for the earthquake's survivors.
01/21/2010 08:16 pm

At Haiti golf course, 82nd Airborne runs a refugee camp

The 82nd Airborne division helicoptered in to a golf course in the hills above Port-au-Prince, and is now running a camp for 50,000 displaced Haitians, struggling for food and water.
01/21/2010 09:27 am

Marine unit headed for Middle East now rerouted to Haiti

The 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit, set to deploy to waters of the Middle East – potentially to support the mission in Afghanistan – is now headed to Haiti first. It's a sign of the depth of the humanitarian crisis.
01/20/2010 08:30 pm

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Global News Blog Haiti earthquake: Is the US aid effort too slow?

On Tuesday, the US military airdropped 3,700 gallons of water and 14,000 pre-packaged meals into Port-au-Prince, in an area secured by US troops.
01/19/2010 05:01 pm

Haiti earthquake: despite fears of rioting, US starts airdrops

The US military has held off on doing airdrops of food and water to victims of the Haiti earthquake, fearing they could set off riots. But it now has troops in place to secure airdrop zones.
01/19/2010 02:58 pm

Haiti earthquake: US aid by numbers

US aid efforts for the Haiti earthquake appear to be speeding up. By midweek, a total of 5,000 US military personnel will be in the country, with about 5,000 more on ships offshore.
01/18/2010 03:48 pm

In Haiti, signs that foreign aid flow is strengthening

As Haiti earthquake relief efforts continued, President Barack Obama joined with predecessors George W. Bush and Bill Clinton to appeal for donations and sent Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton to the Caribbean nation.
01/16/2010 02:18 pm

Pentagon defends response time of Haiti aid efforts

Military jets have begun delivering relief supplies as part of Haiti aid efforts in the wake of the earthquake, but it will take another week for a US Navy hospital ship to reach there. Parachute drops have been ruled out for now, for fear of riots.
01/15/2010 01:20 pm

Marines to aid Haitian earthquake relief. But who's in command?

Some 5,700 US marines and soldiers are expected to join Haitian earthquake relief efforts this weekend. The UN says its peacekeeping force should be in command. The US says no.
01/14/2010 06:33 pm

Why is it taking so long for Pentagon aid to reach Haiti?

Pentagon officials say they're moving as fast as they can, but logistical challenges mean it will be a week before a US Navy hospital ship arrives to help Haiti earthquake victims.
01/14/2010 01:46 pm

Global News Blog Text of remarks from President Barack Obama on Haiti earthquake

US President Barack Obama addressed relief efforts in the aftermath of the Haiti earthquake on Thursday morning. President Obama told the Haitian people that "one of th largest relief efforts in our recent history is moving towards Haiti."
01/14/2010 12:51 pm

US sends aircraft carrier to help with Haiti earthquake damage

The US military is putting other ships on standby. In addition to assessing Haiti earthquake damage, officials are also keeping a close eye on the country's security and stability.
01/13/2010 02:36 pm