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NEWS ABOUT: American soldiers

American soldiers stories: 12 news summaries

 Morale Down in Afghanistan: 
 Army 

One in six soldiers suffers from a psychological disorder

Nov 13, 09 6:00 PM CST
(Newser) - Morale is down and psychological problems rampant among troops in Afghanistan, who face a shortage of mental health professionals to help them deal with the stress of war. Only 5.7% of soldiers described their unit's moral as high or very high, down from 10.2% in 2007 and 10.... More »

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ANALYSIS

Army's Stress Most Obvious
at Fort Hood

Repeat deployments prompt record levels of suicide, depression

Nov 6, 09 6:16 AM CST
(Newser) - Fort Hood has had more suicides than any other US Army facility since the start of the Iraq war, and while Nidal Hasan, the man officials say is responsible for yesterday's massacre, likely had unique motivations, he was perhaps only the most troubled member of a volunteer force buckling under... More »

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suicide • alcohol abuse • US Army • PTSD • Iraq war • Afghanistan war • American soldiers • Fort Hood • Fort Hood shooting • Nidal Malik Hasan

FORT HOOD SHOOTING

Gunman Hasan a Lifelong Muslim, Devout Soldier

He counseled returning soldiers with PTSD

Nov 5, 09 11:20 PM CST
(Newser) - The details emerging about Nidal Hasan, who authorities say is responsible for the worst mass killing on a US Army base, paint a picture of a man torn by contradictory loyalties. Hasan was a lifelong Muslim, an imam at his mosque said, but not an extremist. He had served 8... More »

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US Army • American Muslims • shooting rampage • psychiatrist • shooting • Iraq war • Afghanistan war • post-traumatic stress disorder • American soldiers • Fort Hood • Nidal Malik Hasan

FORT HOOD SHOOTING

'Death Is Not Imminent' for Hasan Despite Multiple Shots

Plus, a report that he was yelling in Arabic

Nov 5, 09 9:23 PM CST
(Newser) - Suspected Fort Hood shooter Maj. Nidal Malik Hasan isn’t mortally wounded despite taking at least four bullets, military officials say tonight. “I would say his death is not imminent,” notes a spokesman at the Texas military base where the Army psychiatrist killed 12 and injured 31 earlier... More »

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Arabic • psychiatrist • Iraq war • liberal media • conservative media • American soldiers • Fort Hood shooting • Nidal Malik Hasan

FORT HOOD SHOOTING

 Soldier Arrested as 
 'Person of Interest' 

Two others detained earlier have been released

Nov 5, 09 6:50 PM CST
(Newser) - A soldier has been arrested as a “person of interest” in today’s shooting at Fort Hood, while the Army released two others initially detained in the incident, which left 12 dead and 31 injured. The soldier is being questioned, but authorities would give no further details, BNO News... More »

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4 GIs Charged With Hazing Suicide Soldier

Ashamed private
later shot himself
in portable toilet

Aug 21, 09 4:17 PM CDT
(Newser) - Four US Army soldiers in Iraq have been charged with cruelty and maltreatment for hazing a private who later killed himself, MSNBC reports. The NCOs allegedly hazed 19-year-old Keiffer P. Wilhelm with excessive physical exercise while showering him with verbal abuse. Wilhelm, self-conscious about his weight, shot himself in a... More »

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suicide • US military • abuse • US Army • court martial • Iraq war • hazing • American soldiers • NCOs

Soldier's Dad Flying Tattered Flag Until Son Comes Home

He resists calls to replace with new one

Aug 5, 09 1:02 PM CDT
(Newser) - A California man who promised to fly the American flag until his son comes home from Iraq is getting a little heat—along with sympathy—for the tattered condition of Old Glory, reports Fox News. Louis Haros’ son, Paul, will be home this week after a tour—his second—that... More »

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(AP) - The Taliban released a video today of a captured American soldier who went missing from his base in eastern Afghanistan on June 30. The Pentagon has not publicly identified him yet. The soldier is shown in the 28-minute video with his head shaved and dressed in a nondescript, gray outfit.... More »

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(Newser) - The Taliban says it will execute a captured American soldier if the US does not withdraw from two districts in southeastern Afghanistan, the Voice of America reports. A Taliban rep said today the soldier is healthy but will be killed if operations in Paktika and Ghazni continue. The fate of... More »

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Afghanistan • Taliban • captives • US military • Paktika • US Army • soldier • Ghazni • Mullah Omar • Afghanistan war • American soldiers • capture

UPDATED

 Taliban Claim to Have 
 'Drunk' US Captive; 
 7 Soldiers Killed 

Taliban also confirms capture of missing US soldier

Jul 6, 09 2:44 PM CDT
(AP) - Seven American troops lost their lives in the stepped-up battle against the Taliban today, the deadliest day for US forces in Afghanistan in nearly a year. The Taliban also confirmed on its website that it is holding an American soldier thought to be in enemy hands. “Five days ago,... More »

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Afghanistan • Taliban • US military • roadside bomb • hostage • mujahedeen • American soldiers • capture

 Older Recruits 
 Grapple With Army Life 

Unemployment pushes steady stream of 'Pops' and 'Gramps' into the military

Jun 18, 09 6:22 AM CDT
(Newser) - A steady stream of over-35s have been joining the Army since the age limit was raised to 42, and both sides have had plenty of adjusting to do, the New York Times reports in a look at the 3,800 older recruits, whose numbers, though small, have surged this year... More »

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 Queen Livid at 
 French Snub 
 for Obama 
 D-Day Fete 

Sarkozy wants to focus on 'main event' of US prez visit

May 27, 09 4:35 AM CDT
(Newser) - Queen Elizabeth is furious at not being invited by the French for D-Day ceremonies next week that will include President Obama, reports the Daily Mail. The French never had any intention of inviting members of the British royal family to the 65th anniversary commemoration in Normandy in order to allow... More »

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