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The author reflects on various reasons why he does not support the U.S. involvement Iraq War. A variety of aspects of the war are discussed, including the impact which a surge in troop levels has had and the number of Iraqi citizens which have been displaced because of the war. The author feels that the question for Congress should be what is the best way to end the U.S. occupation of Iraq.

The article offers information on the advise-and-assist mission of the 3rd Infantry Division (3rd ID) of the U.S. Army in Mosul, Iraq. It states that the 3rd ID is deployed to assist the Iraqi army for the last phase of the Operation Iraqi Freedom. The mission of the 2nd brigade combat teams is to support the provincial reconstruction teams in the area. Moreover, the U.S. forces aim to set the Iraqi forces to have the capacity to deal with threats coming from both inside and outside the country.

The article presents an exploration into the current military conditions in Iraq after the latest increase in U.S. presence by the armed forces. The author presents comments by members of an Army troupe stationed in At Taji, a village north of Baghdad. The various opinions are given concerning the military readiness of the Iraq Army and police forces and the need for gaining trust of the local population.

The author focuses on tactical adjustments he believes are needed in Iraq for the United States to achieve its objectives in the region. The author discusses the Iraqi police, and claims stability will only be achieved if the U.S. changes the way it works with the Iraqi military and police. Incidents of violence and intimidation of police forces by insurgents are detailed, including the murder of the deputy police chief in Fallujah at the hands of extremists.

The article reprints three announcements by U.S. Secretary of Defense Robert Gates on the deployment policy for U.S. military personnel serving in Iraq issued on April 11-12, 2007.

The article presents the legislative history of the amendment offered to the 2007 Defense Authorization Bill by Senators Jim Webb and Chuck Hagel that would restrict U.S. troops to one-year tours of duty in Iraq before redeployment. A July 12, 2007 cloture vote on the amendment was 56-44, four short of the votes needed to end the filibuster by Republicans. The amendment was reintroduced in September, and again failed to get the needed 60 votes.

The article presents an excerpt from a letter by U.S. Secretary of Defense Robert Gates to Senator Lindsey Graham giving Gates' views on the troop deployment legislation proposed by Senator Jim Webb.

The article looks at the plans for military withdrawal of U.S. troops from Iraq. The presence of the U.S. military in Iraq both guarantees and undermines Iraq's security. The U.S. troops in Iraq exacerbate the insurgency while also controlling it. Scaling down the number of troops in Iraq could show Iraqis that the U.S. does is not intent on an indefinite occupation.

The article announces the presentation of the Combat Action Streamer to seven companies of the 10th Mountain Division's 2nd Brigade Combat Team of the U.S. Army in recognition of their service in Iraq during 2006 and 2007.

The author discusses the importance of the service that the U.S. Armed Forces are executing in Iraq and Afghanistan. He notes that the soldiers, Marines, sailors and airmen are engaging in battles that are comparable to the great battles in the past. He stresses that accepting defeat will empower al Qaeda, Iran and other hostile forces in the Middle East as well as trigger a civil war in Iraq. He adds that the country is not divided in the admiration for the soldiers fighting for it.

The article emphasizes the need to recognize the valor, heroism and meritorious service demonstrated by U.S. soldiers in Iraq and Afghanistan. It criticizes the military decorations system of the Armed Forces. It asserts that it is impractical and unwise for everyone in the military unit to be recommended for a Medal of Honor or Distinguished Service Cross. It mentions that valor awards should not be viewed as a comparative measure of performance or as part of a quota system.

Focuses on the establishment of a pro-Iranian Islamic government in Iraq as a result of the U.S.-led war. Possibility that the Iraqi constitution will include provisions for Islamic law that will reduce the rights of women; Political and social consequences of the Iraq war; Analysis of the decline in the approval rating of U.S. President George W. Bush and the public opinion on withdrawal of the U.S. military in Iraq.

Presents a comparison between the effort by a small group of U.S. House legislators to force U.S. President George W. Bush to start withdrawing U.S. troops from Iraq by October 1, 2006 and the successful congressional revolt during the Vietnam War. Sponsors of the resolution to withdraw military troops from Iraq; Factors that may influence the possibility of a troop withdrawal; Similarities of the preludes for setting a date certain for withdrawing U.S. troops from an unpopular war.

Expresses an opinion on the speech of U.S. President George W. Bush in his effort to regain public support for military mission in Iraq. Threat posed by Bush's stand on Iraq war to the country; Negative implications of Bush's decision to deliver the speech from Fort Bragg, North Carolina.

Focuses on the statement issued by U.S. President George W. Bush on the status of the Iraq mission, as part of an effort to address polls that show an increasing number of U.S. citizens who do not approve of his handling of the Iraq war. Contributing factor to the withdrawal of U.S. troops in Iraq according to Bush; Recommendation from Senators Carl Levin (D.-Mich.) and Susan Collins (R.-Maine) if Iraqis fail to meet their deadline for writing a new constitution; Importance of pushing Iraqi government officials to write a constitution according to Senator Lindsey Graham, (R.-S.C.).

Reports on the publication of the 24-page report entitled 'Results in Iraq: 100 Days Toward Security and Freedom,' which highlights the success of the U.S. Army's 'Operation Iraqi Freedom.'