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The article presents Omar Mohammed, a senior officer in the Iraqi Counterterrorism Unit and considered as the best terrorist hunter by America's military and intelligence operatives. He is in Virginia with his family upon the invitation of a former FBI agent Tim Clemente who served on Washington's Joint Terrorism Task Force and trained Omar to hunt terrorists. His hunt for Muhammad Younis al-Ahmed known as M.Y.A. and leader of the Ba'ath Party military wing has made it dangerous for Mohammed and his family to stay in Baghdad.

The article offers information about the formal commando course of the 3-230 Field Artillery, a battalion of the U.S. Army's 3rd Brigade Combat Team at Forward Operating Base Mahmudiyah in Baghdad, Iraq. Sergeant First Class James Jorgensen is the chief instructor of the commando course. It states that the training teaches both specific skills and military values. In addition, the commando course combines elements of Ranger school and an air assault course.

The article relates the experiences of the U.S. Army Charlie Company, 1st Battalion, 26th Infantry Regiment in Baghdad, Iraq. The platoon's Camp Taji had been struck by an occasional mortar round and a rocket that hit the airfield killed a helicopter pilot. Five Charlie I-26 soldiers were killed when the Bradley Fighting Vehicle they were using rolled over a powerful roadside bomb. It cites the cause of decision of Master Sergeant Jeffrey McKinney to commit suicide in front of three of his men.

The article reports on the success of the Haifa Street Project, an effort launched by the U.S. forces to secure and revitalize the neighborhood at Haifa Street in Baghdad, Iraq. According to U.S. Captain John Gilliam, the first step in clearing and securing Haifa involved giving insurgents a choice either to surrender and leave or get captured and die. It mentions that the final component of the project is a plan to improve the quality of life within the neighborhood.

The article deals with the expansion of U.S. military forces in Iraq an the latest campaign of the U.S. government to secure Baghdad, Iraq's capital. An additional five U.S. brigades and nearly 30,000 extra U.S. troops are conducting a counterinsurgency campaign to clear, hold, and build the city's many districts. The surge in U.S. forces was designed to create breathing space in the cycle of violence threatening to engulf the country and prevent national reconciliation.

Presents information on several portraits of U.S. soldiers wounded in the war in Iraq, taken by photojournalist Nina Berman. Profile of U.S. army ranger Jeremy Feldbusch; Information on Alan Jermaine Lewis, a soldier who lost both legs when his Humvee hit a land mine in a Baghdad, Iraq neighborhood; Camera she used to shoot Alex Pressman, a marine injured by a landmine outside of Baghdad.

This section presents a time line of events related to the Iraqi prisoner abuse scandal at Abu Ghraib, Baghdad, Iraq. The war in Afghanistan began on October 7, 2001. On December 26, 2002, the Washington Post published a page-one story about prisoner abuse at secret Central Intelligence Agency detention centers of the U.S.-occupied Bagram air base in Afghanistan. Then, the war in Iraq began on March 20, 2003. On May 17, 2003, The New York Times publishes a story out of Basra, Iraq, in which detainees claim they were abused by U.S. and British soldiers. Amnesty International investigators say the patterns of mistreatment may constitute torture. August 18, 2003, The Los Angeles Times spotlights four Army reservists from Pennsylvania charged with mistreating and beating Iraqi Prisoner of Wars. January 13, 2004, Army Specialist Joseph M. Darby, a Military Police at Abu Ghraib, reports cases of abuse at the prison to military investigators. On January 21, 2004, CNN reports that U.S. soldiers reportedly posed for photos with partially unclothed Iraqi prisoners and that the focus of the Army's investigation is Abu Ghraib. On March 3, 2004, Major General Antonio M. Taguba, who was appointed to lead an inquiry into allegations of abuse at Abu Ghraib, presented his report, citing widespread abuse of prisoners by military police and military intelligence officers, to General David McKiernan. On April 6 McKiernan approves the findings, leading to the discharge of two soldiers from the 800th MP Unit and letters of reprimand to six others. On March 20, 2004, Brigadier General Mark Kimmitt announces to the media that six military personnel have been charged with criminal offenses. On May 7, a seventh soldier is charged. On April 30, 2004, The New Yorker posts on its Web site a detailed report on Abu Ghraib by Seymour M. Hersh.

Presents a detailed map of the area in Baghdad, Iraq which a platoon nicknamed The Tomb Raiders in the 1st Armored Division patrols. Locations where weapons caches were found; Locations where soldiers have been attacked or killed; Streets and landmarks that have significance; Boundary of Azimiya Palace which now houses United States forces.

Focuses on the 10th Combat Support Hospital (CSH) team at the Ibn Sina Hospital, the U.S.-run facility inside the fortified Green Zone in Baghdad, Iraq. Average number of patients being handled by the emergency room every month; Challenges faced by CSH soldiers in delivering critical care services to war victims; Estimated number of medical procedures being done each day in the operating rooms.

Deals with the unlawful order issue raised by revelations of prisoner abuse at the hands of U.S. troops and civilians at Abu Ghraib prison in Baghdad, Iraq. Result of Army Major General Antonio Taguba's investigation on the prisoner abuse case; Options of soldiers on dealing with an unlawful or questionable order; Military law governing a lawful order; Progress of training in or awareness of the law of war.

The article presents a diary entry from a soldier serving in Baghdad, Iraq. The author points out that many Iraqis can speak some English, and he talks about an interaction he had with an Iraqi boy named Ali. When the author returned to the area of Baghdad that he met the boy, he found out that Ali got his tongue cut off by Shia militias. The author recounts the pain he felt when he found out that the boy lost his tongue.

Reports on conditions in post-war Iraq. Number of U.S. soldiers killed in a Black Hawk helicopter crash near Fallujah; Injuries caused by anti-American insurgents firing mortar rounds into a U.S. camp near Baghdad; Safe return of a C-5 transport plane to Baghdad airport after being hit by a surface-to-air missile.

The article reports on the plan of U.S. President Barack Obama to expand the troops in Baghdad, Iraq. The Department of Defense expands its troops after Obama announced plans to send 575 American soldiers to enhance the security at the U.S. Embassy. Moreover, it cites that the soldiers will also assist in fighting the Islamic extremists who captured many Sunnites.

Several letters to the editor from U.S. military personnel are presented, including pictures at the Cross Sabres in Baghdad, Iraq, a response to an article on the Evolution Performance 5.0, and one expressing an appreciation to the magazine.

The article reports on the resurrection of violence in Baghdad, Iraq and its implication on the Security Framework Agreement signed by the U.S. and Iraq. It states that the resurrection of violence in Baghdad, Iraq prevents U.S. troops to withdraw its operation in the country. Furthermore, the Security Framework Agreement signed by the U.S. and Iraq, which states that the U.S. will still abide by its agreement with the Iraqi government despite of the bloody violence in the country, is discussed.

The article provides a chronology of events in the life of U.S Staff Sergeant Matt Maupin, who was abducted in Iraq while on duty on April 9, 2004. He enlisted on August 1, 2002 in the Army Reserve's 705th Transportation Company, deployed to Iraq in February 2004. After his abduction, it was on March 20, 2008 when his remains were found by soldiers from Stryker Brigade Combat team in an area northwest of Baghdad. On March 31, 2008, the Defense Department announced his status from missing-captured to deceased.

The article reports on the Santa Cruz Sprint Triathlon on August 10, 2007 in Baghdad, Iraq, where members of the U.S. military participated in. Air Force Captain Jim Druell became the unofficial director of the race. The 500-meter swim was held in one of the former palaces of Saddam Hussein. The 12-mile bicycle ride had to be done on stationary bikes because of the threat of indirect-fire. The five-kilometer marathon was held in the desert surrounding the base.

The article deals with a medical mission conducted by the soldiers from the First Squadron, 14th Cavalry Regiment of the U.S. Army in the Karkh District of Baghdad, Iraq. The logistical support for the medical mission was provided by a civil-affairs team from the Fort Bragg, North Carolina-based Company B, 97th CA Battalion, working with Task Force 1-14 Cav. According to Major Isaac Johnson, most of the patients suffered vitamin deficiencies, malnutrition, worm infestations and rashes. He adds that ear infections are common among the children.

The article reports on the tight bond shared by the soldiers of C Company, 1st Battalion, 26th Infantry Division of the U.S. which was forged by loss of several comrades. Platoon leader Sergeant First Class Tim Ybay reveals that to cope with the many losses in the platoon, they talk about the good times they had with the soldier. The platoon maintains a strong presence in the Adhamiyah neighborhood in Baghdad, Iraq. Among the fallen soldiers were Staff Sergeant Garth Sizemore and Private First Class Chad Marsh.

The article discusses the accountability of U.S. soldiers who have caused fatal accidents in a combat zone. Lieutenant Willie Davis was given the maximum sentence for negligent homicide of Sergeant Joseph Tackett in Baghdad, Iraq. Staff Sergeant James Parker was sentenced to six months in prison for the death of private first class Gunnar Becker.

The article discusses the author's experience as a U.S. soldier assigned in Baghdad, Iraq. He recalls landing at the Baghdad International Airport and becoming aware of being in a combat zone again. He remembers meeting a few soldiers deployed with the 36th Infantry Division from the Texas National Guard.

Reports on the investigation of the four U.S. soldiers who were accused of raping the two women while on guard duty in a shopping precinct in Baghdad, Iraq. Issues on the claims of lack of evidence; Denial of the soldiers; Release of documents that contains the allegations of rape.

Reports on the return of U.S. troops for their second rotations in Baghdad, Iraq. Remarks from Justin Gotaas, a military police specialist with 401st MP Company out of Fort Hood, Texas, on his return; Percentage of the total force of the U.S. Army who were on a second tour as of September 2004; Planned deployment of additional troops to Iraq to help provide stability during the January 30, 2005 elections in the country.

Reports on the deployment of the 2nd Battalion, 7th Infantry Regiment, 3rd Infantry Division of the U.S. Army in Tikrit, Iraq in January 2005. Comparison of the environment of Tikrit with that of Baghdad; Information on the companies of the infantry; Benefits of being part of an infantry battalion.

Reports on the fall of the Bradley fighting vehicle Number A28 into a canal that caused the death of several U.S. soldiers in Baghdad, Iraq on January 24, 2005. Description of the military vehicle following the accident; Information on the rescue operation for the soldiers aboard the vehicle; Details of the memorial service for the soldiers who died from the accident.

Focuses on the efforts of students at Manetuck Elementary School in West Islip, New York to help U.S. troops overseas and people in their own communities. Things sent by the students to soldiers stationed near Baghdad, Iraq; Number of boxes of food, magazines and supplies sent by Operation Gratitude, started by Carolyn Blashek, to U.S. servicemembers. INSETS: BACK TO YOU;What's that word?.

Reports on the refusal of several soldiers from Rock Hill, South Carolina-based 343rd Quartermaster Company to drive a fuel convoy from Tallil air base to Taji, north of Baghdad, Iraq in 2004. Reassignment of a company commander of the Reserve unit; Reason for the refusal; Views of lawyers on a possible criminal charge that the U.S. Army would file against the soldiers.

The article reports that rocket propelled grenades were launched toward the nearby Baghdad Sheraton Hotel. There is no doubt that the attack on September 11 bad major implications to the future of democracy. Freedom and democracy fails to function when terrorists control through fear. The security issues facing Americans housed in Iraq is beyond description. Every American Hotel faced the necessity of machine gun nests atop the roof staffed by the U.S. soldiers to protect the American contractors.

Presents information on the U.S. Army Aviation crew chiefs. Details of a crew-chief training conducted by soldier Sam Erazo at the Baghdad International Airport in Iraq; Responsibilities of a crew chief to the helicopter; Qualifications of a crew chief.

The article looks at the war in Iraq and the United States' approach to the counterinsurgency. According to the article, the vigorousness of the insurgency in Iraq stems directly from the fact that the U.S. did not plan well enough for the occupation; they lost a critical window of opportunity because they failed to anticipate the widespread civil disorder and looting that followed the capture of Baghdad.

Provides information on the alleged prisoner abuse at Abu Ghraib prison in Baghdad, Iraq, carried out by U.S. soldiers who were assigned with keeping order there. Overview of the Article 15-6 investigation report on events from November 1, 2003 through about mid-January 2004; Allegations against Brigadier General Janis Karpinski, who is assigned command of the brigade in June 2003; Response of Karpinski to the allegations.

Presents a detailed map of the area in Baghdad, Iraq which a platoon nicknamed The Tomb Raiders in the 1st Armored Division patrols. Locations where weapons caches were found; Locations where soldiers have been attacked or killed; Streets and landmarks that have significance; Boundary of Azimiya Palace which now houses United States forces.

Reports on the promises of the civil affairs team of the United States soldiers to rebuild the school buildings in Baghdad, Iraq damaged during the war. Skepticism of Iraqis on the promises of U.S. soldiers; Efforts on the soldiers to restore the international airport in Baghdad; Goals of the soldiers guarding the airport.

The article reports on the intensified involvement of the U.S. military in Iraq, with another 350 troops being deployed into Baghdad and airstrikes continued in the three-week-long battle for Mosul Dam, reflecting the general danger posed by the Islamic State militants.

The article features U.S. Army Major Anthony Smith and his story of survival after being hit by rocket-propelled grenade while stationed at Camp Taji in Baghdad, Iraq on April 4, 2004. His injuries consisted of traumatic brain injury, blindness in his right eye, right kidney failure and broken nose, among others. After having survived the injuries, Smith reportedly shifted his energy to becoming an athlete. As of February 2011, it states that Smith owns the Anthony's Martial Arts Academy in Blytheville, Arkansas.

The article focuses on the effort of the 82nd Airborne Division's reconnaissance company, Charlie Troop, 5th Squadron, 73rd Cavalry to repair and revive 25 solar-powered water filtration machines that they found at Forward Operating Base Hammer, east of Baghdad, Iraq in 2009. The soldiers had tried to fix the machines to provide continuous water to the Iraqi people. The machines provide 30,000 gallons of purified water daily without using fuel.

The article focuses on Forat Aldawoodi, an Iraqi Army interpreter who was enlisted in the U.S. Army Reserve. According to Lieutenant Colonel Dave Bair of the 82nd Airborne Division battalion, Aldawoodi's familiarity with the area and a native understanding of Iraqi culture make him valuable. Aldawoodi will take his oath to become a U.S. citizen at the naturalization ceremony in Baghdad, Iraq on July 4, 2009. It cites the plan of Aldawoodi to go back to Pawtucket, Rhode Island to resume his life as a U.S. citizen and soldier.

The article reports that aspiring masters of business administration degree holders, who are working for the United States military in Iraq can take the Graduate Management Admission Test on a military base in Baghdad. The new test center allows deployed military members to take the standardized entrance test used by business schools.

The article focuses on a report from the U.S. Defense Department regarding the awareness of contractor KBR of the life-threatening conditions at a Baghdad, Iraq building where a U.S. soldier was electrocuted in January 2008 while taking shower. Acting Defense inspector general Gordon Heddell said in a hearing that they have absolved no one and had not known of new evidence presented by Democrats which showed the culpability on the part of KBR.

The article reports on the perceived retraction of acting U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) Inspector General Gordon Heddell from an interim report on the knowledge of contractor KBR Inc. about the life-threatening conditions at a building in Baghdad, Iraq where a U.S. soldier was electrocuted in January 2008. The interim report mentioned that no credible evidence was found to justify that KBR was aware of the problems. Heddell conceded that his investigators knew nothing about the new evidence disclosed by Democrats.

The article reports that Gary Kurpius, former U.S. Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) commander-in-chief joined 2 other representatives of veterans organizations for a visit to Iraq in August 2-4, 2007. According to Kurpius, Iraqi security forces now control seven of Iraq's 18 provinces. U.S. troops working with Iraqi soldiers have high morale, despite of the declining public support for their mission, because they believe that the new strategy of deploying more soldiers in Baghdad is working.

The article reports on the reunion between U.S. Army Staff Sergeant Gary Fink and his mother in Iraq on March 1, 2007. Fink is stationed at the Iraq Victory Base Complex in Baghdad while his mother, Linda Pegg, is a KBR contractor with the military based at Camp Taji, Iraq. They were reunited at Camp Liberty for a ceremony marking his promotion to staff sergeant. Fink admits that several soldiers complain every time he sees his mother.

The article discusses a report by the Iraq Study Group (ISG) on the U.S. government's plan for the war in Iraq. It states that the ISG recognized, as does the U.S. military, that Baghdad is central to success or failure in Iraq. The ISG report concluded that the U.S. should not make an open-ended commitment to keep large numbers of U.S. troops deployed in Iraq. The ISG recommended the creation of a Senior Advisor for Economic Reconstruction in Iraq.

The article retells the bravery of Corporal Jason Dunham of the U.S. Marine's 3rd battalion deployed in Baghdad, Iraq. On April 14, 2004, 22-year old machine gunner Dunham learned of a Marine convoy's ambush in a Syrian border. He lead his squad to the site of the attack and engaged an insurgent in hand-to-hand combat. Dunham saved his fellows by covering a grenade using his helmet. He died and was recognized by U.S. President George W. Bush with the top military decoration, the Medal of Honor.

The article reports on the success of the Operation Persistent Endeavor launched by the U.S. Army 172nd Stryker Brigade Combat Team in Baghdad, Iraq. Among the weapons found by the team while searching at a farm compound in the northern edge of Shula are detonation cord and 14.5mm heavy machine guns with ammunitions. According to Chief Warrant Officer 3 Matt Gray, the main objective of the operation is to create a presence that will enable Iraqi civilians to open business without a fear of being targeted by death squads.

The article reports on the growing sectarian violence in Baghdad, Iraq. There is a risk of increase U.S. casualties as troops are redeployed to the war-torn capital. Bipartisan concerns are intensifying in the U.S. Congress about the rising cost to the U.S. military as the conflict in Iraq keeps dragging on.

This article reviews several weblogs related to the war in Iraq. The web sites include "American Short-Timer," at http://americanshort-timer.blogspot.com, "American Soldier," at www.soldierlife.com, "Back to Iraq 3.0," at www.back-to-iraq.com, "Baghdad Burning," at http://riverbendblog.blogspot.com, and "The Mudville Gazette," at www.mudvillegazette.com.