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US Wars in Iraq and Afghanistan


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The military is experimenting with trying to predict who's most at risk for post-traumatic stress disorder. Understanding underlying triggers might help reduce the burden of those who return psychologically wounded -- if they can get early help. Full Story ››
Video: Predict PTSD?

Obama's Plans

President Barack Obama has laid out bold new strategies for Iraq and Afghanistan, but critics question whether the timetables and troop shuffling will make the U.S. safer. Full Story ››


Breakdown Of Obama's Plan For Afghanistan

Gen. Ray Odierno

Gen. Ray Odierno
He rousted Saddam Hussein from his spider hole and made the troop surge work. Now Gen. Ray Odierno is in the midst of his toughest task yet. Full Story ››


Gen. Ray Odierno and Col. Steve Russell in Iraq in 2004
Gen. Ray Odierno's military career spans more than 30 years, including serving as the architect of the "surge" in Iraq. Full Story ››

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This interactive offers important context for the complex U.S. mission in Afghanistan with a closer look at the nation's people, geography, economy and the Taliban. Full Story ››


War, Iraq
Learn more about the U.S. war in Iraq in this interactive presentation. Full Story ››


A U.S. Marine from the 3rd Battalion, 4th Marine Regiment conducts a patrol in Husaybah, Iraq, Nov. 3, 2006.
Where's Tikrit? Where's the oil? Use this interactive map to find out. Full Story ››