MN Veteran Prepares To Return To IraqIn Iraq, Sunni militants continue pushing towards Baghdad. The militants have released video reportedly showing the moments before fighters executed Shiites serving in the Iraqi Army. President Obama is sending 275 troops to Iraq to protect U.S. personnel and the American Embassy, but some lawmakers want the president to quickly provide a plan to address the threat.
MN Veterans Hope To Remind People Of The 'Real Reason' For Memorial DayFor many who have served, Memorial Day has a very special meaning. For some it’s a day of pain, remembering the lives lost during combat. For others it’s a time to honor the fallen and let others know why it's important to do so. But for most all who served, it is more than just a day off from work, barbecues and family gatherings.
Veterans Marching To Raise Awareness Of Solider SuicideTwo combat medics who recently served in Iraq and Afghanistan plan to march 23 miles with other veterans through Minneapolis and St. Paul Friday to raise awareness that nearly two dozen soldiers die each day by suicide.
