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WASHINGTON - Many soldiers in Iraq may not get a say in choosing the presidential candidates for next November's ballot. more

Rare Antique War Vehicles in Columbus

Iron Mike's Musuem is now open for business. more

Tour Of Western Hemisphere At Benning

A tour of the world came to Fort Benning today without leaving the gates. more

General: Surge drawdown unlikely to shorten tours for Ga. troops

The commander of the Army's 3rd Infantry Division says he doubts the 15-month tours of his soldiers in Iraq will be shortened by plans to withdraw thousands of extra troops by July. more

Giuliani: Sen. Clinton should apologize to Petraeus

Republican presidential contender Rudolph Giuliani today accused Democratic Senator Hillary Rodham Clinton of participating in "character assassination" of General David Petraeus and called on her to apologize. more

Tribal Shift, Troop Stress Factor into Iraq Drawdown

A favorable shift in Iraqi tribal loyalties and continued stress and strain on American troops prompted Gen. David Petraeus’ plan to bring 30,000 troops home by next summer. more

Iraqi Tribes’ Flip to Help Troop Withdrawal

Gen. David Petraeus, in charge of U.S. forces in Iraq, said today the rise of Iraqi tribal leaders against terrorists was an important factor in his recommendation to lower troop levels by next summer. more

Officials say Bush will adopt Petraeus recommendations on troop withdrawals

Even as the top diplomat and commander in Iraq testify in Congress, there is word the president plans to scale back troop levels. more

Fort Benning soldier killed in Iraq

Another soldier from Fort Benning has died in action in Iraq. more

Petraeus back to Capitol Hill

The top American commander in Iraq returns to Capitol Hill today to explain his assessment on Iraq. more