In early 2005, with most media only reporting the bad things happening in Iraq and none of the good, NewsBlaze started the "Support Our Troops" section, to show the other side of the story, with soldiers in Iraq sending stories.

Travel back in time, to see stories of Iraqis receiving clean running water where none was before, schools opening, health improvements, local economies improving. Stories of Iraqis, living just miles apart who never spoke to each other, working together to improve their own security, coached and encouraged by American heroes.

Stories of Iraqis helping to find bombs, insurgents, weapons caches; stories of Iraqi soldiers, learning to serve their country and learning to think for themselves rather than being told what to do, as they were under Saddam. Discover the hidden truth.

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Support Our Troops, Read Their Stories

July 8: 50th Anniversary of 1st U.S. Vietnam War Combat Deaths

VVMF Observes 50th Anniversary of Vietnam War's First American Combat Casualties At July 8 Ceremony Ceremony Begins at 10:30 a.m. at the Vietnam Veterans Memorial

8 hours ago

U.S. Patrol Base Renaming Ceremony in Samarra Honors Sacrifice

'Today we are witnessing a transition that does not divide us, but further unifies us in our combined vision to protect and serve the Iraqi people and specifically the people of Samarra,' he added.

12 hours ago

Renaming Ceremony Restores Iraqi Tradition, Honors Fallen

The renaming ceremony began with a memorial to 1st Lt. David Bernstein and Pfc. John Hart, who lost their lives during an insurgent attack Oct. 18, 2003, in nearby Taza.

12 hours ago

New Provincial Leader Works to Strengthen Relationship With US Engineers

Thanks to the vastly improved security situation in the province, the new provincial government is able to shift focus from security to civil reconstruction projects that will benefit a large percentage of the population.

12 hours ago

Unit Ministry Teams Convene at BOB Adder

Chaplains and chaplain's assistants from Multi-National Division-South came together for a religious support conference at Contingency Operating Base Adder's religious activities center.

12 hours ago

Taking Out The Trash, Bringing in a New Era in Basra

Warhorse Soldiers and members of the Basra Provincial Reconstruction Team met with the governor of Basra as he distributed the first trash can to a city family.

12 hours ago

38th MP Company Holds Ceremony

'The award, that's not why we do it,' said recipient Staff Sgt. Roy Shiver, who was shot while conducting investigations on possible weapon caches around the Baghdad area. 'The award is nice and the recognition's nice, but I was just doing my job'.

15 hours ago

Shelbyville National Guard aviation brigade OIF departure ceremony

Nearly 130 aviation brigade Soldiers from the unit, based in Shelbyville, Ind., will depart for Fort Sill, Okla., to hone their skills critical for their time in theater.

15 hours ago

Artists Face Off During Final Basra Talent Competition

The tie forced the two first place contestants to face off for the title of Basra's Got Talent and a chance to open for country-western artist Artie Dean Harris on July 4 or for the all female band, Bandshe, July 8.

33 hours ago

Ironhorse Troopers Enjoy Activities at JSS War Eagle's new MWR

The MWR center was built in time for an upcoming Independence Day celebration. Scheduled activities include pool, ping-pong, Texas hold-em, and a hot dog eating contest.

52 hours ago

Safety is Standard Operating Procedure for Lifeline Battalion

Practicing safety is a standard operating procedure of the 299th 'Lifeline' Brigade Support Battalion, 2nd Brigade, 1st Infantry Division.

58 hours ago

Personal Security Detail Marines, Sailor Put Experience to Use in Iraq

Among the 14-man team's members are military policemen, a Navy corpsman, a motor transportation operator, a communications specialist and infantrymen.

59 hours ago

Warhorse Soldiers Visit Fish Market, Assess Construction Progress

Soldiers from the 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division, visited the Abu al-Khasib District market to assess the progress of the new fish market building and speak with local vendors.

64 hours ago

Combat Outpost Perry and Old State Building Returned to Iraqi Control

'This is a symbolic moment for the people of Iraq. It's exciting to watch the Iraqi Army step up and protect their people,' said 1st Lt. Jeremy Poisson, an Atlanta native and platoon leader for the 178th MP Co.

64 hours ago

Daggers Aid Water Flow Into Zaidon Clinic

The local people of Zaidon were elated to see water pipes connected to the Zaidon Clinic during a ribbon cutting ceremony in the Abu Ghraib district here.

3 days ago

Camp Shelby Soldiers Ride to The Battleship Memorial Park

Soldiers, civilians, and family members gathered together in front of the USS Alabama (BB-60) to take a group photo after they arrived at the Battleship Memorial Park in Mobile, Ala.

3 days ago

PHOTOS: JSS Comanche returned to Government of Iraq

Sameer al Haddad (left), the receivership secretariat for the Government of Iraq, and Dr. Mahdi al-Kaisey, deputy minister for the Ministry of Agriculture sign documents returning the facility formerly known as Joint Security Station Comanche.

3 days ago

Non-Lethal Weapons Training at Camp Shelby Joint Forces Training Center

The purpose of the training is to understand the effects the pepper spray can have on an individual, teaching them to fight through the effects of the spray if ever exposed to the non-lethal agent.

3 days ago

From Country Roots to Combat Boots, Marine Sings His Patriotism

Sitting in the desert, a thousand miles away from home, Lance Cpl. Stephen D. Davis, an infantryman with 1st Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment, thinks about his lifetime and all the songs he wrote.

3 days ago

1538th Transportation Company Scheduled to Arrive Home From Iraq Deployment

Since September, approximately 160 Soldiers, who are headquartered in Elkhart, Ind., provided convoy security, transportation and civil affairs missions.

3 days ago

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Always promoting other people and groups, supports the military, cares for the wounded, remembers the fallen and honors the sacrifices.

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Danger Close by Michael Yon
Michael Yon does great work, telling soldier stories from the front lines.

Mark Eichenlaub's blog
Documenting Saddam Hussein's State Sponsorship of Terrorism.
and his original NewsBlaze story:

Al Qaida Leaders Caught or Killed, Linked to Saddam's Regime

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For those who like to talk about Bush's Iraq WMD lies, this site has some enlightening quotes.