Iraq War Stories

Far from the battlefields of Afghanistan and Iraq, a small army of scientists is facing a different kind of foe: bad chow

Thanks to innovative processing techniques, soldiers are eating better than ever.Read more about the army's culinary revolution.

With innovative technology that solves problems big and small, Helen Greiner's robots clean floors and clear land mines.

Thanks to Project Healing Waters, veterans wounded in body and mind now have somewhere to go for solace and healing--a riverbank.

ResourcesFrom our Advertisers

The Latest in Iraq War
See All
1Interview With Iraq War Photographer
Photographer Stephanie Kuykendal spent time in the Iraq battle zone, then came home to bond with war vets.
2A Place in the Sun for War Veterans
War veterans, wounded in body and mind, have somewhere to go for solace and healing -- a riverbank.
3Iraqi Militants Becoming Citizens
Major General Doug Stone is trying to turn jailed Iraqi militants into citizens. Call him a do-gooder, but guess what? It's working.
4Best of America: The Flag Ladies of Freeport, Maine
These patriotic women make supporting our troops a weekly mission.
5Dreamers
He switched careers and found his passion -- serving coffee and a dollop of hometown warmth in some very dangerous places.
6Heroes: Most Valuable Player
How an injured Iraq war veteran led the New York Giants to a Super Bowl victory without ever setting foot on the field. He was voted as 2008 Hero of the Year.
7Best Patriotic Pitch
One woman tries to restore the nation's respect for our country's National Anthem and what it stands for.
8Battlefield Advances
Remarkable innovations in treating injured soldiers will ultimately benefit us all.
9About Our Survey
Find out more about how we conducted our poll of young voters in the 2008 election.

How to Finish a Basement: Framing and Insulating
How to frame a basement and install insulation.
50 Funniest Jokes
Laugh more, live longer with the funniest jokes ever.
27 Thanksgiving Side Dishes
Surround your perfect turkey with these irresistible sides.
6 Delicious Christmas Cookie Recipes
Bake a batch of any of these easy to follow recipes or just drool over the stunning Christmas cookie pictures.
How To Install a Bow Window
How to frame a rough window opening, install a new window, trim out the interior and exterior around a new window, plus all of the finishing touches.

The most important issue to me this election year is:

See All
1 You Be the Judge: Should a Soccer Mom Go Back to Jail?
Last post 11/10/2009, 10:39 AM EST, 53 posts.
2 Give President Barack Obama Your Advice
Last post 11/08/2009, 12:38 PM EST, 98 posts.
3 Which Election Issue Is Most Important to You?
Last post 11/20/2009, 10:09 AM EST, 16 posts.

Read true stories about soldiers and other heroes making a difference in Iraq.