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.

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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 Install Granite Tile Kitchen Countertops
Granite tile gives you the appearance of a solid-stone slab at one-third the cost. We'll show you the techniques for a first-rate job.
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 Apply Epoxy Floor Paint To Your Garage
Step-by-step instructions for applying durable epoxy paint to your concrete garage floor.
How To Repair a Leaking Tub Faucet
Replace wornout parts in a bathtub faucet.
911 Calls Gone Tragically Wrong
Wrong addresses, dismissive dispatchers, and crossed signals. Our police response system is in crisis, and the cost can be measured in lives.

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