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UN Voices concern Over Reported Afghan Civilian Casualties

Media reports suggest that up to 100 civilians, including women and children, were killed in air strikes carried out by United States and coalition forces against Taliban fighters.

(KABUL, Afghanistan) - The top United Nations official in Afghanistan today expressed his serious concern about reports of civilian casualties and fighting that took place in the country’s western Farah province on Monday.

“Details of the incident remain unclear, including the number of civilians that have lost their lives,” Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon’s Special Representative Kai Eide said in a statement issued in Kabul.

Two California Soldiers Killed in Iraq

Specialist Jeremiah P. McCleery, 24, of Portola, California and Specialist Jake R. Velloza, 22, of Inverness, California, were killed fighting in Iraq May 2nd.

(SALEM, Ore.) - A few hours ago we reported the deaths of two soldiers in Afghanistan and the situation involving a third who is missing in action.

Now the federal government announces the death of two more soldiers who died fighting in Mosul, Iraq which has been an active area in recent weeks and months.

Two Soldiers Killed and One Missing in Action in Afghanistan (UPDATE)

The soldier who is missing, William Vile, is assigned to the 1st Brigade, 1st Infantry Division, Fort Riley, Kansas.

(SALEM, Ore.) - The Department of Defense reports the death of two soldiers in Afghanistan, and one soldier as Duty Status Whereabouts Unknown (DUSTWUN). This is the military's new and somewhat confusing term for Missing in Action.

The action leading the the death of the two soldiers and the disappearance of the other, occurred May 1 near the village of Nishagam, in Kunar Province, Afghanistan, where all three were supporting Operation Enduring Freedom.

Gresham Heroes Memorial and Tribute Honors Armed Services (VIDEO)

A special ceremony in Gresham honors those who serve in uniform.

(GRESHAM, Ore.) - A dedication ceremony to honor those who have served in the armed forces, fire, and police services was held Saturday in Gresham, at the city's special Heroes Memorial on East Powell Boulevard and SE Roberts Avenue.

The event was organized by the Heroes Memorial and Tribute Task Force, Chief Craig Junginger and the Gresham Police Department. They issued the invite to citizens wishing to support the men and women who serve this nation.

Combat Photojournalist Suicide: The Price of Conflict is Too High

Sometimes the chickens come home to roost; my friend, an incredibly talented war photographer, is another war statistic.

(SALEM, Ore.) - My friend Caleb Schaber killed himself April 17th. He was an amazing, far-reaching, eclectic artist, archaeologist and war photojournalist and I suspect that his time covering the conflicts in Iraq and Afghanistan are what led to this.

I suspect that, but I don't know and possibly never will. I just know that some people have tremendous strength and endurance and general survivability even in the worst conditions. This is Caleb's story, and he was one of the strongest and most daring human beings I ever knew.

Senate Votes for Bills to Help Deployed Soldiers and Their Families

Both bills passed today will now go to the Governor for his signature.

(SALEM, Ore.) - With over 2500 Oregon soldiers being deployed this weekend, the Senate passed two pieces of legislation that will help the financial needs of service men and women and their families.

HB 2303 reinforces the protection provided by the federal Service Member’s Civil Relief Act of 2003, which provides a wide range of protections for active service members against outstanding credit card debt, mortgage payments, pending trials and taxes.

ATSDR Withdraws Scientifically Flawed Public Health Document

For years, Camp Lejeune community activists have claimed ATSDR’s 1997 report used flawed data to support its conclusion that exposure to the detected levels of volatile organic compounds.

(WASHINGTON, D.C.) - Today, the House Committee on Science and Technology Subcommittee on Investigations and Oversight Chairman applauded the withdrawal of the public health assessment of Camp Lejeune’s drinking water system by a federal agency.

PTSD Nightmares: PTSD Symtoms

Dr. Leveque is a retired physician who served in WWII; he writes about PTSD as he lives with it.

(SALEM, Ore.) - One of the best depictions of PTSD nightmare terrors and violence was shown in a recent episode of Greys Anatomy.

PTSD and Fragging of Officers in Vietnam

In 1970, 209 officers or high sergeants were fragged. In 1969 it was only 96. In 1971 it was about one per week.

(MOLALLA, Ore.) - Last week I posted an article, April 21, 2009 PTSD:IS IT A PSYCHOSIS?. One of my statements was about murder and suicides.

I stated the fact that about 200 officers in Vietnam were fragged or killed by their own men in retaliation for putting the troops on suicide missions – SOP (Standard Operating Procedure).

COPD, Asthma, Bronchitis and Marijuana Therapy

It's amazing how often the corporate medical world's version of truth is the exact opposite of what it actually is.

(MOLALLA, Ore.) - Most states with legal marijuana include spasm diseases such as asthma as acceptable for a legal permit. I had at least one hundred of my 4000 who had diagnosed asthma.