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We Were There and We Cared

At a gathering of war reporters in 1995, Peter Arnett summed up their shared experience in one sentence: "We were there and we cared." Not one of the armchair critics who spend so much time berating "the media" can say that.

(CHAPEL HILL, N.C.) - Just behind the colonnade above the Tomb of the Unknown Soldiers and down the hill from the memorial to those who went down with the Maine, a group of old war correspondents awkwardly assembled at Arlington Cemetery recently to pay tribute to our own.

And here we stood trying to make some sense of what we'd done, especially in light of all those who never returned.

UN: Priorities in Afghanistan Require Resources and Solid Will (PHOTOS)

Ban Ki-moon said effective international support contributes to political stability and economic growth, and will be a critical component in any international exit strategy.

(KABUL, Afghanistan) - International priorities in Afghanistan – including security, long-term institution-building and stability throughout the coming elections – remain valid, but what is lacking is adequate resources and political will, the top United Nations envoy to the strife-torn country said today.

ODVA Will Commemorate Anniversary of Iraq War

Oregon House Speaker Dave Hunt and State Representative Sal Esquival are scheduled to speak.

(SALEM, Ore.) - The Oregon Department of Veterans' Affairs will hold a special wreath laying ceremony Thursday at 1:00 p.m., to commemorate the 6th anniversary of the Iraq War and to honor those who have served.

The public ceremony will take place at the Afghan-Iraqi Freedom Memorial on the department grounds located at 700 Summer Street N.E. in Salem.

U.S. Casualties Mounting in Afghanistan

Four of the deaths happened in Kot, and one in Kabul, Afghanistan.

(SALEM, Ore.) - The U.S. casualty tables are continuing to shift toward the conflict in Afghanistan, and this report is possibly the only one we have issued that listed no members of the U.S. military killed in Iraq.

Three soldiers from Illinois, a Marine Staff Sergeant and an Air Force Staff Sergeant were killed in recent days. All but one of the deaths was combat-related.

Four Deaths Reported from Iraq and Afghanistan Conflicts

More Americans are lost in the fighting overseas.

(WASHINGTON D.C.) - Several names have been added to the list of Americans who have given the final sacrifice for their country. Those killed are from the Marine Corps, Army and Navy.

Those who were killed hail from Virginia, Florida, Hawaii and California.

Two Outdoor Writers Join Salem-News.com Staff

"Fishing & Outdoor" articles are highly sought after, and we are pleased to bring this popular subject to our readers.

(SALEM, Ore.) - If there is one thing that we have wished we could cover more at Salem-News, it is the great outdoors. No state has more to offer in terms of fishing, hiking, hunting and other outdoor recreational activity.

This wondrous side of Oregon and the great Northwest will now come to life on the pages of Salem-News.com thanks to two local writers who have the most fascinating qualifications.

Rheumatoid Arthritis and Marijuana Benefits

I was not surprised when my first Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA) patient showed up. I knew it was extremely painful from my regular medical practice.

(MOLALLA, Ore.) - Thousands of readers of my articles on dozens of websites know that I am a strong advocate for medical marijuana and that it is effective medicine for dozens if not hundreds of medical conditions.

I must say as a physician/pharmacologist that the mechanisms of effectiveness are not always clear.

Some Military Veterans Will Receive Cash Payment

Disabled veterans that are in receipt of VA Compensation and Pension (C&P) will automatically receive a cash payment of $250.

(SALEM, Ore.) - President Obama has signed the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009. The Congressionally approved legislation includes tax-related provisions providing cash payments to certain veterans.

The Economic Recovery Payment only will be paid by the Social Security Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) and the Railroad Retirement Board.

Vietnam Army Medic Walks for Children

“Doc” Duff, age 59, now lives with his Vietnamese wife in Nha Trang, Vietnam, which is the kick-off point for this year’s walk.

(SOMERDALE, N.J.) - A Vietnam Army veteran begins the second annual walk in Vietnam on April 3, 2009 to support children disabled from Agent Orange

If you asked most Irishmen, they will know about the Orange Walks in Northern Ireland on July 12th, which mark the victory of Prince William of Orange over King James II at the Battle of the Boyne in 1690.

Combat Psychosis: Courage, Training or Brainwashing?

Bravery on the battlefield must be a psychosis. Much of the time it is tempting suicide.

(MOLALLA, Ore.) - Months before D-Day June 6, 1944 the Combat Infantrymen who would be storming the beaches at Omaha and Utah were shown pictures and sand table models of machine gun nests, light artillery positions, heavy artillery, barb wire strings up to 6 ft tall, tank traps and every other conceivable defensive obstacle.

They were certainly told that they would have casualties. At the same time they were assured that they individually would prevail but not those who did not take their training seriously especially those who for whatever reason didn’t feel like obeying their sergeants or officers.