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A soldier patrolling the streets of Fallujah. Photo courtesy of the AP.

This week on War News Radio, we hear the voices of U.S. forces and the individual stories of the people serving in Iraq.

First, a large part of the U.S. army is made up of non-citizen soldiers. Is it the fast road to citizenship that inspires non-citizens to enlist, or is it patriotism? Listen now to Hansi Lo Wang and Aaron Schwartz’s report.

And, for students at the U.S. service academies, a diploma can be a ticket to Iraq. We hear from students at Annapolis and Westpoint about preparing for war. Listen now to Sarah Manion’s report.

Then, U.S. service members aren’t the only American forces in Iraq. Thousands of private military contractors are performing jobs once reserved for enlisted forces. But, are they doing a good job? Listen now to Alex Marlowe Ginsberg’s report.

These stories, plus the week’s news, from War News Radio.

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Father and child viewing a procession. Photo courtesy of the AP.

This week on War News Radio, we hear about how an American non-profit is sending Kurdish children overseas for heart treatment they can’t get back home. Listen now to Laura Bolger’s report.

We also hear about a newly reopened language school in Sulimaniyah that teaches students about the finer points of American English. Listen now to Michael Xu’s report.

In Iraq 101, we learn more about the Mahdi Army and its feud with the Badr Brigade. Listen now to Emanne Desjardin’s report.

And, in our series, A Day in the Life, we hear from a member of Iraq’s Commission on Public Integrity. Listen now.

Finally, in Afghanistan 101, we find out how Afghanistan’s neighbors have influenced the war. Listen now to Emily Hager and Aaron Schwartz’s report.

These stories, plus the week’s news, from War News Radio.

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The new flag is raised in Baghdad. Photo courtesy of the AP.

Earlier this month, Iraq’s government announced a new temporary national flag. This week on War News Radio, we hear the reaction of Iraqis in the Kurdish North. Listen now to this report.

And as US-backed Awakening militias become more powerful in Iraq’s Sunni provinces, we find out about a standoff between the Awakening and Iraqi police in Diyala province. Listen now to Wren Elhai’s report.

In Iraq 101, we learn about the status of Iraq legislation in the US Congress. Listen now to Kevin Kim and Eugene Kim’s report.

And, in our series, A Day in the Life, we speak with Beau Shelton, an American veteran who’s adjusting to life as a civilian elementary school teacher. Listen now.

These stories, plus the week’s news, from War News Radio.

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An Iraqi police patrol in Khilani sqaure in Baghdad. Photo courtesy of Ayub Nuri

This week on War News Radio, we find out about the slow progress that has been made towards assembling Iraq’s security forces. Listen now to Wren Elhai’s report.

We hear from Iraqi journalist Ayub Nuri about what he found on his recent trip home. Listen now to Meghna Sachdev’s report.

In Iraq 101, we find out more about the history of de-Baathification. Listen now to Sam Barrows and Eugene Kim’s report.

And, in our series, A Day in the Life, we speak to Dr. Najib Sharifi, a doctor in Kabul. Listen now.

These stories, plus the week’s news, from War News Radio.

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Two Iraqi Soldiers on patrol in Mosul. Photo courtesy of Ayub Nuri.

This week on War News Radio, we hear how President Bush’s State of the Union address syncs up with the reality faced by Iraqis. Listen now to Jess Engebretson’s report.

And we learn about an Oscar-nominated documentary exposing the darker side of the war in Afghanistan. Listen now to Haley Loram’s report.

We also hear about a new non-violent organization in Najaf and Karbala that is helping Iraqis rebuild their lives. Listen now to Kevin Kim’s report.

Finally, in our series, A Day in the Life, a professor in Mosul tells us about conditions in his city. Listen now.

These stories, plus the week’s news, from War News Radio.


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