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Monday, March 19, 2012  A Seattle defense attorney prepared to meet Monday with Army Staff Sgt. Robert Bales, who is facing formal charges in an attack on two slumbering Afghan villages that left 16 people dead, including nine children.

Saturday, March 17, 2012  Soldier's story reveals a life built on family and service, but marred by disappointment

Friday, September 02, 2011  Soldiers with the 2175th Military Police Co. of the Missouri National Guard will soon leave for a job overseas.

Monday, August 08, 2011  Soldiers with the 2175th Military Police Co. of the Missouri National Guard will soon leave for a job overseas.  Find out how you can show your support.

Wednesday, December 29, 2010  U.S. forces clashed with insurgents in eastern Afghanistan on Wednesday, fending off a Taliban assault for the second time in as many days.

Sunday, August 29, 2010  7 US troops killed in latest Afghanistan fighting, bringing August death toll to 42

Friday, July 30, 2010  UPDATED 8:35 a.m. CDT. Three U.S. troops died in blasts in Afghanistan, bringing the death toll for July to at least 63 and surpassing the previous month's record as the deadliest for American forces in the nearly 9-year-old war.

Wednesday, May 12, 2010  Afghan President Hamid Karzai is meeting President Barack Obama in the White House after a day of intensive talks at the State Department and a visit with wounded U.S. troops.

Tuesday, January 19, 2010  Haitians jammed the fence of the palace grounds to gawk, some cheering as the soldiers emerged.

Monday, January 18, 2010  More troops, peacekeepers expected for Haiti as aid groups and victims lament pace of relief

Wednesday, December 02, 2009  US troops say Obama plan holds out hope they can hand fight to Afghans and go home

Wednesday, November 11, 2009  Spinal, traumatic brain injuries among US troops rise with violence in Afghanistan

Tuesday, October 27, 2009  8 more US deaths make October deadliest month for American forces in 8-year Afghan war

Thursday, August 27, 2009  July, August deadliest months for US troops in 8-year war in Afghanistan

Thursday, July 09, 2009  UNESCO: US troops, contractors in Iraq did serious damage to historic Babylon