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Who deserves an Obama apology? The American people
On Thursday, President Obama engaged in one of his favorite pastimes, issuing apologies. This time, the President apologized to Afghanistan President Hamid Karzai for the inadvertent burning of the Koran at aU.S. military base. Islamic radicals in...
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Property rights
A very interesting occurrence is taking place in a neighborhood outside of Shreveport. The Burr family of Bossier City have a 20 year old son fighting in the war in Afghanistan. The Burrs are like most American parents, extremely proud of their son. So... -
Operation We Care Needs Donations
ABC26 NewsA local non-profit is working to bring carnival season to our Armed Forces overseas. Operation We Care hopes to send a thousand king cakes to u-s troops. But it needs your help to do so. Randazzo's Camellia City Bakery in Slidell is busy pumping out...Tags: Armed Forces, Unrest, Conflicts and War, Human Interest, Defense, WGNO
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Army Specialist Christian Romig Remembered
ABC26 NewsA community is mourning the death of a local soldier killed in Afghanistan. Family and friends looked on as fallen Army Specialist Christian Romig received full military honors in Belle Chase. It was a hero's homecoming. "He wanted to serve on the front...Tags: Emergency Incidents, Explosions, Human Interest, WGNO
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New Orleans Marine Killed in Afghanistan
ABC26 NewsABC26 News has confirmed that Joseph Bovia, a U.S. Marine, has died in Afghanistan. Bovia is the 20-year-old son of NOPD Sgt. Herbie Bovia. More details will be available on ABC26 News and ABC26.com as they are available. -
Local Marine Is Killed In Afghanistan
ABC26 NewsHe died doing what he loved best, serving his country. Marine Sergeant Joseph Bovia of Kenner was killed in fire fight in Helmand province, Afghanistan early Tuesday Morning our time. Bovia served in the Marines for 6 years. He graduated from... -
Visitation for Fallen Marine
ABC26 NewsIt was an emotional night for those close to Marine Sergeant Joseph Bovia. Dozens of loved ones gathered at First Baptist Church of New Orleans for a visitation service. 24-year old Joseph Bovia was killed in the line of duty last Tuesday. He was serving...Tags: Baptist, Christianity
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Slidell Soldier Killed In Afghanistan
ABC26 NewsMilitary officials at Fort Campbell say improvised explosives killed a U.S. Army truck driver. Spc. Matthew C. Powell of Slidell, La., was assigned to Company A., 526th Brigade Support Battalion, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 101st Airborne Division (Air...Tags: Baton Rouge, U.S. Army, Crime, Law and Justice, Crimes, Armed Forces
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Soldier killed in Afghanistan buried in Louisiana
ABC26 NewsAPNewsNow. METAIRIE, La. (AP) - More than 100 people turned out for the funeral of a 20-year-old Louisiana native killed in Afghanistan. U.S. Army Spc. Matthew C. Powell of Slidell died Oct. 12 after his military vehicle was attacked near the Pakistan...Tags: U.S. Army, Pakistan, Louisiana, WGNO
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Remarks Of President Barack Obama To The Nation
ABC26 NewsGood evening. To the United States Corps of Cadets, to the men and women of our armed services, and to my fellow Americans: I want to speak to you tonight about our effort in Afghanistan - the nature of our commitment there, the scope of our interests,...Tags: Peace Corps, Physical Fitness and Exercise, Al-Qaeda, Barack Obama, Health
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Families Worry About More Troops to Afghanistan
ABC26 NewsPresident Barack Obama says he'll "finish the job" in Afghanistan, signaling thousands of extra troops with be deployed. But the move isn't going over so well with relatives of local soldiers. Marline Tully lost her 20 year old grandson, Brian last...Tags: Barack Obama, Emergency Incidents, Explosions, Washington (U.S. state), Defense
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Landrieu Reacts To President's Address On Afghanistan
ABC26 NewsUnited States Senator Mary L. Landrieu, D-La., tonight made the following statement reacting to the President's address on the future of U.S. troops in Afghanistan. Sen. Landrieu said: "I support the President's decision to send additional troops to...Tags: National Government, Wars and Interventions, Corruption, NATO, Government
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