News Articles
January 2005


278th ACR - LOCAL NEWS ARTICLES

Three hundred attend vigil for soldiers in the 278th

Securing the Iraqi Election

Combat patrols remain relatively incident-free

Honoring Soldiers Sacrifice

Searching for Insurgents

Dayton soldiers celebrate holidays in Samarra, Iraq

Patrols meet adoring children, fearful adults

War in Iraq has a Face Now

Local Soldiers In Late 50s Serve Their Country In Iraq

Soldiers Use Courtesy to Get Message Across

Area Troops Work to Make Difference

More National Guardsmen From Region Headed For Iraq

Treasure hunt turns up mines, machine gun

More Guardsmen Leave For Eventual Duty In Iraq

Technology keeps troops in touch with loved ones

Iraqis ask regiment for help during elections

Soldiers use words, not guns

Soldiers recall close encounters with bomb blasts

Voter security in Iraqi hands

Crackdown on Corruption

Firefight Before Voting

Girl Raises Money to Send Girl Scout Cookies to Troops

Soldiers from 278th Unit Help Train Iraqi Police

Suicide Bomber Hits Kurdish Town

278th Soldiers Ready for Iraq Vote

Rice: Iraqi Elections Going 'Better Than Expected'

Suicide Bombing Fails to Deter Voters

"Light of Freedom Ceremony" For Troop G Attended By 150

Soldiers Celebrate Their Role in Free Elections

Voter turnout a stance against Iraqi insurgents

One State of the Union Moment

Commander in Iraq Thanks Troops Who 'Shaped History'

Pentagon Won't Extend Reservists' Deployment

278th "Friendly Fire" Incident Investigated

Cpt. Jessie's Articles

278th Commander Says Local Guardsmen Played Vital Role In Iraq Election

** YIPPEEEE - "First Batch of Area-Based Soldiers Gets a Rest" - YAHOO!! **

Members of 278th 2nd Squadron Like Slow Pace, Expanse of New Base

Members of 278th Welcomed Home for Leave

Mortar Attacks Assist in Keeping Iraqi Insurgents Off Balance

Soldiers Weaning Iraqis of Reliance on U.S.

Guard Unit Takes Over Command

Soldier Gets Leave From Iraq To Be Here For Daughter�s Birth

Area Troops in Baghdad

Area Soldiers Training Iraqi Troops to Take Over Security for the Country

Two Local Guardsmen Among Five Who Arrived Friday On Leave

Iraq's Ethnic Diversity Challenges Soldiers

278th Regimental Combat Team Led the Way

�Ali Baba is invading�

Soldiers Feel Effects of Bombing

Soldiers Find a �Mount LeConte� in Iraq

Three More Guardsmen Leave For Eventual Iraq Duty

New Shoes Win Smiles From Iraqi Children

Soldiers Set Up Iraqi Version of Claude's Barber Shop

Designated War Veterans

No more 'Hillbilly Armor'

Soldiers Look for Arms Caches, Illegal Border Crossings

More Than Fighting a War

278th Regimental Combat Team Is Reported Doing Well In Iraq

Local Soldier Returns Here After �Driving All Over Iraq�

Fake Roadside Bomb Halts Medical Convoy

Cruisin� the Autobahn

Iraqis Collect Cash to Pay for U.S.- Caused Damage

From TVA to Balad Ruz

�The Road to Democracy�

278th Helps Jump-Start Iraqi Medical Service

Surgery Saves Iraqi Boy

Local Soldiers' Activities In Northern Iraq Described

Bomb Kills 278th Soldier

Jefferson Co. Guardsman From Troop G Killed In Iraq

Detailed Report Describes Attack That Killed Soldier

278th Updated - 278th Soldier Killed in Iraq

Continuing Coverage News of Solider's Death Rocks Military Community

2/278th Memorial Ceremony Held For Spc. Paul Thomason

Wounded Mosheim Soldier Returning To U. S. For Care

278th: Memorial For 'A Brother'

2nd Squadron Guardsmen Forge Strong Ties With Iraqis

Iraqi Officer Killed in Shooting Incident at Roadblock

Iraq Insurgents Tell All on 'Reality' TV Program

'Easter Letterï' Sent Here From 278th Officer In Iraq

Soldiers Focus on Aiding Local Iraqi Governments

Fallen Soldier Makes Last Trip Home to Family

Replacements Learning Quickly About Life in Iraq

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