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Soldiers from the 926th Combat Engineer Brigade took advantage of an opportunity to ask questions and get answers directly from the senior leader in their chain of command, Dec. 24, 2008, at Camp Liberty’s field house. Story





Deployed NCO Gets Call From President
An Army soldier serving in Iraq received a special phone call Dec. 24, 2008, and on the other end of the line was the commander-in-chief. Story





Strikers Christen New Chapel in Baghdad
After nearly seven months of holding religious services in conference rooms, the Army Strikers at Forward Operating Base War Eagle in the Adhamiyah district of Baghdad christened their new chapel with a Christmas Eve candlelight service Dec. 24, 2008. Story





U.S., Iraqis Seize Rocket Delivery System
American and Iraqi security forces found and seized a rocket-rail system during a combined operation conducted in Baghdad’s Rashid district Dec. 25. Story





General Notes Progress With Security
The military command charged with training Iraq’s security forces and the Iraqi Interior Ministry continues to make progress, a senior military official said. Story





Iraqi Forces Discover Smuggled Treasure

Iraqi Security Forces recently uncovered hundreds of historical artifacts during two raids in northern Basra. The 228 ancient artifacts included Sumerian and Babylonian sculpture, gold jewelry and other items from ancient Mesopotamia. Story