Word: soldiers
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...Pentagon also is hoping the new policies will defray some of the outrage over the incident at Fort Campbell, Ky., last month in which a supposedly gay soldier was bludgeoned to death in his barracks. And if that was a relatively isolated incident, there?s plenty of argument over whether the "Don?t ask, don?t tell" policy has made the situation better of worse. Discharges due to sexual orientation have risen every year since its implementation, from a low of 617 in 1994 to 1,145 last year. Pentagon officials respond that the increase is due instead to voluntary...
People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals, based in Norfolk, Va., says many rabbits die "a slow and agonizing death after being bludgeoned." A starving soldier, PETA says, ought to be able to kill for food by other means...
...them got into the act. "Everybody has to make their own decisions on how they want to be portrayed," said midfielder Michelle Akers. "I am a bit uncomfortable with Brandi's deal." But most took the attitude that if sex was a factor in the Giants Stadium, Soldier Field and Rose Bowl sell-outs--well, that's life in America. "I don't think you have to run around naked to sell the game, but it's good to at least be on the minds of people," said goalkeeper Briana Scurry. "I don't think it's degrading...
...officers are very strict. I saw a young soldier die in front of me because of altitude sickness. This soldier came from the plains. He fell sick soon after coming up. He offered our commanding officer 200,000 rupees [about $4,000] to let him go down, but the offer was refused. He died four days later. We didn't know his name...
...greatly enjoyed General Colin Powell's tribute to the American G.I., but please don't forget the ordinary Russian soldier whose stubbornness and bravery overcame German military might in some of the fiercest battles ever fought. His contribution to the defeat of fascism must be worth noting. MARK FINLAY Hastings, England...