IRAQ WAR

I am an aspiring journalist who recently separated from the U.S. Navy. I did a short tour in Iraq and then returned to the Middle East the following year as a civilian journalist to cover issues including the Iraq War and conflict in Israel and Lebanon.

Michael Anthony is an Iraq war veteran and published author. At the age of seventeen he enlisted in the Army and became an Operating Room Technician, at the age of 20 he got deployed for sixteen months. After returning from Iraq he published a memoir of his time overseas: 'Mass Casualties: A Young Medic's True Story of Death, Deception, and Dishonor in Iraq.' He is now a full time blogger at: http://www.MassCasualties.com Michael is also enrolled in school at Bridgewater State University, and he is working towards his bachelors degree in creative writing.

I am a veteran of the Army and Iraq War. I have published three books about my time overseas. I am currently living in Temple Texas, and looking to relocate some where else for the right job.

John became a Yahoo Contributor in 2012. He received his Bachelor's Degree in Sport Management from Old Dominion University and he is currently a graduate student at Clarion University, where he studies Mass Media Arts and Journalism. John is engaged to a great woman, Jen, and has one child, a bullmastiff named Ozzy. Originally from Maryland, he now resides in Colonial Beach, Virginia. A former Old Dominion University wrestling team member, he holds a full-time government job and is a Veteran of the Iraq war, where he received the Purple Heart and Bronze Star with Valor. John is also a Baltimore Ravens featured columnist on Bleacher Report. You can follow him on twitter @jjenksii.

Born in East Moline Illinois I grew up in a typical blue collar home. First generation born in the U.S I was able to see things from the inside and outside of mainstream America. Which in my opinion give me great insight on current trends across the a spectrum of subjects. I am an Iraq war veteran and also a graduate of Southern Illinois University. With a degree in Business and a minor in finance.

Anthony is an Iraq war veteran who served with an infantry unit in the Marine Corps for six years. He also has experience in civilian security. He currently is a personal trainer and also studies biology at a university.

I was born in Esfahan, Iran a year after the resolution of the Iran-Iraq war. My family and I moved to the United States before I turned two years old. I am the oldest of 3 siblings. My place of residence has always been Southern California, but I have traveled to many places internationally as well as within the United States. These places include cities in France, England, Netherlands, Iran, Saudi Arabia, Mexico, Canada as well as New York, New Jersey, Delaware, Washington DC, Florida, Washington, Oregon, Nevada, Arizona, and various parts of California. As a result of this traveling much of which has occurred within the last two or three years I have developed and am interested in viewing issues through an international perspective. I am also a practicing Muslim, one of 1.2 – 1.5 billion globally, which only adds to my interest in international policy. I graduated recently from the University of California, Irvine with Honors with a double major in Economics and Cognitive Psychology. I am currently looking to pursue an education in international law, and am interested in careers that allow me to capitalize on my expertise in international affairs. I am also working to become fluent in Arabic. I currently am bilingual in Farsi and English. Besides my interests in various economic, psychological, and political matters I have interests in basketball, football, and hockey. I played Varsity basketball in High School and have always been extremely interested in the NBA. I always joke that while I have studied Economics and Cognitive Psychology for 4 years I have been following various teams within the NBA for the past 13 years and therefore the area in which I have the most expertise is anything NBA and basketball related. Besides these interests I enjoy spending time with family, reading, and being active within the community.

Graduate student and Iraq War veteran.

Danny Schechter is a television producer and independent filmmaker who also writes and speaks about media issues. He is the author of 'œEmbedded: Weapons of Mass Deception: How the Media Failed to Cover the Iraq War' (Prometheus Books, October 2003); 'œMedia Wars: News At A Time of Terror' (Rowman & Littlefield, 2003); 'œThe More You Watch, The Less You Know' (Seven Stories Press) and 'œNews Dissector: Passions, Pieces and Polemics' (Akashic Books and Electron Press). He is the executive editor of MediaChannel.org, the world's largest online media issues network, and recipient of the Society of Professional Journalists' 2001 Award for Excellence in Documentary Journalism.He founded and exec-produced the series 'œSouth Africa Now' and co-produced 'œRights & Wrongs: Human Rights Television. He has specialized in investigative reporting and producing programming about the interface between human rights, journalism, popular music and society. His career began as the 'œNews Dissector' at Boston's leading rock station, WBCN. Later, Schechter was a producer for ABC NEWS 20/20. He produced 50 segments for ABC and won two national Emmys and was nominated or two others.

Born and raised in Portland, OR. I am a thirty-something wife and mother who has always had more interests than time, but writing has remained a prominent passion of mine. I have finally realized it is exactly what I am meant to do with my professional life. I am married to an Iraq war veteran and together we have worked very hard to navigate the world of PTSD and the VA. I have been motivated by creative energy my entire life. It is my hope to motivate others.

Susan is a published author, a freelance reporter and the Arlington Military Community Reporter at Examiner.com. She is the spouse of an Army nurse and two-time Iraq War veteran. She and her family live on Fort Belvoir, VA, just outside of Washington D.C.

Michael Brodka grew up amongst the meandering creeks and quiet forests of Maryland's Eastern Shore. His first job was at a local radio station producing commercials which sparked the creative fervor that has engrossed him ever since. Michael is currently a professional soldier and Iraq war veteran working on his BA in English at the University of Maryland University College.

Hello, I came to Yahoo's Associated Content from Helium.com because of the poor morales Helium's staff exhibited when I submitted articles. I am a educated person who loves to write and Helium did nothing to promote that, they chose to delete my writing instead. I used to write for Associated Content before it was merged with Yahoo and enjoyed their openness to various writings and hope this will be the same attitude they still have with Yahoo. I am a Iraq War veteran with a lot to write about and I am fueled with the passion of others to write, so please comment on my writings and let me know where I can improve and where I did good. I will do the same for you as well. Thanks, Harry

Tiffany is an Iraq war veteran with experience in the military.

Brian Kerrigan is a graduate of the University of Washington Interdisciplinary Arts and Sciences Program and is currently pursuing a M.A. in Communications from Gonzaga University. His work has appeared on Votevets.org, Wordpress, and the Yahoo Contributor Network. He is two time veteran of the Iraq war and is currently seeking literary representation for a manuscript he wrote documenting his experiences in Iraq. His specialty is in politics, world events, social issues, op-eds, and history. He was recognized by the Phi Theta Alpha historical honor society for a historical essay on the Battle of New Orleans. Brian lives in the Puget Sound area with his wife and three children.

I am a 24 year old veteran of the Iraq war, currently serving in the U.S. Army

My name is Alderoth over the internet. I am a disabled combat veteran from the Iraq War. The things that I love to write about are sometime's touchy subject's since people will always have a different way of looking at thing's. I hope that I am able to communicate on a global scale with my writing's. It has always been my dream to reach out to those with equal understanding. I have lived a unique life for the past few year's and I am ready to tell all so keep an eye out for my writing's.

I am a mother of three young children and the proud fiance of an Iraq War veteran. We currently reside in Oklahoma, where we live a fairly ordinary life.

I am from NYC but I have traveled extensively thanks to my career in the military. I specialized in the medical profession for over 20 years. I have studied law both as a student in a Paralegal program and I have represented myself Pro Se in matters of Family Law. I have been representing myself in that capacity for 5 years. I am now a disabled Veteran from the Iraq war and I plan to pursue my childhood dream of becoming a real writer. I have recently moved and retired to Wilmington, NC.

I am a 25 year old married woman with a college degree finding it hard to make my mark on the world. My husband, an Iraq War Veteran, is finding it even harder.

I am a former Iraq War Vet. I spent Twelve days as a rescue team member in NY City 9/11 Father of a Five year old child and ember of f4j.com fathers civil rights movement standing up for Mothers, fathers and the rights for Children in Family Court

I am a native of Liberia, West Africa. I am currently an undergraduate student. Also, I am a veteran of the United States Marines. I participated in the Iraq war. Some of my interest include sports, music,current events, and traveling. Also, I am a political junkie (for la

Well traveled veteran of the Iraq war and a musician who loves to make you cry.

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Robert Burns is a 13 year active duty US Army Combat Medic and Nurse. He has deployed to Mosul, Iraq as a corps level Combat Medical Advisor to the Iraqi Army on a 15 month tour. He acted as an advisor to Iraqi General Officers in medical plans and operations as well as provide combat casualty care on the front lines of the fight. He has worked as a trauma nurse at the famous Brooke Army Medical Center in San Antonio; a level 1 Trauma Center. He has also served as a platoon sergeant in the very first Warrior Transition Unit at Fort Sam Houston, Texas, directly responsible for the acute and long term care of our wounded troops. Mr. Burns is also a preaching minister and song leader at his local congregation in Colorado Springs, Colorado. As a 25 year member of the church, he is strongly grounded in the faith of which his principles and character are accredited. He is a husband to his wife who he met in the 6th grade, and a father of 2 with one on the way. They hail from Palm Bay, Florida and currently reside at Fort Carson, Colorado.

Michael D. Fay is a retired Marine Corps chief warrant officer. From January of 2000 to December of 2009 Fay was the artist-in-residence for the National Museum of the Marine Corps. During the current Global War on Terror he deployed twice each to Afghanistan and Iraq as an official combat artist. Fay's war art and combat experiences have been the subject of many media outlets; to include The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, The Washington Post, CNN, C-SPAN, Pentagon Channel, Military Times, ABC, BBC, PRI, NPR, AP and AFP. His work has been featured in one-man exhibitions at the Farnsworth Museum and Wyeth Center, and the James A. Michener Art Museum. At present he is finishing a memoir of his war art and experiences. Titled The War Artist: A Memoir of Iraq and Afghanistan, it is being represented by the Veritas Literary Agency of San Francisco.

Hello! I am a lover of writing, with a B.A. from Dickinson College in American Studies and History. I also have a Teacher's Certification from Penn-State, Harrisburg in Social Studies. I served 6 years in the Army and served in Desert Storm where I learned quite a bit about the cultures of the people from Saudi-Arabia, Iraq, and Kuwait. Their life and our relationship with them intrique me. I have quite an impressive collection of books on the lives of women in all three countries, as well as life under the Taliban, and the mission and members of Al-qaeda. Osama bin Laden, as a man on a mission to harm America fascinates me and forces me to look at our country through his eyes. Outside of my worldly interests, I am a mother who is interested in child development and the various stages children go through in their lives. I love good food, and enjoy taking the time to cook foods from various international countries. I collect cook books from around the world. I grew up in a family with Croatian ancestors. I grew up with the music, the language, and the fraternalism that comes with spending time in a community of people who enjoy the same music, traditions, and homeland. I immerse myself in the culture as often as I can. It's very hard to stay away from the people that you love and share a connection with. That's my life in a nutshell, without getting into too many details. Truly yours, Carla

I grew up in a christian home and received Christ as my Savior when I was 19. I have been to Iraq as a combat medic. And, I am currently in nursing school with hopes of going to medical school shortly after I graduate.

Born November 8 1981 in Downersgrove, IL until the age of five, where my parents took us off to Plainwell, MI where I have spent the better part of my life. After school I joined the U.S Army and went off to Germany for about five years two of which I spent in Iraq, from the

I'm 22 years old. I'm a high school drop-out and an Iraq veteran who is all about freedom, atheism, and anarchy. I write because I like to and because I want to spread the wisdom and knowledge I've gained through experiences that I've had. I'm a decent writer, but I defin