Across Iraq, America’s Independence Day was a normal work day for most U.S. troops. But the military threw in a taste of home at larger bases with ribs, corn on the cob and red, white and blue...

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More than 1,000 American troops serving in Iraq celebrated Independence Day by signing up Friday for extended service in the military. At least 1,215 service members, including at least two husband-and-wife couples, re-enlisted for periods ranging...
BAQOUBA, IRAQ (AP) - It's Staff Sgt. Edgar Covarrubias' second Fourth of July in Iraq. No family barbecue, no fireworks, but Covarrubias says he'll call his mom, wife and kids to share the day anyway. Across Iraq, America's Independence Day was...
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BAQOUBA, Iraq: It's Staff Sgt. Edgar Covarrubias' second Fourth of July in Iraq. No family barbecue, no fireworks for the kids, but Covarrubias says he'll call his mom, wife and kids to share the day anyway. Across Iraq, America's Independence Day...