Aug 25 Community LISTEN: Meet Some Iraqi Exchange Students Who Want To Change The World Thirteen Iraqi teenagers are visiting Louisville this week as part of the Iraqi Young Leaders Exchange Program, sponsored by the State department. By Roxanne Scott Aug 25 Community Meet Some Iraqi Exchange Students Who Want To Change The World Roxanne Scott
Oct 3 Economy New Kentucky Home: From Battle Zone Refugee To Business Owner We spoke with a former refugee about how the small business he started is creating a community of support for refugees making Kentucky their new home. By Becca Schimmel, WKU Public Radio Oct 3 Economy New Kentucky Home: From Battle Zone Refugee To Business Owner Becca Schimmel, WKU Public Radio
Dec 15 Here and Now Iraq War Declared Over, Bad Practices Behind “Fair Trade” Labels, Small Businesses and Job Creation, Amazon Angers Brick & Mortars: Today on Here and Now 1:06pm: In Baghdad today, the U.S. military officially declared an end to the war in Iraq, a war that cost more than 4,000 U.S. lives, and the lives countless Iraqis. But as the war ends, and all the troops come home by the end of the year, a story in today’s New York Times probes […] By Laura Ellis Dec 15 Here and Now Iraq War Declared Over, Bad Practices Behind “Fair Trade” Labels, Small Businesses and Job Creation, Amazon Angers Brick & Mortars: Today on Here and Now Laura Ellis
Nov 1 Local News Guard Unit Returning To Louisville Under Iraq Drawdown Nearly 50 Kentucky National Guard troops are due to arrive in Louisville tomorrow after a three-month stint in Iraq. Guard Captain Stephen Martin says the returning soldiers are members of the 198th Military Police Battalion. “This is part of the drawdown and transferring the military portion of the mission over there to civilian agencies and […] By Rick Howlett Nov 1 Local News Guard Unit Returning To Louisville Under Iraq Drawdown Rick Howlett
Sep 15 Local News Kentucky Native to Receive Medal of Honor Today A Kentucky native will receive the Medal of Honor today. Two years ago in Afghanistan, then-Marine Corporal Dakota Meyer ran into a firefight to search for ambushed comrades. He later helped retrieve four of their bodies. Meyer says he felt like a failure afterward and didn’t expect to be recognized for his actions. After his […] By Gabe Bullard Sep 15 Local News Kentucky Native to Receive Medal of Honor Today Gabe Bullard
Sep 12 Local News Kentucky Guard Members Deployed Overseas Will Lessen, But Not Cease by Dan Conti, Kentucky Public Radio U.S. troop withdrawals from Iraq and Afghanistan mean fewer people from National Guard units in Kentucky will be heading overseas, according to Brigadier General Lonnie Culver. “As we draw down, the Kentucky National Guard deployments will lessen as well, Culver, who is also the Deputy Adjutant General for the […] By WFPL News Sep 12 Local News Kentucky Guard Members Deployed Overseas Will Lessen, But Not Cease WFPL News
Jul 5 Local News McConnell Asks Holder To Reconsider Iraqis’ Trial Site From the Associated Press U.S. Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell has sent a letter to Attorney General Eric Holder repeating his request to reconsider holding civilian trials for two Iraqis arrested in Bowling Green last month. McConnell released that letter on Tuesday, saying the decision to treat Waad Ramadan Alwan and Mohanad Shareef Hammadi as […] By Rick Howlett Jul 5 Local News McConnell Asks Holder To Reconsider Iraqis’ Trial Site Rick Howlett
Jul 3 Local News Civilians Get Glimpse of National Guard Life by Brenna Angel, Kentucky Public Radio Several civilian employers recently got a taste of military life at Camp Atterbury, Indiana, where some of their workers are preparing for Deployment with the National Guard. They took a flight aboard a C-130 Hercules, had a Meal Ready to Eat for lunch, and watched a live fire training session. […] By WFPL News Jul 3 Local News Civilians Get Glimpse of National Guard Life WFPL News
Jun 7 Local News Terror Suspects Arrested in Bowling Green Due in Court by Dan Modlin, Kentucky Public Radio Two Iraqi men who are facing terrorism charges are due in court tomorrow (Wednesday) in Bowling Green. The hearing will determine whether the men should be held without bail while their case is pending. The two were indicted on 23 counts in connection with their alleged attempts to provide […] By WFPL News Jun 7 Local News Terror Suspects Arrested in Bowling Green Due in Court WFPL News
May 31 Local News Two In Kentucky Charged With Plotting Iraq Attacks From Kevin Willis, Kentucky Public Radio Two Iraqi men living in Bowling Green are facing charges that they tried to send Stinger missles, sniper rifles and money to Al-Qaida in their home country. A 23-count federal indictment was unsealed today against 30 year old Waad Ramadan Alwan and 23 year old Mohanad Shareef Hammadi, who […] By Rick Howlett May 31 Local News Two In Kentucky Charged With Plotting Iraq Attacks Rick Howlett
Feb 11 Local News In Wide-Ranging Speech, Biden Discusses Egypt, Bipartisanship, War Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak resigned shortly before Biden took the stage at the University of Louisville McConnell Center. The Vice President began his remarks with a comment on the situation. By Sheila Ash Feb 11 Local News In Wide-Ranging Speech, Biden Discusses Egypt, Bipartisanship, War Sheila Ash
Nov 24 Local News Many Soldiers Marking Holiday In War Zone "A hot meal when you’ve been eating MRE’s for two to three months, it’s pretty special,” said Rick Rzepka, a Fort Campbell spokesperson. By Rick Howlett Nov 24 Local News Many Soldiers Marking Holiday In War Zone Rick Howlett
Sep 1 State of Affairs Veterans and PTSD Most of us can't imagine what it is like to serve in Iraq or Afghanistan. Or really, which it’s like to serve in any type of combat situation. It's easy to think our veterans will be just fine once they get home. But for many, combat can't simply be checked on the tarmac. Post-traumatic Stress Disorder affects both those who've served and their families. Join us on Thursday when we'll hear personal stories and professional opinions for veterans and their families. You are invited to join the conversation. Listen to the Show Related Links: National Center PTSD Returning from the War Zone: A Guide for Military Personnel What Is PTSD By Robin Fisher Sep 1 State of Affairs Veterans and PTSD Robin Fisher
Jun 1 Shuffle Iraq: The Next Act Saturday, June 5, 2010 9pm Producer: America Abroad Media Listen Again Iraq is trying hold its first democratic graduation and enroll a new government. At the same time, US troops are starting to pack their bags for a permanent recess. And the question of what will be left behind is about more than Humvees and […] By Todd Mundt Jun 1 Shuffle Iraq: The Next Act Todd Mundt
Mar 11 State of Affairs Iraq: From Dictatorship to Democracy SoA 3/11/10: From Dictatorship to Democracy in Iraq Listen to the Show By Laura Ellis Mar 11 State of Affairs Iraq: From Dictatorship to Democracy Laura Ellis