2009 - The Year Of The Non-Commissioned Officer
 
Since 1775, the Army has set apart its NCOs from other enlisted Soldiers by distinctive insignia of grade.

With more than 200 years of service, the U.S. Army's Noncommissioned Officer Corps has distinguished itself as the worlds most accomplished group of military professionals. Historical and daily accounts of life as an NCO are exemplified by acts of courage, and a dedication and a willingness to do whatever it takes to complete the mission. NCOs have been celebrated for decorated service in military events ranging from Valley Forge to Gettysburg, to charges on Omaha Beach and battles along the Ho Chi Minh Trail, to current conflicts in Afghanistan and Iraq.

In recognition of their commitment to service and willingness to make great sacrifices on behalf of our Nation, Secretary of the Army established 2009 as Year of the NCO.


 

 

 

   

                             


   





 
Private First Class
Bowe R Bergdahl - 23
Hailey or Ketchum, Idaho (?)
Sorry, Not Sure Of His Hometown
STILL
BEING HELD HOSTAGE

PLEASE KEEP HIM IN YOUR THOUGHTS
WE ALL HOPE HE COMES HOME SAFELY





Suicide Bomb

Eight Americans were killed in a suicide bomb attack on a military base in eastern Afghanistan, according to a senior U.S. official. The Americans, who were not from the military, are thought to have been working for the CIA, and were killed when the bomber, wearing an explosive vest, walked into either the base's gym or dining facility. Four Canadian soldiers and a reporter from the Calgary Herald were also killed after hitting a roadside bomb in southern Afghanistan, the most Canadians killed in a single incident since July 2007.
 

 

 


                             
 

           









 
SUMMARY OF AMERICAN CASUALTIES








 
 
 
IRAQ - 4,373 - AFGN - 0,965
TOTAL AMERICAN CASUALTIES - 5,338
 
Total Self Inflicted Casualties -  185
Army  154 * Navy 4 * Marines 26 * Air Force 1
 
 
Partner Nations Only IRAQ & AFGN - 318 + 632 = 950



All Countries - IRAQ - 4,691 + AFGN - 1,597
 
ALL CASUALTIES IRAQ & AFGN - 6,288
(Includes United States Casualties)
Deaths In United States Away From Battle
Being Added At Bottom Of Each Page As
Numbers Do Not Always Total Same As DOD Reports
As I Add All Casualties Including Any In The United States
 

AMERICAN HOSTILE WOUNDED ONLY
Iraq - March 19, 2003 Through January 02, 2009
Afghanistan - October 7, 2001 Through January 02, 2009
TOTALS ARMY NAVY MARINES AIR FORCE

IRAQ

HOSTILE

31,616

21,937

633

8,623

423

AFGHANISTAN

HOSTILE

4,748

3,687

88

843

130

 

SUM TOTAL

36,364

25,624

721

9,466

553

Afghanistan Numbers Include Afghanistan, Republic of the Philippines, Southwest Asia and other locations,
Per The Department Of Defense.


 

 

 


American
Casualties
 
United States Deaths By Month and Year
- IRAQ -
  Year United States Jan - Feb - Mar - Apr - May - Jun - Jul - Aug - Sep - Oct - Nov - Dec x ALL
  2003 486 N/A   N/A   65   74   37   30   48   35   31   44   82   40   580
  2004 849 47   20   52   135   80   42   54   66   80   64   137   72   906
  2005 846 107   58   35   52   80   78   54   85   49   96   84   68   897
  2006 822 62   55   31   76   69   61   43   65   72   106   70   112   871
  2007 904 83   81   81   104   126   101   78   84   65   38   37   23   961
  2008 314 40   29   38   52   19   29   13   23   25   14   17   14   322
  2009 148 16   17   09   19   25   15   0080   07   0100   0090   0110   0004   150
  2010 03 *03   00   00   00   00   00   00   00   00   00   00   00   3
United States - 4373
 ALL
Countries - 4691
* Current Casualties For This Month
United States Deaths By Month and Year

- AFGHANISTAN -

Year

USA

JAN

FEB

MAR

APR

MAY

JUN

JUL

AUG

SEP

OCT

NOV

DEC

ALL

2001

12

N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A

03

05

04

12

2002

48

10

11

09

04

01

03

00

01

01

06

01

01

68

2003

48

04

07

12

02

01

03

02

04

02

04

06

01

57

2004

52

09

02

03

03

08

05

02

03

04

05

07

01

59

2005

99

02

01

06

18

04

27

02

15

11

07

03

03

131

2006

98

01

17

07

01

11

18

09

10

6

10

07

01

191

2007

117

00

14

05

08

11

12

14

18

8

10

11

06

232

2008

220

07

01

08

05

17

30

30

46

37

19

17

03

359

2009

319

15

15

13

06

12

25

45

51

40

56

18

20

521

2010

20 *20 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 27


The                                                                                                  

United States - 965
(United States Included Below)
All Countries - 1597

 
*
Current Casualties For This Month

 

TOTAL FOR ALL COUNTRIES

BOTH  IRAQ  AND  AFGHANISTAN

- 6,288 -

The Department of Defense estimates that approximately 185,000 personnel are eligible for Retroactive Stop Loss Special Pay of $500 per month for every month of stop loss service.  If you or someone you know is eligible for this payment, I hope you will visit one of these websites to learn more:

Army   https://www.stoplosspay.army.mil
Navy:  send email to NXAG_N132C@navy.mil
Marine Corps
:  https://www.manpower.usmc.mil/stoploss
Air Force:  www.afpc.randolph.af.mil/stoploss

 

The Army's comprehensive list of Suicide Prevention Program information is located at http://www.armyg1.army.mil/hr/suicide/default.asp
To ensure veterans with emotional crises have round-the-clock access to trained professionals, the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has begun operation of a national suicide prevention hot line for veterans.     <<Click Here for more information >>
- VA's Suicide Prevention Hot Line
- Toll-free 1-800-273-TALK (8255)
- Veteran's PRESS 1 (one)
Need Help Now?
Call the National Hotline at
1-800-SUICIDE (1-800-784-2433)



 


 


 

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