U.S. Troops Try to Maintain Morale in Iraq
U.S. Troops Try to Maintain Morale in Iraq
By ANTONIO CASTANEDA
Associated Press Writer
BAQOUBA, Iraq (AP) -- As U.S forces approach a dark milestone of 2,000 American dead since the war began in March 2003, many say morale has remained high, bolstered by the need to protect each other, by concentrating on their daily assigned tasks - and by amenities provided by the military to keep life in a war zone as normal as possible.
Some troops just focus on the day's mission and hope for a safe return home - soon.
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