AltWeeklies Wire
An Army Sergeant's Case May Help Explain the Surge in Non-combat Deathsnew
In Sgt. John M. Russell's chaotic Army world the morning of May 11, the enemy was closing in. The big Texan had talked of conspiracies, woken up from constant nightmares, and broken down in tears, wishing someone would put a bullet in his head.
Seattle Weekly |
Rick Anderson |
12-07-2009 |
War
The Army's Brain Lives in Seattlenew
Cray Inc. is improving soldiers' armor, tanks, and supercomputers, thanks to millions in government contracts.
Seattle Weekly |
Rick Anderson |
12-22-2008 |
War
Did Peter Egner Work for Hitler?new
An 86-year-old Washington man disputes allegations that he was one of the Führer's henchmen. But he may not live to clear his name.
Seattle Weekly |
Rick Anderson |
11-10-2008 |
War
Welcome Aboard Blackwater Airlinesnew
After a deadly crash, one Washington family tries to bring the notorious military contractor to account.
Seattle Weekly |
Rick Anderson |
11-21-2007 |
War
Tags: Blackwater, war & peace
Fort Lewis Rangers Rack Up Accidental Casualtiesnew
Four of the fort's nine Ranger fatalities in Iraq, Afghanistan, and training exercises since 2004 have been caused by accidents, including the notorious friendly-fire death of Cpl. Pat Tillman.
Seattle Weekly |
Rick Anderson |
09-18-2007 |
War
Who's Shooting Who in Iraq?new
How the U.S. Military strung along the family of Jesse Buryj, a soldier killed by "friendly fire."
Seattle Weekly |
Rick Anderson |
03-22-2007 |
War
That Other Defiant Soldiernew
Ehren Watada isn't the first to refuse deployment to Iraq -- Kevin Benderman is already in the stockade.
Seattle Weekly |
Rick Anderson |
06-14-2006 |
War
Iraq by the Numbersnew
Being at war for three years has many costs.
Seattle Weekly |
Rick Anderson |
03-22-2006 |
War
Casualties on the Home Frontnew
Murders and suicides by military personnel might be part of the Iraq war toll.
Seattle Weekly |
Rick Anderson |
08-31-2005 |
War
Tags: war & peace
Weapons of Mass Improvisationnew
The roadside bomb has mass appeal among insurgents and is having a massive impact.
Seattle Weekly |
Rick Anderson |
03-09-2005 |
War
Tags: war & peace
'Go Boeing!'new
E-mails sent by Air Force and Boeing officials reveal the attitudes behind the decision-making.
Seattle Weekly |
Rick Anderson |
11-30-2004 |
War
Tags: war & peace
'Embarrassing Don'new
New Air Force e-mails released by Sen. John McCain throw light on the Boeing 767 tanker scandal.
Seattle Weekly |
Rick Anderson |
11-30-2004 |
War
Tags: war & peace
The Government's War on Soldiersnew
They fight for us, obediently. Yet in conflict after conflict, American soldiers are injected, gassed, medicated, experimented on, exposed to chemicals, and given faulty weapons and equipment by their own government. Then they come home to vanishing veterans benefits and Pentagon stonewalling.
Seattle Weekly |
Rick Anderson |
07-14-2004 |
War
