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BYU grads serve as U.S. ambassadors to Middle Eastern countries
Matthew Tueller presents his credentials to the Amir in Kuwait, Sept. 2011. (Photo courtesy Matthew Tueller)
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Suicide blast at funeral kills 24 in Iraq
People gather at the scene of a car bomb attack in Shula neighborhood, Baghdad, Iraq, Tuesday, Jan. 22, 2013. A string of car bomb attacks in and around Baghdad, killing and wounding scores of people, police said, deepening fears of an increase in violence as sectarian tensions simmer in Iraq. (AP Photo/ Hadi Mizban)
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Candidates for senate discuss issues in televised debate
Sen. Orrin Hatch and his opponent Scott Howell discussed political gridlock in Washington and the economy during Wednesday night's televised senatorial debate.
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Army ROTC cadet finds meaning in military service, family
Some BYU students have gone skydiving, some have lived in foreign countries, some have transferred from another university and some have changed majors multiple times. Few BYU students, however, have gotten married, had children and served two active duty tours overseas with the United States Army before enrolling in school.
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BYU grad becomes Iraq ambassador
Robert Stephen Beecroft, a BYU grad, was recently selected by President Obama to be the new U.S. ambassador to Iraq.
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BYU starts support group for BYU combat veterans
There is an estimate of 300 Iraq and Afghanistan combat veterans on campus. The Stress Services and Biofeedback area of BYU Counseling and Psychological Services is offering a support group for BYU combat veterans starting Oct. 1.
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The cost of a volunteer military
During my first semester at BYU I was walking home from church in the Harmon Building. I was accompanied by my roommate, who commented on the fact that the University hadn't done much to commemorate September 11th that weekend. She said she liked it and was pleased to not attend another ceremony of mourning.
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