And that happened to many of the pilots, radar-plane crew members and supervising officers in the Iraq operation.

Everyone knows, finally, that the Iraq operation is an unmitigated disaster, but it does no good to have been right about it.

Security concerns prevent most relief officials from discussing their Iraq operations publicly.

I had an opportunity recently at the Barracks to meet some of those who played their part with such distinction in the Iraq operations.

The Iraq operation most resembles the conquest of the Philippines between 1898 and 1902.

For years, Blackwater played a significant role in the Iraq operation.

A small assault rifle would complement the camouflage gear and demonstrate a healthy support for the Iraq operation.

He acknowledged that the new operations would add fuel costs and other expenses to the $4.4 billion monthly price tag of the Iraq operation.

Again, the paradox of the Iraq operation is that half measures are more dangerous than whole measures.

Granted, some elements of the budget (like much of our Iraq operation) seem too rooted in our own expectations.