Three Humvees stormed over the Douglas Bridge Monday evening, combat helmets poking from gun turrets on top. Soldiers in camouflage uniforms...

...Kerr of Kenai stands beside two Alaska Army National Guard Humvees in southern Iraq. Kerr is a member of the 3rd Battalion...Kerr of Kenai stands beside two Alaska Army National Guard Humvees in southern Iraq. Kerr is a member of the 3rd Battalion...

...communities being served began referring to the Alaska unit as the ?seven stars,? because of the emblems painted on the Humvees representing the state. ?Not only do I think we made a difference, but we were an example that life can get better...

...recalling his daily commute to work. "We traveled in convoys escorted by MNSTC-I 'Rough Riders' who drove up-armored Humvees. Our body armor had to be augmented with shoulder and side protection, we had to wear gloves, ballistic glasses, carry...

...We did find one (improvised explosive device) in our area," House said, whose job was to drive one of the new 1151 Humvees. "We never had any IEDs explode near us." Kenai Mayor Pat Porter was on hand, along with members of the Welcome Home Committee...

...facing shortages of equipment and supplies, Habermann said he has only witnessed a shortage of repair parts, tires and armor for Humvees. ?We also need more chemical and biological suits for the troops. We?re finding chemical and biological weapons and...