
The Iraq War lasted nearly 9 years, claiming the lives of almost 4,500 Americans. Hampton Roads ships, planes and troops ...
13 News Now's Mike Gooding reported from USS Truman, Balad. BALAD, Iraq — The Iraq war began on March 20, 2003, when the US, joined by the UK, Australia, and Poland, initiated the "shock and awe" bombing campaign. 13 News Now was there that …