President Bush, in Salt Lake City Monday, said that the nation owed it to the US forces who have died in Iraq (1,864) and Afghanistan (223) to “finish the task that they gave their lives for.” Bush’s remark re-affirms, in case anyone doubted it, that the President is paying no attention to end-the-war protestors.
Air Force Gen. Alexus G. Grynkewich assumed command of U.S. European Command on July 1, taking over the key assignment as the U.S. and its allies contend with a resurgent Russia and a grinding war in Ukraine.