All the things Shannon Button left behind, even washing laundry, felt different when she came home.

In Iraq she never enjoyed privacy. The hot weather and oppressive sun altered her sensibilities about the region. But when she stepped off the plane and onto Virginia soil, her old life looked, felt and seemed new.

Strange, sad events cross paths

History is filled with strange juxtapositions, none significantly greater than events crossing paths this Veterans Day.

Congressman from Va. sees hopeful signs

About 150 Virginia National Guard members who have been serving in Iraq will return to their armory in Charlottesville late tonight.
The soldiers are assigned to A Company of the 3rd Battalion, 116th Infantry Brigade Combat Team.