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March 19, 2008
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SPECIAL TO THE PVT
Five years ago, the U.S. roared into Iraq. The war continues.
Some of those who fought there and live with it now speak out. Here, Marine Jim Scott pilots an Apache helicopter gunship during the invasion.
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IN HARM'S WAY: Beginning 'a long war'
Former Marine Jim Scott recalled how his infantry company went through a number of drills at their post on the Kuwaiti side of the Iraqi border five years ago, getting into their gas suits, then being told by their commanders to go back into their tents.
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HORACE LANGFORD JR. / PVT
Bob Hopkins, the Pahrump Valley High School girls basketball coach for the past 10 seasons and 13 overall, is shown in a familar pose -- pleading with his team to do the right thing. Since the 2000-2001 season, the Lady Trojans were 198-44, winning two state Class 3-A championships and dominating Southern Nevada League opponents.
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198-44, TWO STATE TITLES SINCE 2000-2001: Hopkins' era in PV hoops ends
The Pahrump Valley High School girls' basketball team will go into its first Class 4-A campaign next year without veteran coach Bob Hopkins in charge.
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