By Corcoran, Kevin The war in Iraq has presented significant challenges to the Marine Corps' historic doctrine of short-duration, high-intensity warfighting.

By C. David Kotok CAMP AL-ASAD, Iraq -- Nearly 130 Nebraskans have taken over administration of this burgeoning military city, overseeing everything from trash disposal to Internet connections.

AL ASAD AIR BASE, Iraq - Defense Secretary Donald H. Rumsfeld greeted U.S. Marines at this dusty air field in Iraq's western desert Sunday morning, telling them it was unlikely the United States would pull out any troops before Iraq's elections in January.