By RICK CALLAHAN By RICK CALLAHAN The Associated Press EDINBURGH, Ind. Staff Sgt. Elizabeth Cowie's mission - and dream - of serving in Iraq almost ended before it began when tests on a tumor confirmed the worst: She had breast cancer.

Staff Sgt. Elizabeth Cowie's mission - and dream - of serving in Iraq almost ended before it began when tests on a tumor confirmed the worst: She had breast cancer. Her Army National Guard unit was told earlier this year it would deploy to Iraq this summer.

Staff Sgt. Elizabeth Cowie's mission - and dream - of serving in Iraq almost ended before it began when tests on a tumor confirmed the worst: She had breast cancer. Her Army National Guard unit was told earlier this year it would deploy to Iraq this summer.