http://www.pbs.org/newshour/rss/redir/newshour/topic/military/The latest news, analysis and reporting about Military from the NewsHour with Jim Lehrer and its Web site, the feed is updated periodically with interviews, background reports and updates to put the news in a larger context.en-usCopyright ©2006 MacNeil/Lehrer Productions. All Rights Reserved.144144http://www.pbs.org/newshour/rss/redir/newshour/http://www.pbs.org/newshour/images/rss/promo_rss.jpghttp://www.pbs.org/newshour/rss/redir/http://www.pbs.org/newshour/bb/military/july-dec08/finalsalute_07-04.htmlFri, 04 July 2008 18:45:00 ESTAuthor Jim Sheeler and U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Col. Steve Beck talk about Sheeler's book, "Final Salute," which chronicles the Marines who notify families about the death of their loved ones during war and provide support as families cope with their loss.http://www.pbs.org/newshour/rss/redir/http://www.pbs.org/newshour/indepth_coverage/military/beck/index.htmlFri, 04 July 2008 15:24:00 ESTIn the book, "Final Salute," former Rocky Mountain News reporter Jim Sheeler and photographer Todd Heisler chronicle the experiences of a U.S. Marine Corps casualty assistance officer, Lt. Col. Steven Beck, as he calls on families in Colorado to notify them of a family members' death.http://www.pbs.org/newshour/rss/redir/http://www.pbs.org/newshour/updates/asia/july-dec08/afghanistan_07-04.htmlFri, 04 July 2008 14:00:00 ESTA U.S.-led airstrike killed 22 civilians in Afghanistan's eastern Nuristan province local officials said on Friday. American officials said the targets had been insurgents attacking their soldiers.