Erie, Pa. (WJET/WFXP/YourErie.com) — Today marks 20 years since the events unfolded in a case that is now known as the infamous “Pizza Bomber” case. 20 years ago, the unthinkable happened right here in Erie — a seemingly normal day abruptly broken up by tragedy. What started off as a routine pizza delivery for Brian […]
Sgt. Dustin Peterson retired six months ago after serving 24 years as a U.S. Marine. He completed two tours to Iraq and one to Afghanistan. The experiences of a 22-year-old Marine were still vivid 20 years later.
The U.S. invasion of Iraq began on March 20, 2003. As American troops raced toward the Iraqi capital of Baghdad, special correspondent Mike Cerre was embedded with the 2nd Battalion, 5th Marines known as FOX 2/5. He takes a look at what the war and invasion meant for those U.S. troops and what they have been battling since. It's the start of a NewsHour series looking at the war, 20 years later.