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Q+A: What is Washington's strategy for Afghanistan?
Reuters Using lessons learned from Iraq, mcchrystal says he is changing the focus of military strategy from killing Taliban fighters and leaders, to protecting … Afghanistan the forgotten war Gates hints at US buildup in Afghanistan Why are we in Afghanistan? It's hard to tell |
Archive for December, 1969
Q+A: What is Washington's strategy for Afghanistan? – Reuters
December 31, 1969
Iraqis uneasy at idea of early US withdrawal – The Associated Press
December 31, 1969
 The Associated Press |
Iraqis uneasy at idea of early US withdrawal
The Associated Press … soldiers and police can man checkpoints and carry out operations, they still need significant weapons and training — particularly in developing Iraq's … War report Facing Wave Of Violence, Iraqi Shi'ite Factions Show Restraint … US troops in Iraq: Out of sight; Not out of mind |
265 Soldiers Return to Ft. Carson – KKTV 11 News
December 31, 1969
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265 Soldiers Return to Ft. Carson
KKTV 11 News About 265 soldiers returned to the Mountain Post Friday. They spent the last year in Iraq as part of Operation Iraqi Freedom. The soldiers are part of the … 1st Brigade training up for deployment Army reduces soldier's murder sentence 'All American' Troopers Pass on Tools in Cold Steel Academy |
150 Soldiers Return to Mountain Post from Iraq – KRDO
December 31, 1969
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150 Soldiers Return to Mountain Post from Iraq
KRDO FORT CARSON – About 150 soldiers from Fort Carson's 110th Military Police Company, 759th MP Battalion, returned to post Friday morning … Injured Strafford soldier reunites with troops Fort Carson soldiers return home Wounded Soldier Returns To Fort Carson |
Suicide bomber kills 2 security members in W Iraq – Xinhua
December 31, 1969
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Suicide bomber kills 2 security members in W Iraq
Xinhua The province once was a main stronghold for insurgent groups, including al-Qaida network in Iraq, during the years following the US-led invasion in 2003. … |
SLIDESHOW Street's packed a second time for Castelford soldier's … – Yorkshire Evening Post
December 31, 1969
 BBC News |
SLIDESHOW Street's packed a second time for Castelford soldier's …
Yorkshire Evening Post Moments earlier more than 1000 mourners lining the streets applauded as the funeral cortege arrived at All Saints Church, Castleford, yesterday. … Funeral for bomb attack soldierBBC News Hundreds line streets to honour fallen soldierPress and Journal Young hero dad is laid to restThe Sun Sky News -TeleText -Yorkshire Evening Post all 24 news articles » |
Why McChrystal may not get more troops for Afghanistan – Christian Science Monitor
December 31, 1969
 The Sun |
Why McChrystal may not get more troops for Afghanistan
Christian Science Monitor The pace of the drawdown in Iraq and an effort to expand soldiers' time at home could limit troop availability in the short-term. … Who Is Winning?FOXNews Afghanistan the forgotten warExaminer.com Gates hints at US buildup in AfghanistanAFP Global Guerrillas -PRESS TV -Telegraph.co.uk all 247 news articles » |
Public sentiment solidly against BART strike – San Francisco Chronicle
December 31, 1969
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Public sentiment solidly against BART strike
San Francisco Chronicle Snippie: "I think our soldiers in Iraq might be safer next week than picketing BART workers. (I'm not advocating violence, just noting the room temperature. … and more » |
AFP slams MILF over clash – Philippine Star
December 31, 1969
 BusinessWorld Online |
AFP slams MILF over clash
Philippine Star … AM Marines lower a flag-draped coffin of a soldier killed in a clash with Abu Sayyaf bandits during a funeral ceremony in Zamboanga City yesterday. … War vessels ring BasilanManila Times Over 50 killed in heavy fighting in S. PhilippinesChina Daily Fighting subsides in southern Philippines; military gives honors …Mindanao Examiner all 765 news articles » |
Iraqi Journalists Protesting in Baghdad Say the Government Is … – New York Times
December 31, 1969
 BBC News |
Iraqi Journalists Protesting in Baghdad Say the Government Is …
New York Times According to the Committee to Protect Journalists, 167 Iraqi reporters and media support workers were killed in Iraq between March 2003 and July 2008. … Iraqi journalists protest government pressureThe Associated Press all 188 news articles » |
Sometimes It's Not Your War, But You Sacrifice Anyway – Washington Post
December 31, 1969
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Sometimes It's Not Your War, But You Sacrifice Anyway
Washington Post … watched an Internet video that showed that their son had been executed in a dusty ditch in western Iraq on his way to work at a base for US soldiers. … |
Soldiers Welcomed Home from Iraq – WNEP-TV
December 31, 1969
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Soldiers Welcomed Home from Iraq
WNEP-TV They had an exhausting, and he said, humbling year in Iraq guarding more than 7000 detainees, 24-7. "In Iraq the 320th was assigned to Camp Bucca, … |
Army reduces soldier's murder sentence – Stars and Stripes
December 31, 1969
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Army reduces soldier's murder sentence
Stars and Stripes Despite the verdict, former Company A members have remained loyal to Hatley and the other two soldiers convicted in the killings. In Diwaniyah, Iraq, Staff … Deploying soldiers' mission signifies beginning of the endKTKA.com 'All American' Troopers Pass on Tools in Cold Steel AcademyNewsBlaze Army Reduces Soldiers' Murder SentencesCBS News all 107 news articles » |
Burial today for soldier killed in Iraq – SunHerald.com (registration)
December 31, 1969
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Burial today for soldier killed in Iraq
SunHerald.com (registration) Polk, 39, died July 25 from wounds he received in Iraq. He was transported to the Landstuhl Regional Medical Center in Landstuhl, Germany, … Fallen soldier returned to Miss. coastJackson Clarion Ledger Soldier's body returned home for burialWALA-TV FOX10 all 5 news articles » |
Event on Abu Ghraib soldier canceled over threats – The Associated Press
December 31, 1969
 BBC News |
Event on Abu Ghraib soldier canceled over threats
The Associated Press Davis said he was bothered by England because he said she portrays herself as a victim, while other soldiers who lost arms and legs at war don't get book … US woman soldier unrepentant over Abu GhraibBBC News Abu Ghraib's Lynndie England Library Of Congress Event CancelledNPR Palace of the End ReviewEdinburghGuide.com The Herald -Scotsman all 368 news articles » |
