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Funeral arrangements set for Cpl Pruitt Rainey

Published on July 18, 2008 By Admin

Cpl. Pruitt Rainey was scheduled to come home on Aug. 26, just in time to celebrate his grandmother’s birthday. But fate had other plans for the 22-year-old U.S. Army corporal from Haw River. And though he will be coming home soon, it will not be in the way his family and friends would have wanted [...]

U.S. Troops Withdraw From Combat Outpost In Wanat

Published on July 16, 2008 By

Times Online US Troops Withdraw From Afghan Outpost Washington Post, United States – 3 hours ago US and Afghan soldiers withdrew from the makeshift outpost near the remote village of Wanat as Taliban fighters swarmed the area near the border of the … After suffering significant setbacks in the fight against insurgents in eastern Afghanistan, [...]

Afghan Escalation Every year, the number of troops grows – and so do enemy attacks

Published on July 5, 2008 By

ABC News Afghan Escalation Washington Post, United States – 8 hours ago In May and June, more Western soldiers died in Afghanistan than in Iraq. Adm. Michael G. Mullen, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, says that “at least” … Each Year since 2002, the number of U.S. and allied troops in Afghanistan has [...]