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The McChrystal Departure
"50 years after General MacArthur was retired the US Commander in Afghanistan General David Mckiernan was relieved of his command, and now, in the third such instance in the midst of war, General McChrystal has been removed and the command in Afghanistan has been given to the... The Marjah Strategy
" Spearhead Analysis A deliberately well publicized campaign involving thousands of US, Britsh and Afghan troop’s code named ‘Operation Mushtarak’ is poised to begin in Afghanistan’s Helmand province with Marjah as the main geographic objective. Mushtarak, meaning... Afghanistan: 3 U.S.Troops Killed Total 871 and 10 this year.
This is supposed to be the season when the Taliban slow down in Afghanistan and normally in March the fighting season starts. Apparently not so this year. Based on numerous incidents recently, it seems the...
created by Karl Gotthardt - albertacowpoke | 2 years ago | updated 2 years ago
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330 views | 32 recommendations | 7 comments
Rupert Hamer, Journalist killed in blast in Afghanistan
A British journalist, Rupert Hamer, 39, embedded with the U.S. Marines in Helmand Province, Afghanistan was killed after the vehicle they were riding in struck an IED. Rupert Hamer worked for Britain's...
created by Karl Gotthardt - albertacowpoke | 2 years ago | updated 2 years ago
521 views | 30 recommendations | 6 comments
521 views | 30 recommendations | 6 comments
Afghanistan - First Miltary Casualties in 2010
2009 was one of the bloodiest years for NATO troops in Afghanistan. The US total casualty rate for Operation Enduring Freedom was 861. Canada, yesterday, repatriated 4 soldiers and one civilian...
created by Karl Gotthardt - albertacowpoke | 2 years ago | updated 2 years ago
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900 views | 50 recommendations | 10 comments
Afghan chief’s son in Brit asylum bid
Kind of Ironic in a way, son of the governer of Helmand province in Afghanistan seeking asylum in UK. Says its too dangerous there for him. After a dozen or so assination attemps on his life, well ones got to agree with him on that issue. But could it be he wants to abuse... The battle for Afghan hearts and minds
Yes and what do the humble farmers and herders think about this war to free them from the control of the Taliban? Well its really a different opinion than one would get from the town folk. now America's plan... Security concerns force 600 UN workers out of Afghanistan
After the recent spate of attacks and heightened security concerns the UN announced its decision to temporarily relocate 600 members of its international foreign staff based in Afghanistan. The international body... Post 9/11: What is NATO doing in Afghanistan?
The world is remembering the eight anniversary of the 9/11 attacks on the World Trade Center, which killed nearly 3,000 people, but tens of thousands of others now mourn the deaths of those who unvoluntarily paid... Three UK Paras killed in Afghanistan
The news of Mehsud death is general respite for the NASA troops in Afghanistan. Meanwhile three British para soldiers killed in an explosion and fouth one is critically injured.195 British soldiers have died since 2001 in Afghanistan." Three British soldiers have been killed... Bomb strikes Afghan wedding party, 21 dead
In a tragic incident of roadside bomb blast, 21 people who were going to attend the marriage party, died. Reports says that several are injured and death toll may rise.Whether they were the target or accidently fell victim of road side bomb is not yet clear." A roadside bomb... US Military Bombs Poppies in Helmand to Win 'Hearts and Minds'
The US military bombed 300 tons of poppy seeds in Helmand Province, Tuesday, July 21, as part of their war on drugs in Afghanistan. "Today’s air strikes were the latest, and likely most heavy-handed exercise of... Day 2 Operation Khanjar - Marines enter key centres in Helmand
Marines began to secure key centres in Helmand on Friday. Operation Khanjar which aims at pushing out the Taliban entered Day 2. Neither US or NATO troops have operated in this area in large numbers. ... 870 views | 56 recommendations | 7 comments
Taliban Leader Mulla Mansur Killed by British in Afghanistan
British troops have killed Mulla Mansur, reportedly a key Taliban figure in Afghanistan. According to a statement released Tuesday, Mansur fell in a helicopter strike in Helmand province on Monday."Helmand government spokesman Daoud Ahmadi said Mansur was the aviation... Burns 250th anniversary: The Worlds Burns supers
As Scotland celebrates the 250th anniversary of the birth of Robert Burns where else will be hosting Burns suppers? " But perhaps the most unusual Burns Supper will be held in war-torn Helmand. Around 800 service... NowPublic on Facebook
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