The Washington Post‘s Kevin Sieff is embedded with the Afghanistan National Army in the Tangi Valley … Without the Americans in AfghanistanRead more
Terror War
Taliban’s “Spring Offensive” is against civilians
The Stars & Stripes reports that more than 60 Afghans have died since the opening of … Taliban’s “Spring Offensive” is against civiliansRead more
11 Afghan civilians killed in air strike?
Stars & Stripes reports that an airstrike called in to relieve beleaguered NATO troops killed 10 … 11 Afghan civilians killed in air strike?Read more
“We have to go”
Ex-PH2 sends a link to NBC about the same discussion we had the other day about … “We have to go”Read more
Hunger striking Gitmo undergrads
The Miami Herald reports that the latest hunger strike at Guantanamo Bay detention center/campus is because … Hunger striking Gitmo undergradsRead more
Afghans plan withdrawal strategy
While the US public breathlessly watches Jay Leno withdraw from NBC next year, Afghans are quietly … Afghans plan withdrawal strategyRead more
Afghan teen stabs US soldier
The Associated Press reports that a US soldier, Sgt. Michael Cable, 26, was stabbed in the … Afghan teen stabs US soldierRead more
Army won’t award Purple Hearts to Fort Hood victims
ROS sends a link from Reuters in which the Army explains why it won’t award the … Army won’t award Purple Hearts to Fort Hood victimsRead more