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US Soldier Who Helps Squad To Safety Shot 4 Times And Survives [VIDEO]
. Recently, a US military squad on an Intel mission got pinned down by Taliban machine gun fire in Kunar Province, Afghanistan. One soldier has uploaded his helmet cam video of the firefight. The soldier moved out into the open in order to protect, and possibly save, his unit. “I got a hit a total [...]
Afghan Hospital Accused of Misusing US Funds; US Commander in Politial Cover Up?
Several US military officers accused a US commander in Afghanistan of trying to cover up a scandal at a US-funded hospital in Kabul beginning in 2010. Speaking to the Congressional Committee of Oversight, the officers told lawmakers that they were discouraged by Lt General William Caldwell from reporting concern about the hospital. The implication given [...]
Afghanistan Readiness-Not As Hoped
Against the recommendation of many the United States is sticking to its arbitrary pull out of Afghanistan. Are Afghan troops ready to take on the Taliban? Embedded ABC journalist Muhammad Lila witnesses first hand the chaos that erupts within the Afghan troops when they are ambushed by the Taliban. Read the encounter here or watch [...]
Quarter of all British fatalities caused by Afghan ‘friendlies’
After the recent murder of two Welsh Guardsman and a member of the Royal Corps of Signals by an Afghan policeman, the level of so-called “green-on-blue” deaths reaches one quarter of British casualties for the year. Reports are unclear as to the exact source of the disagreement, but witnesses have said that the British soldiers [...]
If You Use These Words, The Government Will Be Listening!
By TJ Thompson on May 28, 2012 in Technology
. ….This post will be inspected by the US Department Of Homeland Security, I’m sure. Because the words listed below raise “red flags” when used on the internet. So, don’t talk about the illegal immigrant who gave you a denial of service at the deli when you wanted a pork sandwich….. just saying. Download Full Document here: http://t-j.cc/KIKNMn [...]
America’s Destructive Lack of Realism
Last winter, when I heard John McCain drummed up support to bomb Syria, it makes me wonder if the 535 members in Washington have dementia. We already had an unnecessary intervention in Libya, we’ve mostly concluded our business with Iraq, and Afghanistan is crumbling. In a time where Americans are anything BUT enthusiastic or willing to become [...]
Where’s the Combat Footage?
During Operations Desert Shield/Desert Storm and Operation Iraqi Freedom the press was embedded with American troops showing regular footage to American T.V. watchers causing an anti-incumbent sentiment as it was designed. Americans saw guided bomb hits, infantry assaults, tank maneuvers.. One question remains – where are the combat reporters in Afghanistan during Obama’s leadership? No [...]
U.S. Troops In Afghanistan Until 2024? Quite Possibly.
By TJ Thompson on Apr 12, 2012 in 2012 Election News, Conservative Philosophy, Featured, In The News, Legislation, Politics
. Yep, American forces in Afghanistan until 2024 – that is, if some Afghan leaders get their way. The US is negotiating a deal with the Afghan government, among others, to determine just how long our troops will remain in the country of Afghanistan. According to The Daily Telegraph, the current agreement would allow more [...]
Scary US Army Helicopter Crash In Afghanistan (Video)
From the Guardian.co.uk: A US military helicopter crashes after attempting a steep turn and nearly clipping the top of a building. No one on the ground was injured, and both pilots survived. The footage, which according to the International Security Assistance Force was filmed on 6 February, originates from a remote outpost in Afghanistan’s Paktika [...]
