Take a fresh look at Afghanistan – The Nation, Pakistan
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Take a fresh look at Afghanistan
The Nation, Pakistan A 40-second video showing US marines joyfully urinating on dead Afghan fighters in southern Afghanistan is the latest episode of disregard for basic human values. Earlier, there have been numerous incidents in Iraq, Afghanistan and elsewhere, … What is the Best Route for Supplying Landlocked AfghanistanOilPrice.com |
Afghanistan killing case leads to questions on military justice – Anchorage Daily News
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Afghanistan killing case leads to questions on military justice
Anchorage Daily News Over the past 10 years, the Army has court-martialed 43 people on murder or manslaughter charges in cases that occurred in Iraq and Afghanistan and that included both civilian victims and detainees. Twenty-eight were convicted and 15 acquitted. Military adapts to cameras in war zonesCharlotte Observer |
Visit Afghanistan, Del Rosario Urged – Manila Bulletin
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Visit Afghanistan, Del Rosario Urged
Manila Bulletin By LESLIE ANN G. AQUINO MANILA, Philippines — A recruitment expert advised Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) Secretary Alberto del Rosario to visit Afghanistan where there are more overseas Filipinos workers instead of Iraq. |
Special operations expanding as wars recede – The Associated Press
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Special operations expanding as wars recede
The Associated Press Big armies and the land invasions of Iraq and Afghanistan will be replaced by fast and light special operations raids that leave little trace, or better yet, raids by friendly local forces the US has trained, helping fight mutual enemies side by side. |
Defense budget plan would cut spending by half a trillion – Los Angeles Times
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Defense budget plan would cut spending by half a trillion
Los Angeles Times Savings come from winding down the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan. Defense Secretary Leon Panetta, left, and Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Martin Dempsey, right, conduct a briefing at the Pentagon on major budget decisions. Defense Budget Cuts Would Limit Raises and Close BasesNew York Times Military cutback contains surpriseKansas City Star Panetta Plan for Lean, Agile Military Reflects a Tighter BudgetBloomberg STLtoday.com -Reuters -Fox News all 996 news articles » |
Pentagon budget set to shrink next year – Washington Post
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Pentagon budget set to shrink next year
Washington Post Panetta noted that the Army and Marine Corps will still both be slightly larger than they were in 2001, before the invasion of Afghanistan and subsequent war in Iraq. The Air Force will also take a hit. The Pentagon announced plans to eliminate six of … New Pentagon plan would cut ground forces by 100000Fox News Panetta: US ground forces would shrink by 100000USA TODAY Pentagon Unveils Tighter Spending PlanWall Street Journal New York Times -International Business Times all 509 news articles » |
Obama shouldn’t ignore the war next door – MiamiHerald.com
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Obama shouldn't ignore the war next door
MiamiHerald.com By Andres Oppenheimer In his State of the Union address on Tuesday, President Barack Obama talked about the conflicts in Iraq, Afghanistan and Syria, but didn't say a word about a war that is taking place next door, and that is killing more people than … Obama ignores strained Pak tiesThe Nation, Pakistan Obama aims to use war savings on infrastructureTODAYonline How the US and Iran Keep Failing To Find a Peace They Both WantThe Atlantic WXIX -OSU – The Lantern all 75 news articles » |
Afghanistan: "Goal" Accomplished – Huffington Post
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Afghanistan: "Goal" Accomplished
Huffington Post Through the years, as the war continued unabated and claimed more and more young American lives without any measurable progress; as the financial costs of both the Afghanistan and Iraq wars caused enormous damage to our economy and national psyche; … Lost cause in AfghanistanMiddle East North Africa Financial Network Envoy: Rumors of plan to divide Afghanistan 'dishonor' sacrifice of 1800 US troopsmsnbc.com It's a new start for Afghanistangulfnews.com The Moderate Voice -Washington Post (blog) -The Dixie Sun all 8 news articles » |
Ft. Stewart troops head to Afghanistan – Covington News
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Ft. Stewart troops head to Afghanistan
Covington News (AP) – The commanding general of Fort Stewart's 3rd Infantry said Thursday he will deploy along with 700 soldiers by late summer to Afghanistan, a new war zone for the Georgia-based Army division that served multiple tours in Iraq. Maj. Gen. … Pentagon: 2 NC units heading to AfghanistanGreensboro News & Record Pentagon announces fresh deployment to AfghanistanGant Daily Fort Stewart general, 700 soldiers tapped for summer deployment to AfghanistanThe Republic Fayetteville Observer all 60 news articles » |
Veterans of Iraq, Afghanistan wars struggle to find jobs – WRAL.com
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Veterans of Iraq, Afghanistan wars struggle to find jobs
WRAL.com Veterans of the military conflicts in Iraq and Afghanistan put years of their lives on hold to serve the nation. Now, as they try to transition back into civilian life, a record number of them are unable to find work. The US government reports that 13 … Jacology: Welcome Home Iraq VeteransKPLR 11 TALK TO US: Are you a veteran of Iraq or Afghanistan looking for a job? Click …Times Herald-Record Residents Welcome Returning War Veterans Home to TallahasseeFamuan |
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