8 SOLDIERS KILLED IN PAST 24 HOURS IN AFGHANISTAN

The death toll in Afghanistan continues to mount as 8 soldiers were reported killed in the past 24 hours.

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http://www.washingtonpost.com/world/8-western-troops-die-in-24-hours-in-southern-afghanistan/2012/01/06/gIQAYIHhfP_story.html?wprss=rss_world

APACHE AIR ASSAULT

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Footage about how Apache Co. 1-33 CAV, 101st ABN DIV Soldiers assist Afghan National Army Soldiers on Air Assault into the Moains to find Weapons Caches. Produced by Sgt. Victor Gardner. Provided by 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 101st Airborne Division (AA) Public Affair

NEWS ALERT: 5 SOLDIERS KILLED BY ROADSIDE BOMB IN AFGHANISTAN

As usual the Pentagon has not told the media if the five soldiers killed were Americans.

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http://tiny.cc/ww240

VETERANS VOICES

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A snapshot of true stories featuring Veterans who honorably served their country, faced challenging life events and experiences, reached out for support, and are now living more fulfilled lives. They made the connection. You can, too.








 

LATEST VIDEO: US MARINES FIREFIGHT IN AFGHANISTAN

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New video of US Marines in a firefight with Taliban in Afghanistan.

A VIDEO OF THE WARS IN IRAQ AND AFGHANISTAN IN 2011

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From the Killing of Osama Bin Laden to the repeal of "Don't ask don't tell" and the drawdown of troops in Iraq, the last year has been a very busy one for the US Military and the Pentagon.

DAUNTING CHALLENGES FACE US TROOPS IN AFGHANISTAN IN 2012

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Ten years ago the US army removed the Taliban from power in Afghanistan, and by 2014 foreign troops are expected to be gone from the country.

Breaking with its violent past is expected to be Afghanistan's biggest challenge this year, but by no means its only one.

The government will have to plan for possible talks with the Taliban, who have re-emerged as a powerful force, as well as take on more responsibility for security.

It also needs to put necessary economic and political reforms in place before the country is able to fully stand on its own.

Al Jazeera's Jennifer Glasse reports from Kabul.

DIVORCE RATE AMONG IRAQ AND AFGHANISTAN WAR VETS INCREASES 42 PERCENT

The divorce rate among Iraq and Afghanista war vets has increased 42 percent.

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http://www.christianpost.com/news/divorce-rate-among-afghanistan-iraq-war-vets-hits-42-percent-66195/

"HAPPY NEW YEAR" GREETINGS FROM MARINES IN AFGHANISTAN

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Merry Christmas, Happy Holiday's, and a Happy New Year from the warriors in Afghanistan to there families.

MARINES IN AFGHANISTAN WISH EVERYONE A "HAPPY NEW YEAR"

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1st part - Music video package of Marines with 2nd MLG (FWD) as they perform "Auld Lang Syne" in tribute to the New Year and a wrap-up of 2011. Package features seasonal greetings and B-Roll of 2nd MLG (FWD) personnel and locals interacting in Helmand province, Afghanistan. Produced by Cpl. Katherine M. Solano.

2nd Part - Marines in Afghanistan send their greetings to family and friends. May everyone return home safe! Semper Fidelis!

HOW US TROOPS CELEBRATE NEW YEAR IN AFGHANISTAN

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Film about the troops in the remote outposts where the real war is fought and reporters seldom reach.Deals with the reality of daily life for the US and Afghan soldiers based there.

VETERANS AND SUICIDE---WE MUST OVERCOME

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[Veterans and Suicide - We Must Overcome] Help spread the awareness. VetsPrevail.org

SHOCKING VIDEO: POST TRAUMATIC STRESS DISORDER (PTSD)

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A shocking look at Post Traumatic Stress Disorder and how our troops in Afghanistan deal with PTSD.

GRAPHIC VIDEO: SOLDIER IS SHOT IN THE FACE IN AFGHANISTAN

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Guardian Films - Sean Smith's brutal, uncompromising film from the Helmand frontline shows the horrific chaos of a stalemate that is taking its toll in blood.


The images make your hair stand on end. It's intense, and the soldiers' fear is palpable. A Helicopter-borne team descend through a fire fight. A bullet has torn through a soldier's face and punctured his lung. "He was able to turn and have the meat, kind of away from his airway, so he was able to breathe." Back at base the Helicopter is cleaned of blood, ready for it's next hair raising mission. "We don't know if it's your position or not but there is a possible imminent attack", a soldier shouts in panic back into his radio, but before he has an answer bullets start coming from all directions. "Ah Fuck, Oh shit fuck. Which way are we going?" Amid the confusion a Marine is shot in the back. But it's not the bullets that kill these men. It's the IEDs. In the space of two weeks, 3 men from this company have died from the deadly devices. In recent weeks they've multiplied by 80%. So much so, that the entire region of Helmand is now considered a low-density minefield.

BREAKING NEWS: 10TH MOUNTAIN DIVISION IN BRUTAL FIREFIGHT IN AFGHANISTAN

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U.S. Army Soldiers from Alpha Company, 1st Battalion, 87th Infantry Regiment, 1st Brigade Combat Team, 10th Mountain Division, assault a village and engage in a firefight with Insurgents in Kunduz Province, Afghanistan.

8 SOLDIERS FROM ENGINEER BATTALION RECEIVE PURPLE HEARTS ON CHRISTMAS DAY IN AFGHANISTAN

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Eight soldiers with the 95th and 571st Sapper Companies, 14th Engineer Battalion, received Purple Heart medals on Christmas Day at Camp Leatherneck, Helmand province. Produced by Marine Staff Sgt. Jeremy Ross. Includes soundbites from 1st Lt. Thomas Bazemore, engineer officer of 95th Sapper Company, from Leavenworth, Kan., Maj. Gen. John A. Toolan, commanding general, Regional Command Southwest, and Pfc. Jared Murry, combat engineer, 95th Sapper Co., from El Dorado, Ark. 12.25.2011. Also available in high definition.

SOLDIERS SHARE THEIR VIEWS ON "WELCOME HOME" PARADES

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Republican candidates for POTUS have blasted President Obama for pulling troops out of IRAQ, but now they are blasting President Obama for not organizing "Welcome Home" parades.   Watch video to see what IRAQ war veterans have to say about the disagreement








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WISC. ARMY STAFF SGT JOSEPH ALTMANN KILLED ON CHRISTMAS DAY IN AFGHANISTAN

Army Staff Sgt. Joseph Altmann was killed on Christmas day in Afghanistan.

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http://www.jsonline.com/news/obituaries/army-serviceman-from-marshfield-killed-in-afghanistan-mr3jacl-136281938.html

3 NATO TROOPS KILLED IN AFGHANISTAN

Three NATO troops were killed Tuesday in Afghanistan.   The Pentagon has not identified them as American at this point in time.

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http://www.washingtonpost.com/world/asia-pacific/3-nato-troops-killed-by-roadside-bomb-in-eastern-afghanistan/2011/12/27/gIQAnrhaLP_story.html?wprss=rss_world

SITUATION IN IRAQ GOING FROM BAD TO WORSE

The situation in IRAQ is deteriorating at a rapid pace and more violence is expected in the coming weeks.


There is no immediate call for US troops to return to IRAQ, but if conditions continue to meltdown you would see US troops going back into IRAQ.

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Sadr Calls for New Elections in Iraq After Coalition Collapse -- News from Antiwar.com

101st COMBAT AVIATION BRIGADE SAVE A SOLDIERS LIFE IN AFGHANISTAN

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Members from the 101st Combat Aviation Brigade save a Soldiers life during a MEDEVAC mission by providing treatment from a combat zone to a base treatment center for the wounded in Afghanistan. Produced by Sgt. Robert Liddy.

SECTARIAN VIOLENCE ESCALATES IN IRAQ, BUT NO PLANS TO SEND US TROOPS BACK INTO IRAQ EVEN IF CIVIL WAR HAPPENS

Sectarian violence is erupting all across Iraq, but the United States has no plans to send US troops back into Iraq even if civil war breaks out in the country.

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Behind the scenes, US tries to calm Iraq

DRAMATIC AFGHANISTAN WAR MUSIC VIDEO FEATURING SEETHER

Dramatic Afghanistan war music video featuring the artist Seether.

SUICIDE BOMBER KILLS AT LEAST 20 IN AFGHANISTAN (WATCH VIDEO)

A suicide bomber killed at least 20 people on Christmas Day in Afghanistan.


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http://news.yahoo.com/video/world-15749633/afghan-blast-kills-at-least-20-27706827.html;_ylt=ApKUFrVImFrC36ikeKPrcvoBS5Z4#crsl=%252Fvideo%252Fworld-15749633%252Fafghan-blast-kills-at-least-20-27706827.html

CHRISTMAS IN KABUL WITH US TROOPS (WATCH VIDEO)

Video of Christmas in Kabul with US troops. 

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http://news.yahoo.com/video/world-15749633/christmas-in-kabul-27707005.html;_ylt=AjKfooKYh4YXcG4yzxp1D2kBS5Z4#crsl=%252Fvideo%252Fworld-15749633%252Fchristmas-in-kabul-27707005.html

SHOCKING IRAQ WAR STATS UNREPORTED UNTIL NOW

The Iraq War cost US taxpayers over ONE TRILLION DOLLARS and the BUSH ADMINISTRATION never added the cost of the war to the national debt.

Read article below to see how much money was blown in IRAQ

http://usliberals.about.com/od/homelandsecurit1/a/IraqNumbers.htm

YOUNG GI SINGS "MERRY CHRISTMAS FROM AFGHANISTAN"

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A young GI sings "Merry Christmas from Afghanistan" as our troops continue the fight against the Taliban.

AFGHANISTAN WINTER: WHAT OUR TROOPS ARE FACING

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This is the terrain of Afghanistan where our troops are battling the Taliban.

Conditions are horrible.

ARMY RANGER KRISTOFFER DOMEIJ KILLED AFTER 14TH DEPLOYMENT

Army Ranger Kristoffer Domeij, who recently received the Congressional Medal of Honor, was killed in Afghanistan after his 14th deployment to Iraq and Afghanistan. 

Read story and watch video here.


http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2011/10/27/tk_n_1035286.html?ref=afghanistan

WOMEN VETERANS MORE LIKELY TO DISAPPROVE OF IRAQ, AFGHANISTAN WARS THAN MALE COUNTERPARTS

According to a recent Pew Research poll, 63% of women veterans feel the Iraq war was "not woth fighting," and 54% feel the Afghanistan War was not woth the sacrifice of blood and treasure.

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2011/12/22/women-veterans-iraq-afghanistan-war_n_1166079.html?ref=afghanistan