Sunday, November 11, 2012
FORMER ARMY GEN. PETRAEUS PLOT THICKENS
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MY VETERANS DAY SALUTE
All throughout World War II, I kept a scrapbook of the daily news reports from Europe and the Pacific.
I recently donated my World War II scrapbook to the Pritzker Military Library in Chicago where it is now part of the World War II archives.
Here is a link to my World War II scrapbook. Click on the arrow to rotate through the entire scrapbook and you can enlarge any page by clicking on it: http://issuu.com/billcorc1/docs/billcww2scrapbook
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NEVER SEEN BEFORE WAR VIDEO. APACHE ATTACK STIRRED UP HUGE CONTROVERSEY
This video of an American Apache helicopter attack on civilians on the ground was considered to be a violation of the rules of engagement.
Here is the link to the video: http://tiny.cc/qcllnw
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BREATHTAKING VIDEO OF ARMY RANGERS IN ACTION IN AFGHANISTAN
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FOR BEST VIEWING CLICK ON FULL SCREEN.
BREATHTAKING VIDEO of Army Rangers in action in Afghanistan. Don't miss this video. Click on "watch on youtube" to play video and click on full screen for best viewing.
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AWESOME VIDEO FOOTAGE OF WAR IN AFGHANISTAN. MUST SEE
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MUST SEE: Awesome war footage from the ongoing war in Afghanistan. Click on YouTube to view.
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Saturday, November 10, 2012
Corksphere War Blog to Wind Down by The World
This is premature. I have received so many requests to keep the blog open that I will continue to blog on the war in Afghanistan. Bill Corcoran, editor, CORKSPHERE.
You can listen to my radio interview with NPR/BBC radio station WGBH by clicking on the circle with the arrow.
Corksphere War Blog to Wind Down by The World
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Friday, November 9, 2012
EVACUATING WOUNDED FROM AFGHANISTAN BATTLEFIELD
This video shows a Medevac helicopter evacuating our wounded from a battlefield in Afghanistan.
The best way to watch this video is to click on "full screen" in lower right of video.
You can watch the video here: http://www.liveleak.com/view?i=d7c_1337731107
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ACTION VIDEO: COMBAT MEDICS SAVE LIVES IN AFGHANISTAN
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VIDEO of deeply disturbing images as combat rescue team jumps into action. Click on YouTube to play video
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PARENTAL DISCRETION ADVISED: RAW VIDEO FROM THE AFGHANISTAN FRONT LINES. Click on YouTube to play video
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PARENTAL DISCRETION ADVISED: RAW VIDEO FROM THE AFGHANISTAN FRONT LINES. Click on YouTube to play video
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SEVEN MEMBERS OF NAVY SEAL TEAM 6 WHO KILLED OSAMA BIN LADEN IN TROUBLE
Read more here: http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/11/08/seal-team-6-medal-of-honor_n_2096914.html?icid=maing-grid10%7Chtmlws-main-bb%7Cdl29%7Csec1_lnk2%26pLid%3D232218
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UNREAL VIDEO OF U.S. SOLDIER ALMOST SHOT IN AFGHANISTAN
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This is a video of a U.S. soldier almost taking two rounds from an insurgent in southern Afghanistan on July 30, 2012. This was part of the soldiers third engagement out of four that day.
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INCREDIBLE VIDEO OF U.S. TROOPS PICKING OFF TALIBAN WITH .50 CAL SNIPER RIFLE
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Respect the men and woman fighting in the armed forces, no matter where you are. I don't care what country you're from because these people risk their lives for people they don't even know.
You won't see anything like this video in the mainstream media.
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1500 AMPUTEES FROM IRAQ AND AFGHANISTAN WARS
Why are we still in Afghanistan?
This information was obtained today. More than 1500 American GIs are amputees from injuries suffeered from the Iraq and Afghanistan wars.
We should get out of Afghanstan now before more Americans are killed or wounded.
Read the full story of the number of amputees here: http://tiny.cc/6n3hnw
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MARINE COMBAT TEAM IN FIERCE FIREFIGHT "OPERATION JAWS" IN AFGHANISTAN
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Marines with Golf Company, 2nd Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment participate in Operation Jaws, clearing the town of Zamindawar in Kajaki, Afghanistan, a known insurgent stronghold. Following the combat scenes are informative interviews with 1st Lt. Benjamin Royal, platoon commander from Clinton Township, NJ, and Staff Sgt. John Wildman, platoon sergeant from Laurel, MS.
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Thursday, November 8, 2012
MARINES ON DANGEROUS PATROL IN AFGHANISTAN
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Embedded above is a b-roll video of U.S. Marines with 1st Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment (1/5) conducting patrols and reconnaissance in the Nawa DC. Scenes include the Marines interacting with locals, firing mortars at enemy positions, entering a compound, setting up and manning an entry control point (ECP), and explosive ordinance disposal (EOD), including a controlled detonation.
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MARINES CONDUCT DANGEROUS PATROL IN AFGHANISTAN
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Embedded above is a b-roll video of U.S. Marines with 1st Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment (1/5) conducting patrols and reconnaissance in the Nawa DC. Scenes include the Marines interacting with locals, firing mortars at enemy positions, entering a compound, setting up and manning an entry control point (ECP), and explosive ordinance disposal (EOD), including a controlled detonation.
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MARINES CONDUCT DANGEROUS PATROL IN AFGHANISTAN
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Embedded above is a b-roll video of U.S. Marines with 1st Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment (1/5) conducting patrols and reconnaissance in the Nawa DC. Scenes include the Marines interacting with locals, firing mortars at enemy positions, entering a compound, setting up and manning an entry control point (ECP), and explosive ordinance disposal (EOD), including a controlled detonation.
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MARINES CONDUCT DANGEROUS PATROL IN AFGHANISTAN
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Embedded above is a b-roll video of U.S. Marines with 1st Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment (1/5) conducting patrols and reconnaissance in the Nawa DC. Scenes include the Marines interacting with locals, firing mortars at enemy positions, entering a compound, setting up and manning an entry control point (ECP), and explosive ordinance disposal (EOD), including a controlled detonation.
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MARINES CONDUCT DANGEROUS PATROL IN AFGHANISTAN
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Embedded above is a b-roll video of U.S. Marines with 1st Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment (1/5) conducting patrols and reconnaissance in the Nawa DC. Scenes include the Marines interacting with locals, firing mortars at enemy positions, entering a compound, setting up and manning an entry control point (ECP), and explosive ordinance disposal (EOD), including a controlled detonation.
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MARINES CONDUCT DANGEROUS PATROL IN AFGHANISTAN
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Embedded above is a b-roll video of U.S. Marines with 1st Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment (1/5) conducting patrols and reconnaissance in the Nawa DC. Scenes include the Marines interacting with locals, firing mortars at enemy positions, entering a compound, setting up and manning an entry control point (ECP), and explosive ordinance disposal (EOD), including a controlled detonation.
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MARINES CONDUCT DANGEROUS PATROL IN AFGHANISTAN
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Embedded above is a b-roll video of U.S. Marines with 1st Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment (1/5) conducting patrols and reconnaissance in the Nawa DC. Scenes include the Marines interacting with locals, firing mortars at enemy positions, entering a compound, setting up and manning an entry control point (ECP), and explosive ordinance disposal (EOD), including a controlled detonation.
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MARINES CONDUCT DANGEROUS PATROL IN AFGHANISTAN
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Embedded above is a b-roll video of U.S. Marines with 1st Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment (1/5) conducting patrols and reconnaissance in the Nawa DC. Scenes include the Marines interacting with locals, firing mortars at enemy positions, entering a compound, setting up and manning an entry control point (ECP), and explosive ordinance disposal (EOD), including a controlled detonation.
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MARINES CONDUCT DANGEROUS PATROL IN AFGHANISTAN
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Embedded above is a b-roll video of U.S. Marines with 1st Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment (1/5) conducting patrols and reconnaissance in the Nawa DC. Scenes include the Marines interacting with locals, firing mortars at enemy positions, entering a compound, setting up and manning an entry control point (ECP), and explosive ordinance disposal (EOD), including a controlled detonation.
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MARINES CONDUCT DANGEROUS PATROL IN AFGHANISTAN
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Embedded above is a b-roll video of U.S. Marines with 1st Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment (1/5) conducting patrols and reconnaissance in the Nawa DC. Scenes include the Marines interacting with locals, firing mortars at enemy positions, entering a compound, setting up and manning an entry control point (ECP), and explosive ordinance disposal (EOD), including a controlled detonation.
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MARINES CONDUCT DANGEROUS PATROL IN AFGHANISTAN
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Embedded above is a b-roll video of U.S. Marines with 1st Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment (1/5) conducting patrols and reconnaissance in the Nawa DC. Scenes include the Marines interacting with locals, firing mortars at enemy positions, entering a compound, setting up and manning an entry control point (ECP), and explosive ordinance disposal (EOD), including a controlled detonation.
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MARINES CONDUCT DANGEROUS PATROL IN AFGHANISTAN
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Embedded above is a b-roll video of U.S. Marines with 1st Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment (1/5) conducting patrols and reconnaissance in the Nawa DC. Scenes include the Marines interacting with locals, firing mortars at enemy positions, entering a compound, setting up and manning an entry control point (ECP), and explosive ordinance disposal (EOD), including a controlled detonation.
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MARINES CONDUCT DANGEROUS PATROL IN AFGHANISTAN
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Embedded above is a b-roll video of U.S. Marines with 1st Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment (1/5) conducting patrols and reconnaissance in the Nawa DC. Scenes include the Marines interacting with locals, firing mortars at enemy positions, entering a compound, setting up and manning an entry control point (ECP), and explosive ordinance disposal (EOD), including a controlled detonation.
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WILD VIDEO: CRAZY NIGHTFIGHT IN AFGHANISTAN
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Crazy nightime firefight with Taliban conducted in Khowst, Afghanistan Combat Camera Footage !!
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Tuesday, November 6, 2012
FANTASTIC WAR VIDEO: PART 2, "RESTREPO" 2ND PLATOON UNDER HEAVY FIRE
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The 2nd Platoon is depicted defending the Observation Post (OP) named after a platoon medic who was killed earlier in the campaign, PFC Juan Sebastián Restrepo, A year with one platoon in the deadliest valley in Afghanistan.
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Monday, November 5, 2012
RAW FOOTAGE INSIDE A COMBAT HOSPITAL IN AFGHANISTAN
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About how the Intensive Care Unit at the Role 3 Hospital in Kandahar, Afghanistan makes caring for critically wounded patients who might not otherwise survive. Scenes include inside the hospital with various shots of service members working and an interview. Produced by Marine Cpl. Bradley Hanson.
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