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Afghanistan, January 2011 (collection of photos)
The Atlantic ^ | Feb 2, 2011

Posted on 09/28/2011 4:47:58 AM PDT by nuconvert

Traditionally, fighting slows in the middle of Afghan winters as opposing sides dig in to establish gains already made or make plans to retake losses. This winter, coalition troops are working to solidify positions in former Taliban strongholds in southern Afghanistan, holding ground and working with locals.

Meanwhile the Taliban continues its campaign of sporadic attacks, and steps up efforts to create a sort of shadow government in parts of eastern Afghanistan. Though conflicts were light last month, 32 coalition troops still lost their lives

(Excerpt) Read more at theatlantic.com ...


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KEYWORDS: afghanistan; military; photos
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1 posted on 09/28/2011 4:48:05 AM PDT by nuconvert
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To: nuconvert

As a Blue Star-er, I can’t look.


2 posted on 09/28/2011 4:59:44 AM PDT by anniegetyourgun
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To: nuconvert
As a 1969 - 1971 U.S. Army Vietnam Vet, I say get the hell outta there.


Read the history of this region. We ain't gonna win nothing.
3 posted on 09/28/2011 5:24:35 AM PDT by Tainan (Cogito, Ergo Conservitus.)
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To: nuconvert

Why do I get redirected?


4 posted on 09/28/2011 5:36:36 AM PDT by demshateGod (The fool hath said in his heart, There is no God.)
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To: Tainan
Read the history of this region. We ain't gonna win nothing.

Agreed. Even in the best case scenario we would create another Pakistan. At worst, we leave and everything goes back to the way it was.

5 posted on 09/28/2011 5:36:50 AM PDT by mbynack (Retired USAF SMSgt)
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To: anniegetyourgun

I’m sorry.
My condolences & gratitude to your son & family.


6 posted on 09/28/2011 5:39:46 AM PDT by nuconvert ( Khomeini promised change too // Hail, Chairman O)
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To: demshateGod

I don’t know. I just tried it & it worked for me.


7 posted on 09/28/2011 5:40:34 AM PDT by nuconvert ( Khomeini promised change too // Hail, Chairman O)
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To: Tainan
I say get the hell outta there.

I agree. There is no winning when the Afghan government doesn't even allow freedom of religion.

8 posted on 09/28/2011 9:38:27 AM PDT by aimhigh
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To: Tainan

Nobody has for at least the last thousand years. I seriously doubt now is going to be any different.


9 posted on 09/28/2011 11:26:36 AM PDT by Sequoyah101 (Half the people are below average.)
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To: nuconvert

Whew...


10 posted on 09/28/2011 11:33:16 AM PDT by Tijeras_Slim
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To: Tainan

You’re right.

it’s the “graveyard of empires” for a reason.


11 posted on 10/07/2011 3:52:31 PM PDT by WOBBLY BOB (See ya later, debt inflator ! Gone in 4 (2012))
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To: nuconvert
A lot of the pictures are of 1st Battalion 8th Marines. 1/8 was the Bn. in the Beirut Marine Barracks bombing, Oct. 23, 1983.

I lost two friends that day: Major John Macroglou and Capt. Bill WInter. Likely there were other Marines who were murdered that Sunday morning with whom I had served but did not know as well. I will never forget. Semper Fi, Rest in Peace.

Capt. J. Barr USMC

12 posted on 10/20/2011 6:28:26 PM PDT by Tahoe3002
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