[Son House]

1/26/2012
http://www.usatoday.com/news/world/story/2012-01-25/IEDs-afghanistan/52795302/1

The number of improvised explosive devices that were cleared or detonated rose to 16,554 from 15,225, an increase of 9%, according to data obtained by USA TODAY. In 2009, total IED “events,” as they are known, came to 9,304.

Insurgent reliance on IEDs as their No. 1 weapon meant a rise in concussions and severe wounds to U.S. servicemembers who have been operating on foot to root out Taliban fighters in remote areas.

[superfries]

Don’t get me started on Jieddo