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<p>KABUL—The Taliban's weekend assault on a major coalition base was one of the most determined and effective ever seen in Afghanistan, according to details released Sunday, destroying six U.S. combat jets and damaging two others.</p> <p>In addition to the Taliban strike, which killed two U.S. Marines Friday night, two separate insider attacks by Afghan service members claimed the lives of six coalition troops. A lethal coalition airstrike, meanwhile, threatened to raise additional tensions in the country, amid reports of civilian casualties.</p>

MAG-16 Marines fight for freedom, U. S. citizenshipSubmitted by: 3rd Marine Aircraft WingStory Identification #: 20049215485Story by Cpl. Paul Leicht AL ASAD, Iraq (Sep. 1, 2004) -- In ancient times, the ranks of Roman legions were filled with soldiers who fought for Rome in order to earn their citizenship privileges. In modern times, military service has often been a stepping-stone to U. S. citizenship and a chance to further military careers. Since its beginning, the Marine Corps has been home to Marines without citizenship, who help fight America's battles around the globe. Even though they may not enjoy all...

 MAG-16 repositions forces to support Vigilant ResolveSubmitted by: 3d Marine Aircraft WingStory Identification Number: 20044993633Story by Sgt. Nathan K. LaForte AL TAQADDUM AIR BASE, Iraq(April 9, 2004) -- Marine Aircraft Group 16 recently moved elements of its Marine Light Attack Squadron 167 in support of Operation Vigilant Resolve, which began early this month. The move occurred April 5-6, and flight operations for the squadron kicked off as soon as boots and skids were on the deck. A small contingent of aviation maintenance Marines, aircrews and helicopters was sent to the Sunni Triangle area to bolster forces already in place...