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Missing U.S. soldier rescued in Afghan
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| Jul 3, 2005, 15:19 GMT
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Posted on 07/03/2005 9:10:24 AM PDT by show me state
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Kabul - One member of a group of U.S. soldiers missing for nearly a week in north-eastern Afghanistan was rescued, the U.S. broadcaster CNN reported Sunday, citing U.S. military sources.
The report stated that the circumstances of the rescue were not disclosed in consideration of the ongoing effort.
The group of soldiers went missing in east of the mountainous Kunar province during a reconnaissance mission in which U.S. military encountered heavy fighting with Afghan rebels.
In the same mission, a helicopter sent in as backup for the U.S. forces was shot down, killing all 16 persons on board.
Meanwhile, unknown gunmen on Sunday in Afghanistan's southern province of Kandahar shot a cleric Mawlavi Mohammad Musba, who later died of his wounds at a U.S. military hospital, officials said.
According to Mohammad Ayub Salangi, a senior police officer in Kandahar, Musba - a member of the province's religious council - was shot by two men in Dand district of Kandahar, while he was on his way home late Sunday morning.
No one has claimed responsibility for the incident, but Afghan officials in the past have blamed rebels with the former ruling Taliban for similar acts.
TOPICS: Breaking News; Foreign Affairs; War on Terror
KEYWORDS: afghanistan; afghanrescue; goodnews; mia; oef; praisegod; rescue; seal; soldier; wot
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To: Grampa Dave; show me state; Travis McGee
One part of my prayers have been answered. Hope this great news spreads to include the other missing, all of them. Thanks for the ping sms.
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posted on
07/03/2005 10:12:59 AM PDT
by
BOBTHENAILER
(One by one, in small groups or in whole armies, we don't care how we do, but we're gonna getcha)
To: Dog
Yeah, read about that yesterday. The gist of what I read was that we had some fresh intelligence that said we needed to hit that position immediately.
42
posted on
07/03/2005 10:23:20 AM PDT
by
Tree of Liberty
(requiescat in pace, President Reagan)
To: show me state
Thank G-d !
Wonderful news for all of us
To: mmercier
"Anyone reports on why they were separated...?"....
Col. David Hunt was on Fox via phone just as this was breaking. He said the group had been attacked and went into the mode (sorry can't remember what he called it) where they separate and try to get to a recovery area.
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posted on
07/03/2005 10:26:37 AM PDT
by
4everontheRight
(Criminals feed on the indulgence of society's understanding)
To: 4everontheRight
Probably he said "Escape and Evasion" mode.
45
posted on
07/03/2005 10:30:52 AM PDT
by
Travis McGee
(----- www.EnemiesForeignAndDomestic.com -----)
To: 4everontheRight
46
posted on
07/03/2005 10:32:52 AM PDT
by
TADSLOS
(Right Wing Infidel since 1954)
To: show me state
47
posted on
07/03/2005 10:39:55 AM PDT
by
Toadman
To: 4everontheRight
Separate and avoid contact.
Under fire it is a good strategy.
I did not know they were under immediate ground fire after the impact. Bet they got a few kills if they were still capable.
Thanks.
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posted on
07/03/2005 10:46:51 AM PDT
by
mmercier
(Beneath the onrush of the deathless gods)
To: brazzaville; Ernest_at_the_Beach
Thanks for the information it seems that it is much less than 10, thank goodness. The one rescued will be able to give a lot of info about the others.
49
posted on
07/03/2005 11:00:44 AM PDT
by
Woliff
To: Travis McGee
Travis, thanks for the clarification.
Prayers going up now for these brave men.
To: mmercier
I did not know they were under immediate ground fire after the impact. Bet they got a few kills if they were still capable. I think you are confusing those in the down QRF (MH47) with the SEAL Recon Team that is still "missing" - (of which one has now been recovered, alive! - Thank God)
To: show me state; La Enchiladita
Excellent news!!! Praying that they find the others!
52
posted on
07/03/2005 11:46:56 AM PDT
by
Ros42
To: Dog
Where are the other 5?Praying they are in recon positions awaiting pick-up.
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posted on
07/03/2005 11:52:06 AM PDT
by
Alia
To: DevSix
>> I think you are confusing those in the down QRF (MH47) with the SEAL Recon Team that is still "missing" - (of which one has now been recovered, alive! - Thank God)
It is the Fourth of July here in my hometown...?
Still nursing the Glenlivet the wife got me yesterday to get me off this box...
I'm waiting to see what she offers today to lure me away. I have no doubt that I am likely confused. And those men on the ground in hell today are risking their very being to make this all possible, for me and millions of others. It is not likely possible that we can repay those men and women and their families for their courage and strength.
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posted on
07/03/2005 11:52:08 AM PDT
by
mmercier
(they are a jewel of gold in a swine's snout)
To: ohioWfan
Praying in faith for the rest!
To: mmercier
It is not likely possible that we can repay those men and women and their families for their courage and strength.
The best way we can repay them is to make sure that
those who would undermine them and give support to our
enemies are fought with equal determination here at home.
Have a happy 4th and God Bless America.
t.
56
posted on
07/03/2005 11:56:10 AM PDT
by
tet68
( " We would not die in that man's company, that fears his fellowship to die with us...." Henry V.)
To: tet68
I am very happy to see this thread. I enjoy thanking every vet & military person I can identify. I have been lucky enough to meet many WW2 vets in my area & I always enjoy talking to them.
HAPPY 4th Of July!!!!
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posted on
07/03/2005 12:03:38 PM PDT
by
Feiny
(I put the purrr in freeper, baby)
To: show me state
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posted on
07/03/2005 12:05:43 PM PDT
by
hershey
To: show me state
Thank God for this good news. I pray for the others. I can feel some reassurance since they are American soldiers.
59
posted on
07/03/2005 12:12:38 PM PDT
by
eyespysomething
( A penny saved is a government oversight)
To: tet68
>>> The best way we can repay them is to make sure that
those who would undermine them and give support to our
enemies are fought with equal determination here at home.
That is what it is all about. It will take two shots center of mass to shut me down, this incarnation.
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posted on
07/03/2005 12:17:08 PM PDT
by
mmercier
(die thou not unheard, tears not unshed)
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