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To: SandRat

Lithiuanian Special Forces are still in Afghanistan - some blog commentary on them:

http://pajamasmedia.com/blog/on-the-front-lines-in-afghanistan-part-two/2/

U.S. and Afghan soldiers in Zabul Province give high marks to the Lithuanian Special Forces, who like to ride these captured Taliban motorbikes to sneak up on, and chase Taliban fighters. The “LithSof” are on their way to becoming living legends: Both Afghans and Americans report that the Taliban are afraid of the Lithuanians. Stories about them are filled with dangerous escapades and humor.

Americans say that the Lithuanians are sort of a weaponized version of Borat, who think nothing of sauntering around a base in nothing but flip-flops and underwear. “They look like mountain men. They never shave, sometimes don’t bathe, and often roll out the gate wearing nothing but body armor and weapons. Not even a t-shirt,” an American soldier told me. The Lithuanians may be a little bit nuts, but the Americans love to have them around because Lithuanians love to fight, and when you need backup, you can count on them. That contrasts starkly with many of the NATO “partners.” Maybe when your country spends almost a half-century with the Soviet boot on its neck, its first generation of free soldiers know what freedom is worth — and that you sometimes have to fight for it.


12 posted on 12/17/2008 8:45:03 PM PST by Strategerist
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To: Strategerist
You might be amused to hear that the Lithuanian press reported today that Michael Yon sent a written apology to the head of the Lithuanian military for the "Borat" comment, saying that he meant it good-naturedly.

The head, Mr. Tutkus, replied that not everyone understood due to translation, and thanked him for the attention he's giving the Lithuanian troops.

http://www.delfi.lt/news.

15 posted on 12/21/2008 5:40:26 AM PST by 1rudeboy
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