Posted on 10/03/2009 10:46:57 PM PDT by montag813
Eight American soldiers and two Afghans have been killed in an attack on two outposts in remote eastern Afghanistan, the U.S. military said on Sunday.
A tribal militia launched the attack from a mosque and a nearby village in Nuristan, one of the most dangerous regions of Afghanistan, the U.S. military said in a statement. The Americans and Afghans repelled the attack and "inflicted heavy enemy casualties," the statement said.
In the U.S. statement, Col. Randy George described it as "a complex attack in a difficult area." The Taliban claimed responsibility.
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“Ever go to www.anysoldier.com ? it is pitiful what they ask for on ‘where to send ‘ thread .”
Yes. Too many times to count. Words fail....
“U.S. Military Advisors Told To Keep Remarks Private [”Disarray” in Obama Administration!]”
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Prayers for the fallen and their families.
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