Some American and Afghan troops say they’re fighting the latest offensive in Afghanistan with a handicap — strict rules that routinely force them to hold their fire.
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February 16, 2010 06:06
Troops complain rules of engagement give Taliban advantage -handcuffing troops
February 15, 2010 05:50
US Fallen week ending Feb. 13, 2010
Greater love has no one than this, that he lay down his life for his friends.~ Jesus Christ- John 15:13 He which hath no stomach to this fight let him depart. But we in it shall be remembered. We few, we happy few, we band of brothers!! For he today, that sheds his blood with me, shall always be my brother”. Rest in peace my Brothers, you have not been forgotten. ~ W. Shakespeare We sleep soundly in our beds […]
February 15, 2010 03:40
US missile raid ‘kills seven’ militants in Pakistan
Two missiles slammed into a building near the main town in North Waziristan, a tribal region rife with Taliban, Al-Qaeda-linked fighters and militants from the Haqqani network, which is known for its attacks in Afghanistan.
February 12, 2010 11:31
Severely Burned USAF Sergeant Re-Enlists After IED Blast
Told He’d Never Walk Again, Tech. Sgt. Israel Del Toro Is Back on Duty
February 12, 2010 07:03
Marines roll out Assault Breacher Vehicles for Marjah Afghanistan offensive
When Marines rumble into the Taliban stronghold of Marjah in Helmand province for one of the largest offensives of the Afghanistan war, they’ll be battle-testing a powerful new weapon, the Assault Breacher Vehicle.
February 7, 2010 12:19
Rules of engagement mean Marines see victory in holding fire
Artillery can’t always fire to help Marines in micro-managed Afghan war.
