Tag Archives: Afghanistan

Navy SEAL raid in Somalia shows campaign ahead

Posted on January 26, 2012 by TexasFred

Navy SEAL raid in Somalia shows campaign ahead WASHINGTON (AP) – The Navy SEAL operation that freed two Western hostages in Somalia is representative of the Obama administration’s pledge to build a smaller, more agile military force that can carry … Continue reading →

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US units exiting Iraq deployed in Jordan to forestall Syrian attack

Posted on December 14, 2011 by TexasFred

US units exiting Iraq deployed in Jordan to forestall Syrian attack As the US completes its final withdrawal from Iraq, American special forces troops have been diverted to positions in Jordan opposite a Syrian tank concentration building up across the … Continue reading →

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7 pulled from Iraqi mosque, killed execution-style

Posted on August 17, 2011 by TexasFred

7 pulled from Iraqi mosque, killed execution-style BAGHDAD (AP) – Gunmen wearing military uniforms pulled seven people from a Sunni mosque south of Baghdad and then shot and killed them execution-style, officials said Tuesday, raising the death toll to 70 … Continue reading →

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General named to head US Afghan force OKs drawdown

Posted on June 28, 2011 by TexasFred

General named to head US Afghan force OKs drawdown WASHINGTON (AP) – The Marine general tapped to take over as the top U.S. commander in Afghanistan told Congress on Tuesday that he supports President Barack Obama’s decision to withdraw U.S. … Continue reading →

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