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NY National Guard Soldiers Aid Afghan Villagers

September 3rd, 2008 | Comments Off

NY National Guard Soldiers Aid Afghan Villagers

Afghan boys approach Spc. Cristyan Valentine from the Bronx, during the Humanitarian Assistance mission. Northeast of Kabul in the small village of Khata Kheyl children scrambled and screamed, not in terror, but in joy as Afghan national army soldiers threw out handfuls of candy and crayons. Members of Company C, 2nd Squadron 101st Cavalry of the New York Army National Guard from Camp Blackhorse, were teamed with ANA soldiers from 4th Kandak, 2nd Brigade 201st Corp for … Read entire article »

Filed under: Afghanistan, Rebuilding, War on Terror

10 French Troops Killed in Massive Talib Attack

August 19th, 2008 | Comments Off

Ten French ISAF soldiers were killed and 21 injured when about 100 insurgents attacked a patrol in Kabul Province on Aug. 18. Afghan security forces were also involved in the patrol. Fighting began in the late afternoon 18 Aug. and continued into Tuesday, 19 August. The initial patrol was reinforced with quick reaction forces, close air support, and mobile medical teams. During the engagement a large number of insurgents were killed. “This is a difficult time right now for the families and friends of those who died or were injured, and we offer them our sincere condolences and sympathies,” said Brigadier-General Richard Blanchette, ISAF spokesperson. “The lives of these soldiers are irreplaceable, but this loss does not deter ISAF from supporting the people of Afghanistan in their fight against the enemies of … Read entire article »

Filed under: Afghanistan, Terrorist Death Watch, War on Terror