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These troops are likely from the 4 BCT, 4 Infantry Division, out of Fort Hood. Two joint International Security Assistance Force and Afghan national security forces outposts were attacked in the Nuristan province of eastern Afghanistan Saturday morning (October 3 2009). Nuristani tribal militia launched the attacks from a local mosque and nearby village. Coalition forces effectively repelled the attack and inflicted heavy enemy casualties while eight ISAF and two ANSF service members were killed. “My heart goes out to the families of those we have lost and to their fellow Soldiers who remained to finish this fight,” said Col. Randy George, commander of Task Force Mountain Warrior. “This was a complex attack in a difficult area. Both the U.S. and Afghan Soldiers fought bravely together; I am extremely proud of their professionalism and … Read entire article »