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Blood and Dust

Obama to announce plan to pull 30,000 troops out of Afghanistan

Washington (CNN) — President Barack Obama is expected to announce this week that 30,000 U.S. “surge” forces will be fully withdrawn from Afghanistan by the end of 2012, an administration official told CNN.

Members of Congress are being informed that the 10,000 troops will be withdrawn by the end of this year, followed by [...]

SOTG Afghanistan

New 12 part Australian television mini-series exploring life in Afghanistan as seen through the eyes of Australian Special Forces. Based upon books by Ian McPhedran and produced the Australian Film Finances Corportation, this series provides a gritty snapshot into special operations in Afghanistan and the impact on those involved.

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Medal of Honor for Afghanistan Heroics

An Army Ranger who lost his right hand while tossing an enemy grenade away from fellow soldiers in Afghanistan will be awarded the Medal of Honor, the U.S. Army announced this week.

Sgt. 1st Class Leroy Arthur Petry will be the second living recipient of the Medal of Honor from the Iraq and Afghan [...]

IED attack on coalition patrol, Logar, Afghanistan

Make some time and read this article from Wired dealing with an IED attack on a coalition patrol.  We are losing a whole generation to the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan. It’s back burner news now, but the reality of what is currently going on should always be at the forefront until everyone is [...]