Tag: troops

  • Military Proposes Medal For Troops Showing Restraint

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    U.S. and NATO troops in Afghanistan could someday be awarded medals for restraint that prevents civilian casualties in combat. Full Story – HERE Congratulations, you get a medal for not killing innocent people! Seems like unless your unit caused a total massacre, it would be pretty hard not to give this medal to everyone.  If…

  • Preparing For Victory Day

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    Never before in history have active-duty American troops been invited to march in the Victory Day parade, according to the United States military. The occasion is the 65th anniversary of the defeat of Nazi Germany in World War II, a date that carries an almost sacred meaning in Russia. Ukrainian and Russian sailors wearing in…

  • Mexico Drug Gangs Turn Weapons On Army

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    In coordinated attacks, gunmen in armored cars and equipped with grenade launchers fought army troops this week and attempted to trap some of them in two military bases by cutting off access and blocking highways, a new tactic by Mexico’s organized criminals. At least 18 alleged attackers were killed and one soldier wounded in the…

  • More Sacrifice For U.S. Troops In Afghanistan

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    From Marine Corps Times: More than 50 AAFES (Army and Air Force Exchange Service) concessions serving U.S. troops in Afghanistan will be closed within 90 days under an order issued Feb. 5 by Gen. Stanley McChrystal, the top U.S. commander in that war zone.  These include popular fast-food outlets like Burger King, Popeyes and Taco…