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Soldiers' children pay a toll, NFB doc shows
Children of Soldiers, which premiered Thursday at the Montreal World Film Festival, chronicles the toll on children of having parents serving overseas in Afghanistan.
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Defense Secretary sees progress in tour of Afghan war zone
COMBAT OUTPOST SENJERAY, Afghanistan U.S. Defense Secretary Robert Gates said Friday he saw and heard evidence that the U.S. counterinsurgency strategy is taking hold in critical Kandahar province.Gates toured U.S. bases and met with troops in the thick of the fighting in Kandahar city and th ... more »
SavannahNow.com | 50 minutes ago | comment? | recommend article from Savannah, Georgia
SavannahNow.com | 50 minutes ago | comment? | recommend article from Savannah, Georgia
Marine Killed In Afghanistan
The Department of Defense has announced the death of another Camp Lejeune Marine.
WNCN - NBC 17 | 1 hour, 40 minutes ago | comment? | recommend article from Raleigh, North Carolina
WNCN - NBC 17 | 1 hour, 40 minutes ago | comment? | recommend article from Raleigh, North Carolina

Gates says Pakistan havens still threaten Afghanistan Reuters - Militants operating out of safe havens in Pakistan remain a major threat to Afghanistan but cooperation between NATO-led forces and the Pakistani military is increasing, U.S. Defense Secretary Robert Gates said on Friday.
Yahoo! | 1 hour, 42 minutes ago | comment? | recommend
Army: Chaplain is first killed in action since '70
DENVER A chaplain killed in Afghanistan this week was the first Army clergyman killed in action since the Vietnam War, the military said Thursday.
The Mercury | 3 hours, 25 minutes ago | comment? | recommend article from Pottstown, Pennsylvania
The Mercury | 3 hours, 25 minutes ago | comment? | recommend article from Pottstown, Pennsylvania
North Florida Soldier Killed In Afghanistan
Pfc. Jamie Page of Bronson, of Bronson, and three colleagues died Aug. 27 when their vehicle was blown up by a suicide bomber.
News 4 Jax | 3 hours, 33 minutes ago | comment? | recommend article from Jacksonville, Florida
News 4 Jax | 3 hours, 33 minutes ago | comment? | recommend article from Jacksonville, Florida
Gates says U.S. making progress in Afghanistan
COMBAT OUTPOST SENJERAY, Afghanistan -- U.S. Defense Secretary Robert Gates said today he saw and heard evidence that the U.S. counterinsurgency strategy is taking hold in critical Kandahar province. Gates toured U.S. bases and met with troops in the thick of the fighting in Kandahar city and the Ta ... more »
Richmond Times-Dispatch | 3 hours, 47 minutes ago | comment? | recommend article from Richmond, Virginia
Richmond Times-Dispatch | 3 hours, 47 minutes ago | comment? | recommend article from Richmond, Virginia
Empire native dies in explosion in Afghanistan
BY MATT PATTERSONVinson Bryon Adkinson III, a native of Empire, OK, was killed by an improvised explosive device in Afghanistan on Tuesday.Read more on NewsOK.com
NewsOK.com | 3 hours, 59 minutes ago | comment? | recommend article from Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
NewsOK.com | 3 hours, 59 minutes ago | comment? | recommend article from Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
Gates: 'Tough Days Ahead' in Afghan South
Defense Sec. Gates speaks to U.S. troops in Kandahar, saying the success of the Southern Afghanistan campaign hinges on success in the region's largest cityGates: Troops in Afghanistan for 'Years'Muslim GI: Koran Says I Can't Fight for U.S.
Fox News | 4 hours, 28 minutes ago | comment? | recommend
Fox News | 4 hours, 28 minutes ago | comment? | recommend
Gates says US making progress in Afghan war
COMBAT OUTPOST SENJERAY, Afghanistan (AP) U.S. Defense Secretary Robert Gates says he saw and heard evidence the U.S. counterinsurgency strategy is taking hold in critical Kandahar province.
The Oakland Press | 4 hours, 30 minutes ago | comment? | recommend article from Pontiac, Michigan
The Oakland Press | 4 hours, 30 minutes ago | comment? | recommend article from Pontiac, Michigan

