Drone Watches Last U.S. Convoy Leave Iraq

A U.S. Air Force MQ-1 Predator provides over-watch as the last convoys cross the border out of Iraq at 11:30 p.m. (Eastern Standard Time). U.S. Air Forces Central Command provided more than 14 Air Force and U.S. Navy aircraft to ensure safe passage for more than 125 vehicles filled with Soldiers and Airmen as they make the historic trek across the border. This transition...

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Grenade attack wounds 20 in Afghanistan

Image via WikipediaAt least 20 people were wounded when a man threw grenades at a police vehicle in eastern Afghanistan on Sunday, an official said. Grenade attacks are relatively uncommon in Afghanistan but it was the second time in less than 48 hours that police have been targeted in such a way. The attacker threw at least two grenades at a police pick-up truck in...

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Dec. 18., 2011. - ISAF Joint Command Morning Operational Update

KABUL, Afghanistan – A combined Afghan and coalition security force discovered a drug cache during a routine patrol yesterday in Reg-e Khan district, Helmand province. The cache consisted of 2,500 pounds (1,134 kg) of marijuana, 30 pounds (13.6 kg) of poppy seeds and 75 pounds (34 kg) of marijuana seeds. All of the drugs were destroyed on-site without incident. In...

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Santa's "Reaper"

A Christmas hat is placed on a MQ-9 Reaper at the 62nd Expeditionary Reconnaissance Squadron, Dec. 16, 2011. The MQ-1 and MQ-9 were both dressed for a group photo embracing the holiday spirit. Photo by Senior Airman Corey Hook hi-res available without watermark, just leave a comment if you nee...

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Afghan soldiers take the lead in Operation Aggressor Tora

FORWARD OPERATING BASE MASUM GHAR, Afghanistan -- A combined Afghan and coalition security force decreased insurgents’ ability to carry out attacks in the Panjwa’i district, Kandahar province, during a two-week operation called; Operation Aggressor Tora. Afghan National Army Soldiers from 2nd Kandak, 1st Brigade, 205th Afghan National Army Corps lead the entire operation...

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Russia Seizes Iranian Bound Isotopes

Image via Wikipedia Russian authorities say they have seized radioactive material at a Moscow airport from the luggage of a passenger traveling to Iran. The Customs Service issued a statement Friday, saying the radioactive isotope Sodium 22 was seized at Moscow's Sheremetyevo International Airport some time ago from an Iranian citizen. The agency said the discovery involved...

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Salem family welcomes rescue dog from Afghanistan

an awesome story, they'll got a nice, peaceful Xmas Learn more about Puppy Rescue Mission PORTLAND, Ore. – A Salem, Ore. family has grown by one after a different kind of rescue mission. Friday night, the Wardle family picked up “Lucy” at the Portland Airport. Lucy is a rescue dog from Afghanistan, saved by the grassroots group “Puppy Rescue Mission.” “The dogs will go on missions,” said Tessa Wardle. “They alert these soldiers when people are coming. They’re amazing.” Hundreds of U.S. soldiers depend on Afghan dogs like Lucy to act as...

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