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Soldier's civilian skills save Afghan driver
KANDAHAR, Afghanistan – A U.S. Army reservist used his civilian skills to preserve the life of a local truck driver.
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Commander's Aug. 25 speech to American Legion
American Legion Distinguished Service Medal
Remarks by GEN David H. Petraeus
Kentucky International Convention Center, Louisville, Kentucky
25 August 2009
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Gates: U.S. must strengthen ties with Pakistan
WASHINGTON (Aug. 13, 2009) — The United States must maintain relationships with Pakistan for the long term to build trust between the nations, Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates said here Thursday.
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Pentagon: Afghan citizens drive military success in Afghanistan
WASHINGTON – Coalition efforts in Afghanistan and the Afghan people’s willingness to resist the insurgency will be decisive measures for success.
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Nebraska Guard unit aids Afghan farmers
BAGRAM AIRFIELD, Afghanistan – Members of the Nebraska National Guard's Task Force Warrior agribusiness development team visited several villages in Afghanistan’s Kapisa province July 13 to assess grain bins that once occupied farmlands in Imperial, Neb.
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Pakistan, Afghanistan, U.S. agree: cooperation key to success along border pass
KUNAR PROVINCE, Afghanistan – Afghanistan Pakistan, and members of ISAF talk of family, shared culture and, most importantly, security.
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U.S. provides supplies for displaced Pakistani children
SWABI, Pakistan – Ambassador Anne W. Patterson visited the Anbar Elementary College Camp, home of some 2,500 displaced persons.
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Afghan tribes find common ground during humanitarian aid drop
WARDAK PROVINCE, Afghanistan – Every summer, the Kuchi tribe migrates through the Daymardad district, sparking territorial disputes.
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President's June 4 speech in Cairo
The link below leads to a pdf file of a commemorative transcript, with photos, of President Obama's speech June 4 in Cairo, Egypt.
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Airmen stress dignity, humane treatment for detainees
CAMP BUCCA, Iraq – Air Force Airman 1st Class Alberto Lopez knew the guy was hiding something.
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