Tag: pakistan
member name: Cathi L.
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April 08, 2009 09:46 AM EDT --
I posted a dispatch from Michael Yon located here regarding this same story.
Probably for fear of reprisals from Sharia adherents if she complains. An update on this story: "Pakistani Teen Purportedly . . .
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October 30, 2009 07:13 PM EDT --
U.S. Foreign Service Officer Matthew Hoh has resigned his position in Zabul, Afghanistan over protest about the direction of the war in Afghanistan. His protest is not about how the war is being . . .
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October 18, 2009 02:14 PM EDT --
Please read this latest dispatch from Michael Yon. I'm a few days late with it because, well hell, I had a birthday and got busy! But this is important information to consider regarding the . . .
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February 10, 2009 11:29 AM EST --
Greetings,
The Afghanistan-Pakistan war increases in complexity with each passing year. Fighting will likely be more intense this year -- probably kicking off in earnest at around April or so . . .
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May 08, 2009 09:05 AM EDT --
The tracking course has ended. It's astounding that every U.S. combat troop has not been through similar training. As it is, only small handful of U.S. troops can track anything less than . . .
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May 30, 2009 07:53 PM EDT --
Singapore--Philippines--Pakistan--Afghanistan
Thursday, 28 May 2009
Am in Singapore to meet up with Secretary of Defense Robert Gates . Unfortunately his airplane had difficulties . . .
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June 20, 2009 10:19 PM EDT --
The Iranian Time Bomb
20 June 2009
Nearly two years ago, I read the book "The Iranian Time Bomb: The Mullah Zealots' Quest for Destruction," by Michael Ledeen. In light . . .
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March 12, 2009 12:05 PM EDT --
Colonel Bill Hix wishes to clarify some points about the progress and capabilities of the Afghan National Army . Most folks know that I have come to value and greatly respect the viewpoints of . . .
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July 14, 2009 11:22 PM EDT --
When I hit the ground in Afghanistan in 2006 , it was flatly obvious that we were losing the war. The prevailing thoughts in the media and Washington held that we were winning . . .
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September 06, 2009 04:23 PM EDT --
New Afghan war: Frontline correspondent says fight has morphed – but we still can't afford to lose
6 September 2009
This story was published in the New York Daily News . . .
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May 26, 2009 10:52 AM EDT --
I'm working on better ways to provide information on my group, Michael Yon Dispatches , or create a adjunct group related to issues within the military. Darren & Joyce L. and I are trying to create . . .
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December 22, 2008 12:01 PM EST --
Here is a rare and curious thing: an antique British [WB-57] bomber flying over Afghan skies. These planes flew in the 1950s and 60s, performing top of the atmosphere reconnaissance. . . .
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December 22, 2008 12:50 PM EST --
Letter to Commander of Lithuanian Special Forces
I sent this letter directly to the Commander of Lithuanian Special Forces
To: Aitvaras Commander From: Michael Yon
Sir,
The words I . . .
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December 22, 2008 01:03 PM EST --
Published: 18 December 2008
This Afghan commander was shot in the leg but has not left his post. Afghan physical bravery is the stuff of legend. But seeing it here, in this man, in . . .
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March 11, 2009 01:58 PM EDT --
Not sure why this has not been widely reported: Kidnapped.
I recently rolled about a thousand miles around Afghanistan without soldiers, but somehow avoided the same fate. -- Very Respectfully, . . .
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March 25, 2009 09:25 AM EDT --
Please see this Mark Bowden piece on torture . It's lengthy but well worth the time. The article was forwarded to me from an American officer with more than 25 years on active duty .
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March 08, 2009 04:12 PM EDT --
President Obama has some words on War and Rendition.
I'll return to the United States next week and prepare my gear for a long journey back into war. The truth in Afghanistan is quickly . . .
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April 02, 2009 08:48 AM EDT --
02 April 2009
You've got to see the latest haul from one of our Canine heroes. This is only one reason why these dogs get treated better than Lassie.
Not only do they get treated better . . .
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June 03, 2009 12:51 PM EDT --
After duty, some U.S. troops practice knife and stick fighting skills in the Philippines.
-- Very Respectfully,
Michael Yon
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Close Combat
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July 08, 2009 02:49 PM EDT --
Lithuanians on the Moon
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Speaking the Language
Mohammad Jan Kendewalli points to ‘nearby’ villages.
01 July 2009
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