Features
Afghan Women of Courage: Col. Shafiqa Quarashi
KABUL, Afghanistan (March 7, 2010) — Calm, quiet and poised, Col. Shafiqa Quarashi doesn’t give the impression of a passionate defender of women’s rights, that is, until she speaks.
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Blind Soldier, wounded in Iraq, becomes company commander
WEST POINT, N.Y. – Soldier, infantryman, Airborne Ranger, combat diver, mountain climber, skier, tri-athlete, surfer, husband and father are just a few words to describe Army Capt. Scott M. Smiley.
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Nine nations support Afghan training effort
WASHINGTON – Expanding the Afghan army and teaching it to become a force capable of defending Afghanistan in the air and on the ground is no small undertaking, and that’s why nine nations are working together in that mission, a top officer in the effort said yesterday.
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Leading Edge 2010: CENTCOM lends support in UAE
ABU DHABI, UAE — Exercise Leading Edge 2010, a U.S. Central Command hosted exercise held in the United Arab Emirates included 30 nations and focused on the Proliferation Security Initiative (PSI).
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Afghan officers observe training at U.S. Marine bases
CAMP PENDLETON, Calif. — Several Afghan officers visited U.S. Marine installations recently to observe training programs.
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Nimitz supports ground troops in Afghanistan
USS NIMITZ, North Arabian Sea - Carrier Air Wing 11 employs non-kinetic force to support troops on the ground in Afghanistan minimizing the potential for civilian casualties.
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Marines train to avoid civilian casualties
CAMP DWYER, Afghanistan – The success of counterinsurgency operations relies heavily on the ability of Marines and sailors to reduce civilian casualties.
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USMC 'floating warehouses' visit Arabian Gulf
ARABIAN GULF - A "floating warehouse" stopped in the Arabian Gulf to showcase the capabilities of the Marine Corps Maritime Prepositioning Force.
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Guardsmen prepare for Iraq with most up-to-date training
CAMP BLANDING JTC, Fla. – Soldiers here are getting the most realistic training available through the "Exportable Combat Training Capability."
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Soldiers take break with barbecue contest
CONTINGENCY OPERATING SITE HUNTER, Iraq – A little bit of home made its way to this remote base in Iraq’s Maysan province recently, as soldiers tested their skills in a barbecue competition.
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Colorado, Jordan lead the way as Guard builds worldwide partners
AMAN, Jordan - Accompanied by the adjutants general of Colorado and South Carolina and other National Guard leaders, General McKinley is conducting a multi-day visit to this country of six million at the heart of the Middle East, bordered by Iraq, Israel, Saudi Arabia, Syria and the West Bank.
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