U.S., Afghan troops fighting Al-Qaeda troops

[erik_kosberg]

http://www.cnn.com/2002/WORLD/asiapc...ror/index.html

Some returning soldiers said as many as 5,000 al Qaeda fighters may be engaged with the Afghans and a contingent of American soldiers deployed alongside them near the town of Gardez.

[CurtisEdmonds]

God bless 'em, every one. And sic 'em.

[erik_kosberg]

Day Two, new thermobaric bombs being used; reporters warned to stay away, but not specifically required to do so:
http://dailynews.yahoo.com/h/nm/2002...han_dc_16.html

I wonder the the Taliban/Al'Queada in social situations introduce their families as potential hostages of war?

"And this is my son Omar, who I hope will fail to grow up into a fine convenient innocent bystander for the cause..."

Proud to be born an American, because anything else is downright scary and strange by comparison.

[erik_kosberg]

http://www.startribune.com/stories/1576/1905900.html

Defense officials declined to give details, indicating they were unsure whether a search-and-rescue mission for the troops had been completed.

[realtraveller]

So much for that previous thread headline that referred to the war in Afghanistan in the past tense.

[erik_kosberg]

“At least six” Americans were killed:
http://dailynews.yahoo.com/h/ap/2002..._military.html