Weekend News

Allies Attacking Big Taliban Haven in Afghan South: Aim Is to Install Government Forces to Keep Insurgents Out of Area

New York Times, Saturday, February 13

After Bullets, the Real Test: How to Keep the Taliban Out
New York Times, Saturday, February 13

Afghan Bomb Wounds U.S. Soldiers
New York Times, Saturday, February 13

Bombs Slow U.S. Advance: NATO Says It Hopes to Secure Marjah and Surrounding Area Within Days
Traverse City Record-Eagle, Sunday, February 14

Afghan Attack Gives Marines a Taste of War: Alone as the Vanguard in Taliban Territory
New York Times, Sunday, February 14

Errant U.S. Rocket Strike Kills Civilians in Afghanistan
New York Times, Sunday, February 14

U.S. Rockets Slam Into Afghan Home, Killing 12: Troops Face "Death at Every Corner" in Offensive’s 2nd Day
Traverse City Record-Eagle, Monday, February 15

Caught In the Open: A Firefight With the Taliban: Intense Gunfight Illustrates Issues in Battling Insurgents
Traverse City Record-Eagle, Monday February 15
　
Sure is good to be back reading headlines reporting the military exploits of the U.S. waging war in a foreign land, isn’t it? After the election of Barack Obama, I was a little concerned — thought perhaps we were going to lose our touch.