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michaelyon-online.com - 11/10/2008
In Time of War
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10 November 2008 The Iraq war is over. Barring the unforeseen, the darkest days are behind, though we are still losing soldiers to low-level fighting with enemies that are true “dead-enders.” Last month we lost seven Americans in combat in Iraq. Peace, however, is not upon us. Another ...
Afghan Quicksand Awaits Obama
pajamasmedia.com - 11/10/2008
Afghan Quicksand Awaits Obama
— pajamasmedia.com — The president-elect will face escalating violence, feckless allies, and time that's quickly running out. (more) Afghan Quicksand Awaits Obama

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prnewswire.com - 11/11/2008
IAVA and Ad Council Launch National PSA Campaign for Veterans of Iraq and Afghanistan | With Video
— prnewswire.com — In Time for Veterans Day, Campaign Directs Veterans to the First and Only Online Community Created Exclusively for Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans New York, NY (November 10, 2008) /PRNewswire/ In an effort to help ease the transition and readjustment ... (more) IAVA and Ad Council Launch National PSA Campaign for ...

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washingtonpost.com - 11/11/2008
Obama to Explore New Approach in Afghanistan War
— washingtonpost.com — Comments that include profanity or personal attacks or other inappropriate comments or material will be removed from the site. Additionally, entries that are unsigned or contain "signatures" by someone other than the actual author will be removed. ... (more) Obama to Explore New Approach in Afghanistan War

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Looking Forward...
Mudville Gazette — ... I'm not sure how many folks caught this line at the end of Mike Yon's latest dispatch: "Today I am in Kuwait, heading back into Iraq for an end-of-year round-up." ...

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