Troops supporting troops

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mudvillegazette.com - 10/26/2009

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Deployed Airmen at Joint Base Balad collect items for wounded troops evacuated out of theater - who never have time to pack for the trip. While important, the donated items are secondary - the most important thing the wounded warriors receive is the message that they aren't forgotten.

washingtonmonthly.com - 10/22/2009

Supporting the troops

— washingtonmonthly.com — SUPPORTING THE TROOPS.... The timing of the new GOP attacks could be better. Republicans are already signaling... they will paint any Dem opposition to General Stanley McChrystal's demand for an expanded counterinsurgency as letting down the troops. ... (more) Supporting the troops

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washingtonpost.com - 11/1/2009

1,000 U.S. troops wounded in Afghanistan in past 3 months

— 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) 1,000 U.S. troops wounded in Afghanistan in past 3 months

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