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70The Pistol: a story of Afghanistan
The Pistol: A Story of Afghanistan A sudden shower of cold Spring rain lashes the muddy streets of Herat. We four - two Australians, an American and a New Zealander, sit cramped, huddled uncomfortably in a two-wheeled horse-drawn tonga. We are...
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76Afghanistan's Sixty Year Old American Project
It could be called the endless American project or the American project interrupted. It all started long before any combat soldier that is fighting there was alive, it was the mid-1940's. That is when America provided the country with funds to...
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69Remebering The Past, Remember In The Future
While on routine anti-submarine patrol, United States Navy PB4Y-1 BuNo 63948 was lost at sea along with a second PB4Y, BuNo 63940. A third aircraft in the patrol returned to base and reported the formation as having been attacked by German JU aircraft. It is unknown if the two missing planes were shot down or crashed at sea. On April 1, 1945, the aircraft were delisted and the crews officially deemed killed in action. My uncle, Donald Gamble, was an ordinance man on BuNo 63948.
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81Afghanistan: Another Disgusting Pullout?
The vacuum that will be created when international forces withdraw from Afghanista, has countries waiting in the wings, and too little infrastructure and trained professionals to go it on its own. So, when do we leave?
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77Will the US Continue Supporting Pakistan after the closure of Afghanistan Supply Lines?
A review of the diplomatic relationships between the USA and Pakistan following the closure of Afghanistan supply lines.
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85Too many memories for Memorial Day
Memorial Day is a time for reflection, rumination, brooding? Beyond grilling burgers, what does it really mean to us?
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90In A Different World
Two men born on the same minute of the same day in two very different worlds.
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64A Grapedriver and the PIP-POP Awards
Today is Tuesday, May 22, 2012 and it is time for the 80th weekly presentation of the coveted PIP-POP Awards. Let's prepare our customary liquid breakfast and rush over to the theater. The "winners" are anxiously awaiting our arrival.
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69NATO's Pull Out of Afghanistan
NATO's Chicago summit seems to have put the organization's pull out of Afghanistan onto a shorter timeline. The mission in Afghanistan is a losing battle.
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74Illegal Immigration: Europe and the United States
This hot topic issue will not be going away soon. Illegal immigration can cause intense debate.
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