Saturday, July 26, 2008

Marines from Iraq to Afghanistan



U.S. Marines Take On the Taliban in Afghanistan
After two Iraq deployments, members of the 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit face a different sort of war

GARMSIR, AFGHANISTAN—At this spartan combat outpost in the heart of Helmand province, U.S. marines are preparing for what may be their toughest fight yet. Under the cover of darkness, they will push out to take up positions for a battle that they hope will break up a key Taliban stronghold in what is currently one of the most dangerous regions in the country.

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