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Archives for the day Sunday, November 23rd, 2008

New Wave of Sexual Misconduct Arises

Posted on 2008 under Military, Operations In Iraq, US_Military | No Comment

23 Nov

Twelve years after a sex scandal prompted congressional investigations and changes in Army training, Fort Leonard Wood is again dealing with a wave of cases in which drill sergeants have engaged in sexual misconduct with women trainees.

Details are out on death of first Gurkha in Afghanistan

Posted on 2008 under Blogs, Military, Operations In Afghanistan, US_Military | No Comment

23 Nov

They are known as the martial race, for their aggression, bravery and fierce fighting instincts and past history. This story on the death of the first Gurkha in Afghanistan shows you that they still live up to that reputation.

http://www.guardian.co.uk/world/2008/nov/23/afghanistan-taliban-british-army-gurkhas

 

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