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‘That’s one I laid’ – How ex-Taliban are helping IED clear-up in Afghanistan
During two decades of war against international forces and the former Afghan government, Taliban fighters would often place IEDs around roads to target vehicles and personnel. Recalling a journey ...
I Served With Matthew Livelsberger in Afghanistan. He Awed Us
He awed us—most of us were on our first deployment to Afghanistan and Matt had served in combat multiple times and had fought ...
Military.com2y
Cougar 6x6 MRAP
The Cougar is the paragon of troop transports in Iraq and Afghanistan ... series of vehicles designed to survive the explosive threats posed by the Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs) as well ...
Jewish Press13d
Three Soldiers Wounded When Armored Vehicle Hits IED in Samaria Operation
The IDF reported that three soldiers were wounded during an operational activity in Qabatiya on Tuesday night, located near Jenin. The soldiers were wounded when the “David” armored military vehicle ...
Long War Journal27d
An Afghanistan war veteran and an active duty servicemember conduct separate domestic attacks on New Year’s Day
Shamsud, who served in the Army and deployed to Afghanistan, then exited his vehicle and fired upon law enforcement ... and potential improvised explosive devices (IEDs) in his rented Ford pickup ...