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Video: Marine survives headshot from Taliban sniper thanks to helmet

This was incredibly close.

Thu, 16 Oct, 2014

Dozens of insurgents killed in Afghan operations

Nato and Afghan troops killed more than three dozen insurgent fighters in operations in northern and eastern Afghanistan, Afghan police said today.

Thu, 13 May, 2010

US troops attack Taliban stronghold

US MARINES and Afghan troops yesterday launched the first offensive since US President Barack Obama announced an American troop surge, striking against Taliban communications and supply lines in a southern insurgent stronghold, a military spokesman said.

Sat, 05 Dec, 2009

Marines launch attack in Helmand

US Marines and Afghan troops today launched the first offensive since the troop surge was announced, hitting Taliban communications and supply lines in Helmand province.

Fri, 04 Dec, 2009