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Glen Bootay, a 31-year-old Army veteran, is one of at least 140 veterans who have filed a lawsuit against Houston-based defense contractor KBR Inc. over health problems they attribute to chemical exposure at a water treatment plant in Iraq. Bootay claims he was exposed to sodium dichromate while providing security
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The US-led training effort for the Afghan National Army has made significant progress since November 2009, with the establishment of a core headquarters, five brigade headquarters, and training sites across the country. As the senior enlisted leader of the Army's training branch, the speaker highlights the challenges of
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British troops working in Helmand Province have emphasized the importance of trusting their Afghan counterparts despite a deadly attack by a rogue Afghan National Army sergeant. Three servicemen, including Major James Joshua Bowman, Lieutenant Neal Turkington from Portadown, Co Armagh, and Corporal Arjun Purja Pun, were killed in the attack,
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Tensions between the US and Pakistan run deep, with longstanding suspicions and mistrust affecting military cooperation in the fight against the Taliban and Al Qaeda. A recent graduation ceremony for Pakistani troops trained by Americans marked a significant effort to repair this fragile relationship, but challenges remain. Key Takeaways: * The
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British troops could start to withdraw from combat operations in Afghanistan within three years, the British ambassador to Kabul, Sir William Patey, has said. According to Sir William, Nato's combat mission against the Taliban is on course to wind down in three to five years, and early peace
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The arrival of the Talisman counter-IED system in Afghanistan has significantly improved the safety of British troops and local civilians. Scattered throughout Helmand province, improvised explosive devices (IEDs) are a major threat, killing and maiming both International Security Assistance Force (ISAF) and Afghan forces, as well as innocent civilians. However,
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A grand Scottish Armed Forces Day (AFD) parade, part of the Perth Day celebrations, took place on Friday, July 2, 2010, in Perth, Scotland. The parade featured over a thousand marchers from the Army, Royal Navy, Royal Marines, Royal Air Force, Veterans Associations, and youth organizations. The event was organized
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Thousands of servicemen and women, cadets, and veterans will come together in Edinburgh next year for the UK's National Armed Forces Day, a major celebration based at Edinburgh Castle. The event, announced by Defence Secretary Liam Fox, will honor the city's troops and veterans, injecting a
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Armed Forces Day 2010 is being marked in Cardiff, with the national event taking place in the city. At the heart of the celebrations is the opening of Firing Line, the new museum showcasing the history of Welsh soldiers. Located within Cardiff Castle, the museum features a range of exhibits
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As the war in Afghanistan continues to stretch on for nearly a decade, the death toll for British soldiers has reached 300, with thousands more wounded. The original mission to capture Osama Bin Laden has faded from the headlines, replaced by the increasing threat of roadside bombs. The families of
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Arizona Governor Jan Brewer expressed her disappointment with President Obama's decision not to deploy National Guard troops to the border as promised, despite Secretary of State Hillary Clinton stating that the federal government should determine immigration policy. Brewer also stated that the administration's decision to sue
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Fierce fighting between ethnic Kyrgyz and Uzbeks has broken out in southern Kyrgyzstan, leaving at least 97 people dead and over 1,200 wounded in three days. The violence has fueled a humanitarian crisis, with the International Red Cross warning of a situation "getting worse and worse by the
