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2021-04-30 Afghanistan

US deploys ‘HIMARS’ to support withdrawal from Afghanistan

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Posted by trailing wife 2021-04-30 00:00|| || Front Page|| [11127 views ] Top

#1 Secretary Austin reaffirmed the importance of the US– Pakistan bilateral relationship and expressed appreciation for Pakistan’s support for Afghanistan peace negotiations

"Thank you for all you have done for us. We couldn't have done it without you."

Posted by Dron66046 2021-04-30 01:02|| 2021-04-30 01:02|| Front Page Top

#2 He's likely to thank China next week for their assistance in combating the deadly COVID epidemic and for their tireless efforts at teaching the Uighurs how to write code.

Posted by Besoeker 2021-04-30 02:59|| 2021-04-30 02:59|| Front Page Top

#3 Also for leading in the fight against White Supremacy and right-wing extremism

Posted by Spanky Tojo7707 2021-04-30 03:02|| 2021-04-30 03:02|| Front Page Top

#4 ...Although I sincerely doubt that Our Current Government has the stones to do this if it comes down to it, my understanding is that on at least one occasion during the invasion of Afghanistan, the Taliban massed in the open...and were taught an old American expression:

'Arc Light'.

Mike

Posted by Mike Kozlowski 2021-04-30 08:39|| 2021-04-30 08:39|| Front Page Top

#5 This; I do not understand this.

Posted by swksvolFF 2021-04-30 10:19|| 2021-04-30 10:19|| Front Page Top

#6 Army wanting HIMARs because they are unsure of USAF ground support?

Posted by magpie 2021-04-30 21:15|| 2021-04-30 21:15|| Front Page Top

#7 'Arc Light'.

Drinks!

Posted by SteveS 2021-04-30 21:51|| 2021-04-30 21:51|| Front Page Top

#8 I can't help but wonder of the administration plans on leaving a few behind for the Taliban...

Posted by CrazyFool 2021-04-30 23:36|| 2021-04-30 23:36|| Front Page Top

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