As seen through a night-vision device, U.S. Army soldiers watch a CH-47 Chinook helicopter land during an air assault mission during Operation Champion Sword in Khost province, Afghanistan, Aug. 2, 2009. The operation involves Afghan security forces and International Security Assistance Forces in efforts to focus on specific militant targets and safe havens within Sabari and Terezai districts of Khost province in eastern Afghanistan. The soldiers are assigned to the 25th Infantry Division's Focus Targeting Force, 4th Brigade Combat Team. U.S. Army photo by Spc. Matthew FreireFour U.S. Troops Killed In Afghanistan -- CNN
KABUL, Afghanistan (CNN) -- Four American troops were killed Thursday in western Afghanistan when their vehicle hit an improvised explosive device, NATO's International Security Assistance Force said.
ISAF said U.S. spokesman Chief Petty Officer Brian Naranjo confirmed the service members were from the United States.
No further details were released.
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Update: White House Has Difficulty Measuring Afghan Progress -- New York Times
My Comment: If casualty rates like this continue everyday .... President Obama's strategy for Afghanistan will be toast by next year. Congress and his base will be looking for scalps, and President Obama is going to make sure that it will not be his.