Holiday meal: While there were some special aspects of the day for the troops, they maintained order as usual on the base north of Kabul
American Troops In Afghanistan Get Into The Christmas Spirit -- Daily Mail
Amid headlines about the end of the war in Iraq and the many happy, tearful homecomings of their fellow soldiers, the American troops serving in Afghanistan were surely pining to be at home for Christmas with family and friends.
As battle in Afghanistan continues on, however, there were still more than 90,000 troops stationed in the country on the holiday.
That said, it was a major milestone for the Afghanistan operation as 10,000 troops were sent off the front lines a week earlier than expected.
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U.S. Troops Celebrate Christmas In Afghanistan -- FOX News
Marines, sailors of ‘America’s Battalion’ celebrate Christmas i
As battle in Afghanistan continues on, however, there were still more than 90,000 troops stationed in the country on the holiday.
That said, it was a major milestone for the Afghanistan operation as 10,000 troops were sent off the front lines a week earlier than expected.
Read more ....
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U.S. Troops Celebrate Christmas In Afghanistan -- FOX News
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More News On Soldiers Getting Into The Christmas Spirit While Being Deployed In Afghanistan
U.S. Troops Celebrate Christmas In Afghanistan -- FOX News
Marines, sailors of ‘America’s Battalion’ celebrate Christmas in Afghanistan -- Dvids
I'll be home for Christmas – but not this year -- The Guardian
A festive feast for the British troops: Soldiers in Afghanistan tuck in to 2.5tonnes of turkey and a tonne of sprouts as they enjoy Christmas dinner -- Daily Mail
Frontline soldiers’ 3.5 tons of turkey -- The SUN
Isett: There's nowhere like Afghanistan for Christmas -- Carl Isett, Lubbock Online