US troops close Taliban escape route before attack (AP)

Marines posed with Nazi SS symbol in Afghanistan (AP)
AP - The Marine Corps confirmed Thursday that one of its scout sniper teams in Afghanistan posed for a photograph in front of a flag with a logo resembling that of the notorious Nazi SS.

Ky. Ex-Marine honored for saving 36 in Afghanistan (AP)
AP - Dakota Meyer was ambling through the cafeteria of his Kentucky high school in 2006 when he came upon a recruiter for the Marines. Curious, the beefy senior struck up a conversation, but...

How Did You Feel The Day After 9/11?
I thought about posting something yesterday, but it just didn’t feel right. As if I’d somehow be exploiting the day for page views. I know, it’s a dumb thing to think,...

Rebel reinforcements arrive at Gadhafi stronghold (AP)
AP - Rebel reinforcements are arriving outside one of Moammar Gadhafi's last strongholds in Libya, even as the forces arrayed against the toppled dictator give the town a chance to surrender...

Libya rebels poised to attack Gadhafi stronghold (AP)
AP - Libyan rebels laying siege to one of Moammar Gadhafi's remaining strongholds say surrender talks have broken down and that they're ready to attack.