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Old 12-17-2014, 08:10   #1
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A French Soldier's View of US Soldiers in Afghanistan


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Old 12-17-2014, 08:48   #2
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Honestly, not what I expected to read from a French soldier.
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Old 12-17-2014, 08:50   #3
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Very good article. Thanks for finding and posting it.
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Old 12-17-2014, 10:02   #4
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Great read!
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Old 12-17-2014, 12:07   #5
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Great article! Thanks for the post. Salute to all in uniform.
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Old 12-17-2014, 15:30   #7
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Wasn't expecting that. Post clean up (police call) will make a man out of anyone lol! I wonder why no comments on the un-ending profanity and griping? Maybe because it pales in comparison to other western societies work ethics and the jobs all still get done.
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