Saturday, June 21, 2008

Marines claim some gains in southern Afghan town

The 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit moved into the town of Garmser in late April. It's the farthest south U.S. forces have been in Afghanistan in years.Marine commanders say the Taliban brought in arms and fighters in response, to protect the lucrative poppy fields that cover Garmser.

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