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On the cover: Soldiers from 2nd Platoon, C Company, 2-503rd Infantry Regiment, 173rd Brigade Combat Team offload from a CH-47 Chinook helicopter at the Paruns District Center in support of Operation Rock Axe in Nuristan Province, 26 June 2007. Photo by Staff Sgt. Isaac Graham, USA
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AMERICA AT WAR
LIGHTNING BATTLE DOWNS NINE SUPER HEROES
On 13 July, 200 to 500 Taliban came after a platoon of American paratroopers fighting alongside Afghan National Army personnel, igniting a firefight that would leave nine paratroopers dead, but not after the Americans put up a fierce battle – and dished out far more than they took.
Steve Mraz, Stars and Stripes


MEDICS FLY INTO AFGHAN HOT LZS
The combat medics are some of the most unsung heroes in the Global War on Terror: Always on alert, always training. When one group of medics in Afghanistan gets a call for help during the 13 July firefight that killed nine paratroopers, they spring into action.
Spc. George Welcome, USA


TERRORISM SITREP
Bush Administration freezes arms sales to Taiwan, Zambian President – and Mugabe critic – dies after stroke, Pirates Score Big off Somalia, Dutch Navy snags nearly five tons of cocaine, Musharraf steps down, Al-Qaeda Femme Fatale faces justice, NATO makes lame threats.
Dr. Martin Brass


40-HOUR WEEK: BACKING UP THE SHOOTERS
For every video of a Hellfire missile or JDAM sending terrorists to hell, there are a lot of unsung heroes – particularly the personnel who keep the warplanes, both manned and unmanned, in the air and in the hunt. Meet the supporting cast behind America’s combat pilots while they are at work – and loading the stuff that terrorists have seen up close and personal.
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COLUMNS
FLAK
The Russian Bear Returns,What is a Veteran?, “Mad Dog”, Memories Return, SOF for the Troops, How do They Do It?
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COMMAND GUIDANCE
The Future of the Second Amendment is in Your Hands! Why gunnies need to get out and vote this November.
Lt. Col. Robert K. Brown, USAR (Ret.)/Steve Schreiner


BULLETIN BOARD
Teachers and Staff Can Carry, Your Local Dealer… Hamas?, Australian Mortar Crews in Action, What About Taiwan?, Researchers Face Firebombs, Michael Monsoor Tribute
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SURVIVAL
What makes for a good survival kit? You might be surprised to find out that the biggest kits may not be the best. Here are a few simple rules for a building a good survival kit.
Jeff Randall


COMBAT WEAPONCRAFT
John Farnam discusses Springfield Armory’s XDM semi-automatic pistol in .40 S&W.
John Farnam


ADVENTURE QUARTERMASTER
Maxpedition Clip-On Phone Holster, DSA Arms TP-9, and Sabre Defence’s new government contract
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AT THE FRONT
Photos of USS Ronald Reagan on deployment from a long-time reader. An American paratrooper’s family pays tribute to his service.
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COMMON SENSE
Report From a Forgotten War
Lt. Col. Oliver L. North, USMC (Ret.)


FEATURES
HIGHWAY TO HELL
Soldiers and Marines are not the only people who have fought alongside Iraqis for the future of their country – fighting alongside have been Private Military Contractors. One of them tells his tale here, in an excerpt from the book Highway to Hell.
John Geddes


SKORZENY'S SNIPER EXPERIMENT
Nazi Germany’s famous commando, Otto Skorzeny of the SS, finds himself on the wrong end of 15-to-1 odds. However, he still finds a way to hold Stalin’s Red Army off for 30 days through an ingenious use of snipers on the banks of the Oder River.
Maj. John L. Plaster, USAR (Ret.)


INTOTHE JAWS OF CAMBODIA
During the Vietnam War, the Studies and Observation Group fought and died in secrecy while trying to shut down efforts by North Vietnam to funnel troops and weapons into South Vietnam. One SOG team would have a big score in that fight.
Jim Bolen


MAD MIKE HOARE IN THE CONGO
“Mad Mike” Hoare is one of the most famous of the mercenaries who were involved in Africa throughout the decades. Here, his book Congo Mercenary, telling the tale of how he fought Communist guerillas, is reviewed.
Capt. Joseph Columbus Smith, 1st Bn, Rhodesian African Rifles (Ret.)


THE PHONY, BRUTAL, SLOPPY, AND INEPT INVASION OF GEORGIA
Russia’s invasion of Georgia turns out to be a case of a huge bumbling army of Goliaths stomping on a small democracy. While Russia seems to be having its way with its smaller neighbor, in reality, the Bear is still having its problems.
Ralph Peters


GEORGIA CAN BE PUTIN'S AFGHANISTAN
What to do about the Russian invasion of Georgia? It seems like a daunting question, but answers do exist – from toothless sanctions and posturing at the UN to other, more direct measures. One idea may be to take pages from the Reagan Administration’s playbook – and provide Georgia’s freedom fighters with missiles like the Stinger and Javelin.
Dr. Jack Wheeler


OBAMA VS. MCCAIN
The 2008 presidential election comes with very big questions: Will America win in Iraq, or run from Iraq? Will America stand up for Georgia, or just let the UN wring its hands and do nothing? Who will be on the Supreme Court when more Second Amendment cases arrive? Obama and McCain have very different answers to these and other questions – which makes this decision easy to make.
Robert J. Caldwell


PRIMARY WEAPONS SYSTEMS' NEW PISTON SYSTEM
The M16/AR-15 has been one of the best battle rifles in history. Now, a new gas-piston system makes it even better than before.
Gary Paul Johnston


TACTICAL TAILOR FOUNDER TRIBUTE
Logan Coffey, who died in a traffic accident this past April, was the founder of Tactical Tailor. He started designing gear while serving as an Army sniper in the mid-to-late 1990s, then left the service to pursue his business endeavors full-time.
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SOF Flashbacks
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FREEDOM WATCH AFGHANISTAN

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FREEDOM JOURNAL IRAQ

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Pirates in Somalia

Pentagon Channel


10,000 MRAPs Delivered

Pentagon Channel
The NRA-PVF has endorsed the McCain/Palin ticket!

Department of Defense
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 NATO Maritime Group to Combat Pirates off Somalia
Jim Garamone


New Army Operations Manual Leverages ‘Soft Power’ Assets
Gerry J. Gilmore


Pararescuemen recall recent rescue mission
Staff Sgt. Angelique Perez, USAF


Lincoln Strike Group Returns to San Diego, Air Wing Departs
Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class (SW/AW) James Seward
Army
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Eight suspected terrorists detained by Coalition forces
Multi-National Force-Iraq


Rocket Attack on Base, One Suspected Insurgent Killed
International Security Assistance Force


U.S. Officer Reports ‘Tremendous Success’ in Southern Iraq
Gerry J. Gilmore


82nd Paratrooper Presented Silver Star
Spc. Stephen Decatur, USA

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