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TROOPS DEPLOY TO TURKEY!
Secretary of Defense Leon Panetta has ordered troops to Turkey to man Patriot missile batteries.
http://www.sofmag.com/panetta-signs-order-deploy-400-us-personnel-turkey

SOF GIVEAWAY!
Enter to win DVDs from The Masters Group!
http://www.sofmag.com/new-giveaway-complete-combat-martial-arts-dvd-set-masters-group-inc

SEAL DIES IN HOSTAGE RESCUE
A Navy SEAL died as a result of wounds suffered in rescuing an American hostage in Afghanistan.
http://www.sofmag.com/us-service-member-died-afghan-rescue-mission

ILLINOIS CCW BAN TOSSED!
The Seventh Circuit tossed the total ban on CCW in Illinois.
http://www.sofmag.com/breaking-news-illinois-concealed-carry-ban-tossed-out

Sgt. Julia Bringloe receiving the DFC for heroism in Afghanistan. Photo by Staff Sgt. Todd L. Pouliot, Army.mil

ONE BADASS MEDIC GETS RECOGNIZED
Sgt. Julia Bringloe was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross for heroism.
http://www.sofmag.com/flight-medic-receives-distinguished-flying-cross

RANGERS HONORED FOR HEROISM
A number of Rangers with 1st Battalion, 75th Ranger Regiment were honored for heroism while deployed in Afghanistan.
http://www.sofmag.com/rangers-receive-awards-bravery-afghanistan

RALPH PARR PASSES ON
Retired Air Force Colonel Ralph S. Parr, the only pilot to win the Air
Force Cross and the Distinguished Service Cross, passed away.
http://www.sofmag.com/retired-col-ralph-s-parr-jr-dies

FOUR TALIBAN LEADERS NABBED!
ISAF and Afghan forces captured four Taliban leaders in a single day!
http://www.sofmag.com/isaf-joint-command-operational-update-43

A DOZEN INSURGENTS WHACKED!
A shootout in Kapisa province left a dozen insurgents dead.
http://www.sofmag.com/rc-east-operational-update-61

SYRIAN GROUP DESIGNATED
The State Department designated Jabhat al-Nusra as a terrorist organization.
http://www.sofmag.com/us-labels-syrian-jihadist-group-terrorists

ALLAH NUR DEAD
The Taliban leader known as Allah Nur was killed by ISAF in Baghlan province.
http://www.sofmag.com/isaf-joint-command-operational-update-42

P-3 AIDS IN DRUG SEIZURE!
A Navy P-3 teamed with a Canadian frigate to pull off a $75 million drug seizure!
http://www.sofmag.com/vp-8-and-hmcs-ottawa-coordinate-drug-seizure

SOLDIER HONORED
A Fort Jackson D.I. received the Bronze Star with Combat Distinguishing Device for heroism in Afghanistan.
http://www.sofmag.com/fort-jackson-soldier-receives-bronze-star-valor

BEHIND THE "NUTS" REPLY
Anthony McAuliffe's reply to a German demand for surrender is legendary - but the full story behind it is now revealed.
http://www.sofmag.com/story-nuts-reply