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On AlterNet: us soldiers

Stories, blog posts, and videos tagged as "us soldiers"

"Tired, Strained, Confused" -- Why U.S. Troops Have Hit the Breaking Point in Afghanistan

Martin Fletcher, The London Times. October 9, 2009.
American soldiers serving in Afghanistan are depressed and deeply disillusioned, according to the chaplains of two US battalions in Afghanistan.

Low Morale Has U.S. Troops in Iraq Pretending to Patrol

Low Morale Has U.S. Troops in Iraq Pretending to Patrol

Dahr Jamail, IPS News. October 26, 2007.
Morale among US soldiers in the country is so poor, many are simply parking their Humvees and pretending to be on patrol, called "search and avoid" missions.

Accustomed to Their Own Atrocities in Iraq, U.S. Soldiers Have Become Murderers

Accustomed to Their Own Atrocities in Iraq, U.S. Soldiers Have Become Murderers

Chris Hedges, Adbusters. July 27, 2007.
After four years of war, American Marines and soldiers have become socialized to atrocity. The war in Iraq is now primarily about murder. There is very little killing.