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| Colombia mulls deploying troops in Afghanistan |
| 2008-08-09 |
| The head of Colombia's military announced the country is mulling sending soldiers to join the fight alongside NATO troops in Afghanistan while the international forces said Thursday that France was deploying hundreds of soldiers to a volatile southern province. Colombia may send troops to Afghanistan and attach them to Spanish forces already in the country. |
| Posted by:Fred |
| #4 Yeah, they already have practice and training from work at home. What they would gain is experience working in concert with the US/NATO. Something that will no doubt come in handy when the Great Venezuelan Turkey Shoot & Popcorn Fest is held. |
| Posted by: SteveS 2008-08-09 12:47 |
| #3 They got plenty of training and significant combat experience. Been doing a little COIN of their own for a few |
| Posted by: .5MT 2008-08-09 06:18 |
| #2 Sounds like it might be a way for Uribe to get some modern training for his troops, just in case it might come in handy back home. |
| Posted by: Richard of Oregon 2008-08-09 04:33 |
| #1 Much as we'd appreciate the help, y'all might want to think about deploying them in Venezuela instead. Just sayin'.... |
| Posted by: Barbara Skolaut 2008-08-09 01:05 |