16 civilians, including nine children, in Afghanistan were and killed by a rampage carried out by American soldiers who appeared to be drunk and laughing about the shootings. Not only did the soldiers shot at the civilians, they also burned the victims’ bodies. According to the U.S. embassy in Kabul, a soldier has been detained following the incident. Read more below. Julie1205
(Video) New Attacks On Western Troops Following Koran Burnings
A rash of new attacks occurred in Afghanistan following the recent Koran burnings. 7 US troops were wounded as protests continue. Hit the jump for more. steveisDOPE
Two NATO Troops Killed In Afghanistan
Two NATO troops were killed today at the Afghanistan Interior Ministry in Kabul. So far there are no concrete details as to what happened that caused the clash but reports are saying that the troops were killed by an angry Afghan police officer who targeted them. Both troops were high-ranking advisers for NATO and the US Read more below. Julie1205
Last US Troops Have Left Iraq
Early this morning the last American troops in Iraq crossed the Iraqi/Kuwait border official ending the almost nine year war in Iraq. The last convoy of troops were cheering, fist pumping, and hugging each other as they crossed the border. 4,500 American lives were lost in the war and over $800 Billion was spent over the almost nine years. Read more after the jump. Julie1205
(Video) DMX Gets In A Wheelchair To Play Basketball With Some Injured Soldiers
How awesome is this of DMX?! The often troubled emcee headed to a concert in Texas, and ended up turning it into a visit to injured soldiers. Find out the details and see the video below. Marisa Mendez x Sabrina B. (@gametimegirl)
MLB: Yankees’ Nick Swisher & Actress Joanna Garcia Visit the Troops on Their Honeymoon
Yankee outfielder Nick Swisher traded in his pinstripes for camouflaged body armor when he and his new wife headed to Afghanistan over Thanksgiving.  Swisher and actress JoAnna Garcia, a star of ABC’s “Better Without You,” visited US troops at Forward Operating Base Shank in Logar province, marking their first trip together since they married in December 2010.  Read more after the jump. @Shay_Marie x @gametimegirl
