afghanistan

Helicopter crash in eastern Afghanistan kills at least 30 U.S forces

On August 6, 2011, in Gov't & Politics, by Rusty Ray, Executive Editor

A coalition CH-47 Chinook helicopter carrying at least 30 U.S. service members, a civilian interpreter, and seven Afghan commandos crashed in eastern Afghanistan on Saturday killing all on board. The incident, which is believed to have taken place in an area filled with significant enemy activity, represents the largest number of U.S. forces killed in a [...]

President Obama announces Afghanistan troop withdrawal of 30,000 by Summer 2012

On June 22, 2011, in Gov't & Politics, by Rusty Ray, Executive Editor

In a prime time address to the nation on Wednesday, U.S. President Barack Obama said American forces in Afghanistan will be reduced by 30,000 by next summer, and remaining forces will continue to be reduced as they transition from a combat to support role until 2014. “Starting next month, we will be able to remove [...]

Wikileaks exposed: Secret U.S. military documents from 2004-2010 "hide abuse" in Afghanistan war

On July 28, 2010, in Military, by Rusty Ray, Executive Editor

They are known as the “Afghan War Diary” — over 91,000 classified reports documenting the War in Afghanistan from 2004 to 2010 — recently published by a website known as Wikileaks.

The founder, Julian Assange, has come under fierce criticism from conservative politicians such as Arizona Senator John McCain, who called the release of the military records written primarily by American soldiers and intelligence officers a “serious breach of national security.”

The White House said this week the action is a violation of Federal law, and an investigation about the release of highly classified material is ongoing…

Eric Prince Owner Of Blackwater Also On The CIA Payroll

On December 3, 2009, in The Liberty Report, by Rusty Ray, Executive Editor

What does the owner of the largest private mercenary force do for pocket cash? Highlight as a CIA spy of course. You can leave the author a moderated comment about this article by posting it below, or email: [email protected]

Tax Dollars used to Sponsor Taliban

On November 13, 2009, in The Liberty Report, by Rusty Ray, Executive Editor

Yes the headline is provocative but, this isn’t the first time this has happened.In the so called Anbar “awakening”, we used the same play book. When your state’s strength is built on warfare and welfare, it can’t help but subsidize it. You can leave the author a moderated comment about this article by posting it [...]

Nation pauses to honor veterans and service

On November 12, 2009, in The Round Table, by Rusty Ray, Executive Editor

Less than a week after a deadly shooting at a military post in Ft. Hood, Texas, the nation paused Wednesday to honor the sacrifice of veterans…

U.S. commander: “Situation in Afghanistan serious”

On September 26, 2009, in The Round Table, by Rusty Ray, Executive Editor

Big 3 News’ Round Table panelists discuss a leaked Afghanistan military report published by the Washington Post on September 21, 2009. The “Initial Assessment” 66-page report, authored by U.S. Commander of Forces in Afghanistan General Stanley McChrystal, calls for more troops within the next 12 months. The report also suggests the military strategy cannot be [...]

U.S. commander: "Situation in Afghanistan serious"

On September 26, 2009, in The Round Table, by Rusty Ray, Executive Editor

Big 3 News’ Round Table panelists discuss a leaked Afghanistan military report published by the Washington Post on September 21, 2009. The “Initial Assessment” 66-page report, authored by U.S. Commander of Forces in Afghanistan General Stanley McChrystal, calls for more troops within the next 12 months. The report also suggests the military strategy cannot be [...]