U.S. Army Sgt. Roy Arney ground guides his mine-resistant, ambush-protected vehicle inside Forward Operating Base Joyce in Kunar province, Afghanistan Feb. 7, 2013. Arney, a scout squad leader, is assigned to the 101st Airborne Division's 2nd Battalion, 327th Infantry Regiment, 1st Brigade Combat Team. U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Jon Heinrich
30 Days Without A U.S. Military Death in Afghanistan -- ABC News
A milestone was reached in Afghanistan Wednesday that has not happened in six years: 30 days without a U.S. military fatality.
It is the longest gap between U.S. military fatalities in Afghanistan since February and March of 2007, when there was a similar 30 day gap.
The winter months in Afghanistan always see a relative reduction in American military casualties as the cold weather and the elements restricts combat engagements.
But this winter season has seen one of the lowest casualty rates in years.
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My Comment: At least there is one positive piece of news from Afghanistan. But the fighting season starts in 2 months .... and this is going to change very quickly. The Taliban are also aware that NATO/U.S. forces are leaving .... why fight a retreating force (and lose lives) that you may never see again.
Update: At least 2,045 US military deaths in Afghanistan since 2001 -- AP
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