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Why are US troops deployed in Africa? If you’re confused why, you’re not the only one.
In FOH’s first episode, Henri and Danny break down major stories from the military / veteran community, including updates about Bowe Bergdahl, whistleblower and recently released former soldier Chelsea Manning, and the deaths of four US Special Forces soldiers in Niger.
00:30 – Russian missile testing
02:05 – Kurdish MG on the US’s failings in Iraq, Newsweek article by Kurdish general.
03:40 – II MEF stretched thin.
06:50 – Yemen humanitarian crisis
11:25 – Cameroon torturing terror suspects
13:30 – SF deaths in Niger / US military mission in Africa
42:05 – Bowe Bergdahl and his current status
1:01:00 – Chelsea Manning
1:21:00 – Total
http://taskandpurpose.com/chelsea-manning-harvard/
http://taskandpurpose.com/general-marines-stretched-thin/
http://www.newsweek.com/donald-trump-has-betrayed-kurds-and-iraq-will-suffer-it-694575
http://www.newsweek.com/what-lies-behind-accusations-abuse-cameroon-troops-fight-boko-haram-410421
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FOH is hosted, written, and produced by Chris ‘Henri’ Henrikson and Danny Sjursen
The show was mixed and edited by Chris Henrikson
Cover and website art designed by Brian K. Wyatt Jr. of B-EZ Graphix Multimedia Marketing Agency in Tallehassee, FL
Music provided royalty free by Bensound.com
Note: The views expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts alone, expressed in an unofficial capacity, and do not reflect the official policy or position of the Department of the Army, Department of Defense, or the U.S. government.