U.S. Marines prepare to depart for the Helmand River Valley as part of a large-scale mission. An additional 21,000 U.S. troops will be sent to Afghanistan before the country's upcoming election, pushing totals near 68,000, twice as many as were there in 2008.
The Helmand River is the longest river in Afghanistan. The Helmand Valley is located in the southwestern portion of Afghanistan and occupies about one-fourth of the total area of the country. Average yearly rainfall in the valley area is about four inches. The valley is in the temperate zone with an elevation varying between 1,500 and 3000 feet. Temperatures range from 18 to 110 degrees Fahrenheit. Humidity is low, and strong dry winds frequently blow in the westerly portion of the valley during July and August.
May Almighty God watch over these brave warriors.
May Almighty God give each of them strength.
May Almighty God be with the families, who love them so.
God bless them all...
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what's with the title of this post?? huh???
Thoughts and prayers are always with our military heroes.
ReplyDeleteGod Bless,
aam
god's speed young men
ReplyDeleteLord I ask you right now to touch these marines and everyone else that goes in with them. Please keep them safe Lord. Amen.
ReplyDeleteGod bless our troops.
ReplyDeletemighty mom...thanks for stopping by.
ReplyDelete'watch your 6' is a way to say, 'watch your back'...it's meant as a farewell and take care of yourself.
aam...amen
ReplyDeletesarge...how blessed we are as a nation to call so many brave men and women "Our Soldiers".
ReplyDeletecs...AMEN!
ReplyDeletejulie..I do thank you for taking the time to read this post!
ReplyDeleteGod,watch over the brave men.
ReplyDeletemike..I thank you for stopping by!
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ReplyDeleteMay God and His angels watch over these marines, give them strength to endure all that they have to and to give their families peace.
Awesome post.
Blessings,
Mary
mary...your warm words are always deeply appreciated!
ReplyDeletecoffeypot...ditto!
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