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July 26, 2010

US Launches Hunt for Captured Troops in Afghanistan
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The US military has launched a major hunt for two Navy sailors captured
by the Taliban in eastern Afghanistan.

Admiral Mike Mullen, chair of the Joint Chiefs Of Staff: "There is a
tremendous amount of effort going on to find them, to search. And beyond
that, I wouldn’t—I can’t discuss any additional details at this
point in time."

The Pentagon has not released the names of the soldiers, but photos of
the men have been released. The Taliban has said one of the men died in
a firefight, the other is being held hostage.



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