The deaths mark the first U.S. casualties in a mission to assist local troops against Al Qaeda's African branchhttp://nyti.ms/2fRDj2T
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What exactly, are we doing in Niger?



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great question but training was their news reporting. Tragic and sad losing these great Americans either way though.
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Interesting. I’d like to believe that but, I’m cynical. I’ll just assume it was to advance our political agenda further.
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We've been there for years fighting terrorism.https://mobile.nytimes.com/2013/02/23/world/africa/in-niger-us-troops-set-up-drone-base.html …
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Hero's and Protector's, America will mourn you. Thank you so very, very much for your sacrifice. You will be in our hearts forever.
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What are we doing there?
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Good question

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Fighting Al-Queda and ISIS chapters in West Africa. The French have led the operation since it started in 2002.
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Not to be cynical or anything, but I believe this more than "training"
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My condolences go out to their family and friends
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RIP to the three soldiers, God Bless.
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What the fuck are we doing in Niger?!?
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As a vet, I thank them for their service and grieve with their families and friends.
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Are we allowed to say that word?
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Using the deaths of US soldiers to make a joke? Take that flag out of your name-tag Angela.
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It was a clearly joke about the country name and had 0 to do with the troops.
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Cheers Ian. Glad to know you think that was an appropriate place to make a dumb joke about the N-word.
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It's fucking twitter man. Lighten up. NYT replies is a garbage dump.
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Why defend garbage? These maga trolls wrap themselves in the flag then crack jokes on news reports about dead soldiers. But you do you.
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