Alpha troop battles Taliban in Afghanistan

Baz Ratner / Reuters

U.S. Army soldiers from Alpha troop, 4-73 Cavalry Regiment, 4th Brigade, 82nd Airborne Division carry an injured comrade to a helicopter during a firefight with Taliban during a mission in the Maiwand district of Kandahar province. The picture was taken on April 9, but was made available today.

Baz Ratner / Reuters

U.S. Army soldiers from Alpha troop, 4-73 Cavalry Regiment, 4th Brigade, 82nd Airborne division are silhouetted as they walk during a mission in the Maiwand district of Kandahar province on April 10.

Baz Ratner / Reuters

U.S. Army soldiers from Alpha troop, 4-73 Cavalry Regiment, 4th Brigade, 82nd Airborne Division break a new firing position in a wall during a mission in the Maiwand district of Kandahar province, southern Afghanistan on April 10.

Baz Ratner / Reuters

A U.S. Army soldier from Alpha troop, 4-73 Cavalry Regiment, 4th Brigade, 82nd Airborne Division checks his gear before a mission in the Maiwand district of Kandahar.

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God speed guys.... be safe .

    Reply#1 - Wed Apr 11, 2012 8:57 AM EDT

    one of their troops was badly injured on April 10th and lost all his limbs, he is from my hometown in Vassar, MI. He is stable now and doing okay, he needs prayers!

      Reply#2 - Fri Apr 13, 2012 6:37 PM EDT
      Comment author avatarThomas Vosburghvia Facebook

      My son is the one in the last picture. They are all living in a hell.

        Reply#3 - Fri Apr 13, 2012 6:45 PM EDT

        I am so sorry to hear that Thomas, I hope that he will stay safe in Gods arms and make it back. We are all praying for Travis back home in MI. Keep your head up! My prayers are with your son and so are the rest!

          Reply#4 - Fri Apr 13, 2012 9:18 PM EDT
          Comment author avatarThomas Vosburghvia Facebook

          We definently will! Travis has been on my mind all day. I am Nick's mom. If you could, please email me at j_vosburgh@msn.com with updates about Travis and I will get the info to the boys. I know they will want to know. Thank you.

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