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Bhudda454 · 02-21-2008, 03:39 PM

This was a close one..... I guess Kerry is after another Purple Heart.

Trio of senators have emergency helicopter landing in Afghanistan

The Associated Press
Published: February 21, 2008

WASHINGTON: Helicopters carrying three senior U.S. senators made emergency landings Thursday in the mountains of Afghanistan because of a snowstorm.
Sens. John Kerry, Joseph Biden and Chuck Hagel were aboard the aircraft. No one was injured, according a statement from Kerry's office. The senators and their delegation returned to Bagram Air Base in a motor convoy, and have left for Turkey.
"After several hours, the senators were evacuated by American troops and returned overland to Bagram Air Base, and left for their next scheduled stop in Ankara, Turkey," the Kerry statement said. "Sen. Kerry thanks the American troops, who were terrific as always and who continue to do an incredible job in Afghanistan."
The lawmakers were on a trip this week that included stops in India, Turkey and Pakistan, where they observed the elections earlier this week.
Kerry and Biden are Democrats from Massachusetts and Delaware, respectively, and the Republican Hagel is from Nebraska.

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Bhudda454 Registered User iTrader: (3) Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Woodlands, TX Posts: 1,269 Thanks: 29 Thanked 15 Times in 8 Posts	Helicopter Emergency Landing in A-Stan This was a close one..... I guess Kerry is after another Purple Heart. Trio of senators have emergency helicopter landing in Afghanistan The Associated Press Published: February 21, 2008 WASHINGTON: Helicopters carrying three senior U.S. senators made emergency landings Thursday in the mountains of Afghanistan because of a snowstorm. Sens. John Kerry, Joseph Biden and Chuck Hagel were aboard the aircraft. No one was injured, according a statement from Kerry's office. The senators and their delegation returned to Bagram Air Base in a motor convoy, and have left for Turkey. "After several hours, the senators were evacuated by American troops and returned overland to Bagram Air Base, and left for their next scheduled stop in Ankara, Turkey," the Kerry statement said. "Sen. Kerry thanks the American troops, who were terrific as always and who continue to do an incredible job in Afghanistan." The lawmakers were on a trip this week that included stops in India, Turkey and Pakistan, where they observed the elections earlier this week. Kerry and Biden are Democrats from Massachusetts and Delaware, respectively, and the Republican Hagel is from Nebraska. Attached Thumbnails __________________ 2008 Crew Cab SE Long bed 4x4 Timberline Green Exterior Almond Interior Mod's: LiquidMetal Wingman wheels, Parada Spec-X tires, N-Fab 6-step Nerfbars, Sliding OEM Toolbox, AVS Vent visors, Tint, CUSTOM One-Off JesHand Creations Front Stealth Bumper, Tailgate bib Cover, color matched steering wheel wrap, Chrome swap on mirrors and door handles, PRG 1.3" Level kit Yeah, She's the Biggest One General James Mattis, USMC to Iraqi tribal leaders. "Allies or enemies. You make the call. I come in peace. I didn't bring artillery. But I'm pleading with you, with tears in my eyes: If you Faq with me, I'll kill you all."