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War Zone

Free Press photojournalist Joe Bryksa is in Afghanistan,

where soldiers from CFB Shilo are nearing the end of their tour of duty. He’ll be sending home greetings from soldiers and telling the stories of their lives in a war zone.

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    • Inside the Shura

      August 8, 2008 - A unique meeting between Afghan leaders and military officials. Updated at 8:47 AM

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    • In the Panjwaii District

      Joe Bryksa travels to a forward operating camp with 2nd Battalion, PPCLI. Photos from Aug 6. Updated at 5:28 PM

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    • Here in the War Zone

      Photos from July 31 & Aug 1 Updated at 5:56 PM

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      Photographer Joe Bryksa joins Canadian troops on patrol in Afghanistan. Updated at 6:12 PM

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    • Time to stand down

      Home is in sight for the Manitoba and Alberta soldiers -- and their civilian support personnel -- fighting and building in Afghanistan. Updated at 11:00 AM

    • Outside the wire, into a war

      ARGHANDAB DISTRICT, Afghanistan -- With a large contingent from Winnipeg's Fort Garry Horse Reserve unit, I witnessed first-hand what it is like to go "outside the wire" into Arghandab District. It's a war zone. Updated at 1:44 PM

    • Hot, dusty, noisy -- Afghan luxury

      Kandahar Airfield, Afghanistan -- Imagine being in a hot, hot, 47-degree-C hot sauna, full of choking dust.
      Welcome to Kandahar Airfield in Afghanistan. Updated at 4:42 PM

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