Jan 28, 2009 3:21 AM

Five for Fighting 1/28/09

* Gates outlines Afghanistan strategy… * …won’t endorse Army "Future" * "iPhones will win the war in Astan, says NATO chief" * Henchman’s helper * Russia’s new, pneumatic drones

* Gates outlines Afghanistan strategy...
* ...won't endorse Army "Future"
* "iPhones will win the war in Astan, says NATO chief"
* Henchman's helper
* Russia's new, pneumatic drones

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