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Morale Hitting Major Low for Troops in Afghanistan

A new report out today finds the morale of American servicemembers in Afghanistan is way down and much lower than in years past. One in five troops there say they've suffered from depression, anxiety, or other psychological problems, according to the study - compiled by the U.S. Army and reported on by the Associated Press.

There's no mystery why:

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